Welcome to the Rolling Hills of Clermont, Florida! We are located in the center of Florida in a unique town with an abundance of lakes, rolling hills, and a location just minutes from the major Florida Theme parks and entertainment. You will be surprised by the exceptional beauty of this area unlike any other in Florida. With proximity to the Florida Turnpike, Interstate 4, State Road 50, and Highway 27, Clermont is a natural crossroad to the State. Our immediate surrounding areas include the towns of Minneola, Groveland, Winter Garden, Mascotte and Oakland. As a Licensed Florida Realtor® I can help you buy or sell any type of Florida property, so please feel free to contact me at any time. To begin your tour of my website, I have provided some simple shortcuts to some exciting features. So to find out more about Clermont Real EstateorGroveland Real Estateand the surrounding areas check out the information below. Check below for useful information and details on home buying and selling. I've got a list of 5 mistakes Sellers should not make and much more! Read down to see all the information I have on the area, New Home Construction and much, much, more!
We are in a SERIOUS BUYERS MARKET! Do us both a favor, and contact me... there are some FANTASTIC deals that can be had - even taking a loss on your current home may be a good option - call me to discuss, or click on this link (John@MasteroftheMarket.com) to send an e-mail. Contact me today, or better yet, fill in the Buyers Questionaire to give me an idea of what you are looking for because, remember "Together We'll Master the Market!"
NEW!BRAND NEW HOMES Under $200,000: Check out Barrington Estates. Homesites from $49,900 to $59,900 with complete new home packages available from $179,000. Or if you need more affordable Mobiles, Condos, or Townhomes check out my Featured Listings . Call me if you are interested in brand new builder models in the Clermont area.
NEW! Interest rates are down so should you refinance your current mortgage? Here's 5 good reasons to work with a lender to refinance your home. Contact me and I'll help you find a great local lender, whether it's to refinance, or to purchase a new home.
One of the great features about our area is the beautiful weather which means you can be outside and enjoy the scenery. We've got many bike trails and State parks nearby that are a wonderful asset to the community. Click on my State Parks & Trails link to view some of the nearby areas. I've added contact numbers and the link to all the Florida Sate Parks for your enjoyment.
GOLFERS! Tucked into South Lake County is some of the finest and affordable golfing in the Greater Orlando area. I've attached a synopsis of eight of the best golf courses in our area.
Here's a link to the Hot On! Homes homes preview. You can see ME on the video view of Windsong. Talk about a great community! Call me for more information...
What is a Realtor®? A Realtor® is a real estate professional who is a member of the Greater Lake County Association of Realtors® and correspondingly, a member of the National Association of Realtors®. We as Realtors® stand out from the crowd because we are bound to uphold a strict Code of Ethics and must complete many hours of additional, mandatory education on a regular basis.
Buying or selling Clermont homes is a complex process, and a Realtor® like me, can uniquely understand the financial, legal, and even emotional issues involved. Selecting me as your real estate professional with the Realtor® identification, will ensure that the process for you next real estate transaction goes as smoothly as possible.
If you are a first time buyer, or an investor, you will find all the information you need to find the "right" property. How to make an offer, negotiate, finance, get mortgage rates, moving and everything involved in making a real estate decision in today's market. You can look at my Clermont, FL Real Estate listings to see my listed, pending, and sold properties, from vacant land to resales. If you double click on a property's photo or click on the VT (virtual tour icon) you can see many of the photos I've taken. Here are some with the Virtual Tour photographs - just click on the appropriate photo to see more! Don't forget to look at the Featured Listings as I have more photos there too!
Just Reduced $87,500! 3/2 You own the land.
JUST REDUCED! 4/3 with Heated Pool & Spa
3/2 with 1456 sqft $39,995!
JUST REDUCED! Golf/Pond front 4/4.5 w/bonus
Lake View & Pool Home w/bonus
4/2 w/ fenced yard great location
JUST REDUCED! Great condo Magnolia Pointe
REDUCED! 4/3 in Legends Golf & CC
JUST REDUCED! 5/3 Golf Front with Lake View
4/3 Large Lot and 2,756 sqft!
