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Lakeland FL - Winter Haven Considered One Of The Best Housing Market

Lakeland FL - Winter Haven Considered One Of The Best Housing Market

 
In an article by Business Insider, Mamta Batkar considered that Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL is one of the best 15 housing markets in the next five years.  Not a bit surprised since the last five years have been the road from hell when it comes to the Lakeland FL real estate Lakeland FL-Winter Haven Best Housing Marketsmarket.  Prices have dropped like you would drop a hot cake off the pan if it lands in your bare hands.  Needless to say, the decline of overall home prices are at about 50-60% from Mid 2006.

With most Florida and California markets being forecasted as the best housing markets to come, I do agree Lakeland-Winter Haven market is one of the better market to invest in, despite that it was once considered the worst real estate market to invest in. You don't have to have a Masters in Business to figure out that the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL is a great place to invest. The homes are affordable and its location would surpass most everyone's expectation when moving to Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area.

While I suspect the roller coaster ride to continue, I see a trend where multiple offers are back in our real estate vocabulary when it comes to great deals, such as foreclosures and short sales.  Even the traditional homes when priced right can produce multiple offers as our inventory continues to shrink.

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I hope you found this post useful! If you need help finding or selling your Lakeland, Florida home, please contact Petra Norris - REALTOR(R) at 863-619-6918. If you’re new to Lakeland, I’d especially like to extend a warm welcome. I value my clients and provide them with honest, reliable service. Allow me to introduce you to the Lakeland FL real estate landscape and all it has to offer.

 

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Copyright© 2012 By Petra Norris *Lakeland FL - Winter Haven Considered One Of The Best Housing Market*

 

Petra Norris - REALTOR®, SFR
Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.
 
CDV TransAtlantic Inc
(863) 619-6918
 
4 comments • Petra Norris - Lakeland Florida Realtor® Lakeland FL Homes for Sale • May 16 2012 03:57AM

Homes Just Listed In Lakeland Florida - January 1 through January 15' 2012

Lakeland FL Homes Just Listed - January 1 Through January 15' 2012

Update for the Lakeland FL homes for Sale! Newly listed homes for the first half of January.  A total of 120 Lakeland FL homes were just listed with area Realtors® at an average sales price of $136,973.  There are currently 1332 homes for sale in Lakeland FL (January 19, 2012) and 523 homes are under currently contract (pending). 

The types of homes and average prices for sale in Lakeland, Florida according to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are as follows:

3 condos with an average sales price of $46,433
16 manufactured/mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $51,228
6 villas/town homes listed with a sales price of $74,050
95 single family homes with an average sales price of $158,248

Lakeland FL Homes for Sale - Just Listed! The priciest home listed for this time period is a 1927 Tudor style home, featuring 7 bedrooms 3 2 1/2 baths with over 7,700 square feet of living space.  This single family home is located on beautiful Lake Hollingsworth, it is being offered at $1,300,000.  On the contrary, the cheapest Lakeland house for sale - a 1925 bank-owned single family home listed for this time period featuring 3bedroom/1bath in the Sloan Park Community, it is being offered at $14,000.   

All data for this report was obtained from the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, it is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  This report does not include “For Sale By Owner”.

Lakeland FL Homes for Sale – take a look at the breakdown by zip code:

 
33801 – 14 with an average sales price of $55,750
33803 – 06 with an average sales price of $335,067
33805 – 11 with an average sales price of $93,973
33809 – 19 with an average sales price of $112,347
33810 – 17 with an average sales price of $97,174
33811 – 19 with an average sales price of $101,562
33812 – 07 with an average sales price of $136,800
33813 – 20 with an average sales price of $248,255
33815 – 07 with an average sales price of $139,043

Update on Lakeland FL Foreclosures and Short Sales:

A total of 472 Lakeland homes are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure or are listed as short sales. There were 62 Lakeland FL houses newly listed in the distressed category as Bank Owned and Short Sale with an average price of $100,240 which equals to $59.7 per square foot. There are currently 394 distressed homes under contract awaiting closing, the majority of these homes are Lakeland FL Short Sales. There are currently on 96 Lakeland foreclosures available for sale.

Check out this interactive map of Lakeland FL Homes for sale - I'm sure you will find great deals and best of all, you can move the map in any direction you want to move it to - all over the United States.

