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A Quick Guide to Buying a House for the ...

A Quick Guide to Buying a House for the First Time in Lakeland Florida A house in Lakeland Florida isn’t for everybody. If you are thinking of doing so just because all the people you know already have their own homes, then that could very well be your greatest mistake. A home is like your soul mate – something that’s incredibly special and not to be rushed. Are you ready to...

Budget-Friendly Tips for Improving Your ...

Budget-Friendly Tips for Improving Your Home for Sale in Lakeland Florida First impressions last, and you will find it easier to sell your home in Lakeland Florida if you have done your best to improve its looks. Focus on making it beautiful and welcoming at first glance. And don’t worry – you won’t have to spend too much money to give your house for sale a fresh new...

Lakeland FL Sandpiper Golf & Country...

Lakeland FL Sandpiper Homes – April 2012 Real Estate Market Update Sandpiper Golf & Country Club, an active 55+ community, is located in North Lakeland with easy access to I-4, top medical facilities, shopping a dining. The homes were built in the late 80’s through the late 90’s and contain approximately 1200 single homes and villas from over 900 – 2,000 square feet....

Beautiful Mute Swan Nesting In Lakeland ...

Beautiful Mute Swan Nesting In Lakeland FL Lake Morton Swans are one of the most visible features of Lakeland’s most visible lakes, such as Lake Morton, Lake Mirror, Lake Hollingsworth and Lake Wire. Lakeland has become a representation of swans as they appear everywhere in town, such as in store windows, library counters, promotional literature, logos, banners and on City of...

Successful Lakeland FL Short Sale Closin...

Recently we had another successful Lakeland FL short sale closing with Bank of America, where the sellers finally walked away free and clear with a little cash to get on with their lives.  A Bank of America HAFA short sale which included a Florida Incentive payment for a successfully closed transaction on April 27, 2012 on a single family home in Lakeland FL. The home has 3...

Things To Do – Mayfaire By The Lak...

  Things To Do – Lakeland FL Mayfaire By The Lake – Mother’s Day Weekend 2012 What was once a very small event, Lakeland’s Mayfaire By The Lake has grown in one of the premier events on the shores of the gorgeous Lake Morton.  It is indeed a treat for art and music lovers, a true family event that has something for everyone. With over 155 artists...

Preparing Your Lakeland Florida Home for...

Preparing Your Lakeland Florida Home for Sale for Open House Holding an open house for your Lakeland Florida home for sale can be nerve wracking – even if you have the very best agent with you. Use distinctive décor to make your house easy to spot. A lot of time could be wasted if you don’t work on making your Lakeland Florida house easy to spot for buyers – especially those who...

Protect Your Privacy When Selling Your H...

Protect Your Privacy When Selling Your Home in Lakeland Florida When you have a house in Lakeland Florida for sale, it’s easy to find yourself swept away by the millions of things you have to do and prepare for open houses, moving out, and other related activities. In such cases, many homeowners fail to remember that their private lives may suddenly become an open book when visitors...

Successful Lakeland FL Short Sale Closin...

Successful Lakeland FL Short Sale Closing – 506 Buckshot Lane – Sold! Another successful short sale closing with Bank of America.  When it comes to selling short sales in Lakeland, there are times when buyers walk.  Having a short sale specialist on your side when the tough gets going is a must have because not all short sales are smooth transactions.  Staying informed...

Lakeland FL Carillon Lakes Housing Marke...

Lakeland FL Carillon Lakes Homes for Sale | Market Report for March 2012 Carillon Lakes in Lakeland Florida was developed over ten years ago and it is a deed restricted community. There are a variety of homes and condominiums situated throughout this lovely neighborhood that was developed in the early 2000. This community provides plenty of activities for its residents as well as...

March 2012 Sandpiper Real Estate Market ...

Lakeland FL Sandpiper Golf Homes – March 2012 Real Estate Market Update Sandpiper Golf & Country Club, an active 55+ community, is located in North Lakeland with easy access to I-4, top medical facilities, shopping a dining. The homes were built in the late 80’s through the late 90’s and contain approximately 1200 single homes and villas from over 900 – 2,000 square...

Things To Do In Lakeland FL – Annu...

Things To Do In Lakeland FL – Annual Lakeland Swan Derby – Free Family Event – April 27, 2012 There is always great things to do in Lakeland Florida, wether it is attend First Fridays, Farmer’s Market, spend time at Common Ground or take part at the annual Lakeland Swan Derby at beautiful Lake Mirror.  This is happening just a week before the Kentucky Derby,...

Five CBCSRE Land Professionals Attend 20...

Five of Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate’s land professionals from Lakeland, FL recently attended the Realtors® Land Institute’s (RLI) 2012 National Land Conference in Denver, CO. The three-day conference is an important networking and educational event for serious real estate professionals who specialize in the unique property category of land and large acreage...

For Sale: Beautiful Drew Plantation- 516...

Drew Plantation is a nice mix of improved pasture and wooded pasture with woods that are primarily large grandfather live oaks with some scrub land.This parcel would make an ideal large-acreage rural subdivision for horse enthusiasts or for someone who just wants more space around them. It also would be ideal for a weekend recreational retreat. It is very conveniently located to...

Lakeland FL Homes Just Listed – Ma...

Lakeland FL Homes Just Listed – March 16 Through March 31′ 2012 Update for the Lakeland FL Homes for Sale! Newly listed homes for the second half of March.  A total of 127 Lakeland FL homes were just listed with area Realtors® at an average sales price of $144,219.  There are currently 1203 homes for sale in Lakeland FL (April 6, 2012) and 705 homes are...

Lakeland FL Housing Inventory Is Shrinki...

Lakeland FL Housing Inventory Is Shrinking It has been a while since I last reported on the current real estate market in Florida, especially it’s current housing inventory.  Back in 2009 when I first started with my weekly inventory update, Lakeland’s housing inventory was over 2,000 homes.  In 2010, Lakeland homes for sale slipped to 1800 homes and by mid June 2011...

Scam Alert from Polk County FL Sheriff G...

Scam Alert from Polk County FL Sheriff Grady Judd  Not to long ago I had a call from an out of state gentleman who told me that he was interested to rent a property in Lakeland FL which he found on Craigslist but wanted to make sure that this was a legitimate ad.  He told me that he emailed the owner to inquire and the owner replied that he is currently on a mission trip in Nigeria...

Dean Saunders is Three-time Winner of Co...

Dean Saunders earns the CBC #1 Global Sales Professional Award for the third time.Commenting on his sales success in challenging markets, Saunders says, “As John D. Rockefeller once said, ‘the major fortunes in America have been made in land.’ The variable market challenges will only shift the buyer’s demographics but not the ability to get land sold. Right now, strong commodity...

Which Is A Better Move Lakeland FL Or Tu...

Which Is A Better Move Lakeland FL Or Tucson AZ? I came across this question today from someone who needs help answering not just the question which is a better move, Lakeland FL or Tucson AZ, but specific questions about crime and housing.  I don’t have much knowledge about Tucson other than what you can google and its population which far exceeds Lakeland’s population....

Lakeland FL Sandpiper Golf Homes –...

Lakeland FL Sandpiper Golf Homes – February 2012 Real Estate Market Update Sandpiper Golf & Country Club, an active 55+ community, is located in North Lakeland with easy access to I-4, top medical facilities, shopping a dining. The homes were built in the late 80’s through the late 90’s and contain approximately 1200 single homes and villas from over 900 – 2,000...

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