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The Orlando Sentinel reported today that Orlando Magic basketball star Dwight Howard has bought a spacious new house in Seminole County for $8 million — possibly the priciest single-family home on record in a county known for its mini-mansions.
The Chateau d’ Usse, which had been listed for $9.7 million, captured all the awards earlier this year during the local Street of Dreams luxury-home show. This11,026-square-foot home in the upscale Lake Club development in Longwood sets a record.
This lavish home off Markham Woods Road can be described as a “castle,” with a cathedral-like entry and ornate, hand-crafted interior. Interesting features include an office with a secret room that leads to the master bedroom closet and bathroom, and a swimming pool with a “lazy river” feature and waterfall.
Its refreshing to see news like this considering the type of real estate economy that we are facing. Hopefully, there will be more news like coming shortly.
Give us a shout if you have any other good news on Orange or Seminole real estate. Congratulations to the agents who coordinated this sale.
For Orlando real estate, visit www.ThumbsUpOrlando.com
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If you are in the process of buying or selling any Orange county Florida real estate, I would urge your attendance at this meeting in Dr. Phillips.
Orange County Property Appraiser, Bill Donegan will discuss current tax proposals, property values and tax reforms. The main theme of the meeting is Orange County Tax Proposals.
This meeting will take at the Dr. Phillips Stirling Sotheby’s office at 7722 Sand Lake Road, Orlando office on October 28, 2008 at 6:30pm. This is a free event and RSVP is encouraged by calling 407-992-8900.
As a realtor, I always get asked questions on property tax implications when buying or selling Orlando real estate. In my opinion, this is an excellent opportunity to hear directly from the county and ask questions. Thanks to Stirling Sotheby for coordinating this event.
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Yes, its that time of the year again!
This Halloween, take your kids to the Marketplace at Dr. Phillips (Dr. Phillips Blvd and Sand Lake Road) for trick or treating. This Southwest Orlando event is a must for everyone with kids. The event will take place on Saturday, October 25th from 11am to 2pm.
Here’s the agenda for the event -
- Wear costumes
- Go store to store trick or treating
- Festive characters will be present
- Free balloons and crafts
- Free snowcones and cotton candy
- Spooky music
The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips is home to two of Orlando’s premier restaurant’s, Morton’s Steakhouse and Christini’s Ristorante Italiano. Other anchors include Office Depot, Steinmart, and Home Goods.
Its going to be fun!
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Move over Winter Park, SouthWest Orlando will soon have it own Farmer’s Market right in Dr. Phillips. How cool is that?
Every Saturday, beginning November 1, 2008, there will be a Farmer’s market at the Phillips Crossing shopping center (corner of Sand Lake and Turkey Lake). Whole Foods is located in this shopping center as well. Since this a fairly new shopping center, many of the store
Sand Lake Farmers Market
s are still not open hence there will be lots of open and free parking. By the way, this farmer’s market is being called the Sand Lake Farmer’s market.
As with any farmer’s market, one can expect fresh produce and farm ripe fruit, great coffee, goat cheese, flowers, cool people, live music, cooking demonstrations and much more. This will be a great way to spend Saturday mornings. It always gives me a warm fuzzy feeling to see families and kids and dogs and happy people everywhere.
See you bright and early on November 1st. Come early for the best selection. Enjoy.