 
 
 
I hope you found this post useful! If you need help finding or selling your Lakeland, Florida home, please contact Petra Norris - REALTOR(R) at 863-619-6918. If you’re new to Lakeland, I’d especially like to extend a warm welcome. I value my clients and provide them with honest, reliable service. Allow me to introduce you to the Lakeland FL real estate landscape and all it has to offer.

 

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Copyright © 2011 By Petra Norris *Lakeland FL Homes Just Listed - January 1 Through January 15' 2012*

 

Petra Norris - REALTOR®, SFR
Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.
 
CDV TransAtlantic Inc
(863) 619-6918
 
2 comments • Petra Norris - Lakeland Florida Realtor® Lakeland FL Homes for Sale • January 19 2012 01:14PM

Homes Just Listed In Lakeland Florida - December 1 through December 15' 2011

Lakeland FL Homes Just Listed - December 1 through December 15, 2011

Update for the Lakeland FL homes for Sale! Newly listed homes for the first half of December.  A total of 106 Lakeland FL homes were just listed with area Realtors® at an average sales price of $123,782.  There are currently 1321 homes for sale in Lakeland FL (December 16, 2011) and 514 homes are under currently contract (pending). 

The types of homes and average prices for sale in Lakeland, Florida according to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are as follows:

4 condo listed with an average sales price of $86,800
12 manufactured/mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $45,633
1 villas/townhomes listed with a sales price of $79,900
89 single family homes with an average sales price of $136,619

Lakeland FL Homes for Sale - Just Listed! The priciest home listed for this time period is a 2007 Single Family pool home, featuring 4 bedrooms 4  1/2 baths with over 4,200 square feet of living space.  This single family home designed by Arthur Rutenberg Model Home and is located in the gated Eaglebrooke Community, it is being offered at $710,000.  On the contrary, the cheapest Lakeland house for sale - a 1948 single family listed for this time period featuring 3bedroom/1bath in Adams community, it is being offered at $14,000.  

All data for this report was obtained from the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, it is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  This report does not include “For Sale By Owner”.

Lakeland FL Homes for Sale – take a look at the breakdown by zip code:

 
33801 – 05 with an average sales price of $53,360
33803 – 14 with an average sales price of $101,714
33805 – 07 with an average sales price of $91,614
33809 – 18 with an average sales price of $123,989
33810 – 18 with an average sales price of $108,025
33811 – 13 with an average sales price of $112,538
33812 – 04 with an average sales price of $134,525
33813 – 24 with an average sales price of $185,363
33815 – 02 with an average sales price of $19,500

Update on Lakeland FL Foreclosures and Short Sales:

A total of 456 Lakeland homes are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure or are listed as short sales. There were 55 Lakeland FL houses newly listed in the distressed category as Bank Owned and Short Sale with an average price of $108,202 which equals to $58.99 per square foot. There are currently 367 distressed homes under contract awaiting closing, the majority of these homes are Lakeland FL Short Sales. There are currently on 76 Lakeland foreclosures available for sale.

Check out this interactive map of Lakeland FL Homes for sale - I'm sure you will find great deals and best of all, you can move the map in any direction you want to move it to - all over the United States.

 

 
 
I hope you found this post useful! If you need help finding or selling your Lakeland, Florida home, please contact Petra Norris - REALTOR(R) at 863-619-6918. If you’re new to Lakeland, I’d especially like to extend a warm welcome. I value my clients and provide them with honest, reliable service. Allow me to introduce you to the Lakeland FL real estate landscape and all it has to offer.

 

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Copyright © 2011 By Petra Norris *Lakeland FL Homes Just Listed - December 1 through December 15, 2011*

 

Petra Norris - REALTOR®, SFR
Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.
 
CDV TransAtlantic Inc
(863) 619-6918
 
2 comments • Petra Norris - Lakeland Florida Realtor® Lakeland FL Homes for Sale • December 16 2011 09:28AM

Lakeland FL Short Sales - I'm Sorry My Client Doesn't Accept Your Low Ball Cash Offer

Lakeland FL Short Sales - I'm Sorry My Client Doesn't Accept Your Low Ball Cash Offer 

Working as a Lakeland Fl short sale agent there is a lot of crap to deal with day in and day out.  First and foremost, I work in the best interest of my seller and so today, I want to write about what I mean.  Recently, I received an offer on one of my short sales.  With foreclosure inventory down in Lakeland FL, investors think they can scoop up short sales with low ball cash offers.  Don’t get me wrong, I love cash buyers and whenever I receive an offer from a cash buyer I look at the terms and condition of the offer very carefully.

