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Community Happenings Townhome Service Area Committee Meeting BY BRAD WASIL, Assistant Community Association Manager
The following information is a glimpse of the business that the Townhome Service Area Committee addressed in the February, 2017 meeting. A complete copy of the official minutes can be obtained on the Community Network (www.BaldwinParkNetwork.com) • After several complaints, the TSAC approved a project to replace 7 live oaks and 2 southern magnolias (located between entries of Cambridge units) with jatropha trees. • The TSAC approved to use majestic beauty Indian Hawthorn trees to replace holly trees in the Live/ Work service area as the holly trees decline. This substitution was previously approved by the Architectural Review Committee.
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• 2017 Preventative maintenance work has started in the City Home #1 service area and should be completed by the end of March. • The following 5 City Home #2 buildings are approved to be re-painted this year: 1835-1839 Britlyn Alley, 1807-1819 Meeting Place, 1827-1843 Meeting Place, 1804-1822 Prospect Avenue and 1832-1850 Sipes Alley. At this point, 1835-1839 Britlyn Alley and 1832-1850 Sipes Alley have been re-painted and the contractor is currently working on 1804-1822 Prospect Avenue. • BrightView landscape completed many landscape replacements in the month of February. • The annual Crepe Myrtle pruning for all of the TSAC areas has been completed. • Th e annual fire sprinkler inspections were completed on Feb. 25 and Feb. 26.
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Helpful Household Information for Townhome Owners: • Irrigation within your private zone The irrigation that lies within your back yard / private zone is the responsibility of the owner to maintain. If you need to check the irrigation in your back yard / private zone, you can contact Brad Wasil at bwasil@baldwinparkpoa. com or 407- 470-5838. Make sure to give Brad a good contact phone number for the landscapers to contact you and schedule a time to turn the system on or off for you to check your system. There are many zones for each time clock and each zone can control more than just one back yard / private zone. The irrigation runs overnight and the Association tries to follow the St. John’s Water Management District guidelines, however the Association uses reclaimed water so it’s not a requirement at this point.
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The following information is a glimpse of the business the ROA Board of Directors addressed at the Feb. 28 meeting. A complete copy of the official minutes can be obtained on the Community Network (www. BaldwinParkNetwork.com) once approved by the Board of Directors during the March 28, 2016 Meeting. • The Board approved various landscape/sod/ tree replacements at City Homes #4 Mews, Virginia Park, Lower Union Mews, Union Park and Enders Park. • The Board approved replenishing the playground ADA mulch at Enders, Union and High Park playgrounds. Continued on page 10
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Community Happenings Continued from page 9
ROA Board of Directors Meeting • The Board approved sponsoring the North Orlando Kiwanis Little League for the 2017 season. • The Board approved an insurable evaluation through Integra Realty for its owned property. • The Board approved capping and painting the two pergolas in the City Homes # 4 Mews.
• Union Park Picnic Tables The picnic tables have been delivered and will be assembled and installed the week of March 6th.
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The surveillance systems have been installed at the facility centers.
• The Board approved the Baldwin Park Swim Club to use Enders pool from April – September on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
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• The Board approved Spanish Classes sponsored by the Baldwin Park Kid Club in Enders gathering room from the week of July 10th-14th and July 17th-21st.
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• Enders Pool Back Gate Replacement The replacement of the back pool gate at Enders has been completed.
The Off Duty Coordinator is preparing the pool detail that runs from April 1 to Sept. 30. The off duty patrols will be scheduled on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. for all three ROA owned pools.
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Your Neighborhood BY DENNY O’NEIL
What a great neighborhood we live in! NOTE: The Baldwin Park Traffic Committee (hereafter the “Committee”) has nothing to do with the Baldwin Park Residential Owners Association because the ROA has NO authority over Baldwin Park Streets. The Committee was set up as a separate entity loosely tied to the Neighborhood Watch Program as the issues which caused the Committee to be established were related to speeding and stop sign running.
The Committee held its latest meeting on February 22. It discussed a variety of traffic issues and had as guests Billy Hattaway, Cade Braud, and Cesar Leirias, all of the Orlando Transportation Department. A brief summary of items discussed follows: • Turning Radii at the intersection of Corrine Drive and Meeting Place and the east and west intersections of Meeting Place and Meeting Place. No update for this item. • Pedestrian (children and parents) crossing safety concerns at intersection of Common Way Road and Corrine Drive during school start and stop times. On January 30, 2017, a “Lead Pedestrian Interval (LPI)” was added to the signal operation. This allows pedestrians 5 seconds to move into the intersection and become visible before vehicles may enter the intersection. • Traffic signal warrant study near the VA and at the intersection of Lake Baldwin Lane and Baldwin Park Street. The TED will perform another signal warrant analysis. The Committee recommends that the TED wait until Westminster is open and the Veterans Administration (VA) transition is complete before the TED does the study. • Virginia Drive traffic study. Virginia Drive residents signed a petition requesting that TED do a study to determine what, if any, traffic calming measures are needed for Virginia Drive. • Corrine Drive and Bennett Road Intersection Traffic Signals. The Committee recommended on September 12 | APRIL 2017 - BALDWIN PARK LIVING
8th, 2016, that TED study the timing on traffic signals in regard to cueing on east-bound Bennett Road traffic entering Baldwin Park and the syncing of that traffic signal with the traffic signal at the intersection of Corrine Drive and Common Way Road. The problem now includes traffic north-bound on Bennett Road turning right onto Corrine Drive to enter Baldwin Park. The Committee recommends the TED steady the timing of these traffic signals and try to improve the traffic flow.
