Part of the reason Condo Metropolis suggests using an agent to buy is because buyer agents usually have the inside scoop on the market. So even if you fancy yourself as a crack negotiator and are prepared to breeze into the developer's office and demand 3% off because you don't have an agent, you better know what you're buying. Otherwise, cutting the agent out of the deal might turn out to be a poor decision, costing a lot more than you ever saved. Case in point: Two years ago, a buyer [...]
According to the Orlando Business Journal, Winter Park's The Langford will become the subject of legally binding arbitration to settle complaints filed by the Langford Corporation against the developer and The Langford LLC. Apparently, the complaint alleges that The Langford LLC is refusing to provide access to project-related records. In addition, there is a complaint that the developer misappropriated revenue, submitted false information to the lender and, according to the OBJ "negligently [...]
Ok, this is quite possibly the most bizarre, random, age inappropriate, fawning over the condo lifestyle that has ever come to pass... I love it. It was posted by our friends at CondoDomain.com (Congrats on your new Web 2.0 guys). Anyway, I'm still not sure I get it... I mean, didn't even know what a "condo" was when I was at school - but you can't get more enthusiastic than this. Question is, should Condo Metropolis hire them for our next advertising campaign??
I'm not the hugest Valentine's Day fan - in fact I was fairly sure I would mark this day with nothing but stern silence - a statement of my bitterness with Hallmark. But this is cute. Okay, so it might seem a little extravagant to buy her a Trevi condo for Valentine's Day, but when you figure in the investment value, you're not spending money, you're actually making money - and looking good while you do it. Hell, you don't even need a girlfriend. Just pick someone you'd like to have as a [...]
I went. I saw. I conquered. Forget the "conquered" bit. I'm exhausted. If you've ever been to the Orlando convention center you'll know that it's larger than 93.5 football fields side by side. Okay, I just made that up - but I'm telling you, it's pretty darned big. The annual International Home Builders Show has been in Orlando for the last 4 days “ which is about half as long as you need if you want to see it all. But for those in the business, it's where you have to be if you want to [...]
Inman News, a leading real estate news site, launched the world's largest real estate encyclopedia today. Named InmanWiki.com the site is part encyclopedia, part blog - an interactive forum where everyone can edit, add and contribute to standing entries.
Since before Christmas, rumors have abounded at Coldwell Banker's the Condo Store as to what happened to their intrepid leader, David Tufts who disappeared almost overnight. Did he jump? Was he pushed? No one in Florida seemed to know. Three days after CondoMetropolis published the story, the Atlanta Business Chronicle found the answer. Tufts quit to start another company just a stone's throw from his old office. Tufts founded the Condo Store nearly 15 years ago, but has finally moved on to [...]
After a week of parking lot robberies involving firearms, MetroWest residents are fighting back. Last night, Central Park home owners called an emergency clubhouse meeting to rally against the latest crime wave. Despite only 48 hours notice, manager Ken Swindle succeeded in rounding up not only members of his own community, but an array of interested outsiders, including a local robbery squad detective, Neighborhood Watch organizers, a representative from the MetroWest Master Association, and[...]
Despite the building slowdown, at least one developer is keeping the faith. We think the market is fine for the right product, says Wesley Geys, president of Wescar Cos. Wescar has plans for a $20 million development on Lake Shadow near Maitland. Geys believes that the location and lake views will ensure a successful project. Named Solis, the community is planned to be seven stories tall with 47 condos ranging from $300,000 to more than $800,000. Sales are planned for Spring with construction[...]