Price - making a low ball offer thinking that “cash is king” does not help my seller in any way shape or form.  Neither will it benefit you, the buyer, because banks don’t care about if it is a cash offer if the price does not meet their expectation, hence bottom line.  My Lakeland FL short sales are priced competitively and aggressively just below market value as I know from experience I can estimate what banks will accept.

Closing Date - just because your offer is cash makes the Lakeland FL short sale process faster.  Not really, banks still have to evaluate the contract and that is the prime holdup during the short sale process.  In addition, if there is a mortgage insurance or a HELOC (home equity line of credit) that will take additional time.   The only time where the process speeds up is because you as a cash buyer don’t have to go through your lender thereby saving about 30-60 days.

Inspections - Lakeland FL short sales that I list are always sold as-is with right to inspect.   As a buyer, I encourage you to have a homeowner’s inspections to include termite, septic, roof, radon and mold done to make sure that the property meets your expectations.  Waiting for the seller’s lender to approve the short sale and then doing an inspection would not be in the best interest for my sellers.  I would have you rather walk if you are not satisfied with the inspection before I receive a short sale approval than after the fact.  Please read my article by clicking here 

In this case with the the low ball cash offer, the buyer wanted to do the inspection after the short sale has been approved, stating it would be a waste of money performing an inspection prior to lender approval.  Yes indeed! It would have been waste of money because the seller’s lender would have declined the short sale because the purchase offer/contract is unreasonable. 

Earnest Money/Good faith deposit - Earnest money or good faith deposit must be delivered at the title company no later than 3 business days after the parties have agreed and signed the contract.  What does earnest or good faith mean, it means that you don’t wait until my seller has short sale approval letter before you deposit your money with the title company.  

Yes, there is a lot of crap I deal with but my ultimate goal when helping Lakeland FL homeowners with their short sales is to avoid foreclosure by having successful short sale closings.  It’s that simple as we don’t accept any offer for our Lakeland Fl Short Sale listings.  

If you need an experienced Lakeland Fl short sale agent working for you that can take it and works diligently and negotiates on your behalf call us at (863) 619-6918 or email brokerpetra[at]gmail.com for a confidential consultation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: CDV Transatlantic,Inc. is not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan. If you stop paying your mortgage, you could lose your home and damage your credit.

 
 

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Copyright © 2011 By Petra Norris *Lakeland FL Short Sales - I'm Sorry My Client Doesn't Accept Your Low Ball Cash Offer *

 

Petra Norris - REALTOR®, SFR
Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.
 
CDV TransAtlantic Inc
(863) 619-6918
 
3 comments • Petra Norris - Lakeland Florida Realtor® Lakeland FL Homes for Sale • December 08 2011 10:16PM

Homes Just Listed In Lakeland Florida - November 16 through November 30, 2011

Lakeland FL Homes Just Listed - November 16 through November 30, 2011

Update for the Lakeland FL homes for Sale! Newly listed homes for the first half of November.  A total of 102 Lakeland FL homes were just listed with area Realtors® at an average sales price of $128,243.  There are currently 1320 homes for sale in Lakeland FL (December 6, 2011) and 532 homes are under currently contract (pending). 

The types of homes and average prices for sale in Lakeland, Florida according to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are as follows:

3 condo listed with an average sales price of $143,567
1 duplex unit listed with a sales price of $79,900
12 manufactured/mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $78,958
4 villas/townhomes listed with an average sales price of $106,718
82 single family homes with an average sales price of $136,637

Lakeland FL Homes for Sale - Just Listed! The priciest home listed for this time period is a 2002 Single Family pool home, featuring 5 bedrooms 4 2 1/2 baths with over 5,900 square feet of living space.  This single family home designed by Arthur Rutenberg and is located in the gated Eaglebrooke Community, it is being offered at $1,089,000.  On the contrary, the cheapest Lakeland house for sale - a 1967 mobile listed for this time period featuring 2bedroom/2bath in Lakewood Park community, it is being offered at $29,900.  

All data for this report was obtained from the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, it is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  This report does not include “For Sale By Owner”.