• Sight-lines on Lake Baldwin Lane at Starboard Street, Reefpoint Drive, and Mast Street. The TED has not yet performed a sight line analysis at these intersection. • Corrine Drive Complete Streets Study. Metroplan Orlando is managing the study which started in January and will end in spring 2018. The TED will endeavor to have any Baldwin Park resident concerns/ questions reviewed and addressed. • Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB). The TED has collected data from the Cady Way Trail crossing on Baldwin Park Street. Analysis of the data found that a RRFB is warranted and it will be added to the priority list. • Bike Lane on the north-bound lane of Lakemont just south of Lake Baldwin Park. The Committee recommended the City of Orlando connect the bike lane with the trail around Lake Baldwin at that point as a safety measure. The TED will investigate this location for a possible bike lane ramp. • Handicapped Sidewalk Ramp in Harbor Park across from Starboard Street on Lake Baldwin Lane. The TED crosshatched the parking space in front of the handicapped ramp be cross-hatched to indicate no parking. • Speed Bumps on Meeting Place. The Committee discussed some residents’ request for speed bumps on Meeting Place around Corrine Commons (park) because of concern about vehicles
endangering the many children that play in the park. The Committee is looking for a resident who lives in that area to circulate a petition to all of the property owners bordering Corrine Commons as an initial step in the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.
• Penway Drive Curve Traffic Issue. The Committee was in favor of making the curb yellow to indicate no parking on the bend. The Orlando Fire Department will look at the issue, and then the City will soon mark the curb. • Parking on Harston Avenue. The Committee declined to make any recommendation concerning parking on Harston Avenue. • Refurbishing Pavement Marking Locations. The City had asked the Committee to prioritize pavement marking locations for refurbishing. The Committee Members set as first priority pedestrian crosswalks (throughout the neighborhood, but especially at Fern Ave – east side of intersection with New Broad Street, and at the intersections along Upper Park Road from Anissa Avenue to Glenridge Way Road). The other items needing refurbishing are listed below: • Lakemont Avenue - markings from Winter Park boundary to Upper Park Road. • Lakemont Avenue - other spots/sections on from Upper Park Road south to Jake Street. • Lakemont Avenue - parking spaces on the east side from Jake Street to Meeting Place and parking spaces on both sides from Chatfield Place to Common Way Road. • Lake Baldwin Lane – turn arrows, parking spaces, and bicycle lanes from Outer Road south to end of Baldwin Park. • Lake Baldwin Lane – parking space markings both sides from Common Way Road to Jake Street. • Jake Street – parking spaces both sides.
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Pet Spotlight
Springtime – A time of renewal
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• Eat green - green is the color of the wood element and of springtime. Add some green vegetables to your dog’s meal. Vegetables can be raw, just make sure you chop the vegetables in to very small pieces, or pulse in a food processor. • Check out your dog’s skin and coat. Inspect both thoroughly. You may want to schedule a trip to the groomer, or start a new grooming routine to keep your dog’s skin and coat in top shape. And don’t forget the brushing! • Since spring and the wood element are associated with reinvention and learning new things, this is a perfect time to teach your dog some new tricks. • Add a bit of cider vinegar to your dog’s water bowl and pour a bit of olive oil over his meal. The cider vinegar must be organic and raw, it can’t be processed or pasteurized. • Do more outdoor activities with your dog - outside air helps the flow of the wood element. Spring – a perfect opportunity for your dog to give you a new look and perspective. Enjoy! Sherri Cappabianca, an expert in the field of canine health and fitness, is the author of two books on canine health, and co-owner of Rocky’s Retreat, an intimate and personal boarding, daycare, hydrotherapy and fitness center, and Barking Dog Fitness, Fitness for Dogs, both located in Orlando. For more information, visit rockysretreat.com or barkingdogfitness.com.
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APRIL EVENTS
04.01 SEMI-ANNUAL PORCH SALE & FLEA MARKETS will
be 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, April 1, community-wide. “Flea markets” will be set up at Enders Park, High Park, and at Corrine Commons in front of Grace Hopper Hall. There will be some great finds - from clothes and toys to electronics and furniture - so shop early.
04.01 04.01 CENTRAL FLORIDA NAVY LEAGUE’S 8TH ANNUAL WOUNDED WARFIGHTER, LONE SAILOR 5K & 10K will be
8 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at Blue Jacket Park. For more than 30 years Baldwin Park was home to Naval Training Center Orlando. This annual event, a run around the former “grinder,” honors Orlando’s rich military heritage and benefits the work of the Central Florida Navy League and the Camaraderie Foundation. Visit http:// cfnl5k.org/ to learn more!
04.01 4.01K RACE FOR FINANCIAL FITNESS, benefiting Junior Achievement of Central Florida, will be 4:01 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in Harbor Park. Love to run? Love a good cause? Grab your friends, family and coworkers and come walk, run or jog for your physical and financial fitness. This is an event for all ages, and everyone is welcome – the more runners the better! For more information, visithttp://401krace.com/orlando/
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at Leu Gardens Come out for an amazing concert in Leu Gardens on Saturday, April 1 from 7 to 10 p.m. Pack a dinner picnic with your favorite foods and drinks.
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Bringing seating (chairs or blanket) is recommended and alcohol is permitted. Sugarbuzz Dezert Company will also be selling delicious desserts and coffee. This will be an incredible evening outside under a starry sky with performances by three very distinct and talented artists. Advance tickets, which will be on sale on Wednesday, March 17, are $15 per person and $11 for members. Tickets will be $20 the day of the concert. Free offsite parking will be available at Blue Jacket Park off General Rees with shuttles running from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Visit leugardens.org for more information.
