Stirling Sotheby's International Realty Associate's Online Kudos Gaining New Clients, New Real Estate Sales

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Don’t tease Linnette Sanzalone about her online cred. Sanzalone, an International Luxury Home Specialist at Stirling Sotheby's International Realty, can count a half dozen new clients that came her way after reading 5-star reviews on the Zillow real estate web site.

Zillow solicits customer reviews of area realtors and real estate companies.

“I first started hearing the buzz about three months ago,” Sanzalone said. “A few of my friends---fellow Realtors---called to tell me they had read about me on the Internet. At first, I didn’t pay much attention,” she said.

“Then clients began reaching out to her asking for help selling their homes---buying homes,” said Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner at Stirling Sotheby's International Realty.

“Homebuyers and sellers are so much more sophisticated today than they were even 10 years ago.” Sanzalone said. “I can’t remember the last client I spoke with who wasn’t researching the Internet to buy or sell a home,” she said.

Soderstrom said, “Zillow.com ranks as one of the nation’s leading real estate portals, with listings of thousands of homes for sale. Zillow also offers online appraisals of individual homes, though such appraisals are only general estimates,” he said.

“Most of our clients visit Zillow and some of our clients use it as an absolute guide,” Sanzalone said.

Sanzalone’s past clients have been generous with their praise for her expert advice and quick response, Soderstrom said.

“So-called word-of-mouth is the best form of advertising you can have in any business, but it’s doubly important in real estate,” Sanzalone said. The Internet and web portals like Zillow have made it so much more productive, and I can say with certainty that clients take ‘customer reviews’ to heart when choosing a Realtor,” she said.

Visit http://standaloneluxuryhomes.com/meet_linnette/
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For more information, contact: Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, 407-581-7890

About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty: Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.

Best Opportunity Ever For Luxury Vacation Homes, Retirement Homes on Florida’s East Coast – Prices Down 40-60 Percent

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Prices for luxury vacation homes, second homes and retirement homes in Brevard County near Orlando are down 40-60 percent from the market peak, offering some of the best opportunities in a lifetime, says Kim Tillett, International Luxury Home Specialist with Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty.

Tillett said choice oceanfront and riverfront properties are selling for record low prices. The hottest segment of the market is in the $200-400,000 price range, she added.

Homeowners in Brevard enjoy easy access to golf, boating and beaches. There is also the close proximity to Orlando, theme parks and international airport. Brevard County offers the Port at Cape Canaveral which includes restaurants, shopping and cruise ships that depart throughout the week. Kennedy Space Center is only a short drive away. Homes in Brevard are currently priced among the lowest in the state, Tillett said.

“We are seeing the bottom of the market in Brevard County and the pricing on waterfront and oceanfront residential properties are among the lowest we have ever seen,” Tillett said.
For more information, visit http://www.stirlingsir.com/index.php?action=view_user&user=618
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For more information contact: Kim Tillett, International Luxury Home Specialist, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, 321-446-9035; Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890

About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty: Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.

ABD'S Heritage Green at Providence Golf Community Reports Sales of 3 Luxury Homes in One Week at Average Sale Price: $550,000

PROVIDENCE, Fla. --- ABD Development Company, which is developing Providence Golf and Country Club, a community in the Loughman-Davenport area of Polk County, reported it sold three luxury homes in Heritage Green at Providence in less than a week recently.

David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, said the average sale price of the homes was $550,000 each.

The luxury home sales spurred a mini-construction boom in the Heritage Green neighborhood: Kohn said ABD will start construction of two executive homes on the golf course at Heritage Green at Providence before April 1.

Both new homes will offer four bedrooms and four baths in 2,500 square feet of living space with two-car garages.

The new homes will be priced from $350,000. Kohn said.
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For more information, contact: Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 863-420-2100; David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 863-420-2100

Downtown Orlando Condominium Sales Show Sharp Rise in 2010

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Downtown Orlando condominium sales showed a sharp rise in 2010 according to a market study conducted by Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said 313 condominiums sold in the 32801 zip code from January of 2010 through Dec. 31, up from 172 condominiums in 2009.

Condominiums priced under $200,000 showed the sharpest increase, from 131 condominiums in 2009 to 262 in 2010, Soderstrom said.

International Luxury Home Specialist Erin Wanner of Stirling Sotheby’s World Marketing Center in Downtown Orlando compiled the report.

