Oliver and Devinee Overton-Morgan

VIZCAYA is a stunning Mediterranean style, 85-acre village in Southwest Orlando, surrounded by three recreational lakes that are ideal for boating, jet skiing, or a relaxing lakeside picnic. Situated on a lush peninsula amidst Big Sand Lake, Little Sand Lake, and Lake Serene, Vizcaya is winner of six Aurora Awards including Best Residential Development and the Grand Award for Best Single Family Home, and there is a mix of 422 Single Family Homes, Estate Homes, Townhouses and Condominiums to suit every taste and lifestyle. This superb community is full of amenities, including a manned, gated entrance 24 hours a day, lakefront clubhouse with state-of-the-art fitness center, tennis courts, swimming pool & cabana, lush landscaping and fountains.

In this serene setting, you are likely to see a sailboat drift by as you savor brunch on your balcony. After the sun sets, watch the Disney fireworks soar over the lake. Located at the corner of Sand Lake Rd. and Apopka Vineland Rd, close to shopping, fine dining, and boasting some of the finest A+ public schools in Florida. Vizcaya's location in the heart of Dr. Phillips, affords easy access to major highways, theme-parks, and championship golf courses.

By:
Oliver Overton-Morgan
Devinee Peraza
Absolut Realty Inc
www.absolutrealty4u.com

Windermere is a small town a few miles south west of Orlando, established in 1889. The sumptuous neighborhoods set among the lakes of Windermere have luxury written in every address. Isleworth, Keene's Point, Oxford Moor, Belmere, Bay Hill, Lake Butler Sound, Tilden's Grove and more... Just six miles north of Walt Disney World, these upscale communities in Windermere are very stylish areas to live. Residents include wealthy professionals, pop stars, athletes, celebrities, L.A. Lakers basketball player Shaq, professional golfer Tiger Woods, as well as other professional sports figures. Posh country-club living is what dreams are made of: guest houses, private golf courses, acres of finely manicured surroundings and every conceivable luxury.

Lake Butler on the West is the largest lake in Windermere, on the East is Lake Down, and Lake Bessie is on the South East. By means of a system of canals, Butler, Down and six other Lakes are connected to form what is known as the Butler Chain.

Windermere's logo is based on that of the Town of Windermere, England
The top left quarter shows 3 Windermere yachts, quite famous at one time.
The top right quarter is symbolic of an ancient gate denoting Windermere as the gateway to the Lake District.
The bottom left quarter is the flag of St. George, Patron Saint of England.
The bottom right quarter represents three char, a rare and delicious species of trout, which are caught in Lake Windermere at a depth of at least 90 feet using gold or gold-plated lures.

By:
Oliver Overton-Morgan
Devinee Peraza
Absolut Realty Inc
www.absolutrealty4u.com

The BELLALAGO neighborhood in Kissimmee, Florida is comprised of 1,300 acres of prime real estate. This upscale, gated community boasts over one mile of shoreline on magnificent Lake Tohopekaliga, with superb Mediterranean architecture forming an exotic port of call.

Here you'll find residential enclaves with designer homes and acres of internal lakes and waterways, neighborhood parks, lush landscaping and heavily wooded nature preserves with century-old oak hammocks. And recreational amenities you'd only expect to find at a five-star resort...tree-lined walking and biking trails, a social center with state-of-the-art fitness center, casual waterside grill, bar and patio, tennis and basketball courts, playground, and a 1,300-foot-long boardwalk with gazebo where you can simply relax and enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Toho.

Some 13 miles long and just over four miles wide, Lake Toho is one of nine lakes in the beautiful Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, affording Boaters access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. And just across the lake you'll find Kissimmee's Lakefront Park where families can enjoy a full calendar of concerts, festivals and recreational activities.

Swimming enthusiasts will enjoy a free-form pool with waterslide, plus a junior Olympic pool, spa, wading pool, and children's water park. Resident sailors and powerboat owners will find a boat ramp and lift that affords immediate access to Lake Tohopekaliga, the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes and beyond.

