Jun 23, 2011

New Library For East Orlando

During Jan 2011, more than 27,000 people walked into the Orange County Public Library’s Alafaya branch, second in foot traffic only to the main downtown branch. Five years ago, the county planned to open a new branch on Chickasaw Trail to ease the traffic at the Alafaya location and serve residents in the east Orange County area.

Despite more traffic overall and an already-strained Alafaya branch, the Orange County Public Library system is in a wait and hold pattern, which means the anticipated Chickasaw branch is off the books.

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East Orlando Sun

Jun 20, 2011

It Can Pay to Snoop on Neighbors

Going to the open house of a home for sale down the block may make you feel like a nosy neighbor. But there are good reasons, beyond sheer curiosity, to take a peek inside.

By knowing the selling prices and how properties look inside, homeowners can become more educated about values in their neighborhood.

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wall street journal.com

Jun 15, 2011

Where Are The Deals in 32828?

There's a high level of buying activity in 32828 with over 100 homes sold just in the past 60 days. The majority of these homes are under $200,000.

Jun 9, 2011

Few Homes Available in Avalon Park

Buyers considering Avalon Park be prepared for low inventory, high competition & multiple offers. There are only 26 single family homes on the market plus 14 townhomes. see homes

Jun 7, 2011

Woodbury Road Extension

Opened 5/4/2011, the Woodbury Road extension now provides an much needed alternate route from Alafaya Trail north toward UCF.

After two years of construction, the project widened Woodbury Road from Lake Underhill Road to East Colonial Drive and extended the road from East Colonial Drive to Challenger Parkway about one mile.

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East Orlando Sun

Jun 1, 2011

Simple Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill

We’ve reached the time of year when our electricity bills double in size due to our increased power usage to keep cool in east Orlando. Here are 13 simple ways how to stay cool and keep electricity bills reasonable.

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smartmoney.com