What is With the Name Firkin and Kegler?

Such a strange name for such a fun place, or is it?
Well, with a little online research, it turns out the name is quite ingenious. Think about it, we wondered for months what was being built behind the Waterford Lakes Town Center. Then the Firkin and Kegler coming soon sign appeared… Firkin and Kegler ??? What in the world is that ??? Didn’t it just stick in your head?

A firkin: an Old English unit of measure equal to a quarter barrel.

A kegler: a participant in a bowling game

Whatever the name, Firkin and Kegler is great for the family or a night out with friends. Come and enjoy a game of bowling, pool, or golf… spend some time in the arcade and don’t forget the English Style Pub!

Firkin and Kegler of East Orlando Website

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Spacious Home with Conservation View- SOLD

530 Cedar Forest Circle

Under Contract in 30 Days!

 

Offered at $350,000 This exquisite 5 bedroom/ 4 bathroom home is located in The Reserve at Waterford Chase. The master suite and 2nd bedroom are located on the lower level. The master has tray ceilings and access to the screened lanai. All bedrooms have en suites and walk-in closets. The home is neutral in color throughout, just waiting to have your ’stamp’ on it! HOA is paid for 2008!

For further information, please contact Your East Orlando Real Estate Consultant today!

Waterford Lakes Town Center – Easter Jam 2008

Innovation Church is having its Family Easter Event and Concert tomorrow- Saturday, March 22. This fun-filled family event will run from 10 a.m. -4 p.m., and will take place in the parking area near Johnny Rockets.
Have a great holiday weekend!

Have You Read the East Orlando Sun Today?

Alafaya Trail / Innovation Way is no longer set to be the longest dead end in East Orlando.
Right on the front page of the East Orlando Sun, the answer to our traffic dilemma in Avalon Park has been reached! Although the interchange has been delayed connecting Alafaya Trail and S.R. 528, a connecting road from Alafaya to an existing interchange will be complete by late summer 2009. The connecting roadway will be a 2 lane road and approximately 1 mile in length.

East Orlando Foreclosures

Why pay for a list or a tour of homes available in the Waterford Lakes and Avalon Park areas? Hire me as your Realtor, and I can show you these homes that are heading into foreclosure or already bank-owned, or homes that are priced below market value… at no cost to you.

Fill out your preferences on the following form, and I will begin the search for your new home in East Orlando today!
East Orlando Home Search

Below are just a few of homes available immediately, at a terrific price!

$299,900 – Stoneybrook -  5/2.5 – 2700 sq ft. – pool home 

$275,000 – Timber Isle – 5/3.5 – 2453 sq ft. home

 
$299,000 – Bristol Estates – 3/2.5 – 2603 sq ft. home

Red Means Stop- Is this not learned by the age of 2?

Another day, and another red light runner causing injuries in Orlando. Guess what? When it comes to traffic lights, even yellow means stop- NOT go faster.

I say- stick it to these manslaughter potentials. A committee on the Florida Senate says- Nah.
The bill to install cameras to detect and fine red light runners has passed a hurdle in the Senate, however, at what cost? Well, not so costly to the violators, that’s for sure.

$60 bucks a pop. Yeah that’ll teach ‘em. They won’t be able to afford Saturday night dinner out now.
What kind of punch does $60 give?  Maybe the Senate should place the $200 fine for PARKING in a disabled spot on sale, too.

Good grief.

Waterford Lakes Town Center – Massage Envy

Need to relax and unwind? Massage Envy is now open in the Waterford Lakes Town Center in between Best Buy and Ashley Furniture. For new clients, they are offering a 1-hour massage session for only $39!

Massage Envy is open 7 days a week- M-F: 8-10, Sat.:8-8, and Sun.:10-6.

Orange County Florida FHA Loan Limits Increased

The new FHA loan limits have been released this morning for our area and the news is great for both home buyers and home sellers in East Orlando!

The Orange County, Florida FHA loan limit is now - $353,750. Hopefully, we will soon see an increase of buyers that now have an opportunity to own in Waterford Lakes and Avalon Park. Good news for all!

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East Orlando Home Sales Market Report

What’s Happening in Our Area?
Single Family Home Statistics for 32828 

Postal Code 32828	March 2008	April 2008	May 2008
Number of Sales	49	33	31
Median Sales Price	$245,000	$252,500	$277,000
Median Sales Price per Sq. Ft.	$117	$119	$114
Active Listings (homes for sale)	690	665	646
New Listings	124	121	123
Median Days on Market	141	118	157

EAST ORLANDO BUYERS:
According to the data, we have nearly 2 years worth of inventory available in our market. This is a great time to buy in 32828! There are 646 single family homes from which to choose. There are plenty of homes currently listed at or below market value and with interest rates still low- even better! Also, 100% financing is still available, and on top of that, many sellers are paying for your closing costs. Now is the perfect time to buy in East Orlando. Give me a call at 407-761-2663 and lets go over the figures to find you the most home for the least amount of money!  

 

 EAST ORLANDO HOME SELLERS:
It is an unfortunate time for sellers in our market. Too many homes are listed by sellers who are not serious about selling their home. The median days on the market was greatly affected by a home that took 434 days to sell! We are flooded with homes that are overpriced. Seeing all these For Sale signs in front yards for months at a time is a bit disconcerting.
If you are serious about selling, please contact me, Dawn Pratt, for a free comparative market analysis of your home. Let me sell your home at a discounted brokerage fee and a listing agreement of 90 days. Just mention that you are a www.EastOrlandoLife.com reader. If you are unsatisfied with my performance, you may cancel our listing agreement at any time- no charge to you whatsoever.
My promise to you is to provide you with personalized service, consistent contact, and to do what it takes to reach our ultimate goal- to get your home sold!