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A fresh coat Praesent: of paint Sagittis Tips for your next interior painting project
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Purchasing the paint If you’re not fully committed to a color, start with just a quart, and use it to paint a foam board. (Continued on page 2.)
Five ideas for Quisque: fall Porttitor decorating 2 Fall has arrived, and with the changing of the season, why not bring some fall atmosphere into your own home? Here are five ideas for giving your home a fall feel.
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Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular Wed, October 30th from 5:30-7:30 pm
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At the Lake Nona YMCA
Become a Aliquam: memory Ultricies master We all have so much going on in our lives that it is inevitable that our brains will have trouble keeping up.
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9055 North Lake Parkway, Orlando, FL 32827
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FREE EVENT INCLUDES: Trick-or-Treating
Costume Contest with Great Prizes
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Activities for kids Including a Bounce House
Leslie Stull, Realtor
And, Much, Much More!
Z House Realty Group 407.257.1661
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Presented by: Insight Magazine, The Orlando Law Group, Lake Nona Ophthalmology, Pediatric Dental, Lach Orthodontic, Orlando Orthopedic Center and the YMCA amongst others.
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A fresh coat of paint (Continued from page 1.)
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Purchasing the paint
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You can then move the foam board around the room to see how it’ll react to varying levels of light from different angles. Once you’ve settled on a color, you’ll need about one gallon of paint for every 400 square feet.
5 The 5th annual “Pig Run of Lake Nona” is a 5K run with a very unique twist. 3 Check out the website, www.PigRunOfLakeNona.com4for 6 Kids 1 Mile Run available also! details.
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(Continued from page 1.) 1. Fun with foliage: 8 One of the unmistakable signs of fall is the changing – and eventually, falling – of leaves. Pick up some faux silk leaves from your local craft store and use them to accent a bookshelf or table centerpiece. 2. Add some orange: Orange is the unofficial color of fall, so adding a little orange to your home will definitely create some fall flavor – just don’t go overboard. Try adding some orange accents to white furniture. 3. Pumpkins and gourds: This is a sure way to give your home a touch of autumn, and even if orange isn’t your thing, you could try white pumpkins instead. 4. Natural elements: Fall feels rustic and outdoorsy. You can bring that feeling into your home with feathers, weathered wood, or some antlers. Those items are perfect for your mantel. 5. Hang a wreath: Wreaths aren’t just for the winter holidays. Find one with some fall foliage and other season-appropriate accents. It’s an easy way to bring the outdoors into your kitchen or living room.
Prep Clean the walls (and allow them to dry) before you begin. Place drop cloths or old sheets on the floors. They are safer than slippery plastic. Remove outlet covers and other obstacles, as I will make for an easier, cleaner and all-around better job. Be sure to clean the ceilings, too. There’s sure to be dust and cobwebs that need to be removed if you want your painting project to go as smoothly as possible. Painting If you’re painting textured walls or a textured ceiling, use a thick-nap roller. It will ensure that you cover the entire area, rather than missing a few bumps or crevices here and there. When you’re finished Keep some of your leftover paint. You never know when you might need it for touch-ups or refinishing.
About Leslie Stull Your Neighbor and Realtor Leslie is a licensed real estate agent and long time North Shore at Lake Hart resident with an intrinsic and personal understanding of the value of North Shore homes. Leslie is a CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert). Additionally, Leslie is experienced with traditional sales, buyers and property management. So, if you are considering buying, selling or renting out your home, give Leslie a call at 407.257.1661 today!
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Greg Meyer Mortgage Loan Originator
407-963-8860 GMeyer@GroupOneMortgage.us
Photo Source: www.OrlandoRealtors.com Market Pulse October 2013
REAL ESTATE NEWS
There are currently 21 active properties for sale in our community; 1 in Lakeshore, with an asking price in excess of $1.2 million, the remaining properties range from $270,000 to $450,000. As for closed sales, over the past 90 days, they have ranged from as low as $93.00 per square foot to a high of $130 per square foot. In September, “normal” transactions made up 64.18% of all transaction types. This indicates a healthier market than we have seen for the past few years. Current inventory levels combined with current pace of sales in Central Florida equates to a 3.80-month supply of homes in Orlando. So, if you are considering selling, now is the time. The average interest rate in September 2013 was a 4.49%, as opposed to 3.58 in September 2012. All new Z House listings (as of Sept. 2013) will be photographed and videoed by our in-house professional media architect and be included in the “It’s All About The House” online and print marketing campaign. If you are considering buying or selling a home, or to just learn more about the current market, call Leslie at 407.257.1661.
Thinking of Purchasing or Refinancing? 20% Down Payment? NOT ALL ARE SO LUCKY Look at Other Financing Options:
FHA – with as low as 3.5% Down Payment USDA - with as low as 0% Down Payment VA - with as low as 0% Down Payment CONVENTIONAL - with as low as 5-20% Down Payment
Don’t think you have the Credit score to qualify? That’s ok, let’s review and see if you can purchase now or what needs to be done in order to make this purchase happen in the near Future.
No Obligation Pre-Approvals!
CALL TODAY! Under Promise and Over Delivery All files subject to underwriting and/or investor final approval. Guidelines subject to change. This does not guaranty loan approval. Down Payment based off Sales Price and Primary Home. Interest Rates are determined with credit review. Greg Meyer NMLS #246777 Lic #100003015
Become a memory master (Continued from page 1.) Can’t remember the name of your new neighbors, or your bank account number, or when you scheduled your next haircut? That’s perfectly normal. But, here are a few strategies for improving your memorization skills. Get more sleep and exercise: Physical activity sends more oxygen to your brain, and a lack of sleep can be detrimental to your creativity, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking. Get your brain a workout: Crossword puzzles, playing a musical instrument, and even a game of Ping-Pong are great for keeping your brain sharp and active. Change your diet: It’s not just a myth – eating fish, especially cold-water fish like tuna and salmon, is great for your brain. Your brain also benefits from eating more fruits and vegetables and from drinking green tea. 3
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CANDY CORN COUNTING CONTEST Win a $100 Visa Gift Card Enter Your Best Guess by Oct. 31st Try to figure out the quantity by the picture here, by viewing additional pictures on our Facebook page(s), or by stopping by either of our two Central Florida offices. Lake Nona: 10743 Narcoossee Road, Ste. A-11, Orl, FL 32832 Waterford Lakes: 422 South Alafaya Trail, Ste. 25 Orl, FL 32828 To enter, like our page(s) on Facebook and then message in your guess or fill out the entry form in person at one of our convenient locations. Questions? Call or text Leslie at 407.257.1661. Like us on Facebook:
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Z House Realty Group is a family owned boutique real estate company with a solid reputation for creative marketing and superior customer service. They have received national and international recognition for these efforts. Established in 2007, Z House is 35 agents strong and growing and provides commercial and residential sales & property management services.
Z House Realty Group is expanding and we are looking to hire a few good agents. If you or a friend are a licensed Realtor looking for a fun, modern, family friendly real estate office that provides the latest technology and exceptional marketing, give Leslie a call at 407.257.1661 or visit our website at myzhouse.com/about. RECENT SALES: Address 9913 Osprey Landing Dr. 9614 Pacific Pines Ct. 9926 Long Bay Dr. 10125 Hidden Dunes Ln. 9644 Bay Pine Ln. 9620 Osprey Landing Dr. 9963 Indigo Bay Cir. 9930 Autumn Creek Ln. 9657 Osprey Landing Dr. 9650 Heron Pointe Dr.
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