The Kentucky Derby is right around the corner, so that means the swans are ready to race as well! Watch these "birds" race a week before the horses gallop out of the gates. This Friday April 24th marks the 2nd annual Lakeland Derby. The event is staged on the shores of Lake Mirror. The "Derby-style" race features hand-crafted swan paddleboats manned by "jockeys" that will compete for the prestigious Lakeland Derby trophy. At 5:00 pm the festivities will begin with open concessions & a VIP reception. Other opening events include the Call to Post, the Maiden Race, & the hotly-anticipated Derby Hat Contest.
The Running of the Ducks will begin at 5:45 pm
The Parade to Post will begin at 6:15 pm
The Main Event - Lakeland Derby Race is scheduled for 6:40 pm
Music entertainment, MillHopper will perform at 7:30 pm
The spectacular conclusion of the event will be the fireworks at 9:15 pm. A great place to view the fireworks is Overlook Park. Proceeds of the event support Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine, a local charity.
Don't forget to visit Central Florida's premier real estate website at www.GateArty.com for all your real estate needs!
Well not all real estate news has to be bad. The good thing about hitting bottom is there is only one way to go . . . & that is UP! And for Polk County at east, things are beginning to trend positive. Robust recovery anyone?
In Lakeland for the month of March 2009, there were 188 homes that sold. Compare this to the 146 units that sold in February 2009, & the paltry 126 that sold the month prior. Folks, those figures represent a whopping 22% spike in month over month sales! Looking into the numbers even further, Keller Williams Realty - Lakeland office, accounted for nearly half of those sales by leading the way with 97 sales units. Keller Williams Realty continued its market share dominance with a 44% jump in sales month over month. Not only is activity picking up, but values were also promising. The average sales price was $130,059 which was up from $124,550 the previous month. The current months inventory is now at 13.89, & we have not been that low since May 2007. The most active price range is still the lower price points. The $120,000 - $139,999 accounted for nearly 13% of the sales activity. Take this into consideration, only 2 homes sold for more than $300,000. Ouch! The average days on the market was 122 days.
In East Polk County, March 2009 was the best month since December 2006 with 149 homes sold. Compare that to 114 in February & 104 in January. Average sales price was slightly up to $102,886. Current months of inventory are now at 12.79 . . . again this figure has not been this positive since 2006! The average days on the market is 120 days. The most active price range was also the $120,000 - $139,999 representing 9.4% of the market. Only one home sold for over $300,000 in all of East Polk.
Don't forget to visit Central Florida's premier real estate website at www.GateArty.com for all your real estate needs!
Put your walking shoes on the morning of Saturday April 11th, 2009 for a worthy cause. Picturesque Lake Hollingsworth will be the scenic backdrop of the sixth annual 5K "Walk for Autism." Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on site. You may also register today at www.cfaii.org. All proceeds will remain in Central Florida. See you there!
Don't forget to visit Central Florida's premier real estate website at www.GateArty.com for all your real estate needs!
A popular local destinantion, The Farmers Curb Market alongside the corner of Pine Street & Kentucky Avenue has decided to DOUBLE your fun! Not only will the market be open on Saturday mornings, but now you can visit the local marketplace on Wednesdays. Giving local patrons that work in the area the opportunity to visit during the workday. The Wednesday hours will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Don't forget to visit Central Florida's premier real estate website at www.GateArty.com for all your real estate needs!
This week marks the monthly First Friday event in historic Downtown Lakeland. This month's theme is "Bicycle Night." Enjoy a beautiful bike ride thru the streets of Downtown Lakeland. Many bike clubs & organizations are expected to be present. For the kids, there will be a fun bike parade around picturesque Munn Park beginning at 7 pm. All participants will win a ribbon! Go by Explorations V Children's Museum first as they will provide decorating stations so the bikes may be properly detailed. FREE bike lights installed & bike helmets fitted while supplies last on the corner of Bay Street & Kentucky Avenue. As usual, the shops will be open late. Don't forget to bring your appetite, because there are a multitude of fine restaurants & eateries within walking distance. Music, arts, & entertainment will fill the street-sides. The popular Classic Car Show can always be found on Tennessee Avenue. This month's event is sponsored by the Florida Department of Transportation & Polk County Community Traffic Safety Team.