Wanner documented 294 condominiums listed for sale priced under $200,000 in 2009 and 324 in 2010.

Listings for condominiums priced at more than $200,000 declined, Wanner said, from 170 in 2009 to 136 in 2010.

“The number of condominiums listed for sale during the same period showed a smaller increase – a sign that the downtown market is stabilizing,” Wanner said.

“Average sale prices declined about eight percent, however with signs of stabilization in the market and the possibility of gas reaching $4 per gallon, we may see prices increasing as more downtown workers relocate closer to their jobs,” Wanner said.

Condominiums priced under $200,000 sold for about $100 per square foot on average and condominiums priced over $200,000 sold for an average of about $200 per square foot.
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For more information contact: Erin Wanner, Int’l Luxury Home Specialist, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, 407-581-7890; Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty: Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty appointed Exclusive Marketing Agents for Country Home on 2.84 acres St. Cloud

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been appointed exclusive sales and marketing agents for a $449,000 home situated on 2.84 acres at 3444 Kaiser Ave., an area zoned for horses in St. Cloud.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Stirling Sotheby’s associate and International Luxury Home Specialist Espe Almarza-Anderson (http://orlandohomesandlifestyle.com/) is the principal contact for the property.

The three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home offers 4,715 square feet of living space with a separate in-law suite and craft room or optional home office, and a detached two-car garage.

The home was completely remodeled in 2007, according to Almarza-Anderson, and boasts a massive family room and covered patio overlooking a pool and expansive yard.

“It’s a beautiful, private country setting,” Almarza-Anderson said.

To view the property, visit http://www.stirlingsir.com/index.php?action=listingview&listingID=113846
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For more information, contact: Espe Almarza-Anderson, MA, CSP, SFR, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890 or 407-421-6679 EAlmarza@stirlingSir.com; Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890

About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty: Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Releases Celebration Area Market Trends Report, Shows Home Sales Steady, Prices Lower

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty recently released its 2010 Celebration Area Market Trends Report, which shows a steady increase in luxury home sales and listings in 2010 over 2009 figures.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said 137 luxury homes and 73 condominiums and town homes sold in Celebration in 2010.

In 2009, 128 luxury homes and 93 condominiums and town homes sold.

Monica Nielsen (http://monicasellsflorida.com/), a resident of Celebration and International Luxury Home Specialist with Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty prepared the study, Soderstrom said.

Sixty-seven homes priced under $400,000 sold for an average of $302,000 in 2010, down from an average of $320,000 in 2009.

Seventy homes priced over $400,000 sold for an average of $613,000 in 2010, down from $662,000 in 2009.

Average sale prices for town homes and condominiums declined from $186,000 in 2009 to $163,000 in 2010.

The most expensive home in 2009 sold for $3.15 million. In 2010, the most expensive home sold for $1.853 million.

To view the Celebration Area Market Trends Report visit http://www.stirlingsir.com/eflyers/pr/02142011/celebration.html
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For more information contact:Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890 Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty: Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.

Henin Signature Homes Starts Construction of Two New Luxury Ready-To-Move-In Homes at Riveria Bella in DeBary

DEBARY, Fla. – Henin Signature Homes, a division of the Henin Group, has started construction to two new luxury homes at Riviera Bella, the unique community overlooking the St. Johns River in DeBary.

Jerome Henin, founder and president of the Henin Group, said both homes will be available for sale and ready-to-move-in by April.

One home, with four bedrooms and two baths in 1,868 square feet of living space, offers a two car garage priced from $187,900.

The other ready-to-move-in home offers five bedrooms and three baths in 3,570 square feet of living space priced from $259,900 with a two car garage.
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For more information, contact: Jerome Henin, Founder & President, Henin Group, 407-425-7888

EXIT Realty of Daytona Predicts Quick Sell-Out of Opus Condominium in Daytona Beach Shores

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES - More than 500 prospective buyers have already toured Opus Condominium, the luxury ocean front high-rise condominium that opened recently on S. Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach Shores.

Aswin Suri, owner of Exit Realty of Daytona, which serves as exclusive sales and marketing representatives at Opus Condominium, said 13 prospective buyers have already posted offers on luxury condominiums there.

“We expect to announce the first sales by early February and we project we will sell out Opus Condominium by the fall,” Suri said.