Lakeland FL Homes for Sale – take a look at the breakdown by zip code:

 
33801 – 10 with an average sales price of $94,310
33803 – 13 with an average sales price of $124,050
33805 – 03 with an average sales price of $124,720
33809 – 15 with an average sales price of $92,580
33810 – 18 with an average sales price of $107,067
33811 – 15 with an average sales price of $122,542
33812 – 08 with an average sales price of $182,013
33813 – 16 with an average sales price of $203,918
33815 – 03 with an average sales price of $49,933

Update on Lakeland FL Foreclosures and Short Sales:

A total of 436 Lakeland homes are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure or are listed as short sales. There were 52 Lakeland FL houses newly listed in the distressed category as Bank Owned and Short Sale with an average price of $108,287 which equals to $62.58 per square foot. There are currently 383 distressed homes under contract awaiting closing, the majority of these homes are Lakeland FL Short Sales.

Check out this interactive map of Lakeland FL Homes for sale - I'm sure you will find great deals and best of all, you can move the map in any direction you want to move it to - all over the United States.

 

 
 
I hope you found this post useful! If you need help finding or selling your Lakeland, Florida home, please contact Petra Norris - REALTOR(R) at 863-619-6918. If you’re new to Lakeland, I’d especially like to extend a warm welcome. I value my clients and provide them with honest, reliable service. Allow me to introduce you to the Lakeland FL real estate landscape and all it has to offer.

 

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Copyright © 2011 By Petra Norris *Homes Just Listed In Lakeland Florida - November 16 through November 30, 2011 *

 

Petra Norris - REALTOR®, SFR
Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.
 
CDV TransAtlantic Inc
(863) 619-6918
 
1 comment • Petra Norris - Lakeland Florida Realtor® Lakeland FL Homes for Sale • December 06 2011 08:30PM

Lakeland FL - Recognizing All Snowbirds Buying A House In 55+ Communities

Lakeland FL - Recognizing All Snowbirds Buying A House In 55+ Communities

 
Recognizing Snowbirds buying Lakeland FL homesI enjoy reading the newspaper with my morning cup of coffee, yes I still get the morning paper (The Ledger) delivered on my doorsteps every day. One of my favorite section are the "Letters to the Editor".  Recently, I've read such a letter from Marilyn Folkerth giving thanks to all Snowbirds.  I would like to take this moment and thank all Snowbirds, not just Canadians who come to Lakeland Florida, buying houses in 55+ active adult communities and staying for about four to six months out of the year.  Snowbirds are so important not only to Florida, they are especially important to our local economy in Lakeland Florida.  They help small businesses, contribute to our local housing market and support local charities.  I've helped people purchase their second home who are from New York, Michigan, New Jersey, Indiana, and Kansas, mostly in 55+ adult communities.

In the past it has been that most over 55+ home buyers would drive around and look for homes that have for sale signs in the yard.  This is really an unconventional way of searching for homes since some of the 55+ communities do not allow for sale signs in the yard.  With the baby boomers nearing retirement age, most of my inquiries are now connected through my online presence.  There are quite a few 55+ communities available in Lakeland Florida and I want to point out a few that you may find of interest:

Sandpiper Golf & Country Club - Lakeland FLSandpiper Golf & Country Club - a golf community that offers tons of activities, such as golfing, swimming, shuffle board, tennis, social gatherings, library and much more.  With easy access shopping, medical facilities, dining, churches and affordability makes this community a prime target for Snowbirds and folks seeking 55+ communities.

Colonnades community - a gated neighborhood offers residents wonderful amenities. Amenities include; a private Jr Olympic sized heated swimming pool complete with a sauna, and jacuzzi. There is a  shuffleboard court as well.  There is also a club house that offers residents a great fitness center, library, and social room where many events and organized socials take place.  With easy access to downtown Lakeland, medical facilities, shopping, dining, and affordability of homes makes this community a great buy.

Lake James 55+ CommunityLake James Community - Lake James, one of our newest active adult community in Lakeland, FL.  Lake James is an exclusive retirement community nestled in North Lakeland.  This gated community offers maintenance free living and an active lifestyle. Fellow residents enjoy the beautiful appointed clubhouse playing cards, swim a few laps in the heated pool, relax by the poolside while viewing the beautiful 8-acre lake, have a barbecue with friends and family or just take an early morning or evening walk around this lovely Lake James community’s walking paths.

Silver Lakes Community - 55+ lakeland FLSilver Lakes Community - this gated community offers amazing cozy homes of contemporary style that you will surely fall in love with. Homes here vary in sizes, colors and features with activities such as swimming, sauna, jacuzzi, barbecue, walking, exercising, library, a large clubhouse with a full kitchen, billiard and much more.

