Orlando Relocation : Relocating to Orlando : Orlando, Florida

There is no question that Orlando residents are getting tired of preparing for Hurricane season year after year.

Sometimes I think about the amount of money I spend every year preparing for these hurricanes. I bought a generator after the first hurricane in 2004 because I didn’t want to suffer through the heat ever again! And now, when I fire off the generator at the beginning of the hurricane season (just to make sure it works because that would be a sticky situation if it did not) I cringe because I now have to pay $4.oo per gallon to fill it up. Besides the water, the food, the generator, the gas, the batteries, and everything else, as a homeowner you need to decide what to do with your house in the event you need to head to safer ground.  

Be sure that you have a homeowner’s insurance policy that includes coverage for home damage and floods. Your insurance company should be able to provide you with a Hurricane Preparation Guide to prepare you, your family and your home.

If you are relocating to Orlando, be sure to check with your home owners insurance company, so that you are fully prepared for the Hurricane season.

Are you interested in relocating to Orlando, but don’t want to live directly in the city? There are many nice communities surrounding the city of Orlando that are perfect for families and those who need to commute into the city. Some safe and friendly cities include ; Oviedo, Longwood, Lake Mary, Maitland, Windermere, and Winter Park, to name a few. All of these great cities have houses, town-homes, and apartments that are all reasonably priced. Orlando is a seemingly organized city and the road ways provide excellent routes to getting where you need to get with in the City of Orlando. If you have any questions about Orlando, or the nice cities surrounding it, give RNS Florida a call at 407.595.4474.

At RNS Florida, we can provide you with an array of services pertaining to the Orlando Real Estate Market, and Orlando Relocation Services. We are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality Orlando Real Estate service. If you are looking for a home in Orlando call RNS Florida today! 407.595.4474

I just discovered another bonus to living in Orlando. My family and I love to camp. We have discovered so many beautiful camp grounds right here in Orlando. We have also camped in Tampa, the Keys, Fort Lauderdale, and St. Augustine. Each location offers something unique. Go to www.floridaparks.com they list many fantastic campsites throughout Florida. Due to the economy family vacations can be expensive. Camping is a great way to vacation without the high cost of airfare and hotels. Did you know that you can camp down by Disney? What a great way to experience the theme parks!  Florida has so much to offer! The best bonus of all: you can camp all year long!!

If you are relocating to the Orlando area give RNS a call today!

 What are termites? Subterranean termites are the major wood destroying structural pests in the southern United States. Termites are “social insects” they live in a nest or colony which is typically found underground. Each colony contains a King, Queen, soldiers, and workers. The queen is able to lay thousands of eggs each year. As the colony grows the workers expand the nest and their feeding grounds.

Florida is considered a very high risk of termite infestation. Many people believe only wood homes are affected. This is simply not true! Concrete block homes can also be infested by termites. If you are planning on relocating to Orlando it is important to be aware of potential termite damage. If you are selling a home in Orlando you need to be informed and up to date about the potential pests that can bring your property value down.  Having a pest inspection (or termite inspection) done costs very little and can save you thousands of dollars. This will be money well spent. Don’t let nasty pests eat away at your dream home. Call Relocation Networking Solutions today! Let us help you get in touch with the right people.

Purchasing real-estate in Orlando is one of the most important investments you will make. Before you buy a home it is absolutely necessary to assess the condition, mostly to establish a fair market value on the home. From a personal experience, you need to know exactly what you are getting yourself into. All too often you hear horror stories of people who forgo the inspection only to find themselves in serious trouble.  Because of their lapse in judgment they have lost thousands of dollars. Some have even lost their homes due to termite damage, water damage, and mold.

 For those of you asking the question can I do the home inspection myself? Here is your answer. Although Florida law does not require one I highly recommend it! Even if you are an experienced home owner you still need the expertise and knowledge of a professional home inspection. Please understand this is their profession they know what to look for. Most of all they have done thousands of home inspections.  When you have truly fallen in love with a home it is very difficult to be objective.

 When you have made the decision to have the home inspection done it is imperative that you pick a reputable Orlando home inspector. This is where my personal experience comes in. Many years ago a very close friend of mine purchased a home, being new to Florida she picked a home inspector from the yellow pages. The inspector gave her the report and she made the decision to purchase the property. One week after she moved in she realized she was not alone. Due to water damage in the home she was now sharing her space with thousands of palmetto bugs.  Being from up north she had no idea that water damage would attract cockroaches. It cost her thousands of dollars to repair the damage and get rid of her unwanted guests.  Needless to say if she had been informed of the situation she would not have purchased the home.  This is where our services at Relocation Networking Solutions can come in handy. Let us put you in touch with a reputable Orlando home inspector.

