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Florida Real Estate Market Update with Adriana Montes

HTH HomeBuyers Townhall - Florida Real Estate December Market Update with Adriana Montes Your Power is Now VIP Agent and Host with Florida Dreams Realty December’s median home price was recorded at $353,200, down from November’s median home price of $360,000. Overall sales in December increased by 11.7% from November, with 2,230 sales recorded. Homes spent an average of 49 days on the market in December, up from November when the average was 43. Inventory dropped in December, decreasing by 11.8% from November, for a total of 6,351 homes on the market. New listings dropped in December, with 2,186 new listings, compared to 2,597 new listings in November. Interest rates decreased for the second month in a row – 6.1% in December compared to 6.6% in November. Market Snapshot Interest rates decreased from 7.0% in October to 6.6% in November. This is 122.9% higher than November 2021 when interest rates were 3.0%. Pending sales decreased by 3.9% from October to November for a total of 2,801 pending sales. 9 distressed homes (bank-owned properties and short sales) accounted for 0.5% of all home sales in November. That represents a 55.0% decrease from October, when 20 distressed homes sold. Inventory Orlando area inventory slightly increased by 1.0% from October to November from 7,128 homes to 7,197 homes. Inventory in November 2022 was 136.3% higher than in November 2021, when it was recorded at 3,046 homes. The supply of homes increased to 3.61 months in November. This is the first month since May 2020 with over three months of supply. A balanced market is six months supply. The number of new listings decreased from October to November by 14.6% – from 3,041 homes down to 2,597 homes.

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enJanuary 31, 2023

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Funniest Moments in Walt Disney World

Join Alston and correspondent Chretien as they count down the most laughable moments in Walt Disney World!

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en-usAugust 15, 2022

The Build Up with Albert Berriz

What we talked about:

2:00 - The state of McKinley and how the business has changed over 30 years

3:05 -Why they are staying in the workforce housing market

4:40 - Why they won't be expanding to regions outside of Ann Arbor and Orlando

12:40 - How they handle rising rents

14:00 - How to improve affordable housing

16:50 - How they retain staffers

18:10 - What they are doing for a succession plan

18:55 - What it was like coming to the U.S as a refugee

19:55 - His management style and how he uses social media

22:15 - His biggest mistake in business and how he overcame it

enJune 21, 2022

The Build Up with Albert Berriz

What we talked about:

2:00 - The state of McKinley and how the business has changed over 30 years

3:05 -Why they are staying in the workforce housing market

4:40 - Why they won't be expanding to regions outside of Ann Arbor and Orlando

12:40 - How they handle rising rents

14:00 - How to improve affordable housing

16:50 - How they retain staffers

18:10 - What they are doing for a succession plan

18:55 - What it was like coming to the U.S as a refugee

19:55 - His management style and how he uses social media

22:15 - His biggest mistake in business and how he overcame it

Crain's Conversations

enJune 21, 2022

Staying in A Roach Motel in Orlando

There's nothing worse than finding a "good" deal on Expedia or Bookings.com, but when you get there, it looks nothing like you expected. Tune in as Sofia shares one of her most memorable travel stories while taking a quick getaway in Orlando, FL. Share your craziest/ nightmare travel story with the Travel Brats on IG for a chance to be featured!

enApril 19, 2022

Marshall Manjarres

Episode 060! I cannot believe we made it to the end of 2021 and to WIDPOD's 60th Episode! Today's show is a bit of a recap of every episode released this past year. Our audio engineer, Marshal Manjarres, hops on the mic to discuss some of Write it Down's episodes and production. We then segway into a deeper conversation about Marshall's life experiences with drugs, festivals, and open relationships. We discuss how some things in life disguise themselves as love, but they end up leaving you to feel empty. Marshall is raw and honest on the mic, and he challenges us to accept true love. One of my favorite parts of this episode is towards the end when he drops his WID. However, you'll have to listen to the whole episode to get all of his wisdom! You know what to do, sit back, relax, and get your pens ready!!

enDecember 15, 2021

Magical Guide to Universal's Amusement Parks and Epcot's Drinking Around The World

Disney and Universal have out of this world environments with great attention to detail, worthwhile rides, and entertainment that’ll keep you busy for the long weekend.

Universal’s City Walk

When choosing to go to Universal, you are also presented with the remarkable city walk. The Universal City Walk is lined with shops, delectable desserts, hot spots to drink, and noteworthy restaurants for the whole family. Before you get to the parks or when you need a break, you can enjoy Voodoo doughnuts for fun pictures, Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville for nonetheless margaritas, or try out shrimps at the Bubba Shrimp Co. For a lively environment, there is the infamous Hard Rock cafe and The NBC Studios Grill and Brewhouse, both with great, bar style food. For the most picturesque shakes and a sugar rush, the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is the perfect spot to hit when ending the night.

Choosing Your Parks & Season Passes

Now choosing your parks - get the park hopper for Universal Studios and Island of Adventures and allow yourself 2 days if possible. If you are a Florida resident, there are discounts and I’d recommend getting the season pass because after two days, it has paid for itself. The best times to go if you have flexibility are weekdays and avoiding holidays (because that’s when a lot of out of state people are going).

If you get antsy waiting around and are able to spend a little more money, the Universal Express pass is worth every cent. It allows you to skip the regular lines on almost every ride once so you can enjoy the thrills without an hour or two standing in line. By doing both parks, you can experience simulation rides like Shrek and the Minions while also soaring through the air on Hulk and Rockin Rollercoaster.

Halloween Horror Nights

Also - I highly recommend going to Universal’s Halloween Horror Night. If you like haunted houses, the Halloween spooky vibe, and rollercoasters, it has it all.

