Welcome to Davenport Florida, located just minutes to Disney World and theme parks. Davenport stretches Hwy 27 - from Hwy 192 to Haines City and is conveniently located off of I-4. Davenport Florida offers a combination of short term rental and vacation homes, primary residential, condominiums and townhomes, Davenport has every option you may need. Enjoy shopping at the new Posner Park which includes: JCPenny, Target, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Staples and much more. We have created these Real Estate Statistics in various communities in which we service to provide you a snapshot of active and sold inventory on a monthly basis. Whether you are a seller or buyer, we hope you find these Real Estate Statistics helpful. As of October 1, 2011 here are the current Real Estate Statistics ... 11/20/2011

This week's Hot Foreclosure List for Davenport, Florida Here is this week’s link to the Foreclosure Listings in the Davenport Area(Davenport & Haines City)  Foreclosure List  Whether you want a Single Family Home, Condo, Townhouse, Villa, Duplex or Mobile Home, you will find cheap Davenport foreclosures for sale including bank foreclosures & government foreclosed homes. SAVE NOW!  Find the best home deals on the market in Davenport. View homes for sale that are 30-50% below market value.  Find homes below market value using our up-to-date listings of Davenport foreclosed homes for sale. Terrific deals available for homebuyers & investors!  If you would like additional information on any of these properties, please send me the addresses or listing numbers and I'll be happy to research t... 11/01/2011

This week's Hot Foreclosure List for Davenport, Florida Here is this week’s link to the Foreclosure Listings in the Davenport Area(Davenport & Haines City)  Foreclosure List  Whether you want a Single Family Home, Condo, Townhouse, Villa, Duplex or Mobile Home, you will find cheap Davenport foreclosures for sale including bank foreclosures & government foreclosed homes. SAVE NOW!  Find the best home deals on the market in Davenport. View homes for sale that are 30-50% below market value.  Find homes below market value using our up-to-date listings of Davenport foreclosed homes for sale. Terrific deals available for homebuyers & investors!  If you would like additional information on any of these properties, please send me the addresses or listing numbers and I'll be happy to research t... 10/24/2011

When buying a home, it is not enough to just come up with the money. With the exception of no asset verification loans, lenders want to verify where the money for your new home will be coming from. If you can document that the funds are coming from your personal savings, the lender is more confident of your strength as a borrower. In addition, if you can verify that you have additional assets that are not needed for the down payment, it is important to document those, too. Additional assets are reserves you can draw upon during times of trouble, such as unemployment, medical emergencies, and similar occurrences. Additional assets can also help to document that you have a history of saving money, which makes you a more dependable borrower. It is extremely important to completely document... 10/18/2011

We've gone through dozens of applications and viewed numerous homes to bring you some of the best vacation homes and owners that Orlando has to offer. We're proud to compile this list of unique vacation homes and outside-the-box thinking owners. We think each of these homes deserves to be recognized and certainly should be at the top of your list for those of you traveling to Orlando. Check out this week's Vacation Home of the Week!!   Sunshine Villa Orlando Location: Davenport, FL Neighborhood: Westridge Owner Booking Weeks: 48+ (WOW!) Management Booking Weeks: 0 Website: www.SunshineVillaOrlando.com Westridge Vacation Homes For Sale Why Owners Chose This Home: "We chose this home because it has great structure - 4 roomy bedrooms, formal living room and dining rooms, plus an open conce... 10/17/2011

This week's Hot Foreclosure List for Davenport, Florida Here is this week’s link to the Foreclosure Listings in the Davenport Area(Davenport & Haines City)  Foreclosure List  Whether you want a Single Family Home, Condo, Townhouse, Villa, Duplex or Mobile Home, you will find cheap Davenport foreclosures for sale including bank foreclosures & government foreclosed homes. SAVE NOW!  Find the best home deals on the market in Davenport. View homes for sale that are 30-50% below market value.  Find homes below market value using our up-to-date listings of Davenport foreclosed homes for sale. Terrific deals available for homebuyers & investors!  If you would like additional information on any of these properties, please send me the addresses or listing numbers and I'll be happy to research th... 10/17/2011

1357 VENEZIA CT # 302, DAVENPORT FL 33896                                                             $$$ 77,000 $$$ Exterior Front Living Room Living Room Kitchen Master Bedroom Master Bath Bath2 Patio/Deck  Short Sale. Excellent value in this desirable resort community! Both bedrooms are spacious - split plan. Cable and water included in monthly dues. Property shows well - move in ready. Community features golf, tennis, clubhouse and more. Great deal! For the latest status on this property and many more in the Orlando area, contact Steve Glose with Keller Williams Realty direct at 407-616-7286 or visit www.thefloridalivingteam.com. For a faster reply you can also email me at steve@thefloridalivingteam.com. Prospective U.K. Buyers please call: 020-3239-7286. All information is deemed r... 10/14/2011

