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TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2013

Housing Boom is Back with Buyers Flipping for Profits

So, as I was doing a new construction walk-thru at Windermere Terrace with my client yesterday, and it occurred to us that the price of the home my client is purchasing has gone up by $30,000 since he originally went to contract in February- So in a matter of 6 months he will have profited almost 10%.  That $30,000 is pure profit to him.  And mind you, he's not closing for another 6 weeks, which in that time frame the house price is slated to have another price increase (per the City Homes Salesperson).  As we spoke to the new construction sales person, Tracy, he told us stories of other buyers who were simply going to 'flip' the homes they were building and keep the profit- Yup.  The buyers did absolutely NOTHING, but go to contract on new construction at the right time and now they are going to earn a huge profit for doing so. Then today, I see this story in my news feed (see below)- 
Housing Wire News- Home Buyers Flipping Homes Story
If you want to be a new construction flipper- call me.  There are certain areas that are experiencing larger gains than others- and I can help you navigate the good vs. the better.  PLUS you get a rebate from ME, which equals even more profit.  On the "flip" side of this, my client is NOT going to flip the home he's building, even though he is buying it for retirement.  NOPE, he's going to put a pool in with the new construction winnings- something he wasn't going to do be able to do for another year.  He's super happy! 

The New App for the MLS in Florida is Here!

If you want the most comprehensive app out there for looking at homes online- these are the ones to use!
Did you know that Zillow, Trulia, Homefinder, RedFin, Realestate.com, Home.com and all the others are not   'real time' based.  Meaning that you may look on those sites, but the results are not up to date.  If you want up to the minute accurate results on your mobile device you should ONLY use the MLS app.  And if you are on the PC or laptop, you should be using Realtor.com.  That website is linked directly to the MLS and if a property goes into the 'Pending' status, it falls OFF the Realtor.com website.  Which means you won't be looking at a house online that is already gone. All of the other website (including my own) are designed to generate leads.  If it's run by an agent, then it's designed to generate leads that go directly to that agent.  If it's run by a large corporation, like Zillow or Trulia, then they harvest those leads and sell them back to real estate agents as a source of income.  Soooooo, if you just want information, and not a sales pitch, use the app below or Realtor.com ;-)  Enjoy!
OH- and if you want to earn 1% back on your purchase, just ask me how.  Click on my facebook page and see the details- no pressure and completely anonymous.

MLS App for Android Phones
MLS App for IPhones

The Finished Product- KB Homes Vineyards at Windermere

Okay, so I love to look at new construction.  It's a weakness of mine.  And I think the most favorite thing about new construction for me is the trending decorative touches.  Professional decorators come in and stage each home with the latest and greatest ideas, colors, furnishings and finishes, with no concern for budgets.  So I thought it would be a neat idea to document it in photos and bring it to YOU.  I will also tell you my observations, along with what I like and what I don't like.  Of course, it's just my opinion, but I see hundreds of homes in a year, so I'm thinking my opinion might be good for something.    ;-)  Enjoy!  OH- and don't forget to look at my page on facebook:  New Construction in Orlando.  Thanks!

 The main entrance at the Vineyards.  It's not gated, but is very attractive.

One of three model homes.  The brick paver drive is standard.  This is a 53'  lot.

This is the master bedroom.  I love this color scheme: Gray, yellows, silvers and blacks.

 This is the loft area and hallway up stairs.  The loft is large and spacious.  Notice the 'stripes' painted on the wall.  This is a new trend I've been seeing.

This particular builder enjoys adding 'niches' around windows.  It fits well in this room, but in some areas it's distracting.  

 This is another secondary room.  Furniture placement in this room is difficult with the odd shaped corner area.  

This is a rear loading garage model.  OH- and I love that you have a mail box at each house in this community.

 This is the rear elevation.

 This model has a formal living and dining room decorated in grays and blues.  I love the different shapes and elements that the decorator used. 

 Round tables are in for dinettes. And dark wood with dark granite are still the norm.

 Okay, new doors and new handles.  Still brushed nickel tones, but the round handle and 3 panel design are different.  

 This is the formal dining room.  Notice the mirror on the wall- it creates an optical illusion by make the room look bigger- almost like it's a doorway. 

 Master bathroom.  All glass enclosures are the new hot thing.  And the oblong glass tile around the tub and shower are new, too.

 Love Love Love this tile in the bathroom, but some of my friends think that it has a commercial look to it. 

KB's Vineyards- the most affordable new construction in Windermere

The newest development in Windermere by KB Homes has so many nice surprises, starting with the starting price point.  You can get a NEW single family home with a Windermere address for under $250,000, PLUS they are allowing you to customize your interior, which is unusual in this price bracket.  KB Homes has pulled models from their Mabel and Summerport communities to try and appeal to the masses.  There are homes with front loading and rear loading garages, plus did I mention this community comes with lawn care maintenance included in the monthly maintenance fee?!  Some of the other little features I really like are the unusual niches inside the home and the double pane windows.  Below you will find the preliminary pricing sheets.  It's my understanding that these prices will be increasing very soon after opening.  I've also attached the models available and their elevations.  I will be posting photos of the finished product in my next blog. And don't forget if you are interested in any of these homes or any other new construction communities, I would love to help you! And like always- I will rebate 1% of the purchase price of the home back to you at closing!    See the details of the rebate here:
https://www.facebook.com/NewConstructionInOrlando

The entrance to the subdivision.