Where to Stay

Especially when you are staying later at the parks, there are options to stay at hotels/resorts right on the Universal property. Two great locations are the Hard Rock Hotel and the Loews Portofino for a little Italy vibe. Those two hotels allow you to take a water taxi/ boat to and from the park, which makes things a thousand times easier than finding parking or trying to Uber later on. If you don’t mind driving or have a larger group, Airbnb in Orlando is a great choice with really convenient spots with pools and entertainment nearby.

The Taste of Epcot & Festivals

For a more magical environment that essentially requires you wear Minnie Mouse ears, Epcot is the place to be. Whereas, Universal is great whenever, there are times when Epcot is even better. Epcot is known for “Drinking Around the World” but it’s also known for its festivals. Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival is typically hosted the end of August to November; this allows you to try so many different samples and wine (like Floridian Blueberry Wine) in a magical place. The Taste of Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is top notch also, hosted during springtime March 3 - July 5th. There are even more festivals worth mentioning so stay up to date by following Epcot Eats on social media.

Depending how quickly you adventure through the park and how long you want to stay there - you can see the entire park and drink around the world in a day, possibly two if you want to ride a few rides again or enjoy all the pastries in France back to back. It really comes down to preference, but if you are on a budget or choosing between Epcot and Disney park, you only need to spend one day there.

Tips for Drinking Around the World

WEAR GYM SHOES. Thank me later.

Go through Mexico FIRST and end in the UK. When in Mexico, get a Margarita and corn on the cob. There’s also an amazing Mexican restaurant called San Angel Inn - there is a market you walk through inside to get there. For more on Mexico - check out Theme Park Hipster.

Get Dragon Sake in China - delicious!

Drink so much water; don’t get dehydrated.

There’s a Hibachi restaurant called Teppan Edo in Japan - it’s a little pricer, but excellent. It was a great spot to take a break, get a late lunch, and cool off inside.

Grapefruit Beer in Germany

Attend the American Adventure in America - interesting.

Bayou rum in America too.

Get dessert in France, and a cup of water… Pace yourself.

Take some photos / videos in the UK infamous phone booth.

There’s a hidden waterfall in Canada. Grab a cider and go find it.

Rides worth riding, in my opinion, are Soarin’, Spaceship Earth, Test Trak, and Living with the Land.

Enjoy and let us know your favorite Disney and Universal parks. As always, stay safe and use your discretion when using these recommendations.

Love, your Travel Brats

enMay 25, 2021

Episode 23: Girls Night with Miriam & Kiara

Thanks everyone for taking the time to hang out with us today! Stay tuned every Friday for a new episode to drop and make sure to follow along with us on IG @bodybybeignets. Also make sure that you are following @thechurrofund and @inthemiddleofafairytale for all of their incredible photos! If you loved listening to our show, subscribe, tell a friend and rate & review us!! Thanks again for listening to our show Body By Beignets - where Disney does a body good!

enMay 07, 2021

Episode 18: EPCOT, Part 2

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup from Le Cellier Steakhouse at EPCOT

*Recipe from Disney Parks Blog

Ingredients:

1/2 pound of bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken stock
4 cups milk
1 pound white cheddar cheese, grated
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Coarse salt, freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup warm Canadian golden lager or any pale lager-style beer
Chopped scallions or chives, for garnish

Directions:

In a 4- or 5-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon, stirring, over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Add red onion, celery, and butter and sauté until onion has softened, about 5 minutes.
Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes over medium heat. Whisk in chicken stock and bring to boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add milk and continue to simmer for 15 minutes. Do not boil after milk is added.
Remove from heat and add cheese, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Blend with immersion blender until cheese is melted and soup is smooth. Stir in warm beer. If the soup is too thick, thin with some warm milk.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped scallions or chives.

enMarch 26, 2021

The I-DRIVE Episode - All about International Drive | Episode 8

I-Drive or International Drive is located in the heart of the Orlando tourist area. In this episode, we talk all about things that you can do on I-Drive. From shopping to entertainment to restaurants and bars we cover our top things located in the area.

If you are visiting Orlando or new to the new area and are looking for something to do outside of the theme parks, then this episode is for you!

Moving to the Orlando area?! Ron has helped countless people relocate to Central Florida and will be happy to help your find your Orlando area home. Contact him at:
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en-usMarch 06, 2021

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16 Things To Do At Universal CityWalk Right Now! | Episode 7

In the episode of the Life in Orlando podcast, we talk about things that you can do at Universal CityWalk right now! From visiting the world's largest Hard Rock to listening to live dueling piano music, there are still so many things to do at Universal CityWalk.

Moving to the Orlando area?! Ron has helped countless people relocate to Central Florida and will be happy to help your find your Orlando area home. Contact him at:
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en-usFebruary 19, 2021

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Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort 2020

Today we are talking all about Christmas at Universal Orlando Resort! Join us as we go through the holiday activities that you can expect to experience at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

Moving to the Orlando area?! Ron has helped countless people relocate to Central Florida and will be happy to help your find your Orlando area home. Contact him at:
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en-usDecember 07, 2020

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Christmas in Orlando 2020 | Mega List Of Things To Do For The Holidays In Orlando!

Join us as we talk all things CHRISTMAS in ORLANDO! This is a mega guide where we are covering everything from local smaller events to opportunities for Christmas lights to events at Disney, Universal Studios and SeaWorld.

Don't forget to subscribe!

Moving to the Orlando area?! Ron has helped countless people relocate to Central Florida and will be happy to help your find your Orlando area home. Contact him at:
RonHowell@KW.com
407-765-1525

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en-usNovember 21, 2020

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