  Bank of America is encouraging distressed homeowners to explore a short sale as a viable option for avoiding foreclosure. For a limited time they are offering enhanced relocation assistance to help motivate homeowners to engage with Bank of America on a pre-offer short sale.   Almost unheard of five years ago, a short sale must be approved by the lender because the sale amount winds up being less than the mortgage owed on the house. Foreclosures have come to cost lenders so much in terms of sunken prices, deteriorated properties and legal fees that Bank of America announced last week that it would give $5,000 to $20,000 to qualified borrowers who submit a short-sale request to the lender by Nov. 30.   Guidelines for Bank of America's new Florida Enhanced Short Sale Relocation Assistan... 10/13/2011

Now that you've made the decision to Sell your home, it's time to think about how to prepare your home for the Real Estate Market.  Here are some tips to help you have a successful sale: 1.  Change the way you think about your Home Take the emotion out and Say to yourself, "This is not my home; it is a house - a product to be sold. Make the mental decision to "let go" and focus on the fact that soon this house will no longer be yours. Picture yourself handing over the keys and envelopes containing appliance warranties to the new owners! Don't look back - look toward the future. 2.  De-Personalize     Pack up those personal photographs and family heirlooms. Buyers can't see past personal items, and you don't want them to be distracted. You want buyers to walk through the rooms and imagin... 09/29/2011

This week's Hot Foreclosure List for Davenport, Florida   Here is this week’s link to the Foreclosure Listings in the Davenport Area (Davenport & Haines City)   Foreclosure List   Whether you want a Single Family Home, Condo, Townhouse, Villa, Duplex or Mobile Home, you will find cheap Davenport foreclosures for sale including bank foreclosures & government foreclosed homes. SAVE NOW!   Find the best home deals on the market in Davenport. View homes for sale that are 30-50% below market value.   Find homes below market value using our up-to-date listings of Davenport foreclosed homes for sale. Terrific deals available for homebuyers & investors!   If you would like additional information on any of these properties, please send me the addresses or listing numbers and I'll be happy to res... 09/27/2011

Whether you are buying a home or selling a home in Central Florida, or even if you just need a guide for your home, here are some important tips to home maintenance. There is more to fall than Halloween festivities and leaves falling. Now that summer is over, it’s time to prepare your home for the fall and winter months, even here in Central Florida! By following these tips to maintain your home, you will save energy, prevent problems and unwanted costs, as well as help save the environment! Home Maintenance ·  Examine Your Roof & Gutters - It’s best to inspect and clean the gutters a few times during the fall, especially if there are many leafy trees surrounding your home. Clear away leaves, dirt, and pine needles from your gutters. Align gutters and downspouts to direct water away fro... 09/25/2011

Home Buying Strategies in Central Florida Get Pre-Approved, Not Pre-Qualified Make sure you are in the strongest negotiating position possible. Get a full approval from a lender, conditioned only upon a contract and satisfactory appraisal. This differs from a prequalification in that the information you are submitting to the lender is verified and underwritten. I've seen pre-approval make the difference many times when multiple offers are submitted on a property, even if that pre-approved buyer was offering less money for the home. Sellers feel much more comfortable knowing that financing will not be an issue. Pre-approval can be obtained in just a few hours (in rare cases a few days) and is a powerful weapon all buyers should have in their negotiating arsenal. Don't Get Pushed Into A H... 09/20/2011

  This week's Hot Foreclosure List for Davenport, Florida   Here is this week’s link to the Foreclosure Listings in the Davenport Area (Davenport & Haines City)   Foreclosure List   Whether you want a Single Family Home, Condo, Townhouse, Villa, Duplex or Mobile Home, you will find cheap Davenport foreclosures for sale including bank foreclosures & government foreclosed homes. SAVE NOW!   Find the best home deals on the market in Davenport. View homes for sale that are 30-50% below market value.   Find homes below market value using our up-to-date listings of Davenport foreclosed homes for sale. Terrific deals available for homebuyers & investors!   If you would like additional information on any of these properties, please send me the addresses or listing numbers and I'll be happy to r... 09/19/2011