04.01 THROUGH APRIL 30, Dinosaurs at Leu Gardens will take you on an adventure to see what life was like millions of years ago when dinosaurs roamed the earth. This one-of-kind, outdoor exhibit features life-like prehistoric creatures throughout the 50-acre botanic garden. Creator Guy Darrough, an accomplished fossil expert and collector, meticulously crafts each dinosaur carefully for authenticity. The beauty and scientific replicas range in size from 14 inches to a massive 33 feet. Visit leugardens.org for more information. 04.07 FIRST FRIDAY FESTIVAL will be 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Friday, April 7, along New Broad Street in the Village Center. More than 70 local artisans of all genres will display their art while guests shop and stroll through the heart of downtown Baldwin Park. Also featured are many Central Florida based small businesses and non-profit organizations with products and offerings ranging from health and fitness, to beauty and fashion, as well as community service opportunities. This FREE sidewalk festival is held the First Friday of every month from 5:30-9:30 pm, and is both family- and pet-friendly. Sponsored by Westminster Communities of Florida and BOOM Marketing & Events. For more information please visit http://www.baldwinparkevents.com/baldwin-parkfirst-fridays 04.08 ANNUAL AUDUBON PARK SPRING FEST will
be 3 - 7 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Audubon Park Elementary School. Come one, Come all! Bring the family to the annual Spring Fest carnival! Have fun at activities like a surf simulator, rock climbing wall, bounce houses, carnival games, and so
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much more! You won’t go hungry with treats from the bake sale, cake walk, and the popcorn and cotton candy stand. Save room for dinner at one of the food trucks! Activity wrist bands are only $5 for children and free to adults. For more information, visit http:// www.audubonparkpta.org/#!springfest/c2pj
04.22 HARBOR HOUSE PAWS FOR PEACE WALK will be
Saturday, April 22 in Blue Jacket Park. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., and the walk will start at 9 a.m. Participants and their pets will walk to raise awareness about the impact of domestic abuse on pets and their owners. For more information and to register, please visit https://www.harborhousefl.com/give-help/getinvolved/events/paws-for-peace-walk/
04.29 3RD ANNUAL OCBA LAW DAY 5K: JUSTICE FOR ALL will be 8 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at Harbor
Park. Get signed up at www.runsignup.com/ ocbalawday5k today! All registrations received prior to April 15 receive a nice tech shirt and the first 700 participants receive a customized die cast medal which has been designed by a local high school student! Like the Facebook page to get notified of special announcements at www.facebook.com/ OCBALawDay5k Proceeds from this race benefit the Legal Aid Society and the Orange County Bar Association Foundation.
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04.08 ANNUAL BALDWIN PARK RESIDENT EASTER EGG HUNT & PARTY
will be 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 8, at Crescent Park at Corrine Commons (Crescent Park). This Easter Egg hunt has been a community favorite! More than 10,000 pre-stuffed eggs have been ordered. It is a beautiful sight to see the colorful eggs scattered through the lawn at Crescent Park while lines of activity tents fill the center of the park. Check website for Hunt times. After the hunt, the festivities begin in the center of the park, face-painters, balloon twisters, music and activities, photos with the Easter Bunny and more, all sponsored by Westminster Communities of Florida, Baldwin Park Resident Owners Association, Lakeside Realty Windermere, A Jones Family Foundation, Championship Martial Arts, Mad Science, Full Sail Labs, Cycle Bar Winter Park, Lake Baldwin Church and Orlando Pediatric Dentistry. For more information about how to get your company or group in front of hundreds of Baldwin Park families visit https://www.baldwinparkevents.com/4-8-17-easteregg-hunt-residents or email sydney@consultboom. com
Classes, Clubs & Committees CLASSES
Yoga for Women is at Grace Hopper Hall on Fridays at 8 a.m. Email bluemoonyoga1@aol.com
Meetup Group Contact: Lianna D’Angelo at Lianna@soteraliving.com
Power Yoga is at Grace Hopper Hall on Fridays at 9:15 a.m. Email bluemoonyoga1@aol.com
Rotary Club Contact: Kathleen Peters at kmptravel@icloud.com
Strong Body/Fit Mind is at Enders Gathering Room on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. Class combines functional yoga moves with life-long learning opportunities. All levels welcome. Contact Becca at 407-276-3478.
The Page Turners Contact: Maureen Sheehy at MaureenMSheehy@gmail.com
Pilates Mat Class is at Enders Park Gathering Room on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Email PilatesTherapyCollective@gmail. com
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Basketball Contact: Rick Schreiber at rickschreiber2@gmail.com Kids’ Club Contact: Julie at bpkidsclub1@gmail.com Nifty 50s … Plus Contact: Diane at niftyfiftiesplus@gmail.com
ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES
Residential Architectural Review Committee Contact: Jessica Stewart at JStewart@BaldwinParkpoa.com Covenants Committee OPEN Townhome Service Area Committee Contact: Brad Wasil at BWasil@BaldwinParkpoa.com Commercial Service Area Manager Contact: Melissa Parker at MParker@BaldwinParkpoa.com
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Neighborhood Watch & Traffic Committee Contact: Denny O’Neil at doneil2@cfl.rr.com
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Culture For Your Calendar BY JOSH GARRICK
APRIL 1 – THE ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC HONORS MARVIN HAMLISCH
at the Lakeland Linder Airport in Lakeland, Florida resulting in the event providing $430,000 in scholarship funds annually to students entering the Aerospace Industry. Visit flysnf.org
The Orlando Philharmonic will honor the legacy of Marvin Hamlisch in two concerts featuring his most beloved songs, including “Through the Eyes of Love,” “The Way We Were,” and “What I Did For Love.” Joining the Philharmonic on stage will be three true Broadway Stars including the Tony awardwinning Donna McKechnie from the original cast of A Chorus Line; Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid; and Doug LaBrecque, Broadway actor and Hamlisch collaborator. Two performances on April 1 will be performed at the Bob Carr Theater.
APRIL 7 TO 14 – UCF CELEBRATES THE ARTS
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APRIL 4 TO 9 – “SUN ‘N FUN FLY-IN” WITH THE BLUE ANGELS IN LAKELAND
UCF Celebrates the Arts is an explosion of youthful talent that is often worth the hassle of getting a ticket. The annual showcase features exhibits of student artworks and performances that range from a fully staged Rodgers & Hammerstein “Oklahoma” to panel discussions, workshops, and a percussion festival including a performance of Steve Reich’s drumming. Many tickets are free, (which makes some events appear sold out); some tickets are for sale at 407823-1500, and/or a wait line forms in the lobby one hour before each event. For ticketing concerns, please call Heather Gibson at 407-823-5095.
