Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Named Exclusive Sales, Marketing Agents for $2.75 Million Equestrian Estate in Highlands County, FL

ORLANDO, FL --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been appointed exclusive sales and marketing agents for a $2.75 million equestrian estate off U.S. Highway 27 near Lake Placid in Highlands County.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said luxury home specialist Erin Wanner (top right photo) negotiated the exclusive listing in Clover Trails (middle  left photo), a gated, deed-restricted equestrian community.

The five-acre estate includes a 7,120 square foot luxury home with five bedrooms, five and one-half-baths, a bonus room or game room an executive office, a spacious master suite with its own private sitting room, private gym, custom closet and large master bath with four person Jacuzzi tub.

Wanner said the estate includes a resort-style swimming pool with a 10-foot waterslide, grotto, beach style entry, tiki bar and huge spa, summer kitchen and an indoor gourmet kitchen with a 13 foot island, Viking stainless steel appliances, and butler’s pantry.

The detached workshop and garage feature an air conditioned office and restroom, 2nd floor storage and RV and boat parking with a raised ramp for easy access to a yacht.

To view the property see  http://www.stirlingsir.com/index.php?action=listingview&listingID=98441

For more information, contact

Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890 

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

Real Estate Expert Roger Soderstrom says Sidelined Homebuyers and Vacation-Home Buyers May Lead Central Florida’s Real Estate Recovery in 2011

ORLANDO, FL--- Sidelined home buyers and vacation home buyers locally and from the Northeast, Europe, U.K. and Asia very well may power a real estate recovery in Central Florida this year, according to Roger Soderstrom (top right photo), founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty.

“The real estate market, especially well-established markets in all price ranges including luxury homes, second homes and vacation homes, has likely hit bottom and there’s no place to go but up anymore,” Soderstrom said.

“Home buyers who have been waiting for the market to turn are much more optimistic this year and are moving quickly to find the bargains in good neighborhoods,” Soderstrom said.

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Soderstrom said investors from Asia and Europe and second home and vacation home buyers who reside in the Northeast, U.K. and Canada will bolster Central Florida housing sales in 2011.

“Foreign buyers believe Florida properties are at bargain prices and with the exchange rate they truly are,” Soderstrom said. 

“In reality there is a segment of real estate in Central Florida that is undervalued today,” Soderstrom said. 

 “Real Estate remains a neighborhood business, and some neighborhoods that have experienced fewer casualties in the housing market are performing much better than neighborhoods with a large number of foreclosures,” he said.

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“If the economy improves just a little, values are apt to change in a relatively short span of time,” Soderstrom added.

Starting in June 7,000 Americans every day on average will celebrate their 65th birthday.

And while many post-war baby boomers might put off their retirement in the Midwest, Northeast and Canada and settle for vacations over relocation, millions more will buy homes in Florida because prices are discounted 50-60 percent from the market peak, Soderstrom said.   The Northeast is experiencing one of its worst winters on record, which will have a positive impact on Central Florida sales. 

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“Florida’s role as a mecca for leisurely and affordable retirement is embedded in the national conscience for more than a century,” Soderstrom said.

For more information, contact:  

Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890; rsoderstrom@stirlingSIR.com

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142   Lvershelco@aol.com

Visit http://www.stirlingsir.com/

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