Eileen Maneely's View on Orlando Real Estate

$8,000 Tax Credit Should be Extended!

Eileen Maneely — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:50:00 GMT

The great news is this new tax credit also applies to not necessarily first time home buyers! Please click on the link to view a comparison of the new, extended tax credit.

Buyers Fall in Love with Beautiful Homes!

Eileen Maneely — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:40:00 GMT

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New Lake Front Listing on Lake Mary Jane Chain

Eileen Maneely — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:16:00 GMT

You have got to Love this View! Vacation Every Day! 13446 Lake Mary Jane Road, Orlando 32832; located in a rural settlement with parks and preserve land yet surrounded by the new Medical City to the South and High Tech Innovation Way Corridor to the North! Offered at $529,000 - 3066 sq ft under heat and air with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and an office!

Property Taxes Up Again! You've Got to be Kidding Me!

Eileen Maneely — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:45:00 GMT

Many of us just received our notice of proposed taxes and assessments for our homes in the mail. Why am I not surprised? Market value is down according to the Orange County Property Appraisers office by 18% from last year yet the assessed value (the taxable value) is UP. How do they get away with this? Well because under Save Our Homes they are allowed to raise the assessed value up to 3% a year even though people are hurting financially, and unemployment is a huge problem. This is because the assessed value is still way below the market value.

I'm sorry but I think it is unreasonable and mean spirited to raise taxes during an economic recession. They should be lowering our bills; not raising them! I think each and every one of us should complain to the Property Appraiser's office. Their phone number is 407 836-5044.

Sorry if I sound irritated but I AM!

Time to Buy???

Eileen Maneely — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:59:00 GMT

It is definitely time to buy; especially in the lower price ranges. My opinion only, but we may be past the bottom price wise. Finally, inventory supply in the lower price ranges is at a comfortable level. In the $200,000 to $250,000 price range there is a 7 month supply of inventory on the market in Orange and Seminole Counties. That with low interest rates and the $8,000 first time buyer credit the only issue may be finding an available home you like. If you are sitting on the fence, GET OUT THERE AND BUY! CALL ME OR EMAIL ME NOW! I would love to help you.

12060 Rambling Oak Blvd. in Live Oak Estates is Sold!

Eileen Maneely — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:36:00 GMT

Live Oak Estates, Orlando - The single story at 12060 Rambling Oak Blvd. has been sold.

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ARE APPRAISERS DIMINISHING PRICES?

Eileen Maneely — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:04:00 GMT

It seems as though the real market place and the law of supply and demand mean little in setting value in today's real estate market. Informed buyers and sellers can agree on a fair market price which is vetoed by appraisers using "comparable sales" that are questionable because they are not really comparable when setting values. How can the market in the upper price ranges go anywhere but down???? I believe lenders are fearful that pricing will continue to decline and because the appraisals are so conservative what they prophesy comes true. How can pricing ever recover the way the system currently operates???

What a Great Time to Buy a Home in Orlando!

Eileen Maneely — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:32:00 GMT

Prices are Low! Money is Cheap! If you are a First Time Home Buyer and Meet the Income requirements you can Get Paid to Buy a Home! Make use of the $8,000 Tax Credit Available if you buy before 12/01/09. Amend your 2008 Tax Return and get paid this year!!!! Call or email me Now!!

Open House in Live Oak Estates on Saturday

Eileen Maneely — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:24:00 GMT

Live Oak Estates, Orlando - See it to Believe It! Million Dollar Luxury for Half the Price!!!!! Exceptional 5 Bedroom 4 Bath Pool Home on 1 Acre in Prestigious Live Oak Estates. Located in Moss Park area close to Lake Nona Medical CityWe invite everyone to visit our open house at 12049 Rambling Oak Blvd. on April 25 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Open House in Live Oak Estates on Tuesday

Eileen Maneely — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:14:00 GMT

Live Oak Estates, Orlando - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 12049 Rambling Oak Blvd. on April 14 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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1240 Windsong Rd. in Harbour Island is Sold!

Eileen Maneely — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:42:00 GMT

Harbour Island, Orlando - The 2 story at 1240 Windsong Rd. has been sold.

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Too Many Short Sales?

Eileen Maneely — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:02:00 GMT

Don't be overly concerned if there are many short sales being marketed in a neighborhood where you are shopping for a home. I believe, if it is in a good area with good growth potential as in the areas surrounding the new Medical City in Southeast Orange County, it can be a great opportunity for a bargain buy and a wonderful investment. In this case the fact that a neighborhood has many short sales is more a function of the fact that it was initially sold during the peak of the real estate cycle in 2005 or 2006 than anything else. Since the whole neighborhood was sold at that time the initial investment was high and when prices dropped to today's levels many owners found they owed more than their properties were worth. Thus the short sale or foreclosure. Remember real estate vales are cyclical but I believe that overall in the long term they will continue to grow.

Financing for Jumbo Loans

Eileen Maneely — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:35:00 GMT

Great News! Through the help of Mike Gandy, mortgage broker, I have a source for JUMBO LOANS with a 20% down payment at reasonable interest rates!!! So buyers, if the higher requirements of 25% or 30% down have prevented you from moving forward to purchase one of the higher priced homes available today at bargain prices just give me a call at 321 217-2147. I would Love to help you!!!

Single Story For Sale in Live Oak Estates

Eileen Maneely — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:11:00 GMT

Executive Pool Home On 1 Acre!

• 2,437 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - $449,900 - New Low Price!

Live Oak Estates, Orlando - Executive Pool Home in Prestigious Live Oak Estates Situated between the Lake Nona Medical City Development and Innovation Way Expansion yet just a bike ride to Moss Park & Lake Mary Jane Chain of Lakes. All this on a 1+ acre corner lot. Over Sized, Private Screened Pool, Waterfall & Spa with Solar Heat and Ionization System. Open Plan with 14 Ft + Ceilings & Spacious Rooms all with Light Filled Outdoor Views. Additional Features Include: Split Plan surrounding the focal pool with Large Lanai, Pool Bath, Indoor Laundry, & Luxury Master Suite. Chefs Kitchen with all new stainless appliances, breakfast bar and large breakfast room. Living room with beautiful view of courtyard, Dining room with cathedral ceiling and large palladium window overlooking courtyard, Large Family room with triple French doors overlooking pristine pool. Family room with full masonry brick fireplace & Built Ins. Plantation shutters throughout. Lovingly Remodeled! Convenient to Airport, A Rated Schools, Y M C A, the Attractions, & the Beaches. Bring your Buyers!

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Price Reduced on 12004 Gray Birch Circle in Live Oak Estates

Eileen Maneely — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:11:00 GMT

Live Oak Estates, Orlando - Announcing a price reduction on 12004 Gray Birch Circle, a 2,437 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now $449,900 - New Low Price on a beautiful, remodeled home on 1 acre!.

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