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APRIL 8 – ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS THE MAHLER ‘RESURRECTION’ SYMPHONY
Join the Orlando Philharmonic and Conductor Eric Jacobsen as the music of Mahler is brought to life in order to “conquer Death.” With a huge orchestra, chorus, and vocal soloists, Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony tells the story of life and a universal expression of hope. This quest can best be summed up in this excerpt from the final movement text: “O Pain, You piercer of all things, from you, I have been wrested! O Death, You masterer of all things, now, you are conquered!” At the Bob Carr Theater, call 407-770-0071 or visit orlandophil.org
The 6-day Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In is the 2nd largest event of its kind in the world and is Florida’s largest annual convention. Covering 2200 acres, the event offers jet teams, aerospace exhibits, educational forums, day and evening air-shows including aerobatics, veterans, women in aviation, and youth activities. Sport aircraft fly above parking areas as visitors from more than 80 countries come together
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Is it science fiction or is it hyper-space? Conductor Jack Everly and the Orlando Philharmonic are prepared to launch you into space from the comfort of your theater seat in this salute to movies from outer space, sci-fi TV, and superheroes. Experience favorite moments from “Lost in Space,” “E.T.”, “Star Trek,” and “Star Wars” as galaxies fly by with introductions by “Commander Jonathan Frakes” of the Starship Enterprise. In two performances on April 15 at the Bob Carr Theater, call 407-770-0071 or visit orlandophil.org
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APRIL 16 & 17 – CHRIS ROCK - TOTAL BLACKOUT TOUR 2017
Actor, director, producer, writer and comic genius Chris Rock is praised by peers and critics alike as one of our generation’s strongest comedic voices. In two performances at the Dr. Phillips Center in April, we can count on him to create more memorable moments – live. Note: No cell-phones, cameras or recording devices will be allowed inside the theater for this event. VIP packages are available for these performances. Call 844-513-2014 or visit drphillipscenter.org
APRIL 21 – BERNADETTE PETERS WITH MUSIC DIRECTOR MARVIN LAIRD
Broadway’s brightest star – Bernadette Peters – comes to the Dr. Phillips Center in a glamorous evening of songs from the Broadway shows in which she has starred, as well as her Grammy Award winning albums and her Carnegie Hall appearances. Ms. Peters will be joined by Music Director Marvin Laird and the Dr. Phillips Center Jazz Orchestra in their theater debut for an evening of life-long memories as only a superstar like Bernadette Peters can create. Call 844-513-2014 or visit drphillipscenter.org
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APRIL 22 – THE OFFICIAL CELEBRATION OF ALL THINGS BACON
On April 22, the Seneff Arts Plaza at the Dr. Phillips Center will be transformed into an 8-hour bacon bonanza featuring more than 30 of the area’s top restaurants and food vendors creating bacon-inspired dishes. Live music, bacon beverages, and other family and pet friendly entertainment will be there to cheer on the restaurants competing to win the coveted “Best of Bacon” award. Over 5,000 pounds of bacon will be distributed via dozens of tasties covered, wrapped and/or smothered in bacon. Ya gotta love it. Call 844-513-2014 or visit drphillipscenter.org Continued from page 21
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APRIL 15 – THE ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY …
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Culture For Your Calendar Continued from page 21
APRIL 22 – THE ANNUAL “WINE WOMEN & SHOES” EVENT
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Second Harvest Food Bank’s 7th annual “Wine Women & Shoes” event will take place on Saturday, April 22 at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes. Attendees will be treated to fantastic food, Napa Valley wines, shopping from national boutiques, and a fashion show debuting designer Diana Simaan’s spring line. Tickets are $125 or $185 per person with 100 percent of the proceeds helping Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to eradicate hunger in our community. Shopping feels good and now – including charitable giving – it can feel great. Visit winewomenandshoes.com/orlando
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APRIL 22 – DIRECT FROM BROADWAY – ALTON BROWN’S EAT YOUR SCIENCE ‘Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science’ is the follow-up to his Edible Inevitable tour. Fans can expect new songs, multimedia, and bigger, better, (potentially) dangerous food demonstrations that bring together his knack for mixing science, music and food into two hours of entertainment. He promises “this time we’re going to play a little game where you’ll see things I’ve never been allowed to do on TV.” Note for when you buy your ticket: He’s contemplating “more sophisticated protective gear for folks in the first few rows.” Call 844-513-2014 or visit drphillipscenter.org
Attend a Night of Father/Daughter Princess Magic
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APRIL 23 – ICE CREAM SOCIAL RETURNS TO WINTER PARK CIVIC CENTER
Bring your friends and family to a celebration full of ice cream and sweets to benefit the families served by the Ronald McDonald House Charities. From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on April 23 guests will enjoy an assortment of ice cream creations along with live entertainment, face painting, a cake walk, games, prizes, a silent auction and more. All this sweetness helps provide a home away from home for 1,700 families who stay at Ronald McDonald Houses to be close to their critically ill children. Tickets on sale at Ronald McDonald Houses in Orlando: $7 advance / $10 at door / children under 3 free. Visit ronaldmcdonaldhouseorlando.org
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APRIL 29 – SHERYL CROW AT THE DR. PHILLIPS CENTER
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Nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow has sold more than 35 million albums and has been nominated for an additional 27 Grammys. Her eight studio albums (seven charting Top 10, four of them platinum-plus), a quadruple-platinum greatest hits collection and a Christmas album join her most recent album, “Feels Like Home,” in capturing the sound of a great Artist enjoying a great career. Ms. Crow will share her hits, and songs from the new album at the Dr. Phillips Center in one performance on April 29. Call 844-513-2014 or visit drphillipscenter.org
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APRIL 30 - DR. PHILLIPS CENTER PRESENTS POKÉMON: SYMPHONIC EVOLUTIONS
Back by popular demand! Brought to life by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra performing all new arrangements and visuals from new and classic Pokémon video games, “Pokémon: Symphonic” is the must-see video game concert. Offering fans and newcomers of all ages the chance to experience the evolution of the Pokémon franchise, the concert also provides the perfect family-fun introduction to the wonders of live symphonic music for children. Call 844513-2014 or visit drphillipscenter.org
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APRIL 30 – MAYSFEST 2017 – THE METROPOLITAN AREA YOUTH SYMPHONY
NOW TO APRIL 30 – SHAKESPEARE’S ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA
In one of Shakespeare’s most sensuous plays, we join the ancient world after the assassination of Julius Caesar. The “victors” of Rome’s civil war have divided the Empire between themselves with Marc Antony traveling to Egypt to take up rule over his corner of the known world. Seduced by the irresistibly mysterious Cleopatra, their affair ultimately pits Roman against Roman, thereby changing the history of the world forever. At the Orlando Shakespeare theatre, call 407447-1700 or visit orlandoshakes.org.