Don't forget to visit Central Florida's premier real estate website at www.GateArty.com for all your real estate needs!
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different people. different needs. one solution. imagine the possibilities . . . Real Estate Brokers for Lakeland & Polk County, Florida.
Gate Arty & the Group understands that the business of real estate is founded on strong personal relationships. These relationships are fortified with the professionalism, integrity, & sheer determination we will bring to every single transaction. We want to best understand your needs so we can find the choices you require. Buying or selling real estate is a major financial and personal undertaking. We will never lose sight of the person, or personalities within any given transaction. Taking the time to be empathetic to our client's wants & needs is what firmly sets us apart.
Finding the right mix of real estate professionals can be the difference between a seamless real estate buying or selling experience and a stressful transaction. Gate Arty & the Group is a team of dynamic individuals that, together, form the most progressive, innovative, dynamic, & proactive sales force in the industry today. Every member, a full-time professional, will align his or her interests with those of you . . . the client.
In the end, every real estate transaction involves many choices. A choice of which home, mortgage, and which REALTOR. Thank you for considering Gate Arty & the Group at Keller Williams Realty as your real estate advisor.
Contact us at info@gatearty.com or 863.680.9988. Your Lakeland Real Estate experts.
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one solution.
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Gate Arty & the Group pride themselves on being experts on not only real estate in Lakeland & its surrounding areas, but also its culture, lifestyle, and especially its residents. We want to go above and beyond marketing & advertising a home. We want to market the entire community in which your home is located as well.
Meet The Group: Gate Arty
I have been a resident of Lakeland since childhood, & I am still very proud to call this quaint town, "home." Originally born in Bangkok, Thailand, my family & I immigrated to the United States in 1978. I graduated Lake Gibson High School in 1992. Go Braves!
Growing up an avid sports fan, I enjoy basketball, tennis & especially football. You'll find me watching the Miami Dolphins game every weekend, willing them to a hopeful victory & with any luck, an eventual Super Bowl Championship.
I went on to complete my studies at the University of South Florida in Tampa, where I resided for a short time, earning a BS in Business Administration - Finance. Go Bulls! Ultimately finding my way back home to Lakeland, I now enjoy an exciting career in real estate where I can help friends with their real estate needs & meet new people everyday.
I believe that cultivating true relationships & forming strong bonds is critical to happiness and success in business and in life. If you would like to talk about real estate, & require an individual that is passionate about what they do, I believe I can be your real estate advisor.
As long-standing industry professionals, our goal is ultimate client satisfaction. We strive to build lasting relationships and bonds that will endure beyond a singular transaction. It's always rewarding to learn how you helped someone, and all of us at Gate Arty & the Group believe in setting a new standard for honesty and integrity in real estate. With that said, we present to you the unembellished words of past clients who have given us their feedback.
Below are comments from families that have utilized our services. These are real people who were in a position of buying and selling a home and trusted Gate Arty & the Group to handle their transaction.
"Gate is especially professional.."
I purchase distressed properties, remodel them, and eventually sell. Gate Arty has been a great part of my success. He responds quickly to all of my questions, and has always been on the mark with his advice. Gate listens to my needs & follows thru. He really hustles and maneuvers to make things work. I have purchased many properties thru Gate Arty & the Group and all have been winners. Gate is especially professional, and I highly recommend his services.
- Carolyn Lee
"He went off of "nothing," ...turned it into something!"
Gate sold our house so quickly! We had no idea of what we really wanted in our next home, but Gate was able to find exactly what we needed and after a few short weeks, we moved into our new dream home. He went off of "nothing," and after listening to our needs, turned it into something! We truly appreciate his hard work & dedication.
- Justin & Heather Sparks
"within a couple of months the home was sold"
Our home had been on the market for over one year and it was right in the beginning of the slow season for selling. Gate Arty came in and took over the job, and with in a couple of months the home was sold and we were able to move on. We are thankful for Gate Arty & the Group, and we have recommended their services to anyone who needs a good caring agency. Thank you again!
- Ester & Ronald Shultz
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