Friday, October 5, 2012

National Home Prices On Track to Rise Almost 4% in 2012 – Ending Years of Price Declines

In September, asking prices rose 0.5% month over month, and 2.5% year over year. Prices have been stable or rising throughout 2012, and if the year-to-date price trend continues, asking prices will be up almost 4% in 2012 – ending several years of price declines. Nearly three-quarters of large metros – 74 out of 100 – had year-over-year price increases, and even more – 86 out of 100 — had quarter-over-quarter increases, seasonally adjusted.

Home Prices Increasing

Phoenix Still Sets Pace for Home Price Rebounds:
Asking prices in Phoenix rose 23.8% year over year in September, making Phoenix by far the biggest price-gainer in the country. What do the 10 metros with the largest price increases have in common? Truth is: not much! Phoenix, Cape Coral – Fort Myers, West Palm Beach and Orlando all had post-bubble price declines of half or more, so these year-on-year increases are a bounceback. In contrast, the price gains in San Jose and Denver are thanks to strong job growth. Prices in Oakland and San Jose are getting an additional lift from the decline in inventory and vacancies in those markets because tighter supply pushes up prices.

Rents Up 4.8% Year over Year, Led by Houston and Miami
In September, rents rose nationally 4.8% year over year. Among the largest 25 rental markets, rents rose the most in Houston and Miami, where they climbed more than 10% year over year in September. Strong job growth has pushed up rental demand in Houston. Rent increases have cooled the most in San Francisco, from 14.5% in June down to 7.2% in September – which is still plenty high by national standards – but brings much-needed relief to renters in the SF Bay Area.

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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Villages of Lady Lake Florida - FL

The Daisy - Priced at $139,990
real estate the villages floridaOur lovely 2 bedroom 2 bath home affords the open floor plan that makes the villages of lady lake florida home so comfortable and enjoyable to live in. This fifteen hundred plus square foot home is quaint and cozy. With vaulted ceilings and large Great room you will experience the feeling of a much larger home. Sit back and enjoy the outdoors from the front patio or rear lanai. Some of the standard features of this home are knockdown ceilings, wood cabinets, raised panel doors, Kohler tub and shower, Whirlpool appliance package and much more.

The Ivey - Priced at $169,990
Our 3 bedroom 2 bath home has an open floor plan with eighteen hundred square feet plus a covered lanai. The kitchen, dining, and living room combination offers lots of space for family or entertaining. Standard features in this home are the tray ceilings, wood cabinets, raised panel doors, Kohler tub and shower and the Whirlpool appliance package and more.
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The Jasmine - Priced at $217,990
Our lovely 3 bedroom 2-1/2 bath home affords the open floor plan that makes this home so comfortable and enjoyable to live in. This fifteen hundred plus square foot home is quaint and cozy. With vaulted ceilings and large Great room you will experience the feeling of a much larger home. Sit back and enjoy the outdoors from the front patio or rear lanai. Some of the standard features of this home are knockdown ceilings, wood cabinets, raised panel doors, Kohler tub and shower, Whirlpool appliance package and much more.

The Holly - Priced at $249,990
This absolutely Grand 4 bedroom, 3 bath, split ranch villages of lady lake florida home with covered lanai truly has it all! A must see for any family. The fourth bedroom can be converted to a den, office or make it a room of your choice. The family room, kitchen and breakfast area plus separate living room have vaulted ceilings while the Master bedroom affords his and her walk in closets. With just under three thousand three hundred square feet, this plan offers the best of the best on an oversized lot.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

The Villages Real Estate

The Lily - Priced at $149,990
     The Villages Real Estate Our 3 bedroom 2 bath home is spacious and practical. With glass abound, this home truly fits the Florida lifestyle. The flow from the kitchen to great room lends itself to the entertaining couple. With it's fifteen hundred sixty feet of space this home has everything you need. Some of the standard features of this home are knockdown ceilings, wood cabinets, raised panel doors, Kohler tub and shower, Whirlpool appliance package and much more.
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The Tulip - Priced at $159,990
the villages real estate          This spectacular 3 bedroom, 2 bath plan not only offers over seventeen hundred square feet of luxury living space, it also includes a front porch for those quiet evenings of just sitting and relaxing. The Villages Real Estate the kitchen and dining area is separated by a 12' counter allowing ample space for leisurely eating. Some of the standard features include vaulted ceilings, wood cabinets, raised panel doors, Kohler tub and shower and Whirlpool appliance package.

