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2350 TEMPLE DR • WINTER PARK

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473 FLETCHER PL • WINTER PARK

5 bedrooms |3 baths 2,175 sq. ft. | $379,900

4 bedrooms | 4 baths 2,134 sq. ft.| $571,000

5 bedrooms | 5.5 baths 4,286 sq. ft. |$1,550,000

439 Lake Howell Road, Maitland, FL 32751

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245701 245699

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BROKER’S UPDATE Our real estate market here in Winter Park and Maitland has seen drastic changes in the last decade and it leaves many wondering, “Is now the right time to buy or sell?” From the market high in 2006-2007 to the crash that followed, there is plenty of well-founded deliberation that goes into whether now is a time to make a move in the real estate market.

Where does this leave you as a buyer or seller? In a great position!

With major employers moving to the area bringing job creation, new housing projects going up throughout Maitland and Winter Park, and more people desiring to live in Central Florida’s warmer weather, we are seeing sustainable growth. A great way for you, the homeowner, to visualize the market over the long term is to look at historical real estate trends. In the graph below, you can see Central Florida home values since 2000. Home values in 2017 are finally surpassing home values seen in 2004-2005.

Real estate is a long term investment that has proved, over centuries, to be a constantly appreciating asset. With mortgage rates still at historic lows and home prices on the rise, now is the time to buy or upgrade your home.

Sales Recap

Chris Creegan

Annual Comparisons

Sales Recap Annual Comparisons

$400,000

Median Sale Price

35,151

35,000 31,230

30,712

2001

2003

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

20,000

$255,440

18,946 $200,000

$217,005 $178,500

$204,946 $164,000

$189,985

2012

$149,627

$160,317

2011

$121,000

$147,924

2010

$109,900

$108,500

$143,741

$175,620

$200,000

$130,000

2004

$239,907

21,932

14,880

25,000 $215,000

$306,582

28,765

16,744 $170,855

$183,938

2002

$148,602

$134,575

$152,591

$141,106 $105,812

2000

$124,890

$150,000

$166,954

$200,000

30,000

30,369 27,791

$251,612

21,356

$215,334

18,872

19,580

$231,000

$250,000

$269,162

24,251

$248,000

$299,886

26,088

28,701

$245,000

27,559

$300,000

$50,000

35,829

Sales

$350,000

$100,000

40,000

Average Sale Price

15,000

10,000

5,000

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017 YTD

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This data is provided by the Orlando Regional Realtor Association (ORRA) This data represents single-family attached and detached sales and is dependent upon the timeliness of closing and totality of information reported by participants. The data reflects the sales published through My Florida Regional MLS and does not include all sales in the reported area. Neither ORRA nor the MFRMLS is in any way responsible for its accuracy This data represents single-family attached and detached sales and is dependent upon the timeliness of closing and totality of information reported by participants. The data reflects the sales published through My Florida Regional MLS and does not include all sales in the reported areas. Neither ORRA nor the MFRMLS is in any way responsible for its accuracy.

BUYER’S CORNER Agent Spotlight

Megan Aldridge

Be Thankful You Don’t Have to Pay Your Parents’ Interest Rate 2017 was supposed to be the year the housing market saw interest rates creep back up to 5%. However, according to Freddie Mac, the average interest rate on a 30 year fixed mortgage in June 2017 was 3.9%. That is their lowest mark this year.

Formerly a Midwesterner, Megan has been a Florida resident since 1987 and has called Central Florida home since 1999. A passion for real estate investing sparked a career collaborating with buyers and sellers to maximize their closing outcomes for both personal and professional endeavors.

Q: What is your most valuable real estate advice?

A: My most valuable real estate advice is: Be fully honest with your Realtor. Communication is key. The more I can learn about a clients current situation, goals for the future, likes and dislikes, the better I can do my job. Lay it all out there for your Realtor and, in the right hands, things go a lot smoother!

While housing experts do agree interest rates will rise by year’s end, no one knows by exactly how much. But if you are thinking about either trading up or buying your first home in the next few months, you can still get a mortgage at historically low interest rates - and win bragging rights at the Thanksgiving table.

Kristin Creegan

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Q: What is your favorite aspect of Real Estate?

A: I love the happiness. Coming from healthcare where people are sick and hurting, it’s wearing on the soul and heartbreaking. Real estate can be stressful for clients, but they are so happy to have someone they can trust walking them through the process.

I find so much joy in being able to serve. Hugs and smiles at closing are icing on the cake. Our team at Creegan Property Group is so helpful, supportive and encouraging our clients always enjoy their experience with us!

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6043 LINNEAL BEACH DR • APOPKA

4 bedrooms | 3 baths 2,517 sq. ft. | $474,900

4 bedrooms| 3.5 baths 2,474 sq. ft. | $419,900

3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths 1,877 sq. ft. | $750,000

439 Lake Howell Road, Maitland, FL 32751

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245699 245700

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