Monthly Archives April 2012

Realtor® Kristina Vavrek: Singing about a real estate career

OCALA, Fla. – Der Gemütlichkeit. It’s a German phrase that means “well being and happiness enjoyed with good friends and good times.” And Kristina Vavrek, a Realtor and broker with Harmony Homes Realty LLC in Ocala, says it’s the essence of the Swinging Bavarians, a German Bavarian polka band in which Vavrek is a member.

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Fla.’s Housing Market Shows Positive Trends in March 2012

Fla.’s Housing Market Shows Positive Trends in March 2012

ORLANDO, Fla., April 19, 2012 – Florida’s housing market had increased pending sales, higher median prices and a reduced inventory of homes for sale in March, according to Florida Realtors® latest housing data.

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Florida Realtors® Commends BofA Short Sale Announcement

Florida Realtors® Commends BofA Short Sale Announcement

ORLANDO, Fla., April 10, 2012 – Summer J. Greene, 2012 president of Florida Realtors® and regional manager of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Florida 1st in Fort Lauderdale, today issued the following statement about the new short sale process that Bank of America (BofA) plans to roll out on April 14, 2012.

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Enter to Win Florida Realtors® Environmental (ENVY) Award

Enter to Win Florida Realtors® Environmental (ENVY) Award

ORLANDO, Fla., April 5, 2012 – Don’t wait to enter Florida Realtors® annual Environmental Award program, or you may be green with ENVY when the winner is chosen. Popularly known as the “ENVY” award, the honor goes to a development that best preserves Florida’s natural quality of life. The award may be given in two categories: one for residential development and one for commercial development.

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