The Timberland - Priced at $209,990
     Need bedrooms? This two story 5 bedroom 3 1/2 bath home is the one for you. This spacious home offers kitchen and family room combination with formal dining and the Master Bedroom Suite downstairs. With over twenty four hundred square feet, the options are unlimited for comfort and space. Some of the standard features are wood cabinets, raised panel doors, Kohler tub and shower and Whirlpool appliance package.
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The Jasmine - Priced at $217,990
real estate the villages florida          Our lovely 3 bedroom 2-1/2 bath home affords the open floor plan that makes this home so comfortable and enjoyable to live in. This fifteen hundred plus square foot home is quaint and cozy. With vaulted ceilings and large Great room you will experience the feeling of a much larger home. Sit back and enjoy the outdoors from the front patio or rear lanai. Some of the standard features of this home are knockdown ceilings, wood cabinets, raised panel doors, Kohler tub and shower, Whirlpool appliance package and much more.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Homes for Sale The Villages Florida

The Daisy Model


Video Photos Floorplans
Our lovely 2 bedroom 2 bath home for sale the villages florida affords the open floor plan that makes this home so comfortable and enjoyable to live in. This fifteen hundred plus square foot home is quaint and cozy. With vaulted ceilings and large Great room you will experience the feeling of a much larger home. Sit back and enjoy the outdoors from the front patio or rear lanai. Some of the standard features of this home are knockdown ceilings, wood cabinets, raised panel doors, Kohler tub and shower, Whirlpool appliance package and much more.

Model Specific Features

  • Priced at $139,990
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Front and Back Porch
  • 1,524 square feet
  • 2 Baths
  • 1 Story Ranch
  • Vaulted ceilings In Living Areas and Master Bedroom

The Daisy Floor Plans & Elevations

The Daisy Floorplan Call Today to Schedule Your Personal Tour - 352.748.7480
The Villages of Parkwood Community: A visit to Villages of Parkwood will prove your family can live luxuriously in a private community and afford it. Take advantage of the wholesome lifestyle Villages of Parkwood offers a safe, small-town ambiance, and proximity to all of your daily needs. Imagine your own luxurious family home for sale the villages florida in a private community with impeccable grounds and state-of-the art recreational facilities including a pool, clubhouse, tennis, volleyball, basketball, children's playground, party pavilion, park and more.Standard Features:Some of the features that are included in your Villages of Parkwood home:
  • Volume Ceilings in Living Areas and Master Bedroom*
  • Wall-to-wall carpeting in your choice of designer color
  • Colonial-style Raised Panel Interior Doors
  • Colonial-style wood casing and baseboards
  • Ceiling Fan Pre-Wiring in Master Bedroom and Family/Great Room*
  • Pre-Wired RG-6 shielded coaxial cable for television, video and telephony applications in Master Bedroom and Living Area*
  • Mica Countertops with 4" backsplash in choice of colors
  • Complete Whirlpool Estate Series Appliance Package
    • European-style Cabinetry
    We invite you to visit Villages of Parkwood and see for yourself.
    Call Today to Schedule Your Personal Tour - 352.748.7480

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    Monday, August 13, 2012

    Villages Homes - Family Gated Community - Why Rent



    The Villages Homes of Parkwood is a Gated Family Community located in North Central Florida just minutes from The Villages, FL. A new Villlages Homes of Parkwood single family home is designed and built with careful attention to detail providing you with luxury, functionality and affordability. Villages of Parkwood offers one and two-story single family villages homes ranging from 2 to 7 bedrooms. A great location adjacent to The Villages Retirement Community is situated behind the Buffalo Ridge retail shopping area and is close to numerous restaurants and The Villages Charter Schools. Regionally, Villages of Parkwood is within approximately 1-hour driving time from Greater Orlando & Tampa, Florida, Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios, Gainesville, Ocala, Fl and historic Mt. Dora.


    The Villages Homes of Parkwood Gated Community:

    A visit to Villages of Parkwood will prove your family can live luxuriously in a private community and afford it. Take advantage of the wholesome lifestyle Villages of Parkwood offers a safe, small-town ambiance, and proximity to all of your daily needs. Imagine your own luxurious family home in a private community with impeccable grounds and state-of-the art recreational facilities including a pool, clubhouse, tennis, volleyball, basketball, children's playground, party pavilion, park and more.

    Standard Features:

    Some of the features that are included in your Villages of Parkwood home:
    • Volume Ceilings in Living Areas and Master Bedroom*
    • Wall-to-wall carpeting in your choice of designer color
    • Colonial-style Raised Panel Interior Doors
    • Colonial-style wood casing and baseboards
    • Ceiling Fan Pre-Wiring in Master Bedroom and Family/Great Room*
    • Pre-Wired RG-6 shielded coaxial cable for television, video and telephony applications in Master Bedroom and Living Area*
    • Mica Countertops with 4" backsplash in choice of colors
    • Complete Whirlpool Estate Series Appliance Package
    • European-style Cabinetry
    We invite you to visit Villages of Parkwood Gated Community and see for yourself.

    Visit our website to View the Virtual Tours of our Beautiful Single Family Villages Homes in a Gated Community! - Slideshow, Virtual Tours, Video, and Floorplans!

    Thursday, July 5, 2012

    Homes in the Villages, Fla

    Homes in the Villages, Fla


    A home is a financial asset and more: it's a place to live and raise children; it's a plan for the future; it's an investment in your community. That's why all Americans should have an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of owning a home in the villages. And here are some tips for first-time home buyers.
    Knowledge is said to open doors. This is literally true when it comes to buying a home. To become a first-time home buyer, you need to know where and how to begin the home buying process. The following questions and answers have been carefully selected to give you a foundation of basic knowledge of home purchasing. In addition to helping you begin, these steps will give you the tools necessary to navigate the entire home buying process - from deciding whether you're ready to buy house, all the way to that final proud step of owning a home in the villages, getting the keys to your new home.