“We have been seeing fantastic response to the condominiums since our grand opening and we don’t expect to see a slowdown anytime soon,” said Glen Herring, Team Leader at Exit Realty of Daytona with offices at the Opus Condominium.

Opus Condominium is the first luxury condominium community to open in Daytona Beach Shores in more than three years, with 53 three-bedroom, three-bath condominiums that starting at 1,700 square feet of living space in three distinctive floor plans with ocean views and prices starting from the low $200,000s. A 4,000 square foot penthouse is also available.
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For more information, contact: Glen Herring, Team Leader, Exit Realty of Daytona 386-566-1974 or Glenwherring@gmail.com; Aswin Suri, MHA, B.A., Owner, Exit Realty of Daytona 386-383-3000 or aswinsuri@gmail.com

Stirling Sotheby’s Top Executive Says Housing Prices in Central Florida Stabilizing, Establishing a New Pricing Normal in The Market

ORLANDO - Central Florida’s housing slump may have bottomed out and housing prices are stabilizing, says one industry expert, though it may be some time before housing values begin to climb again.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty in Orlando, said Central Florida’s five-year market decline has left prices down 40-60 percent from the market high and many home sellers have held off placing their homes on the market hoping for a recovery.

“Pricing stabilization has taken a long time, and price increases won’t be realized until sometime in the future,” Soderstrom said. “Home sellers who are holding off waiting for better market conditions may miss out on the greatest buying opportunity if they are looking to purchase a new residence,” he said.

While sellers may realize a lower price than they might hope for, they also have the opportunity to acquire another residence for much less than they could before.

“The market is adjusting and today we are at the point where we have a new pricing normal,” Soderstrom explained.

“Real estate remains a neighborhood business. Some neighborhoods with homes less distressed are performing better than other neighborhoods. Property owners who are selling in today’s market and repurchasing are finding themselves in a win-win situation,” he added.
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For more information contact: Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890; rsoderstrom@stirlingSIR.com

About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty: Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Named Exclusive Sales, Marketing Agents for $525,000 Condominium in Southwest Orlando

ORLANDO - Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty was recently named exclusive sales and marketing agents for a $525,000 luxury condominium on the 10th floor at Bay View Reserve, overlooking Spring Lake in southwest Orlando off Dr. Phillips Blvd. at Sand Lake Rd.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the residence was recently professionally renovated with hardwood floors, custom European-style cabinets and granite countertops.

“The luxury condominium at Bay View Reserve features spacious rooms and large windows with dramatic views of Spring Lake, the downtown Orlando skyline and the fireworks at Disney World,” Soderstrom said.

The 2,650 square foot condominium offers two bedrooms, three full baths a study and a gourmet kitchen.

Bay View Reserve condominium offers VIP owner services with 24 hour security, Soderstrom said, along with a community swimming pool, tennis courts and exercise room.

The property was listed by Carolyn Burgiel and Daniel Natoli of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s LR Team.

To see photos of Bay View Reserve, visit http://www.stirlingsir.com/index.php?action=listingview&listingID=49287
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For more information, contact: Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890

About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty: Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com

Henin Realty to Open Realty Office in Miami’s South Beach on Feb. 1, Realtor Cina Melin Appointed Director of Operations

ORLANDO - Henin Realty, a division of luxury residential developer the Henin Group, will open a realty office at 407 Lincoln Rd. in Miami’s South Beach area Feb. 1.

Jerome Henin, founder and principal of the Henin Group and Henin Realty, said the firm recently leased the 1,500 square foot office facility.

Henin appointed Realtor Cina Melin director of operations of the Henin Group’s South Florida division.

Melin, who is fluent in French, Spanish, and some Russian, has more than 15 years of experience in real estate sales.

The Henin Group is developing Riviera Bella overlooking the St. Johns River in DeBary.
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For more information contact: Jerome Henin, Founder & President, Henin Group, 407-425-7888

Only Two penthouse Units Remain available for lease at Emerson Plaza II

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS - Only two penthouses remain available for lease at Emerson Plaza II, the luxury condominium building Emerson International opened nine months ago as the premier luxury apartment community at Uptown Altamonte in Altamonte Springs.

Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said the 3,400 square foot three-bedroom penthouse apartments lease for $4,000 per month.

Emerson International is offering a special lease incentive program through Jan. 15, Emerson said.

