Property Brothers

I am loving a new show on HGTV called Property Brothers. These two fellas - brothers Drew & Jonathan - help couples find, buy and transform extreme fixer-uppers into the ultimate dream home.

Halloween Calendar

Halloween calendar from East Orlando Sun:

http://www.eosun.com/news/2011/sep/26/halloween-calendar/

Avalon Park Movie Under the Stars

Fri 10/28/2011
7:30pm
downtown Avalon
http://www.avalonpark.com/weblinks/Great%20Pumpkin_LTR.pdf

Oktoberfest in Avalon Park

free family event in downtown Avalon Park
Fri, 10/14/2011 to Sun, 10/16/2011

- German music
- alpine dancing
- performances
- beer garden
- root beer garden for kids
- games & contests

Expect Multiple Offers

Starting summer 2011, the East Orlando market has seen the return of multiple offers. If you're buying under $200 (and want move in ready like everyone else), be prepared to be one of five, ten or 20+ offers. Inventory is so limited that affordable, move in ready homes are going under contract within days of hitting the market.

What is a Pre-Approval Letter?

A pre-approval letter is a written document from your lender that details the purchase price you are approved for & any terms that must be met for the approval of your home. You need to know (and your realtor needs to know) what home price you can afford - this is the first important step any buyer must take before beginning the home buying process. A pre-approval letter is included with any offer you write & sellers use your pre-approval letter to make a decision on your offer. As a realtor, a 'pre-approval letter' is preferred, though some lenders today will only provide a 'pre-qualification letter'.