But with all the 55+ communities available, I want you to know that Lakeland Florida is a great place to live.  Lakeland is located smack dab in the middle between Orlando and Tampa with easy access to Interstate 4.  A drive to the beaches can take less than 45 minutes.  Visiting major attractions such as Bush Gardens, Disney, Sea World, Universal Studios, Downtown Disney is also less than hour away.  Not that you have to drive that far because Lakeland has so much to offer from beautiful parks, museums, hiking trails, theater, and entertainment that has been taking place for many years at the Lakeland Center.  

I hope you found this post useful! If you need help finding or selling your Lakeland, Florida home, please contact Petra Norris - REALTOR(R) at 863-619-6918. If you’re new to Lakeland, I’d especially like to extend a warm welcome. I value my clients and provide them with honest, reliable service. Allow me to introduce you to the Lakeland FL real estate landscape and all it has to offer.

 

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Copyright © 2011 By Petra Norris *Lakeland FL - Recognizing All Snowbirds Buying A House In 55+ Communities*

 

Petra Norris - REALTOR®, SFR
Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.
 
CDV TransAtlantic Inc
(863) 619-6918
 
4 comments • Petra Norris - Lakeland Florida Realtor® Lakeland FL Homes for Sale • November 27 2011 11:11AM

Moving To Lakeland FL - Where And How Do I Renew My Drivers License?

Moving To Lakeland FL - Where And How Do I Renew My Drivers License?

Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles in Lakeland Florida has become much more convenient.  We understand that moving to a new area and moving into a new home comes with a mounting list of tasks to be accomplished .We have created an article with the basic key information that you will need when you take care of your DMV needs.   We hope that this article will be helpful for you.

Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle contact information:

Moving To Lakeland FL - Renew Drivers LicensePhysical address: 3249 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
Lakeland, Fl. 33805

Office hrs. Mon.-Fri 8:00a.m to 5:00p.m.

Phone:(863) 499-2323
Website:www.flhsmv.gov

See the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website to find all the office locations and hours.  There are more offices in the surrounding area of Lakeland that may be more convenient for you.

At the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles in Lakeland you will be able to register your vehicle, boat, etc.. Receive your title, new license plate, and get your drivers licence and state issued identification card.  You can also schedule necessary exams (which you are able to schedule online.)   

The contact information above  will lead you in the right direction if you need to physically go to DMV.  Before heading to DMV make sure that you visit their website to see if  what you need to take care of can be taken care of online.  

Drivers License/State ID

The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is very strict on the mandatory documentation that is required to receive your drivers license, and a state issued Id card. A list of original documentation that DMV will accept includes:

*Original Birth Certificate
*Social Security card or print out from social security office
*2 proofs of address. Bring in 2 pieces of official mail showing your name and address
on them, the most accepted mail is a utility bill, or your vehicle registration.
*Marriage license or divorce decree if your name there has been a name change.

Remember if you are only renewing your drivers license, and you haven’t had a name change visit DMV online to see if you qualify to renew directly online.  This will save you a tons of time and headache, to not have to go into the DMV’s office to renew. Also on the website there is space that you can have DMV personalize a list of documentation for you so you can  be prepared.

Remember also if you have a valid out of state license and need to convert it to a Florida license you probably do not need to take the test.  Visit DMV’s website to see if you qualify.

Visit the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Drivers License website to review the required fees.

Registrations/Titles

Vehicles need to be registered 10 days after becoming employed in the state of Florida, placing children in public school, or establishing residency. To register your vehicle you first must make sure that you have valid insurance issued from a licensed Florida insurance agent.  You must also provide DMV with the original title of the vehicle that you are registering.

Be prepared to pay taxes and fees on your vehicle.  To find out more information on taxes and fees visit the Department of Highway Safety and Motor vehicles  website at www.flhsmv.gov .

We hope that we have given you key information  and helpful summary of the information that  you may need in order to make this process easier.  We wish you good luck in your move and new home.
 
 
I hope you found this post useful! If you need help finding or selling your Lakeland, Florida home, please contact Petra Norris - REALTOR(R) at 863-619-6918. If you’re new to Lakeland, I’d especially like to extend a warm welcome. I value my clients and provide them with honest, reliable service. Allow me to introduce you to the Lakeland FL real estate landscape and all it has to offer.

