Homes Near Golf Courses in Clermont, Florida

Living on or near a golf course is a dream for many. Often, through each window of a golf course home, the best vistas are available of lush maintained greens. Another perk of golf course living is that the homes are usually situated so that direct neighbors are not visible, but rather views of the fairway. Additionally, if you’re a golf enthusiast, there’s nothing better than having your dream playground right in your own backyard. Clermont, Florida offers a couple of options for realizing the dream of living near a golf course.

The challenging, fun, scenic and tranquil Green Valley Country Club is a wonderful option just two miles west of Clermont. The course is open to the public and surrounded by dozens of gorgeous homes and stunning estates with prices starting at around $120,000 on up to over $300,000. Residents enjoy the lush facility and par-72 championship layout that is a vintage Lloyd Clifton design. Here, there’s a full practice facility and a pro shop.

Legends Golf and Country Club is another great option for the Clermont resident looking to live near the green. Legends Golf and Country Club overlooks the beautiful rolling hills of historic citrus groves in one of the most charming parts of Orlando. This is a dream community where you can relax by the pool, enjoy an afternoon with friends, neighbors or family while playing golf or tennis, spend a much needed day at the spa or just enjoy the views from your lovely home.

In this gated community, you can practice your skills on the 18 hole, par-72 green, enjoy the clubhouse or walk on over and check out the Legend Grille and Tavern. There’s also a pro shop, fitness center and media and event rooms.

Come check out residential opportunities in Clermont near your favorite golf course today!

Real Estate Changes Coming in 2014

It’s been a great 2013; home sales are up, prices are increasing, and mortgage rates are staying relatively low. But, 2014 is showing signs of unique changes not only in the real estate market especially in the mortgage world.

Here’s what you need to know about changes in the real estate and mortgage industry.

New changes on qualifying mortgages.

Qualifying mortgages cannot have interest-only periods, cannot have negative amortization, cannot exceed 30 years and cannot have a balloon payment at the end of the term. The only exception is for those living in a rural or under serving areas.

Borrowers may have a more difficult time qualifying for a loan.

Over the last 2 to 3 years, low income and distressed borrowers have had it easy. Finding a mortgage or loan, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer, has been easy with lots of options when it comes to down payment or closing cost assistance programs, zero to low down payment and even being able to apply for a loan than two years after a short sale or foreclosure. The types of borrowers may find it more difficult to apply for a home loan. On the other end of the spectrum, those that are self-employed or do not have a steady flow of income may find it more difficult to prove their income and have to jump through more hoops in order to apply for a home loan.

The debt to income ratio is decreasing.

The debt to income ratio has been 50% which is relatively high. This debt would include a mortgage payment, any car loans or student loans, credit card debt, and any other secured or unsecured loans. This percentage is dropping to 43% as of January 1, 2014. That may mean several borrowers will either need to bring their debt to income ratio lower or wait to purchase a home.

The new “ability to repay” rule.

This is a new loan category for qualifying mortgages and will have the biggest effect on self-employed individuals. Those who are self-employed often have uncertain, seasonal, or fluctuating income. Lenders are often hesitant to lend to these individuals.

So what does all this mean for new homebuyers in 2014?

“Unless the applicant can demonstrate stable or increasing income, his or her chances of obtaining a mortgage may be poor. Under the new rules, it’s unclear whether and how much leeway lenders might have two make business decisions about making loans.”

My suggestion is if you plan on buying a home do so before the end of the year. We will have to wait and see how these new mortgage plans play out in January. [Source]

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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.

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.

497 Dagama Drive Clermont FL Offered at $239,900

4 Bedroom Home in Clermont Florida for Sale

Finally! A house that FEELS like HOME! Freshly painted, tiled floors in all wet areas, upgraded pergo in living areas, Office/Den on first floor with a seperate door. Coming home will be a joy as you enjoy the large culdesac lot. Enjoy entertaining friends and family on the large covered patio. Smell the barbecue cooking as you relax and thrill to the sights from the inviting, private, lavishly landscaped Ez care fenced in back yard. See and feel the love and tranquility. Treat yourself to more than a house! Buy a REAL home! Rare opportunity!

4BR/3+1BA Single Family House

$239,900

Year Built	2006
Sq Footage	2,644
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3 full, 1 partial
Floors	Unspecified
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	15,681 sqft
HOA/Maint	$84 per month

PROPERTY FEATURES

– Attic	– Breakfast nook	– Family room
– Laundry room	– Living room	– Master bath
– Office/Den	– Walk-in closet	– Dishwasher
– Garbage disposal	– Microwave	– Refrigerator
– Stove/Oven	– Fenced yard	– Sprinkler system
– Air conditioning	– Central A/C	– Cable-ready
– Security system	– Garage – Attached	– High/Vaulted ceiling
– Tile floor

COMMUNITY FEATURES

– Playground

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