    1. HOW DO I KNOW IF I'M READY TO BUY A HOME?

    You can find out by asking yourself some questions:
    Do I have a steady source of income (usually a job)? Have I been employed on a regular basis for the last 2-3 years? Is my current income reliable?
    Do I have a good record of paying my bills?
    Do I have few outstanding long-term debts, like car payments?
    Do I have money saved for a down payment?
    Do I have the ability to pay a mortgage every month, plus additional costs?
    If you can answer "yes" to these questions, you are probably ready to buy your own home.

    2. HOW DO I BEGIN THE PROCESS OF BUYING A HOME IN THE VILLAGES?
    Start by thinking about your situation. Are you ready to buy a home? How much can you afford in a monthly mortgage payment? How much space do you need? What areas of town do you like? After you answer these questions, make a "To Do" list and start doing casual research about property. Talk to friends and family, drive through neighborhoods, and look in the "Homes" section of the newspaper, Foreclosure Listings, and internet search.

    3. HOW DOES PURCHASING A HOME IN THE VILLAGES COMPARE WITH RENTING?
    The two don't really compare at all. The one advantage of renting is being generally free of most maintenance responsibilities. But by renting, you lose the chance to build equity, take advantage of tax benefits, and protect yourself against rent increases. Also, you may not be free to decorate without permission and may be at the mercy of the landlord for housing.
    Owning a home has many benefits. When you make a mortgage payment, you are building equity. And that's an investment. Owning a home also qualifies you for tax breaks that assist you in dealing with your new financial responsibilities- like insurance, real estate taxes, and upkeep- which can be substantial. But given the freedom, stability, and security of owning your own home, they are worth it.



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    Wednesday, June 27, 2012

    About The Villages, Florida

    Local Information:
         Stores, Restaurants, Medical Facilities, Entertainment, And Much More!

    A family enjoying themselves on the grass.
    Villages Of Parkwood is a 378 home development. This secluded neighborhood, offering peace and tranquility in a natural country setting, is being built on an 80-acre site located just 1/4 mile North of County Road 466, the primary east-west artery which runs between Highway 441 and Highway 301 being the two primary arteries running North and South. We are a Gated Community offering one or two story custom built homes with only quality workmanship at affordable prices for the family with children, planning a family or the retired young at heart.

    Major restaurants within a half mile from our Community include the Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Golden Corral and Bonefish. Other chains include Bob Evans, I Hop, Crispers, Beef O' Bradys, Taco Bell, Quiznos Subs and Duncan Donuts.

    Directly to the East is the Southern Trace Shopping Center, a 130,000 square foot shopping Center anchored by a Publix grocery store and also includes gift shops, Fed-X mail center, jewelry, clothing, gold and coin, eye glass, Route 66 hair salon and many other specialty stores. Also located in Southern Trace are Medical Facilities for all of your health care needs. All within a 1/4 of a mile!

    The Buffalo Ridge Shopping Center is also conveniently located within a quarter mile and was named the "Best New Retail Development in Central Florida" by the Orlando Business Journal and is where you will find everyone's favorite Wal-Mart along with The Fresh Market grocery store where you will locate specialty items as well as every day shopping. Also in this same location is the Buffalo Ridge Veterinary Clinic for the convenience of your pet's needs and care.

    Across the road on Hwy 466 are the Primary, Elementary and High School 'Charter Schools' and they are rated "A" for successful education throughout the State of Florida. Just a few blocks to walk!

    Residents of Villages of Parkwood will enjoy the convenience of shopping, schools and services all within walking distance of their homes.

    About Villages of Parkwood

    The Villages of Parkwood is a 378 Single Family Home Neighborhood located in North Central Florida just minutes from The Villages, FL. A new Villlages of Parkwood home is designed and built with careful attention to detail providing you with luxury, functionality and affordability. Villages of Parkwood offers one and two-story floor plans ranging from 2 to 7 bedrooms. A great location adjacent to The Villages Retirement Community is situated behind the Buffalo Ridge retail shopping area and is close to numerous restaurants and The Villages Charter Schools. Regionally, Villages of Parkwood is within approximately 1-hour driving time from Greater Orlando & Tampa, Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios, Gainesville, Ocala and historic Mt. Dora.

    A visit to Villages of Parkwood will prove your family can live luxuriously in a private community and afford it. Take advantage of the wholesome lifestyle Villages of Parkwood offers a safe, small-town ambiance, and proximity to all of your daily needs. Imagine your own luxurious family home in a private community with impeccable grounds and state-of-the art recreational facilities including a pool, clubhouse, tennis, volleyball, basketball, children's playground, party pavilion, park and more.

    For more information please visit our website - http://villagesofparkwood.com/