Hojin’s Southwest Orlando Real Estate Scoop

The federal government released a report today citing a strong correlation between Chinese drywall and corrosion. Homeowners began complaining about the drywall which was prevalent in Florida home construction during 2006 and 2007 and now the government is backing their claims with this latest study.
The study also cites a possible link with health problems caused [...]

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Halloween is just around the corner and found these photos on Worth1000 featuring some stunning examples of edible architecture. They were too delicious looking to pass up.
Here’s some with a Halloween theme:

and here’s some other curious and creative works of edible architecture

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The Unicorp website says the Dellagio is scheduled to open in October 2008, but I don’t think they’re quite ready to open yet. They are getting close though and it’s definitely starting to take shape. It seems like the old world Mediterranean look is becoming real popular around here with Veranda Park being the first [...]

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If you’re one of those people who’d like to consider your house a work of art, you may be interested in the Nautilus House created by bioarchitect Javier Senosiain in 2006. It truly is a work of art, although you may want to make a little less of a statement. It’s definitely not gonna go [...]

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Here’s a video of ESPN featuring the home of ex Orlando Magic star Tracy McGrady on a show a called The Life .
This t-mackin home was originally built for golf legend Payne Stewart by architect John Henry along the shores of Lake Pocket on Charles E. Limpus Road right here in Dr. Phillips. Henry called [...]

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The construction of Palazzo del Lago located at 9602 Chase Road in Windermere was commissioned by Bettie Whitaker who is the divorced wife of local time share tycoon David Siegel. This property built in 1994 along the shores of Lake Butler encompasses 3 stories, 20,639 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, a heliport, a lavish [...]

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WonderWorks has got to be the only upside down house around town and it’s right here in SW Orlando on International Drive. It’s a neoclassically designed building except for the obvious fact that the darn thing’s upside down.
Neoclassical architecture began in the mid 18th century as a reaction to Rococo style and an outgrowth of [...]

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The 2008 International Builders Show is now underway at the Orlando Convention Center and will continue until the 16th. One of the homes that premieres at this event is the 2008 New American Home which is an embodiment of cutting edge design, innovative building materials, and the latest technologies in the building industry. The 6,725 [...]

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The Tumbleweed Tiny House Company has been designing and building tiny homes averaging about 120 square feet since 1997. Most of the designs can be placed on a trailer and offers an alternative to classic Winnebago.
Imagine the looks you’d get pulling one of these bad boys to a tailgate party or trailer park. I think [...]

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Having a home can be as easy as a push of a button. The Illy Push Button Home designed by Adam Kalkin is a home built within a shipping container. You press a button and in 90 seconds, viola. The container transforms into a home complete with a kitchen, dining area, bedroom, living room, and [...]

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