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The MAYSfest Concert on April 30 is the latest milestone in a grassroots movement begun nearly thirty years ago by the late musician/conductor Jonathan May. MAYSfest is an inclusive and nurturing educational approach that turns students into musicians. Including students from four counties, this event will include a special guest performance by the renowned Conductor of the Orlando Philharmonic, Eric Jacobsen. In one extraordinary afternoon, hundreds of young Central Florida musicians will come together to perform some of history’s greatest music. For tickets, visit drphillipscenter.org or visit MAYSymphony.org for details.
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It’s Your Business BY ISAAC BABCOCK
Village Center booming
Baldwin Park’s Village Center is on the grow as a slew of businesses are cropping up or undergoing big expansions to fill out the bustling mixed-use downtown.
I-CE-NY brings rolled ice cream
A new frozen treat shop is on its way at I-CE-NY Original Smashed and Rolled Ice Cream. Haven’t heard of the unique style of ice cream? It’s all made right in front of you on an ice-cold counter, with cream poured together with whatever mixed-in ingredients you want, rapidly freezing as flat as a crepe on the counter and then being chopped up and rolled up and served to you. It’s getting ready to open up in May where Yogen Fruz frozen yogurt used to be. Visit icenyicecream.com for more information.
Meza lands on Jake Street
Along Jake Street, Meza Mediterranean Grill has plans to be open soon, contingent on a decision from the City of Orlando in March. That nearly 3,000 square foot restaurant takes the place of the former LocoMotion bike shop. The restaurant and café will serve coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine. Visit mezaorlando.com
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9 Rounds to a fitter you
The new 9 Round Kickboxing gym was set to make its debut by the start of April at 1816 Jake Street. The fitness center brings boxing and kickboxing together with 30 minute full body circuit workouts. The workout moves you between nine different workout stations (hence the name). For more information check them out at 9round.com
Tutto, a café just like Italy
Tutto Café arrives at 4833 New Broad Street serving up coffee, paninis, pastries and other Italian delights. It should be open as of this writing, offering artistic lattes and coffees that are difficult to find elsewhere. It brands itself as a real espresso house, if you like the really dark stuff. Visit baldwinperk.com for more information.
Get straightened out at Verte Looking to fix that pesky back problem? Verte Chiropractic is getting ready to open at 1814 Jake Street in May.
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The IRS will serve what is known as a Notice of Levy (the “IRS Levy”) on all of the taxpayer’s known financial institutions and employers. A Wage Levy takes effect immediately upon receipt and the taxpayer’s employer must pay over to the IRS the proper IRS levy amount on each payday the levy remains in effect. Generally, a bank must freeze your account for 21 days from the date of the Wage Levy before it is required to turn over the funds to the IRS. This gives the taxpayer, the bank and the IRS an opportunity to resolve the matter before the taxpayer’s funds are lost.
Peter Pappas is both a Tax Attorney and Certified Public Accountant. His Baldwin Park firm, The Pappas Group, has been assisting both federal and state taxpayers with their tax problems for more than 30 years. Please call our office at 407-648-2555 to set up a free consultation to discuss your tax problem or visit www.pappastax.com to learn more about our services.
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Squeezing work, family, community and other responsibilities into a short 24-hour period often leads to eating a lot of meals on the go. The good news is it’s easier than ever to find healthy options on restaurant menus, so you don’t have to sacrifice having a healthy meal for convenience. In fact, many restaurants remove the guesswork by promoting lighter, healthier meal alternatives with a special symbol or section of the menu. But what if you’re faced with a menu without lighter, healthier options? That’s okay. You can still stay on track and cut fat and calories by following these easy tips:
1. Order dressing on the side
Drizzling the dressing on your salad gives you control over how much you consume. Or, dip each forkful of salad into the side of dressing to give it a small yet still flavorful taste.
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Exchange fried or creamy side items with steamed vegetables, fresh fruit, a small side salad or cup of soup. Some restaurants charge extra for the substitutions, but it’s worth the cost to stay in control of your sodium, fat and calories.
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Sandwiches, wraps, burgers and even sushi can come drenched in sauces that add calories and fat. And, sauces can be very salty! Ask for no sauce or order your sauce on the side so you can drizzle or dip it.
