August Market in Minutes

by Elsa Soto | Aug 27, 2021 | Buyers, Mortgages, New Construction, News, Real Estate News, Renters, Sellers

August Market in Minutes

Welcome to this months Market in a minute. Resale activity during July 2021 is showing multiple signs that the housing market is continuing on a steady path towards normality.

Closed sales of single-family homes were down very slightly on a year-over-year basis in July, by just over 2 percent, but that’s the first time sales have been down year-over-year at the statewide level since May of 2020, near the beginning of the pandemic.

Listings of single-family homes continued to rise throughout July but this rebound in inventory will take a long time to get back to the levels we had pre-pandemic. At the end of July, there were still almost 39 percent fewer single-family listings than the year prior, and almost 59 percent fewer listings than at this point in 2019.

The number of new listings increased for the fifth straight month and with inventory rising again, price growth will begin to slow over the coming months. We will increasingly be seeing fewer properties receiving multiple bids over the coming months but for now, were still firmly entrenched in sellers market and it remains red-hot. Orlando’s median home price reached $320,000 in July 2021, continuing a six-month trend of record-setting prices.

So in summary, sales rates are trending back to what we might consider a normal level of growth. Inventory has started a trend back toward normalcy, as well but it’s going to be a long road.

Well that’s all for now but remember every market and every community is different so for the latest information make sure you speak with your Realtor here at Bardell Real Estate and I look forward to seeing you next month.

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Preservation Pointe Community

by Elsa Soto | Jul 23, 2021 | Blog, Homes, Villas and Condos, Investment Property in Florida, New Construction

Preservation Pointe Community

Preservation Pointe’s wetland conservation areas and spectacular water views make this community a beautiful place to enjoy your new home by Hanover Family Builders. There’s convenient access to Central Florida’s world-class entertainment, plenty of area dining options and a myriad of shopping opportunities nearby. It’s only a short 20-minute drive to Walt Disney World® Resort and Posner Park is less than 10-minutes away.

The homes for sale are priced from the mid $292,099 – $342,999 and range from 1,329 – 2,536 Square Feet . Their eight available floorplan options of single-family homes and are one to two stories, include three to four bedrooms and bathrooms and have attached two-car garages.

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Preservation Pointe homes have a unique collection of premium standard features, which give our homes with that extra special feel. The exclusive Hanover Master Bathroom features the Kohler® DTV Prompt Digital Showering System with one-touch control LCD display, Kohler® rain-head, separate Kohler® handheld shower and frameless, beveled-edge heavy glass enclosure. Hanover homes come standard with attractive, long-lasting decorative pavers on the driveway, lead walkway and entryway. And there’s so much more we’d love to tell you about! Call or text to schedule your appointment.

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Hanover Lakes Community in St. Cloud Florida

by Elsa Soto | Jun 16, 2021 | Blog, Buyers, Homes, Villas and Condos, Investment Property in Florida, New Construction, News, Property for Sale, Property for Sale in Orlando, Real Estate News

Hanover Lakes Community in St. Cloud Florida

Hanover Lakes is a residential community as unique as you. Backyard boat docks put serenity and sensational scenery at your doorstep. Escape the endless buzz of the real world and experience the glory of Florida outdoors. Reel in some fish at the Alligator Chain of pristine spring-fed lakes, featuring unspoiled shorelines of cypress, pine and oaks, and teeming with trophy bass, bluegill & speckled perch. If relaxing around a resort-style pool is your flavor of the day, Hanover Lakes has that too. There’s a generous sundeck with lounge chairs made for socializing with all of your new friends, plus a splash pad for the kids and other amenities to add to the fun.

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Hanover Lakes Floorplans at a Glance

The St. Cloud residential community has 16 new construction floorplans to choose from for building your home just the way you want it.

Price: $328,999 – $509,999
1,819 – 4,417 Square Feet
4 – 6 Bedrooms
2 – 3 Garages
2 – 3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
1 – 2 Story
Zip: 34772

Ammenities at Hanover Lakes

The centrally-located community by Hanover Family Builders, has an amenities center featuring a resort-style pool, spacious sundeck and cabana. Kids will love the splash pad and adults will love the large sundeck that’s great for meeting friends and socializing with your community. There’s no better place for having fun than home, at Hanover Lakes!