 

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Copyright © 2011 By Petra Norris *Moving To Lakeland FL - Where And How Do I Renew My Drivers License?*

 

Petra Norris - REALTOR®, SFR
Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.
 
CDV TransAtlantic Inc
(863) 619-6918
 
3 comments • Petra Norris - Lakeland Florida Realtor® Lakeland FL Homes for Sale • November 10 2011 10:29PM

Moving To Lakeland FL - Who Do I Contact For My Power Be Turned On?

Moving To Lakeland FL - Who Do I Contact For My Power Be Turned On?

The City of Lakeland electric utilities is one of the main utilities that you will need to contact through the city or directly to Lakeland Electric Services,  in order to  connect  or transfer your electric  services upon moving out of or into your new home in Lakeland Florida.  Below you will find some great pointers, easy steps and important information to make this transition easier for you.

Contact information:

To send written inquiries to to us please send them to:

Lakeland Electric
Attn: Customer Service Inquiries
501 East Lemon Street
Lakeland, FL 33801-9881

Please send payments to :

Lakeland Electric
P.O. BOX 32006
Lakeland, FL 33802-2006

Customer Service: (863) 834-9535 Local  

(800) 929-4876 Long distance

Make sure that you keep these contact numbers in a convenient for quick reference. The office hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For emergencies call (863) 834-9535 during office hours. For after hour emergencies please call (863) 834-4248.

At Lakeland Electric utilities you can also gain quick access and take care of most business matters, or have questions answered by visiting them online at:www.lakelandelectric.com

    • Service Availability:Lakeland City electric  utilities covers the greater part  of Lakeland Florida. electric services should already be in place for you, however if you have any questions regarding this call their office directly at (863) 834-8316.
    • Turning on/off

Electric  services:Whether you already have an existing electric account, and need to transfer your service or open a new account with the Lakeland City electric utilities company you can do this online or over the phone with one of the companies customer service agents. Lakeland Electric services often require a deposit. Please contact customer service for more information regarding this.

Lakeland Electric utilities is a great informational resource to answer any questions that you may have.  If you are moving into a home or selling your current home, you will need to contact Lakeland Electric utilities customer service to move you in the right direction.  

 

I hope you found this post useful! If you need help finding or selling your Lakeland, Florida home, please contact Petra Norris - REALTOR(R) at 863-619-6918. If you’re new to Lakeland, I’d especially like to extend a warm welcome. I value my clients and provide them with honest, reliable service. Allow me to introduce you to the Lakeland FL real estate landscape and all it has to offer.

 

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Copyright © 2011 By Petra Norris *Moving To Lakeland FL - Who Do I Contact For My Power Be Turned On?*

 

 

Petra Norris - REALTOR®, SFR
Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.
 
CDV TransAtlantic Inc
(863) 619-6918
 
4 comments • Petra Norris - Lakeland Florida Realtor® Lakeland FL Homes for Sale • November 06 2011 10:33PM

Lakeland FL Homes Just Listed - October 16 through October 31, 2011

Lakeland FL Homes Just Listed - October 16 through October 31, 2011

Update for the Lakeland FL homes for Sale! Newly listed homes for the second half of October.  A total of 132 Lakeland FL homes were just listed with area Realtors® at an average sales price of $139,167.  There are currently 1350 homes for sale in Lakeland FL (November 4, 2011) and 551 homes are under currently contract (pending). 

The types of homes and average prices for sale in Lakeland, Florida according to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are as follows:

7 condo listed with an average sales price of $57,186
1 duplex units listed a sales price of $46,900
13 manufactured/mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $47,248
4 villas/townhomes listed with an average sales price of $93,350
107 single family homes with an average sales price of $158,273

Lakeland FL Homes for Sale - Just Listed! The priciest home listed for this time period is a 2003 Single Family Two-Story Home, featuring 4 bedrooms 3 2 1/2 baths with over 4,630 square feet of living space.  This single family home designed by Charleston and is located in the Jefferson Grove neighborhood, it is being offered at $819,000.  On the contrary, the cheapest Lakeland home - a 1936 single family home listed for this time period featuring 3bedroom/1bath in Fairview Heights Community, it is being offered at $2,000.  

All data for this report was obtained from the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, it is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  This report does not include “For Sale By Owner”.

