For the month of January, the Lakeland real estate market of short sales and bank-owned (REO) propertiesthat were sold increased to 67.46% from the previous month. There were a total of 114 distressed homes sold, compared to 119 in December and 87 distressed Lakeland homes sold the year prior, according to Mid-Florida Regional… Read more »
Lakeland FL Real Estate – Housing Prices for January 2011
Average overall Lakeland Florida housing prices took a nose dive to $94,095 for the month of January compared to the previous month. The last time I saw average sales price like this was April 2001 at $89,607. I don’t have the numbers prior to 2001, since our Multiple Listing Service… Read more »
How will Governor Scott Rejection to High Speed Rail Impact Lakeland Florida?
When I heard the news yesterday that Governor Rick Scott rejected the high speed rail I was not surprised. Governor Scott is known for its cost cutting measures as we Floridians have witnessed recently as he announced the Budget. Reactions of outraged politicians calling it a premature decision were heard from Orlando… Read more »
Update for Lakeland FL Homes for Sale – Just Listed Feb 1 through Feb 15
Update for the Lakeland FL real estate market! Newly listed homes for the first half of February. A total of 144 Lakeland FL homes were just listed with area Realtors®. The average sales price for Lakeland FL houses is $152,869. The total inventory of homes that are for sale in… Read more »
Lakeland FL Short Sale – Can I Still Negotiate An Approved Short Sale?
If you are in the market to buy a house in Lakeland Fl, chances are you have come across many Short Sales. While the process of a Short Sale can take months the question comes up quite often when the multiple listing (MLS) description states “Approved Short Sale”. First of all, an… Read more »
Lakeland FL Short Sales – What is an Approved Short Sale?
Chances are after hours of looking online searching for Lakeland FL homes for Sale, like 87% of all home buyers in the United States, you most likely came across of homes that states “Approved Short Sale”. Showing homes to my clients in Lakeland FL that are short sales is quite… Read more »
What is an Escrow Account and how does it work?
What is an Escrow Account and how does it work? Let’s define Escrow Account in connection with a mortgage! An escrow account is a specially designated savings account into which funds are deposited for a defined purpose. When I meet first time home buyers who are buying a Lakeland FL… Read more »
Lakeland Fl Homes for Sale – Accuracy of Zillow’s Zestimates
When thinking about selling your Lakeland FL home, a lot of homeowners look at Zillow’s Zestimates to get a valuation of their Lakeland Fl home as I had experienced it at one of my appointment with a homeowner. I was told by a prospective seller that his Lakeland FL home… Read more »
150 Years and Counting – Happy Birthday Polk County Florida
As residents of Polk County FL kick-off celebrating its sesquicentennial this Saturday February 12, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Polk County Historical Museum in Bartow FL, I’m always intrigued by the history of this beautiful county and it’s people simply because I came from a small… Read more »
Lakeland FL Homes for Sale Update – Lakeland FL Homes Just Listed in January 2011
Update for the Lakeland FL real estate market! Newly listed homes for the month of January 2011. A total of 274 Lakeland FL homes were just listed with area Realtors®. The average sales price for Lakeland FL houses is $146,646. The total inventory of homes that are for sale in… Read more »
Interested in Buying a Lakeland Florida Home? Things you should know
The growing population of Lakeland, which is also the largest city in Polk County, has reached an estimated 102,346 in 2014. The size of Lakeland measures about 74 square miles. The location of Lakeland is smack dab in the middle between Orlando and Tampa and with easy access to the… Read more »
Motorcycle Mania – Lakeland FL First Friday Feb 4 2011
Lakeland Florida First Friday February 4, 2011 – “Motorcycle Mania” Move over Daytona Bikefest, here comes Lakeland FL Motorcycle Mania. Folks that flock to downtown Lakeland to attend First Friday events are accustomed to the Classic Car show for the past seven years. This month the Downtown Lakeland Partnership wanted… Read more »