Orlando- End of Year Inventory of Homes for Sale on the Mid-Florida MLS.

There are 5,134 properties for sale in Orange County- Orlando, Florida with the median price of $158,500 at $86.76 and the median size of 1,773. How long are these properties on the market? Almost 23 percent are on the market less than 30 days, 16.4 percent are on the market 31 to 60 days, 12.5 percent are on the market 61 to 90 days, almost 9 percent are on the market 91 to 120 days, and 39.4...

Florida ranks high among states in lowering unemployment-

Encouraging news for Floridians-our state had the second best year among all the states in reducing unemployment over 2011. According to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics this week, Florida came in second to New Mexico in lowering its official jobless rate from 11.9 percent in November 2010 to 10 percent last month, the bureau said. New Mexico's jobless rate dropped 2.1 percentage points from 8.6 to 6.5 percent. Also, the 98,100 jobs...

College Park - Farmers Market

At the College Park Farmer's Market our focus is all local , from produce and other farm goods to prepared foods, grocery items and meals.  This market works hard to bring you food that is grown, raised, caught, or carefully made right here in Florida, emphasizing freshness and encouraging sustainable practices.  Find out how much better food taste when it is grown and raised locally and naturally. The market is a community of growers,...

Orlando Colleges, Universities and Technical Schools

The Orlando area has many education choices of higher learning, from local junior colleges to State Universities to technical schools.  See the list below for the Orlando area many education alternatives. Links will take you to the institution's home page.State University System University of Central Florida (Orlando)Private InstitutionsRollins College (Winter Park)DeVry University (Orlando)University of Phoenix (Orlando)Florida College SystemBrevard...

Florida is 3rd among states for population growth

As a nation, we are still moving around and growing, and Florida ranks high on the list.  Florida ranks third following Texas and California in population growth according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The number one spot went to Texas with a gain of 529,000 people between April 1, 2010, and July 1, 2011.  California was second at 438,000, and Florida followed with 256,000.The United States as a whole saw its population increase...

Orlando Eats on Monday

Here are just a few ideas if you are looking for something different to do this Monday in and around Orlando Farris and Fosters's - Family Night- $29 lb Chocolate family of four. (Reservations Suggested) Big Fin Seafood Kitchen- Monday Lobster Mania, $13.95 11/2lb Steamed Whole Maine Lobster. ~ 5pm.-10pm.College Park Food Truck Pod ~ 5pm-8pmAudubon Park Community Market ~ 6pm-10pmMitchell's Fish Market- Oyster Night Monday $1.50 each in the...

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A Holiday for the rest of us...Happy Festivus

It is that time of year, Festivus, the Holiday for the rest of us. So grab your aluminum pole, it is time to do the airing of grievances, or skip that and do feats of strength, dear readers. Not sure how to celebrate? Grab Festivus tips here. Enj...

US home sales continue to climb.

Existing-home sales rose again in November and remain above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors. Total existing home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, increased 4.0 percent to a rate of 4.42 million in November from 4.25 million in October, and are 12.2 percent above the 3.94 million-unit pace in November 2010.NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said more...

Existing home sales continue to climb in November in Florida

Florida’s existing home and existing condo sales continued its positive upswing in November, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Existing home sales increased 11 percent last month with a total of 12,993 homes sold statewide compared to 11,664 homes sold in November 2010, according to Florida Realtors. According to Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. John Tuccillo, home prices are stabilizing. Prices have not...

Free Dental Service for the first 75 people-Friday, December 23, 2011.

Dentistry From The Heart is spreading free smiles across North America and they will be in Oviedo this Friday, December 23, 2011. Through hundreds of events each year, free dental care is made available to communities in 49 states and Canada. The event starts ar 7 a.m. but people camp out to be chosen. Plan ahead and best wishes!83 Alafaya Woods BoulevardOviedo, FL 32765http://www.youroviedodentist.com/Dentistry from the Heart - event in Ovi...

Payroll tax cut bill boosts cost of new mortgages

Who is paying for the two-month extension of the payroll tax cut working its way through Congress? The cost is being dropped in the laps of most people who buy homes or refinance beginning next year. The typical person who buys a $200,000 home or refinances that amount starting on Jan. 1 would have to pay roughly $17 more a month for their mortgage, thanks to a fee increase included in the payroll tax cut bill that the Senate passed Saturday. The...