For more information, contact:
Eric J. Emerson, Vice President and General Manager Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560; ejemerson@emerson-us.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com

About Emerson International:
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies in the U. K.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty negotiates a sale of a $2.1 million luxury home at Lake Markham Preserve

LAKE MARY - Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty recently closed on the sale of a $2.1 million estate home at Lake Markham Preserve, the gated lakefront community near Heathrow in North Seminole County.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty (www.StirlingSIR.com), said Cassandra Levine, a luxury home specialist at Stirling Sotheby’s Heathrow-Lake Mary Gallery represented the buyer of the Mediterranean-style estate home on more than one acre of land. Custom built in 2008, the home boasts 8,111 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, five full baths and three half-baths.

The seller was represented by Luis and Jennifer Gonzales with Stirling Sotheby’s Heathrow-Lake Mary Gallery.

Soderstrom said the sale is one of the most significant deals in Seminole County this year.

For more information, contact: Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890

About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty: Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com

Stirling Sotheby's International Realty Market Report Shows Alaqua Lakes Homes are Holding Their Value, although Sales are Down

LAKE MARY - Alaqua Lakes, the luxury country club community located at Lake Mary Blvd. and Markham Woods Road in Seminole County, appears to be holding home values better than most neighborhoods in central Florida.

Cassandra Levine, luxury homes specialist at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty and Alaqua Lakes community specialist, said seven luxury homes have sold during the first six months of 2010 at an average sale price of $977,942. In 2009, Alaqua Lakes saw sales at a lower average price of $868,153, Levine said.

The highest sale price for the first half of the year was $1,264,000, but it’s lower than the $1,475,000 highest sale reported in 2009.

Thirty-three luxury homes at Alaqua Lakes were listed for sale during the first six months of 2010, Levine said, compared with 45 in 2009.

Sellers are reducing their asking prices, but only slightly, Levine said.

“In 2009, the average asking price listed was $988,330. Today, the average asking price is $1,070,948,” she said. That could change, but not much.

”The difference between the average asking price and the average sale price is less than 10 percent,” Levine said.

“There’s some room for negotiation, but Alaqua Lakes was well-established before the real estate downturn and asking prices are very realistic here,” Levine added.

To view a video of Alaqua Lakes, go to http://www.stirlingsir.com/video/uneek/Video/ALAQUA%20SMALL%20GOOD.wmv.

To view the Alaqua Lakes Market Trends, go to http://www.stirlingsir.com/video/uneek/Video/ALAQUA%20SMALL%20GOOD.wmv

For more information, contact: Cassandra Levine, Luxury Home Specialist, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty-Heathrow/Lake Mary, 407-620-8483; clevine@StirlingSIR.com; Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890 rsoderstrom@StirlingSIR.com

About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty: Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty names Michael Springer Marketing Associate in its World Marketing Center

ORLANDO – Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has appointed Michael Springer an associate with its World Marketing Center team in downtown Orlando.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty said Springer, a central Florida resident for more than 20 years, has some seven years of experience in outreach marketing and most recently was coached by the Mike Ferry NLP Coaching System that helps real estate agents succeed.

Springer’s accomplishments extend far beyond real estate sales coaching, Soderstrom said. He has extensive experience as a renowned public speaker and is a devoted advocate for self-development.

He served as a taskforce board member with Family Services Metro Orlando, has addressed Orlando’s top executives and civic organizations extensively to raise funds and awareness for adolescents and youth.

Soderstrom said Springer will focus on marketing Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty luxury and executive home listings and will work with buyers and sellers locally, nationally and internationally. He will also assist new home builders and developers to maximize the marketing efforts and potential of their properties.

For more information about this press release, contact: Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890

Mattamy Homes starts third phase of 12 three and four bedroom luxury City Homes at Baldwin Park

ORLANDO - Mattamy Homes has started a third phase with 12 luxury city homes priced from the $240s at City Homes at Baldwin Park located on Meeting Place in Baldwin Park off Corrine Drive and Bennett Road near downtown Orlando.

Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, a division of Canada’s largest homebuilder, said 21 town homes — 75 percent of the homes in the first two phases at City Homes at Baldwin Park — have sold at prices starting from the $200s.

Parker said three and four bedroom City Homes at Baldwin Park range in size from 2,000 square feet to 2,300 square feet.

Two furnished models at City Homes at Baldwin Park are open daily for public viewing, Parker said.