JUST REDUCED! Great Neighborhood/Location
3/2 with Den & 3 car garage
4/3 Golf Front in Legends
Lot 6 5 Acres in Ranch Club
Lot 3 5 Acres in Ranch Club
Remember, I can help find the right property for you!
The communities of Central Florida include towns like the following: Clermont, Minneola, Mascotte, Groveland, Oakland, Winter Garden, Ocoee, Howie-in-The-Hills, Montverde, Tavares, Mt. Dora, Apopka, Davenport, Eustis, and counties including: Lake County, Orange County, Sumter County, Polk County, Marion County, Hillsborough County, Pinnellas County, Hernando County and Sarasota County.
For those of you who have purchased property in our area I've provided Lake County Services to help you get your Utilities & Services started in your new home, and information on how to file for Florida Homestead Exemption. My website also features extensive community information, consumer links, school information, free reports, and answers to commonly asked real estate questions! If you are interested in a local schools' grade you can put in the area or specific school to find what they are rated. I've also added a few numbers you may need for the local community college and more on k thru 12. You´ll find everything about real estate and more within this one easy source!
One of the key services I offer is that I am a Specialist for New Home Purchasing. This means that I Specialize in new homes, working with Buyers to find the right Builder, at the right location. Through my unique relationships with the Builders I can offer you insight on the local builder designs, current availability and pricing, and help you work with their contracts to ensure you get the new home you desire. Here are some of the Builders that I work with:
Be sure to check out some of my Minnneola homes for sale. I can help you find the right, newly constructed home, and work with the builders to get you into your dream home today.
I've added Subdivisions that contain properties to fill all your requirements. The first ones are The Legends Golf & Country Club, The Ranch Club, Kings Ridge, Lake Louisa Highlands, Windsong (with NEWhome prices starting in the mid $200's) and Barrington Estates (with NEWhome prices starting at $179,000 or vacant lots at $45,900)! The newest two I've added are Magnolia Pointe - superbly located gated Townhomes with lake access on Johns Lake - and Heritage Hills - Clermont's newest Active Adult Community. See the write ups, photos and more. As I update these communities I will add in information on Communities for Seniors, of course New Homes, and many, many more. Keep coming back to see updates to give you the most information to help you chose your HOME and next COMMUNITY.
Rog's Recipes. A guide to culinary excellence from a former CIA graduate. Check out his receipes and give him some feedback on his work.
In the interest of eating - see above recipes from Rog - here are also some slimming tips, for quick weight loss, to fit into your holiday best! If you want to loose fast, but safely, try some of these quick tips to get you Skinny by Saturday!
With the price of gasoline so high here's some cost savings tips and myths. Also see that I've got some Beat the Heat summer saving tips like the following: * Ceiling fans are decorative, quiet appliances which enable the AC unit to operate less frequently. In fact, when used with the AC unit you can raise the thermostat by 4 Degrees and still feel cool. To conserve energy use only while the room is occupied!
We've all seen the many uses for coke or bounce dryer sheets... right? We'll how about some different uses for Baking Soda. A cheap and easy source of fun. Check it out! I've also scrounged up some different uses for other foods that might help or interest you. Check out the uses for Peanut Butter and more!
September is... National Preparedness Month Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed and Get Involved. While we don't like to think about it we should all be prepared for a Hurricane. Wherever you live, on the coast or inland, you should use some of the tips presented to be ready for a hurricane, or any other natural disaster. Being prepared is not difficult, but you will be glad you were ready! Check out some Hurricane Preparedness tips.
In the interest of safety and automobiles I've added some tips on safe driving. Here are also some expert tips on how to keep your automobile clean and shiny year round. Since we don't have a Winter to speak of here in Clermont, FL it's the perfect place to have a vehicle that looks great!
NEW! With the high price of gas here's some tricks to save some $'s on those summer road trips. See the article Gas Saving Road Trips Tips.
With Amendment 1, the constitutional property tax measure goes into effect immediately. Click on this link to see what the new Tax Cuts mean to you. If you've recently purchased a home in our area I've provided Utility and Florida Homestead information. Please see the Lake County Services page to help guide you through the process and view some Energy Saving Tips to save you money in your new Home. The normal filing time for Homestead Exemption begins on January 01 and lasts through March 01. All exemption applications for that year must be filed by March 01. You may pre-file for the following year from March 02 through December 31.