Here is a list of some helpful ideas on how to make your home shine and get it SOLD!   1.     Get rid of Clutter - Throw out or file stacks of newspapers and magazines. Pack away most of your small decorative items. Store out-of-season clothing to make closets seem roomier. Clean out the garage.   2.     Wash the Windows - Washing your windows and screens is important to let more light into the interior.   3.     Keep everything extra clean - Wash fingerprints from light switch plates. Mop and wax floors. Clean the stove and refrigerator. A clean house makes a better first impression and convinces buyers that the home has been well cared for.   4.     Get rid of Smells - Clean carpeting and drapes to eliminate cooking odors, smoke, and pet smells. Open the windows.   5.     Change the L... 09/18/2011

Setting the list price for your home involves evaluating various market conditions and financial factors. During this phase of the home selling process, your REALTOR® will help you set your list price based on: pricing considerations comparable sales market conditions offering incentives estimated net proceeds Pricing Considerations – Find a Balance Between Too High and Too Low When setting a list price for your home, you should be aware of a buyer’s frame of mind. Consider the following pricing factors: If you set the price too high, your house won’t be picked for viewing, even though it may be much nicer than other homes on the street. You may have told your REALTOR® to "Bring me any offer. Frankly, I’d take less." But compared to other houses for sale, your home simply looks too expe... 09/13/2011

This week's Hot Foreclosure List for Davenport, Florida   Here is this week’s link to the Foreclosure Listings in the Davenport Area (Davenport & Haines City)   Foreclosure List   Whether you want a Single Family Home, Condo, Townhouse, Villa, Duplex or Mobile Home, you will find cheap Davenport foreclosures for sale including bank foreclosures & government foreclosed homes. SAVE NOW!   Find the best home deals on the market in Davenport. View homes for sale that are 30-50% below market value.   Find homes below market value using our up-to-date listings of Davenport foreclosed homes for sale. Terrific deals available for homebuyers & investors!   If you would like additional information on any of these properties, please send me the addresses or listing numbers and I'll be happy to res... 09/12/2011

Foreclosure Listings Week of 9/5/2011:       Here is this week’s link to the Foreclosure Listings in the Four Corners Area (Davenport, Clermont, Kissimmee, & Orlando)   Foreclosure List   If you would like additional information on any of these properties, please send me the addresses or listing numbers and I'll be happy to research them and provide you with additional information.   If you want a list of Foreclosures in another Central Florida area not covered here, please contact me and I will provide you with a custom report to suit your specific needs.   My goal is to help you find the home of your dreams and also make your home buying experience as easy and enjoyable as possible.   09/06/2011

Research before you look Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you a be willing to spend each month for housing.   Be realistic It’s OK to be picky, but don’t be unrealistic with your expectations. There's no such thing as a perfect home. Use your list of priorities as a guide to evaluate each property.   Get your finances in order Review your credit report and be sure you have enough money to cover your down payment and closing costs. Then, talk to a lender and get prequalified for a mortgage. This will save you the heartache later of falling in love with a house you cant afford.   Don't ask too many people for opinions It will drive you crazy. Select one or two people to turn to if you feel you need a second opinion, but be r... 08/30/2011

218 HIGH VISTA DR, DAVENPORT FL 33837                                             $$$ 137,500 $$$ Exterior Front Kitchen Living Room Master Bedroom Dining Room Florida Room Eating Space in Kitchen Clubhouse Auditorium Tennis Court Swimming Pool/Hot Tub/Sauna Game Room Explosively great deal on this well maintained home in popular High Vista of Ridgewood Lakes.  Tiled, spacious and move-in ready, this is value that makes sense for a permanent or second home.    55+ Active Adult golf, gated community that boasts of clubhouse, large heated pool & spa, tennis, bocce & shuffleboard courts, arts & crafts, billards, library, fitness...and the list goes on.  You can be as active as you like to be.  Great location close to medical facilities, shopping, parks, & I-4 corridor to beaches.  Don't di... 08/27/2011

806 HIDDEN PALMS DR DR, DAVENPORT FL 33897                                   $$$ 375,000 $$$ Exterior Front Other: RV covered parking Exterior Front View Stable/Barn Great Room Eating Space in Kitchen: Beautiful Glass Window amazing views Kitchen Living Room Swimming Pool/Hot Tub/Sauna Stable/Barn   "Short Sale" 14 Acres of Paradise The view is amazing this property has it all from your own stock pond to horse Stable for 2 and RV Covered Parking. Property includes many upgrades from Crown molding,Char rail, Tray and Raised Ceilings, Built in Surround Sound, Custom Blinds,Custom Shelving.Extra Cabinets in laundry room. Kitchen features 42" Cabinets with crown molding, Corian counter tops, Very large Pantry, Private Dining Room with Tray ceiling, Private living Room, Great Room. Master Be... 08/20/2011