Should I Sell my Clermont Florida Home Now?

Should I Sell my Clermont Home Now?

We’ve been seeing small trends of home prices are rising over the last few months and the general consensus is that the average listing price has gone up about 1% over the last few months and the median sales price has gone up nearly 14% over the last 2 to 3 months. Between February and April in Clermont Florida there’s been 833 homes for sale and 968 have recently sold. This is really good news in that many homes are selling quicker and are on the market for a much shorter time. The average listing price right now in Clermont is about $248,000 with the median sales price hovering around $165,000 which is up $20,000 just from a few months ago.

So sellers are wondering if now is a good time to sell or should they hold out for a little bit longer if the market keeps going the way it is. My suggestion is always if you need to sell now, now’s the right time to sell. Once school is out which is here shortly, there will be more buyers looking for homes since Summers a great time to move. But if you need to sell now, I would urge you to get your home listed in on the market now to get the majority of buyers through the door as quickly as possible and more offers on the table.

The longer home sits on the market the less interested gets from buyers. Right out of the gate, if price correctly, sellers can hope to gain a lot of buyers and possibly multiple offers on the same home. This is certainly something that sellers want to deal with and can be easily managed with a professional and expert Clermont real estate agent.

If you’re unsure or hovering on the fence about whether or not now’s the time to sell your Clermont Florida home give me a call and let’s discuss how much you need out of the home, if you’re planning any repairs or upgrades, and how we would go about marketing and listing your home for sale for the most interested buyers today.

What to Do When Waiting on a Clermont Short Sale

Use Short Sale Waiting Period Wisely

Some stay as far away from Short Sales as they can, some go after them. If you are a Buyer who has put an offer on a Short Sale listing and waiting for the Short Sale lender’s approval, you must use this time wisely.

-Short Sale Lender may not approve the sale price- Although the short sale process has improved over the past couple of years, waiting period continues to be long(typically 3-4 months). If home prices increase between the time the offer is made and the time short sale lender orders a BPO(Broker Price Opinion) or an appraisal, chances are, fair market value of the house will be higher than offer price. Buyers of short sale homes must prepare themselves to pay higher for the home than original offer.

-Distressed homeowner may not qualify for Short Sale- You must keep in mind that distressed homeowner(seller) must provide certain documents to their lender in order for the short sale lender to process the short sale of the home. If they’re not able to provide such documentation or don’t meet the criteria, short sale lender may not approve the short sale.

-Buyers who are financing must qualify for the loan at the end of waiting period- If you’re financing, be sure to keep your credit scores same between the time you first apply for financing and the time of closing which could be anywhere between 3-9 months. This is not the time to purchase a new car, furniture or go charge happy! If your income to debt ratio goes down during the waiting period, you may not qualify to buy that house you had been waiting for.

Buyers should use short sale waiting period wisely by asking updates on the process from their Realtor on a weekly basis and also get market updates and know which direction home prices are going. If prices are increasing, prepare to pay more for the house than your offer. Don’t assume the short sale will be approved, keep your options open.

If you’re a homeowner in Clermont, Minneola, Groveland and Winter Garden areas and behind on your mortgage, Short Sale might be your best option, give me a call at 407-929-1852 to discuss your options. Are you looking to buy a home, now is the great time, don’t delay, I would love the opportunity to meet with you. Contact me today

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Golf Course Homes in Clermont

Homes on the Golf Course in Clermont Florida

There’s nothing like a home among the outskirts of the beautiful green golf course. The tranquil setting, the lush green of the grass, the neatly manicured landscaping; it all adds to the appeal and the peaceful ambiance that a home near the golf course can provide.

Florida is almost synonymous with beautiful golf courses and if you’re looking to get out of the hustle and bustle of downtown Orlando there are some beautiful communities and towns to the West of the Orlando metro area. Clermont Florida is nestled comfortably between Lake Minneola and Lake Minnehaha. Just to the West of downtown is the Green Valley Golf Club.

Located at 14601 Green Valley Blvd., residents and the public enjoy golf year-round with a 6645 yard, par 72 championship course with challenging obstacles and opportunities for players of all calibers. These 18 dynamic holes with four sets of tees to choose from provide a unique addition to the West Clermont area. Originally opened in 1966, the Green Valley Golf Course features elevation changes and a variety of topography. Enjoy gorgeous sunsets and panoramic views of Lake Minneola.