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Healthy Living German training program works to keep brain
‘Kinetik’ BY JARLEENE ALMENAS
Amidst Saturday morning joggers and people walking their dogs by Lake Baldwin, a small group of people practice waving a neon scarf in one hand while bouncing a hacky sack in the other. They laugh even when they drop the ball, quickly picking it up and trying again. These people are in the middle of their third Life Kinetik session. The German workout aims to improve cognitive function by utilizing exercises that require using both hemispheres of the brain in 6 to 12 sessions. The exercises include aspects like eye training and hand-eye coordination using both hands. It was originally targeted for soccer players to help them improve their performance on the field, but has since grown to involve people of all ages and physical activity levels. Mark Dillon, former soccer coach for the Orlando Lions and CEO of Life Kinetik USA, was looking for ways to improve his own soccer team when he found out about Life Kinetik. “When I saw this in action in Germany, I realized we had lightning in a bottle,” Dillon said. Dillon then approached Neele Hoerner, who at the time coached soccer in Germany. Hoerner took her first Life Kinetik class in 2015 and also saw more potential in the program. “I didn’t just see the sports side of this,” Hoerner said. “I saw student athletes, I saw elderly, I saw kids with any disabilities who just made great progress and having fun by it.” She is now the director of education for Life Kinetik USA, where her job is to train future program leaders, though she still coaches the actual sessions as well. She trained Mary Pulles Cavanaugh, 60, who was in attendance during the session on March 4, 2017. Cavanaugh, an author and Uber driver, decided to get involved with Life Kinetik after Dillon told her about the cognitive benefits. As a mother to a highly-functioning autism daughter, Cavanaugh was immediately interested. 32 | APRIL 2017 - BALDWIN PARK LIVING
Helen Parnell (far right) practices swinging a purple scarf in one hand while bouncing a yellow ball in the other during the third Life Kinetik USA group session in Lake Baldwin on March 4, 2017.
“I think it’s really good that I’m able to work both my left and right side of the brain at the same time and do all different movements plus a cognitive challenge,” Cavanaugh said. “You’re pushing your brain but the fact that you’re actually trying it already makes connections. So it’s not about failing, it’s about trying.” Downtown Orlando resident Helen Parnell, 65, also participated in the session that day. She said Life Kinetik has helped her realize she needs to live more in the moment and react to what’s happening around her instead of worrying of what may happen in the future. Her main goal however, was to keep training her brain. “Being retired, 65, you know you want to keep that sharp,” Parnell said. “This will keep one’s brains sharp as they get older, I can tell that already.” This is a benefit Hoerner said would help Life Kinetik’s older attendees. “Elderly are always worried about forgetting things— forgetting names, dates, tripping and falling,” Hoerner said. “Through [Life Kinetik] we have a lot of studies which prove that you will improve it.” Hoerner referenced a study conducted in the Central Florida Leadership Academy where groups of children from seventh to ninth grade completed six weeks of Life Kinetik exercises. The study found that the Life Kinetik classes helped improve the children’s cognitive processing speed.
“I think with Life Kinetik what is important is we want to challenge the brain,” Hoerner said. “It is something new but it will help you and people need to try it.” For Dillon, while this might have started as a way for his soccer team to improve on the field, now it has expanded beyond that. He believes this program can help everybody, from children with ADD to people recovering from brain injuries and first-responders who need to act quickly on the job. “They say that a human will only use 10 percent of their brain’s capacity,” Dillon said. “If we could increase [that] by 3 percent, it could change the world.”
People try out a new group exercise involving leg hops and ball tosses during the third Life Kinetik USA group session in Lake Baldwin on March 4, 2017.
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What makes a family heirloom priceless? BY PAMELA RUBEN
You may love your great-grandma’s 100-year-old set of Limoges China, but don’t plan on retiring on it. This dishy bit of information was shared by antiques appraiser Mark Metts of My Nanna’s Estate Sales, who I recently met at a Jewish Pavilion “Antiques Roadshow Style” luncheon. Metts shared that the bottom fell out of the antique’s market with the recent recession, and does not appear to have a silver lining (However, he did share that silver is one of the few items that has retained its value). Instead of china, estate sale shoppers became interested in more practical, usable items like bargain-priced, lightly-used, every-day tableware. So where does the value lie in our old keepsakes and heirlooms? Metts explains that the real value is in the memory. He noted, “Love, treasure, and use your keepsakes, for most, the true value is the story of the loved one that passed it on.” At the same luncheon, Sandi Saft learned that her grandmother’s elegant handkerchief side table (named for foldable corners) that was also over 100 years old, had lost a good deal of its financial value over the last several years. Saft was undaunted by the pricing information. For her, the value was in the remembrance of her grandmother as an elegant lady who made every occasion special, with a place and use for everything. Metts pointed out the table’s beautiful craftsmanship, and the functioning moving parts that worked perfectly, built from a time when things were built to last. So back to the china … when I was a little girl, my mother displayed her grandmother’s tea set on a coffee table along with these small doll-sized cups that I later learned were called ‘demitasse’ (French for ½ cup) that were meant for espresso. I was very attracted to these pretty child-sized cups, but I was told they were very old, and too delicate for little hands. My mother stepped up to the plate, sharing that one day this set would belong to me, because I could see its true value. Slowly, one by one, each cup came into my possession, and later when my mother suddenly needed medical care and assistive living, the whole set became mine in one fell swoop (My china cup runneth over!). I spent quite a bit mailing the china across the country to my home in Orlando from the Chicago area UPS store, where they packed and shipped the fragile century-old plates in bubble wrap and shipping peanuts tightly enough to last into the next century. After visiting EBay, I can share that I spent more shipping the china than it is worth on the open market. However, I can still remember oohing and ahhing over these pretty dishes throughout my life, and I look forward to passing each cup and plate down to my own daughter. 36 | APRIL 2017 - BALDWIN PARK LIVING
According to Sharon Germaine, also of My Nanna’s Estate Sales, each year 66,000 Americans downsize as they grow older. With each estate sale and online auction listing, more vintage and antique objects are available at the click of a button. Not only are values lower, but interest level is lower, too. Germaine shares, “Love and use your objects, because the next generation probably doesn’t want them.” As much as I love the china, two years after receipt, it is still neatly packed in the original UPS box. This year, I plan on using at least part of the set for the next big holiday. If not, I have promised my husband that this heirloom will be sent packing, once again. To make sure I keep my word, I have already started unwrapping this box of memories stemming all the way back from my great-grandmother. It is too much of a treasure to Passover. If you have a keepsake or heirloom you treasure, I would love to get the scoop (or the silver spoon, the vase, or porcelain doll) on it. Also, please share the items you sent packing. E-mail me at pamruben@jewishpavilion.org. Tidbits from the Sandwich Generation is a series of blogs by Pamela Ruben, Jewish Pavilion Marketing and Communications Director, about managing the multi-generations. If you are sandwiched in between raising a family of children or young adults, and caring for aging parents, take a bite out of life with this blog! Just a ‘tidbit’ is recommended for anyone who spends time with older adults, or is preparing for life’s next stages. Laugh, cry, and relate as our blogger is pulled from all sides by family members young and old. Check out additional posts at www.jewishpavilion.org/blog. For no cost help for issues pertaining to older adults contact the Orlando Senior Help Desk, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, at 407-678-9363 or visit www. orlandoseniorhelpdesk.org.
