Home Buying - Coldwell Banker Ackley Realty

Buying A Home Coldwell Banker Ackley Realty has the knowledge and skills to assist you with a home purchase in our ever changing market. Our Coldwell Banker Ackley Realty Sales Associates can show you any home available on the market that meets your specific needs. If you are not ready to visit homes in person, you can view properties online, via email, on your smart phone and even delivered to your desk top via the Personal Retriever.. Coldwell Banker Ackley Realty is dedicated to assisting buyers with all types of home sales. We have associates that specialize in traditional sales, investment property, short sales, bank/corporate owned, and foreclosures. The time to buy in Central Florida is now! Let us put our local expertise and negotiation skills to work for you. Contact Us Today! First Time Home Buyer? Foreign Investor? Our specially trained Sales Associates can guide you through the path to home ownership answering all your questions along the way.

Currently Browsing: Home Buying

Posted by CBAR Admin | Feb 25th, 2010

Bank Owned Foreclosure of the Week 2/24

Bank Owned, Available Now, NOT a Short Sale Two Story, Built 2003, 2 Car Garage. 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Cul-de-Sac Location, 2332 Heated SF Situated at the end of a low traffic cul.de.sac with pond view to rear. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath two story features formal living and dining rooms with separate family room open to kitchen and informal dining space. All bedrooms are on the second level. Kitchen has work...

Posted by CBAR Admin | Feb 4th, 2010

New Construction Under 200k up 30%

New homes sales are traditionally down in December, more so this year with the third quarter push to meet the tax incentive deadline. However in 2009, the Orlando Metro area finished with new contruction under $200,000 up by 30%, even with other new home construction segments falling. Looking at new construction? Coldwell Banker Ackley Realty has specialized New Home Buyer Associates that will assist you...

Posted by CBAR Admin | Feb 4th, 2010

Kissimmee Substation Upgrades

Founded in 1901, Kissimmee Utility Authority is Florida’s sixth-largest community-owned utility providing electric and telecommunication services to 62,000 customers in Central Florida. The KUA board of directors just approved two contracts to for engineering services to upgrade two electric sunbstations. Full Article

Posted by CBAR Admin | Jan 29th, 2010

A Buyers Dream, High REO Inventory

Once again the numbers are in and the Foreclosure problem is spreading. Yesterday RealtyTrac released the 2009 Year-End U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. Florida and three other states accounted for more than 50 percent of the national total in 2009. “While it was expected that cities from states with the highest levels of foreclosure activity would top the charts, there is evidence that we’re entering...

Posted by CBAR Admin | Nov 17th, 2009

Things for Buyers to Consider when Determining the Appropriate Property Value and Offer Price

Determining the value of home can be sometimes a difficult task for a buyer. Just as there are many factors that can impact a home’s value, the details and potential success of your offer also rely on several pieces of information. If you are thinking about buying a home, you may want to consider the following tips to gain a better understanding of property values. By utilizing these recommendations and discussing...

Posted by CBAR Admin | Nov 17th, 2009

Common Issues When Buying a Home to Remodel

Remodeling a home starts with a dream. A gourmet kitchen! Skylights! A gigantic walk-in closet! But, the dream may turn into a nightmare if you don’t plan ahead. Buying a home will arguably become your most important financial investment, as well as a major emotional investment. And, remodeling that home can make it better suited to your lifestyle and increase the house value. However, the remodeling process...

Posted by CBAR Admin | Nov 13th, 2009

Five Topics to Discuss With Your Real Estate Agent When Buying a Condo

If you’re looking for home-buying information, you’ve come to the right place. One of the first questions in deciding to buy a home is house or condo? If you’re leaning toward a condo, read on. Here are five important topics to discuss with your real estate agent before beginning your home buying search: 1) What You Can’t Live Without If your version of the American Dream doesn’t include mowing the...

Posted by CBAR Admin | Nov 13th, 2009

Making the Best Decisions When Purchasing an Older Home

There is much information that points to the benefits to buying an older home. Older homes generally have lower purchase prices relative to newer houses. They tend to be located in established neighborhoods with an existing history of schools, transportation and commercial center offerings. Older houses have mature landscaping and period-style architecture and craftsmanship. If this type of home-buying information...

Posted by CBAR Admin | Nov 13th, 2009

Tips for Moving with Kids

Moving can be a life-altering experience for a child. If you are moving out of the area and your children will be attending a new school, the difficulties for children may only be magnified. However, there are plenty of things you can do for your children during the moving process that can turn a stressful event into a time of excitement. Here are some suggestions. 1. Share the news early Once you have made...

Posted by CBAR Admin | Nov 13th, 2009

Five Topics to Discuss With Your Real Estate Agent When Buying a Home

Whether you’re ready to settle into your first home or looking to buy your fifth; are moving cross-country or cross-town, it’s smart to identify which attributes of a new home are most important to you. Be sure to sit down with your real estate agent and discuss your needs and wants for your new house. Here are five topics to think about when buying a home: 1) What You Can’t Live Without Our lifestyle...