 Remember there is no pass or fail when it comes to home inspection. The inspector will only describe the condition of the home and let you know what repairs need to be made. I suggest you be present at the time of the inspection. This way you will be able to ask the inspector to walk you through the home and point out areas of concern. This is the key to understanding the inner workings of the home.

 Once you have the report sit down and look it over. Try to remember no house perfect. You need to ask yourself. Can I afford to make the necessary repairs? If there are substantial problems with the home the seller may be willing to come down in price. There are many things to consider. It is up to you. What do you feel comfortable with? Do you want to make repairs or do you want a move in ready home?

 Before you sign a purchase agreement, be sure to check for a home inspection clause. You want the purchase to be contingent upon the findings of the home inspector. Once you have signed call the home inspector immediately! Remember this a happy exciting time in your life. Call Relocation Networking Solutions today! We can put you in touch with the right Orlando home inspector. 

Beside the sunshine, beaches and swaying Palm trees, the best thing about living in Florida is that you are never far away from your next great vacation.  As a little girl my family would always drive south to the Florida Keys where we would stay for weeks at a time, lobstering, fishing, snorkeling and diving the reefs.  We loved our road trips (only 7 hours from Orlando; towing a boat). We would spend so much time in the water and getting the lobsters, forget it.  Down in the keys Lobster Season is like the biggest season around.  Forget Christmas, New Years and July 4th, come August 6th, you had already be in the keys or it would take you a while to get in (two lane road from Florida City all the way down to Key West).  Lobstering is like a business.  We had the Captain (my mom), the hunters (my dad and I), the navigator (one of my sisters) and the watcher (the other sister).  Everyone had their job and everyone did it perfect.  On the first day of Lobster season we would get up early, have a big breakfast (needed the carbs) and head out just as the sun was rising.  We would stay out there all day or until we caught our limit (don’t know if its changed or not but it used to be 6 per person or 24 per boat, whichever is greater).  Those were the memories, of course back then I didn’t eat Lobster, so for me it was just having fun with my family. And the best part about it was we were still in our backyard, backyard to Orlando!!

 If you are looking to Relocate to Central Florida, remember that you are never too far from your families greatest vacation.  There are so many places that are so close to Orlando.  The florida keys is just one of them.  Call on the Relocation Experts today for more information on how to relocate your family to Orlando.

So almost two months into 2008 I have managed to cross off two of my resolutions of things to do in Orlando, Florida.  First off Gatorland Zoo.  My husband and I took our daughter there about a month ago and it was so much fun.  I have never seen so many types of alligators from all over the world.  My four year daughter even decided that she wanted to hold an alligator!! I was so proud of her for that (being that my husband and I were both scared to hold it)! We had a lot of fun and it truly is a great place to take your family.

The second activity I got to cross off is the canoe ride up the wekiva river.  My husbands friend had set us up with this company where you rent and dock your canoe at their location, then you travel northward for about 4 hours and then you call a van to pick you up at the end point.  It was crazy.  So many times you feel so alone out there in the middle of nowhere. But it was so peaceful.  We had so much fun seeing alligators, snakes, birds, otters, fish; you name it!  It was cool to see the animals in their own habitat.  But make sure you take a cushion, by the end of the trip my booty was hurting from sitting on the metal bar for soo long!!

 Thats it for now, I will keep you posted as I update my list!

Even though all the economists are constantly surveying the current housing market, it truly is a Buyers Market.  Now is the time for buyers to consider their first home, second homes or considering moving closer to their job location.  There are several factors that make this such a great buyers market.

One is the Quantity of homes! Not only are there existing homes, but construction companies have not stopped.  There are so many houses out there to choose from that a buyer can be as picky as they want.  A Buyer does not have to settle like they might have done in 2005.  Now a days they can make sure they like the location, like every aspect of the house or build one they want. The reason most of this is possible is because of factor number 2…..

Motivated Sellers!! Sellers are just content with showing their house to someone that they are more willing to be patient; allowing time for buyers to get any or all inspections they wish,  allowing room in contracts for repairs and most importantly… our Motivated Sellers are willing to entertain offers below asking price.  This allows the Buyer to really shop around.

Another factor is even though all the banks and mortgage companies have discontinued use of of various mortgage programs.  The standard ones have remained.  For first time homebuyers, the FHA is always (and will most likely) be the one to choose from.  And as always the conventional loan is always a good way to start.

If you are a buyer looking to cash in on today’s buyers market, call 888.580.6683 to speak to any of our Relocation Experts for advice or to see any of our properties.  We are always here to help.