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Meet Your Neighbor BY ISAAC BABCOCK
A bridge between worlds Baldwin Park 25-year-old mentors foster teens
When Morgan Donovan met Vanessa, they bridged a gap between two different worlds. Donovan had taken the traditional route to adulthood; raised by her parents beachside in Tarpon Springs, summer camp, college as a Florida Gator, uncertainty picking a major, graduating nonetheless. Vanessa, shy and demurring, had been up in the air from a young age, with hops between relatives, then a group home in her 13 years, looking for that final landing pad. But inside the group home where Vanessa lived, the two found there were ties that, ever so gingerly, bound them. Turns out they were both scared of flying. Meeting each other just before Turkey Day last year, that was an ice-breaking moment to be thankful for. They found out they both love cooking. For Vanessa, the favorite is pasta. For Morgan, it’s a curry butternut squash rice. That first getting-to-know-you afternoon in November was a bit of a first time for both of them, but it wasn’t totally out of left field. When she was Vanessa’s age, Morgan, now 25, was a camp counselor. Then she was a preschool counselor. Then when she could have been partying when she was 19, she was mentoring kids at the Westwood Middle School in Gainesville while she was at UF. Morgan laughs a little at the name of her degree since it sounds so different than it is. It’s also far from what she’s doing with Vanessa. “It’s called event management now, but my degree is literally called Parks and Recreation,” she said. She’s been on event planning committees for charities, worked as a foster parent recruiter, engineered a huge formal dinner in the middle of the woods in Alachua. Now she’s a volunteer with Community Based Care of Central Florida’s mentorship program for adults working with teens. Her husband, Colby, works in banking, but they have two big things in common. They’re both Gators, and they’re both mentors. Colby works with Austin, a quiet teenage boy who comes alive when he’s talking about girls. In their Baldwin Park apartment, there are little tidbits of Colby and Morgan’s life outside those walls. On the refrigerator, there’s a blue teddy bear with Mickey Mouse’s face from Together We Rise, which helps foster children move from place to place. There’s a calendar magnet from the Partnership For Strong Families – the husband and wife helped sponsor their Wish Upon A Star holiday toy drive. Around the corner, there’s a little paper drawing in a frame, 38 | APRIL 2017 - BALDWIN PARK LIVING
handmade by a 7-year-old boy. When Colby turned 26, he had his birthday “donated” to raise money for Jaidynn to learn nearly a year’s worth of karate instead. In that simple felt marker drawing, under a blue sky, a tiny red flower grows atop a green hill. One day Colby and Morgan hope they’ll be foster parents. Until then, they’re learning what it takes to inspire kids from the sidelines. The little rewards come every time they meet, Morgan said. But there are big ones too. One day in the future, Colby told his wife, they might be in the graduation crowd when Vanessa climbs those stairs and walks across the stage. Until then, one day every week or two, Morgan is checking in on Vanessa. When they hit the road, who knows where they’ll go. They’ve been out for sushi, getting their nails done, the movies. They’ve seen “Sing” together. They saw “Trolls,” and that’s when Morgan learned a little something that Vanessa hadn’t told her. She’s very good at keeping her word. When Trolls came out, she wanted to see it as soon as she could. But she said she’d wait for Morgan. Morgan knew how much Vanessa liked animated movies. The first time they had met, Vanessa showed her new mentor some drawings. They were all cartoons, just like on TV and the movies. “They looked exactly like them,” Morgan said. “They were really good.” Vanessa waited a whole month to see “Trolls,” just so when she watched Branch and Poppy try to save the day, Morgan could be there too. Every time they meet they learn a bit more about how each other’s lives are going. Morgan helps Vanessa out with whatever might be
That’s what the program is all about, Danielle Abbey, Community Based Care’s community impact manager said. She’s been volunteering since she was 6 years old. “A lot of people see people who need help and think ‘that’s not my problem,’” she said. “You do what you can for who you can.” Sometimes that’s just helping kids forget their cares on a dance floor. Turns out Vanessa’s a fantastic dancer. Hip hop, ballroom, you name it. Seeing those moments is Danielle’s favorite part of the job. She remembers one time when she was helping younger kids at the Orlando Sunday School, and a little girl wouldn’t let go of her hand. “It was an amazing feeling,” she said. With Community Based Care, Danielle really found her groove, giving that sense of security that might be missing. “I get to help people who’ve lived their whole lives in fear,” she said. “I get to be an advocate for them. I can help them live a happy successful life. For them, a lot of times you feel like you’re just another adult who’ll be gone soon, but you hope to make just a little impact in their lives.” Hanging out at the Tasty Tuesdays food truck night in the Milk
District a few weeks ago, the trio tried artsy doughnuts while Morgan mused how maybe soon Vanessa, with Haitian/Jamaican birth parents, could teach her how to keep her fried rice from sticking, in her Baldwin Park apartment’s tiny kitchen. Before that, they were already making plans to learn to paint together. Then maybe after that, paddling a swan boat around Lake Eola. And maybe Vanessa will find a little inspiration out there on the water. For that shy teen, a little of Morgan may have already rubbed off. Vanessa, who has two younger sisters, keeps a drawing she made of her dream house. There’s a pool in the backyard, and a spiral staircase in the middle of the living room leading up to a few too many bedrooms for just herself and her sisters. The house needs lots of room, she said. Vanessa wants to be a foster mom. “Most people want babies,” Vanessa said. “When I become a foster mom, I can give teens a chance to be fostered too.” She wants to be a kindergarten teacher also, starting teaching life lessons young. But that’s a long time down the road. For now, she’s getting settled into her new foster home with her sister Sarah. They just moved in. A few days after Vanessa moved into her first real foster home, Morgan got her wish. In Vanessa’s new kitchen, they cooked crab Rangoon, orange chicken and rice that doesn’t stick to the pan anymore.