The Green Valley Country Club offers a Pro shop, practice facilities and the Clear Lake Inn on-site is perfect for guests and visitors. The course itself is for public use and there are dozens of homes and beautiful estates surrounding this lush facility.

There are numerous homes for sale surrounding this beautiful course starting at just $120,000. There are even several lots and parcels of land to build your perfect dream home. The average home price runs between $200,000 and $300,000 for single-family homes. These homes are easily accessible along Highway 50 just east of downtown Clermont. North of the club is the Southlake high school with several neighborhoods and residential communities surrounding the school. These neighborhoods are ideal for folks that work at the school, have high school students, would like a tightknit community or simply would like to be near the course.

For more information on homes near golf courses or surrounding courses anywhere around the Orlando area please call me today. I would be happy to offer you exactly what you’re looking for it the right price.

How Much are Homes in Orlando?

Real Estate Prices

Home prices in Orlando Florida are starting to get a little out of hand. Since we’re coming back from our real estate bubble in the early 2000’s, home prices, especially in downtown Orlando, are starting to skyrocket. This is forcing a lot of people out of town and into smaller communities such as Winter Garden, Pine Hills, Minneola, and Clermont.

Home prices in Clermont

Clermont Florida is a beautiful community just to the West of downtown Orlando in amongst Lake Minnehaha and Lake Louisa. Just about every home has some form of Lakeview or lakefront property and home prices are much more reasonable starting at around $120,000. Homes can reach as high as over $400,000 that this is the more luxury, larger acreage home. A beautiful home of around $300,000 sits on larger lots and offers 3 to 5 bedrooms with over 3000 ft.² of living space. Many of these homes you can find below market value in a short sale or foreclosure option.

For around $180,000 you can find a beautiful home in Clermont for a three bedroom two bath home about 2000 ft.². Many of these homes or even nestled around Lake Louisa with gorgeous lakefront property and views.

To the North you can find homes starting at around $60,000 but many of these will be manufactured or mobile homes. Site built homes start at around hundred thousand dollars and you can find many homes with larger floor plans of over 2000 ft.² with five and six bedrooms for under $200,000. Several of these homes may need a little TLC a chill never know what you find until you get out there and look.

Because I love the Clermont, Winter Garden, and Pine Hills area I more apt to promote these areas than the busyness of downtown Orlando. For more information and to find homes in these areas give me a call anytime or start your online search here for free.

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I love living, working and playing in the area and if you love it just as much, give us a call to find your perfect dream home in the Orlando real estate market. I help buyers and sellers in Winter Garden, Clermont, Minneola and all over the Orlando area. Where know where to live in Orlando!

Holiday Events and Festivals in Clermont Florida

Holiday Activities in Clermont, Florida –

Light Up Clermont – City of Clermont is Clermont’s biggest event of the year. This year, the highly anticipated holiday extravaganza happens November 30th and December 1st. This event has been a tradition for 24 years! Festivities include a parade, vendors, food and performances! Come take in all the Christmas season has to offer as your presence helps light up Clermont!

Not too far from Clermont, in nearby Winter Garden, you can take part in 12 Days of Christmas. This event turns downtown into a winter wonderland running from November 30 – December 22. All the regular Christmas traditions can be expected and anticipated! Christmas lights, shops, vendors, live music and entertainment will keep your senses buzzing. As well as a farmer’s market, Santa’s workshop and even horse drawn carriage rides! Christmas in Winter Garden is a fantasy come to life.

Winter Garden also hosts the Winter Garden Santa run. This event is special in that local police, fire department and city helpers along with Santa will travel the streets of the city bringing holiday music, candy and Christmas cheer! You will find them making their way through the streets December 10-14 from 6-9. For specific dates and parts of town visit the website.

But wait! Winter Garden festivities don’t end there! Light Up Winter Garden and the Winter Garden Christmas Parade are more fun events just waiting to be the place where your favorite holiday memories are made.

If Christmas lights are what light you up, hop on over to Minneola, Florida and check out Jays Lights. Jay designs, builds and programs computerized light shows at his home. He does this for other main holidays as well, such as Halloween, but Christmas is the real glittering extravaganza that you won’t want to miss! It is both entertaining and astonishing! Check it out and you won’t be sorry! Photo by AlejandroLinaresGarcia

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