Lakeland FL Homes for Sale – take a look at the breakdown by zip code:

 
33801 – 17 with an average sales price of $72,438
33803 – 18 with an average sales price of $183,612
33805 – 07 with an average sales price of $62,450
33809 – 21 with an average sales price of $136,377
33810 – 18 with an average sales price of $123,296
33811 – 17 with an average sales price of $154,907
33812 – 06 with an average sales price of $103,066
33813 – 27 with an average sales price of $186,360
33815 – 01 with a sales price of $29,600

Update on Lakeland FL Foreclosures and Short Sales:

A total of 430 Lakeland homes are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure or are listed as short sales. There were 61 Lakeland FL houses newly listed in the distressed category as Bank Owned and Short Sale with an average price of $103,145 which equals to $56,88 per square foot. There are currently 401 distressed homes under contract awaiting closing, the majority of these homes are Lakeland FL Short Sales.

Check out this interactive map of Lakeland FL Homes for sale - I'm sure you will find great deals and best of all, you can move the map in any direction you want to move it to - all over the United States.

 

 
 
I hope you found this post useful! If you need help finding or selling your Lakeland, Florida home, please contact Petra Norris - REALTOR(R) at 863-619-6918. If you’re new to Lakeland, I’d especially like to extend a warm welcome. I value my clients and provide them with honest, reliable service. Allow me to introduce you to the Lakeland FL real estate landscape and all it has to offer.

 

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4 comments • Petra Norris - Lakeland Florida Realtor® Lakeland FL Homes for Sale • November 04 2011 10:31PM

Moving To Lakeland FL - Water Utility Information Within City Limits

Moving To Lakeland FL - Water Utility Information Within City Limits
 
Moving to Lakeland FloridaRelocating to Lakeland FL and not knowing who to call about who to call to turn on your water utilities can be a challenge.  Living within city limits, the City of Lakeland FL water utilities are servicing you.

Lakeland City water utilities is one of the main utilities that you will need to contact in order to  connect  or transfer your water and waste water services upon moving out of or into your new home.  Below you will find some great pointers, easy steps and important information to make this transition easier for you to relocate to Lakeland Florida.

Contact information:

The City of Lakeland water utilities  office is located on 228 South Massachusetts avenue, Lakeland Florida 33801.
  • Customer Service: (863) 834-9535 Local
  • (800) 929-4876 Long distance

Make sure that you keep these contact numbers in a convenient for quick reference.

At Lakeland FL City water utilities you can also gain quick access and take care of most business matters, or have questions answered by visiting them online at:www.lakelandgov.net

  • Service Availability:

Relocating to Lakeland - Water UtilitiesLakeland City water utilities covers the greater part  of Lakeland Florida. Water and waste water services should already be in place for you, however if you have any questions regarding this call their office directly at (863) 834-8316.

  • Turning on/off water services: Whether you already have an existing water account, and need to transfer your service or open a new account with the Lakeland.

City water utilities company you can do this online or over the phone with one of the companies customer service agents. The contact numbers are above.

  • Rates: Online at http://www.lakelandgov.net the Lakeland City water Utilities website has a comparison chart for rates that you can view.  There is also valuable information on residential and commercial rates as well.
  • Reporting a water main break: To report water main breaks or other water emergencies please call Lakeland City water utilities at (863) 834-4248 between the office hours of 7:30a.m to 4:30p.m. and for after hour and weekend emergencies contact (863) 834-4248.  If there is a water emergency than please do not report this online.  call the office office  directly.
  • Recycling/Bulk trash pick up Aside from your normal weekly trash pick up days, you will want to know when your when the Lakeland city water utilities will pick up your recycling  and also when there is a bulk trash pick up.  Normally this will depend on what your address is.  For detailed information on recycling and the bulk trash calendar go online at www.lakelandgov.net.
  • Water restrictions: There is currently water restrictions in the Lakeland area. For current information and the water restriction policies visit Lakeland city water utilities online at www.lakelandgov.net.

Lakeland city water utilities is a great informational resource to answer any questions that you may have.  If you are moving into a home or selling your current home the list above and contact information above will surely put you in the right direction.

 
 
 
I hope you found this post useful! If you need help finding or selling your Lakeland, Florida home, please contact Petra Norris - REALTOR(R) at 863-619-6918. If you’re new to Lakeland, I’d especially like to extend a warm welcome. I value my clients and provide them with honest, reliable service. Allow me to introduce you to the Lakeland FL real estate landscape and all it has to offer.

 

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Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.
 
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3 comments • Petra Norris - Lakeland Florida Realtor® Lakeland FL Homes for Sale • November 01 2011 07:11PM