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Bright and modern two-story home with custom built-in dry bar & double fridge beverage center. Family room w/ electric fireplace and Bowers & Wilkins sound system, Sony 4K 3D TV and Logitech remote. Kitchen is open with six burner gas cooktop, double ovens, and warming drawer. Upstairs rooms also have surround sound system. Enjoy paver-seating area in private, fenced backyard.
Large Fenced Yard Double story full-size front porches. Open Great Room and Kitchen surrounded by bright windows with plantation shutters throughout home. Private Wooded View and large fenced yard. High Ceilings, Crown Molding throughout, 8’ Interior Doors, 5 1/4” upgraded baseboard, prewired for surround sound (5 in ceiling, 1 subwoofer). Double Pane Windows offer a low electric bill. Downstairs office/den with lovely French doors. Upstairs features 4 generous size bedrooms, huge bonus room, ceiling fans and convenient utility room. Upgraded closets & walk-in pantry with custom and adjustable closet systems.
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This absolutely stunning Baldwin Park one-story home is truly a gem and is uniquely located on an oversized and beautifully landscaped lot. Before entering the home, you will be greeted by a large front porch and a recently painted exterior. Hardwood floors and plantation shutters are found throughout. The kitchen has been updated to include new cabinet doors, high-end quartz counters and new stainless appliances and overlooks the spacious family room with an abundance of natural light. The master suite features hardwood floors, double sinks, a soaking tub and large walk in closet with custom built-ins. The expansive covered back porch is great for entertaining and the expanded rear-entry garage has plenty of room for parking.
Outstanding move-in ready 4 story townhome with bonus loft space. 2nd floor balcony with eastern exposure. Fresh paint on living level. Upgrades for this beautiful 2284 sq.ft. home include hardwood floors, granite counter tops, tile backsplash, wrought iron railing, crown molding and stainless steel appliances. All bedrooms are ensuite with full baths. Master bath features dual sink vanity, jetted tub and dual shower heads. Half bathrooms located on living level and 4th floor bonus loft space. Custom closets in all bedrooms.
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Keepin’ it Real Estate BY CHRISTINA RORDAM
Can your facebook friends help your credit score? What’s “Trended Data”? Home loan updates for 2017
Social media has infiltrated every aspect of our culture and lives. These days it’s almost an oddity to discover someone without any social media accounts even if they are using them for business purposes. I’ve seen several think pieces circulate the usual online channels declaring that lenders will be peering into your personal lives via facebook and Snapchat to determine whether you are credit worthy or not. I was incredulous when I first heard this and decided to chat with a trusted lending partner to verify whether or not I needed to check my buddy’s bank accounts before adding them to my friends list. Dan Felix is the AVP of Mortgage Lending and Mortgage Services for Fairwinds Credit Union and a former underwriter so he knows the ins and outs of how buyers get qualified (or don’t) intimately.
Here’s what he had to say about your facebook page and its correlation to your loan approval along with some other things to expect if you are buying a home in 2017. No, lenders are not looking at your facebook page to determine if they will give you a home loan or not. In fact your social media activity has no bearing on your creditworthiness at all. So go ahead and add your friends regardless of their financial status; your lender simply wont care. What lenders do care about are more relevant things such as debt to income ratio, assets, income and credit scores. Focus on the usual things you would when prepping to purchase a home by paying your bills on time and keeping your debt low and you’ll be on the right track. Save some money for that down payment too!
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buyers and buyers who are on the cusp on qualifying based on factors such as debt to income ratios to buy homes. The good news here is rates have already been raised slightly in anticipation of the Fed’s announcement. Rates may gradually creep into the 5’s in the coming year and even that is a great interest rate when you look at the big picture and the history of how high they have been in the past. If however you are looking to purchase that dream home in your dream neighborhood and you’re just barely making the numbers work buying sooner than later is in your favor. Currently in Orlando and surrounding areas such as Winter Park Maitland and farther north into Seminole county inventory of available homes is low and pushing prices in most every area up. Great news if you are selling for sure. There is no magic spell to guarantee whether that inventory will escalate significantly enough to offset rising prices however, and those two factors are key when it comes to the affordability of a home.
In interest rate news, rates are headed back up. The Fed has been mentioning they plan on raising rates for a little while now. We’ve had historically low rates for years and if you are on the threshold of being able to qualify for that dream house it’s advisable not to wait if you can act now. As of this column’s writing mortgage loan rates for a 30 year fixed rate loan are in the 4’s and rates for 15 year fixed rate loans are in the 3’s. Phenomenal numbers like this have enabled many first time
In closing, don’t fret about friends on face place, they can’t hurt your chances of buying that new home. Rates are likely to climb in 2017 and inventory locally is likely to remain low making it an overall sellers market. Focus on the traditional factors of creditworthiness when applying for a home loan and consider paying off those credit cards as lenders are now taking a closer look at that behavior.
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