For more information, contact:Steve Parker, President Mattamy Homes U.S. Group 407-599-9994

About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group: Mattamy Homes www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Orlando, Jacksonville Phoenix, Minneapolis and Charlotte. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.

ABD Development Company to start site work, development on 48 new home sites at Providence in Polk County

DAVENPORT - ABD Development Company is about to start development of 48 new single family home sites east of the main entry at Providence Golf & Country Club in Davenport in Polk County.

David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, said the new home sites will accommodate single-family homes priced from the $200s.

ABD is the developer of Providence Golf & Country Club located off U.S. 17-92 in the Loughman Davenport area of Polk County.

For more information contact: Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 863-420-2100; David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 863-420-2100

Riviera Bella in DeBary to host Realtor Event Aug. 12 to showcase two new luxury homes priced under $200,000

DEBARY - Riviera Bella on the St. Johns River in DeBary is promising local area realtors special treats at a Realtor Preview Reception scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 12 to showcase two new luxury homes at Riviera Bella priced under $200,000.

Jerome Henin, president of Riviera Bella developer, Henin Group, said free food and drinks will be provided and participating realtors will be entered into a drawing to give away steak dinners at Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Fleming’s Steak House.

The Realtor Reception is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m.

Riviera Bella is offering an added one percent to the bonus commission for any realtor who closes on the sale of a new home at Riviera Bella before Aug. 31, Henin said.

On Saturday, Aug 14, Riviera Bella will host a public grand opening to showcase the two new ready-to-move-in homes --. The Geneva with 1,610 square feet of living space and The Anna with 1,903 square feet.

Both homes are priced below $200,000 and ready for immediate move-in, Henin said.
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For more information contact: Jerome Henin, Founder / President, Henin Group, 407 644-8595; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida Form Strategic Alliance

ORLANDO - Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has formed a strategic alliance with Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida, Inc., a full service lender offering a broad portfolio of loan programs for all types of buyers.

Roger Soderstrom, owner and founder of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the alliance provides Stirling Sotheby’s with an important resource to finance sales of upscale homes in the Central Florida region at the most competitive rates and terms.

“Our alliance with Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida gives us a big and important tool to help home owners sell their homes in a market where financing has been challenging for some home buyers,” Soderstrom said.

“We’re honored to have this opportunity to provide mortgage financing for Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s clientele,” said Matt Malloy, president of Integrity Home Loan. “We believe, along with Stirling Sotheby’s, that by providing financing, products, industry knowledge and superior service, this alliance will allow our team to dominate the Florida market,” Malloy added.

For more information, contact: Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, 407-581-7890; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty: Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance centers which serve all of Central Florida.

Kolter Homes Starts Third Phase at Grande Oaks at Heathrow with Discounted Pricing and Home Buyer Incentives

LAKE MARY - Kolter Homes has started sales of the third phase at Grande Oaks at Heathrow, the luxury gated townhome community located off H.E. Thomas Jr. Parkway and Orange Blvd. in Lake Mary.

Steve Bovio, senior project manager at Grande Oaks at Heathrow, said Kolter Homes recently reduced prices on luxury townhomes and is now offering many homebuyer incentives.

Three and four-bedroom town homes at Grande Oaks at Heathrow priced from the low $200s range in size from 1,857 square feet of living space to 2,387 square feet.

Bovio said Kolter Homes recently completed 19 ready-to-move-in town homes at Grande Oaks at Heathrow.

Grande Oaks at Heathrow (www.KolterGrandeOaks.com) features its own private lakefront recreation center with fitness area, meeting room, kitchen, swimming pool and spa with deck area.

The sales and preview center is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and Sunday Noon to 6 at 1450 Lake George Drive. From I-4 go west on H.E. Thomas, Jr. Parkway (CR 46A) to the community entrance just past International Parkway. For information, call 407-829-8961.

For more information contact: Larry Vershel or Beth Payan Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 Lvershelco@aol.com; Steven V. Bovio, Senior Project Manager, Kolter Homes/Orlando 407-333-1733 sbovio@kolter.com

About Kolter Homes: Kolter Homes is part of the Kolter Group, a private investment firm focusing on real estate development, investment and construction. Kolter Homes brings more than a decade of experience in Florida homebuilding to each of its communities in Orlando, South Florida and the Treasure Coast. Visit www.KolterHomes.com for additional information.