low inventory of homes for sale — otherwise known as “a seller’s
market.” Listings that are priced right will often receive multiple
offers, thus creating bidding wars amongst buyers, and ultimately
getting the home sold at listing price; sometimes even over asking
price on many occasions. The days of “let’s send in a low ball offer,
and see what happens” are over.
The market is moving in many streams. Here are the main ones:
invest in. This translates into current residents’ investment growth,
and a demand for home inventory for new homeowners who wish
to join the city’s 40,000 residents.
Opening in winter of 2015, Florida Hospital Winter Garden is sure
to be a major pillar to the city. It will bring many new homeowners
to the area, as well as an increase in economy, and a demand for
more home inventory.
First, you have the new generation who we call the first time
homebuyer. They are new to the market, and the market loves
them! Whether they are buying a starter home or their dream
home, they are moving houses left and right. Because interest rates
are low (the lowest they have been in years), more and more buyers
are taking that big step, and making one of biggest purchases of
their life.
New concepts continue to emerge — most recently with the
opening of the Crooked Can, Winter Garden’s very own brewery!
How cool is that? Again, this gives more reasons for people to
invest in real estate and further benefit our market.
Secondly, we have the current homeowners that are looking to
upgrade or downsize. These are home buying veterans who will
sell their current home, and most times use the profit from the sale
to acquire their next home. Although this is not their first rodeo,
much has changed since the last time they have purchased, so they
must be updated with the recent home and financing trends.
With all of these improvements and growth coming to the city,
many new homebuilders are stepping up to the plate, and meeting
the needs of the community by bringing up new home subdivisions
nearby. Ranging from the low $200,000 to over $1,000,000, there
is something available for everyone. Major companies who are
building in Winter Garden include Lennar Homes, DR Horton,
Ryland Homes, Beazer Homes, and Taylor Morrison — to name a
few.
Lastly, we have our investor buyers looking to purchase a second
home or an income producing property (a rental). Some of these
buyers are local, but the majority are non-Florida residents (out of
state, Europe, Canada, South America, etc.). Our market has been
fortunate enough to benefit from these buyers, as Central Florida is
one of the world’s major tourist destinations.
I’m happy to say that our sales prices and volume of sales has
gradually increased (the right way) over the last 3 years, and we are
finally seeing a stable state.
I’m sure the question you are asking yourself (my dear reader) is:
“What about real estate in Winter Garden?”
My answer is simple, “It is rocking!”
Not only are we experiencing the price increases and home equity
gains of the Central Florida market, we are also seeing many
great additions that make our city an even more desirable place to
So if the population grows, we essentially need more homes, right?
We are heading for great times, and the horizon looks amazing!
As an individual, I have found a passion in achieving many
people’s real estate dreams. As a real estate agent, I always focus
on communication, attention to detail, listening carefully, and
providing world-class service to my clients. Having experienced
the high and lows of our market has enabled me to overcome
turbulence and create a smooth transaction for each and every one
of my clients.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you are looking to purchase or
sell real estate. Let’s invest in this city together and further your
personal wealth.
Until next time, let’s continue to enjoy our paradise — Winter
Garden!
JUNE 2015
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