Things to Do Near Hanover Lakes

Hanover Lakes offers a convenient location in beautiful Osceola County, close to world-famous attractions such as Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, and Sea World. The Atlantic Beaches are nearby as well, and expressways make Downtown Orlando’s sports and cultural venues easily accessible. Contact us today and discover the possibilities.

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Bardell Real Estate are the experts in helping you with your selling, buying or renting needs near Orlando, Florida. Make your Disney area experience a forever memorable one. Call us now to speak to a real estate agent.

Tohoqua Reserve: Kissimmee’s New 55+ Community

by Christine Warmka | Jun 10, 2021 | Blog, Buyers, Homes, Villas and Condos, New Construction, Property for Sale, Property for Sale in Orlando, Retirement / 55+

Tohoqua Reserve: Kissimmee’s New 55+ Community

Just outside of Orlando in the fun-filled town of Kissimmee, Florida, you will find the highly anticipated new construction 55+ community of Tohoqua Reserve. Pulte Homes began constructing this 730-acre gated community in early 2021 with the intent of building a total of 258 houses along a master-planned development.

The new retirement homes for sale are priced from the mid $200s to low $400s and range from 1,579 to 2,870 square feet. Their seven available floorplan options of single-family homes and attached villas are one to two stories, include two to three bedrooms and bathrooms and have attached two-car garages.

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Tohoqua Reserve’s homeowners’ association not only has an affordable monthly fee, but they also take care of maintaining the amenities and community landscaping, giving residents the luxury of relishing in a low-maintenance lifestyle.

Residents get access to not one, but two amenity centers; one specifically solely for the 55+ community members and another one open to their guests. The clubhouse is perfect for hosting a variety special events from networking meetups to memorable birthday bashes. Homeowners there can also work up a sweat at the fitness center or enjoy the neighborhood’s many exciting outdoor amenities, such as:

A resort-style zero-entry pool and patio wonderful for taking it easy and spending time with neighbors and friends
Lighted sports courts for activities such as tennis, pickleball and bocce ball
A children’s playground great for any visiting grandkids
A serene lake surrounded by a tree-lined walkway ideal for quiet morning strolls underneath towering oak trees
Trails over five miles in length that wind through the retirement community nice for walking, running or bicycling
Outdoor seating area and Formal Lawn

Tohoqua Reserve’s location of Kissimmee offers residents an endless amount of activity options from enjoying the beautiful Florida outdoors to experiencing the thrills of world-class tourist attractions such as Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. There are multiple spots to enjoy nature nearby including parks, lakes and country club golf courses. The retirement community is just a 30-minute drive to Orlando and only a 10-minute drive from the Florida Turnpike to Highway, giving residents plenty of exciting entertainment and dining options.

Contact us now to begin a life new chapter enjoying your Florida retirement in a Tohoqua Reserve new construction home!

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Live Amongst Nature in Lake Denham Estates

by Christine Warmka | May 21, 2021 | Blog, Buyers, Homes, Villas and Condos, Investment Property in Florida, New Construction, News, Property for Sale, Property for Sale in Orlando

Live Amongst Nature in Lake Denham Estates

Central Florida may be famous for its many thrilling world-class tourist attractions, but just about an hour away from Walt Disney World rests Lake Denham Estates, a Leesburg, FL community comprising of new construction homes surrounded by picturesque nature views.

At Lake Denham Estates, you may choose to buy a move-in ready home or have one built to incorporate your own personal touches. From the assortment of exquisite styles, several sizes and affordable prices, the vast range of options you have for your dream home are outstanding. The houses are priced from the low $200,000s and range from around 1,504 square feet to over 2,601 square feet.

Lake Denham Estates’ affordable HOA fees include a wide range of amenities perfect for the whole family. The community contains a yoga lawn in addition to walking and nature trails for those wanting to stay active in the scenic outdoors. Residents longing for a resort-style experience at home can take a splash in the community’s swimming pool or just kick back in one of their cabanas. Even the kids will get to enjoy lots of neighborhood fun in the Children’s Tot Lot. Soaking up the Florida sunshine while reveling in a nature-filled atmosphere is absolutely a dream come true in Lake Denham Estates.

