Archive for October, 2011

Fall 2011 Orlando Housing Trends

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

If you are looking for a home in Orlando this fall, you might be in luck. This fall is a great time to buy a home. With extremely low mortgage rates and falling home prices, it will be easier to find a good deal on your next home in Orlando. There are tons of foreclosed homes on the market, which puts downward pressure on home values.

Mortgage experts are saying that mortgage rates will stay at this record-low level until at least the end of the year. They believe that once the economy begins to pick up, mortgage rates will see an increase as well. Mortgage experts also believe that the strong standards and strict underwriting requirements that lenders must uphold will not change any time soon. Lenders are under a lot of pressure by the government because of their past actions when they lowered the standards so that more people could become homeowners.

Also, experts are noticing that many investors, whether they are individual investors or investment groups, are buying foreclosed homes at low prices (and low interest rates) and then renting them out. This is because they can make more money by renting a foreclosed home, rather than selling it at a deeply discounted price. Investors plan to wait until the housing market picks up and prices start to appreciate before they think about selling the property.

If you are looking for a rental home company in Orlando whose goal is to maximize the return on your investment, choose Rental Home Management Services, Inc. in Orlando. Call us today at 407-261-5610.

Longwood, Florida – An American Colonial City With Small Town Charm

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

The historic city of Longwood, FL is located in Seminole County, just west of Winter Springs. Longwood is one of Seminole County’s oldest cities and is rich with American colonial history. If you are looking to move to Seminole County, the city of Longwood has much to offer including 29 movie theaters, 2,327 restaurants, 161 public golf courses, and 32 libraries all within 15 miles!

Longwood has a charming Historical District, which spans 190 acres and offers 37 fascinating historical buildings including the Bradlee-McIntyre House and the Longwood Hotel. The Bradlee-McIntyre House, which was moved to Longwood from Altamonte Springs, is a Victorian cottage-style house built around 1885 for the Bradlee family. It is the only surviving “cottage” in both Orange County and Seminole County. This house is a Queen Anne Style three-story, 13-room vacation house featuring an octagonal tower and classic “ginger-bread” trim.

Longwood is unique in that it provides a comfortable, safe, small-town atmosphere while situated within the larger, dynamic Orlando-Kissimmee Metro Area. The city of Longwood promotes long-term prosperity and encourages smart growth in harmony with the city’s unique heritage and urban surroundings.

If you are looking for a home in Longwood, or anywhere else in Seminole County, please visit our website for a list of properties in this area or call 407-261-5610 to contact us in Orlando at Rental Home Management Services.