You'll also enjoy the convenience of sending your children to school at Bellalago Academy, a unique neighborhood charter school (Grades K thru 8) that offers a state-of-the-art learning environment and a host of modern conveniences.

By:
Oliver Overton-Morgan
Devinee Peraza
Absolut Realty Inc
www.absolutrealty4u.com

This upscale area of Orlando takes its name from Dr Philip Phillips, a citrus industry pioneer who once owned thousands of acres of orange groves. One of his biggest groves extended from present-day Conroy Road on the north to the south end of the Sand Lake Chain, encompassing all of what is now Bay Hill, Orange Tree, Sand Lake Hills and Turkey Lake Park.
Philip Phillips was born in Tennessee in 1874 to a French merchant Henri Philippe and his wife Isabelle. He spent his early years in his native state and later went to medical school in New York. His spirit of adventure and entrepreneurship however made him take the decision to venture South and forgo medical practice.
With $5000 from his father he made his way to Florida and purchased his first citrus grove. In the early 1890s a devastating freeze killed acres of trees and forced the young doctor to go back home to Tennessee. He continued to investigate the possibilities of the new citrus industry and bought small groves during his brief visits to Florida.
In 1902 he moved South once more and settled in Orlando in 1905 where he bought large groves. He was responsible for several key innovations in the processing and packaging of orange juice. In 1928 he constructed the world's biggest fruit-packing house in the area that is now the upscale subdivision of Phillips Landing. He sold his groves to Minute Maid in 1954. His home has been moved and relocated on Lucerne Ave in Downtown Orlando. The Dr Phillips Foundation continues the philanthropic legacy of Dr. Phillips.

The vast area that was once covered with orange groves is now the Dr. Phillips locale with many chic and exclusive addresses.
According to the US census, Dr Phillips is covered by 29.9 percent water, that's a lot of Lakefront Homes and a Boater paradise!

By:
Oliver Overton-Morgan
Devinee Peraza
Absolut Realty Inc
www.absolutrealty4u.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - RISK MANAGEMENT BY OLIVER OVERTON-MORGAN (ABSOLUT REALTY)

Risk management is an essential part of the professional Property Manager's daily operations. Knowing how to analyze, manage and document risks can help minimize them, and being consistent with the policies and procedures you put in place can help reduce your liability for damages or injuries.

There are numerous important issues within this field which require risk management. For example, be sure to provide all legally required paperwork, such as the EPA's Residential Lead-based Paint Disclosure Program for properties built before 1978. Lease agreements should specify all liabilities and other provisions that could present hazards, and who is responsible for them. When you impose a claim on the Tenant's security deposit you must provide them with the claim notice required by s. 83.49(3) Florida Statutes.

Does the Landlord's homeowners insurance cover the Tenant's personal property? If not, they should be advised to purchase Renters Insurance before they move in. Many property managers also have problems with the smaller issues, such as returning a security deposit and documenting the condition of the property in a timely manner.

Another way to limit your risk is to make the Tenant call you for repairs or maintenance requests. This is effective for both for multi-tenant dwellings and single-family rental homes. Make sure you have trusted licensed contractors and vendors working for you, and get all the information you can from these Companies, including the type of insurance they carry and if they have workers' compensation insurance.

Many Realtors are simply unaware of the legalities of Property Management. A Sales Associate may not collect rent or deposits in their personal name or bank account.

As a Sales Associates or Broker looking to get involved in Property Management, you should fully educate yourself on the subject and laws to help minimize risk to yourself and your Company.

NPMA - National Property Management Association http://www.narpm.org

EPA Lead Real Estate Disclosure http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/leadbase.htm

Florida Landlord Tenant Law Information http://www.evict.com/

Tenant Screening, Criminal and Eviction Search http://www.amerusa.net/

FDLE Florida Sexual Offenders Search http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/Search.jsp

by:
Oliver Overton-Morgan, Broker GRI
Devinee Peraza, Realtor/Owner
Absolut Realty Inc
www.absolutrealty4u.com