The residential community’s location lies in Central Florida’s desirable Lake County, home to at least 250 lakes along with numerous creeks, rivers and smaller bodies of water. The opportunities to engage a wide variety of outdoor adventures are limitless, not to mention all the year-round festivals and events held at the City of Leesburg. While Lake Denham Estates is surrounded by nature, it is still in close proximity shops, restaurants, schools and other local attractions as it sits directly on US-27 and is only minutes from the Florida Turnpike.

Please contact us today to learn more about buying a home in the lovely area.

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Solterra Springs Community

by Elsa Soto | Apr 16, 2021 | Blog, Buyers, New Construction, Property for Sale, Renters, Sellers

Solterra Springs Community

Ariel view of Soltera pool and lazy river

clubhouse lounge area at solterra Resort

Maronda Homes‘ Solterra Springs is a USDA approved new construction, private gated community in Davenport, FL, within the Solterra Resort. All of the amenities enjoyed by those in Solterra Resort are yours to enjoy as a homeowner in this private community. Relax at the clubhouse where you can use the gym facilities, have a nice lunch at the cafe, or enjoy a cold beverage from the bar. Enjoy the aquatic center with the large pool, the water park for the kids, or a leisurely float in the lazy river. Looking for something more active, enjoy the tennis courts, and exercise on the walking trail that winds throughout the resort.

Every day will be like a Stay-cation when you live in the beautiful resort community. Just minutes from Florida’s most popular attractions like Walt Disney World, Epcot Center, Animal Kingdom, Universal Studios, Sea World, and even Busch Gardens in Tampa, you will never run out of exciting activities to partake in! Whether you are looking to build a new home or need a move-in ready home, our sales representatives are here to help! Leverage their knowledge and experience to learn more about building the home of your dreams in Solterra Springs.

About Maronda Homes

Maronda Homes was founded in 1972 by William J Wolf. After years of working in the home building industry, Mr. Wolf ventured out on his own with the goal of building superior new homes that were cost-effective. With this philosophy, more individuals were able to afford a new construction home.

We continue to streamline our process, while using quality materials, so that we can maintain this philosophy for our current and future customers. Our goal will always be to create affordable homes without sacrificing excellence and style in our home designs.

A Family Affair

Stringing together parts of family names. Mr. Wolf formed the new name for his company “Maronda” with parts of his children’s names — Marietta, Ronald and Daniel. More than 40 years later Maronda Homes remains a private family-owned and operated business, building new homes in Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky and Georgia.

Philanthropy

Our commitment to the community extends beyond our product as Maronda Homes has long recognized the importance of giving back. The Maronda Foundation, established by our founder William Wolf, strives to provide educational opportunities, scholarship programs, civic inspiration to local communities, youth programs, and spiritual organizations. Goodwill towards all has always been, and will continue to be, a cornerstone of our culture since our founding.

Commitment to Quality

Maronda Homes has been a family-owned and operated business for over four decades, and in that time we have dedicated ourselves to building quality new homes at an affordable price, with unparalleled attention to customer service.

We are continuously striving to improve the home building process by modernizing floor plans, and evolving homes designs with affordable luxury reaching every corner of our new homes.

We Are Proud to be Recognized for Our Quality Homes

At Maronda Homes, we pride ourselves on our quality new home construction. Time and time again we have proven our craftsmanship by receiving numerous awards. Some of these include awards by People’s Choice, Warranty Companies, and Home Builder Association Excellence Awards.

Maronda Homes receives these awards because of our excellence with service, quality, and design. Our team will support you along your homebuilding journey from the pre-planning stage of a project all the way to the end result. Our highly trained project management team will guide you and help you get you the results you want. At Maronda Homes, we will make sure our resources are allocated appropriately to provide the best quality of work for your new home.

We look forward to being your new construction home builder!

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Bardell Real Estate are the experts in helping you with your selling, buying or renting needs near Orlando, Florida. Make your Disney area experience a forever memorable one. Call us now to speak to a real estate agent.