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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
by Sam Miller

Visit our Apple Valley Lake Ohio Facebook page and be sure to "Like" us for update information.

Apple Valley Lake aerial viewWe know that buying a home is one of the most important milestones for many Americans, but it comes with stresses to be sure.

A move across the country – or even across state lines - can mean wading through pages and pages of research: learning about the area, the schools, infrastructure, health care options, etc. Plus, contacting agents, home owners and lenders during business hours, while balancing a busy schedule, can be next to impossible.

Because of these challenges, we’ve made it our mission to simplify the task of finding the home of your dreams. Save yourself some time (and sanity) by browsing our Apple Valley Ohio page. If you’ve visited our website recently, you know that our team is dedicated to ensuring you have all the information you need before you decide to buy or sell your Apple Valley home.

You can get the scoop on area schools, zoning regulations, and local ordinances without picking up the phone. From our Apple Valley Ohio homepage you can view a variety of homes and home sites located right on the crystalline Apple Valley Lake waterfront just minutes from prime fishing spots, or cozy, hillside homes surrounded by greenery overlooking the lake. (You won’t find the same spectacular sunsets anywhere else!)  If you love to get out and enjoy the natural world with your friends and family, you’ll love living in this welcoming lakeside community.

Apple Valley Lake at sunsetOur website includes virtual home tours for current listings; you can ‘walk through’ available homes and lots without ever leaving the house! Or sign up to get information via email about homes that fit your lifestyle and budget. By entering specific search criteria you can be sure the listing notifications you receive will match your specifications.

Looking to list your home? No problem! Simply enter your property’s information along with a quick summary of its special features into our database and we’ll see to the rest. Now it’s even easier to get the latest Apple Valley Lake real estate updates! Simply “like” our Facebook page to receive new listing profiles, lake photos and pertinent Apple Valley Lake articles through your Facebook news feed.

 

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Apple Valley Lake Lowers The Lake Level

Friday, November 18, 2011
by Sam Miller

 


Apple Valley Lake Spillway Photo by Sam Miller

Many will be surprised that we are featuring the Apple Valley Lake more than two months after the peak boating season is behind us.  We just couldn't pass up an opportunity to share with you something that most people at the Apple Valley Lake and most Knox County Ohio residents have NEVER seen before.  Each year in November the Apple Valley property owners association has their maintenance crew lower the lake level before the winter weather arrives.  This year we were at the Apple Valley Lake Spillway on November 15th at 7:30 a.m. to photo and shoot HD video of this event which only happens once a year.

Apple Valley Lake Spillway Photo by Sam MillerThis video is part of our ongoing series titled "365 Things To Do in Knox County Ohio" by Sam Miller of REMAX Stars Realty.  If you would like to view our previously featured community amenities be sure to visit our 365 Things To Do in Knox County Ohio blog.  The Sam Miller Team has been the areas top home selling team in Knox County Ohio for the past 20 years.

 

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Apple Valley Lake Tour by Boat and Airplane

Friday, June 17, 2011
by Sam Miller

 

Apple Valley Lake Video Image of Boat and Sunset by Sam Miller

The Apple Valley Lake in Knox County Ohio is truly one of the most beautiful private lakes in Ohio.  Apple Valley is a 3700 acre lake development that includes a 511 acre spring fed lake.  If you enjoy boating, swimming, water skiing, jet skiing, wake boarding and fishing you are going to love the sun and fun at the Apple Valley Lake.  

We have included a short video below that takes you on a quick one minute lake tour of Apple Valley that was shot entirely from a boat and airplane.  We thought this would give you a slightly different perspective of the Apple Valley Lake and just a few of our community amenities in Apple Valley.  

Apple Valley Lake Real Estate For Sale

Lake Homes

 

Lake Lots 

 

Waterfronts

Be sure to bookmark http://www.AppleValleyOhio.com/blog and watch for more of our ongoing Apple Valley Lake video tours which will continue to highlight even more of the amenities at the Apple Valley Lake.

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Apple Valley Lake May Home Sales

Wednesday, June 1, 2011
by Sam Miller

June 1st is already here and I have run the report for the Apple Valley Lake home sales for May 2011.  Last month there were 5 homes that successfully sold at the Apple Valley Lake with an average sales price of $134,700.  The total combined sales volume of the Apple Valley Lake home sales for May is $673,500.  Last month the home sales at the Apple Valley Lake were down substantially because in May 2010 there were 15 home sales at the Apple Valley Lake which is triple the the number of sales last month.

 

Fewer home sales this past May isn't a big surprise to me because many Apple Valley Lake home buyers have made home sale contingent offers on homes they want to buy but they need to sell their current Apple Valley Lake home first.  This means that once their current home sells we could experience a big boost in sales.  The reason for the boom is that the the buyer would be selling their current Apple Valley Home and then immediately closing on their new / replacement home in Apple Valley which would create two sales at once.  Now that we are in the peak selling season for home sales at the Apple Valley Lake I believe home sales in most price ranges will experience the boost in buyer and home sales activity.

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Apple Valley Lake Home Sales

Thursday, May 12, 2011
by Sam Miller

 

Apple Valley Lake Panoramic Photo by Sam Miller

We had one of those Winters that seemed like it would never end which placed a slight damper on home sales at the Apple Valley Lake early in the year.  From January 1st, 2011 through May 12th, 2011 there have been 15 homes sell for a combined value of $2,052,501 at the Apple Valley Lake.  In 2010 and during the exact time period there were already 25 home sales sold for a combined value of $3,902,850.  This means that there are not only fewer home sales at the Apple Valley Lake so far in 2011 compared to 2010 but the average sales price is down from $156,114 in 2010 to $136,833 in 2011.

The home sales numbers above don't show it but there is a tremendous amount of buyer activity taking place at the Apple Valley Lake and the demand is very high.  The primary reason the home sales numbers for 2011 are below 2010 is because many of the home buyers for Apple Valley Lake homes already own a home that they need to sell firm.  In years past buyers were more willing to buy a replacement home without having to sell their current home but due to the shift in the overall economy buyers are either not as comfortable with this approach or their bank won't float them the interim financing.  Either way it has slowed home sales but based on our website views, virtual tour traffic and the number of showings we can certainly tell that home buyer interest is super strong at the Apple Valley Lake.  

The reduction in Apple Valley Lake home sales pricing is partially due to an existing bottle neck effect that is taking place with home sale contingent type transactions.  There are a large number of home sales on the brink but until those buyers finalize and close the sale of their existing home the home they are wanting to purchase remains in limbo.  The Sam Miller Team has alternative methods that in many cases can overcome the bottle neck effect of the home sale contingency buyer.  We utilize contingency release purchase agreement addendums which allow us to continue to show homes even when they are under contract with a home sale contingency buyer.  From time to time we also offer home trades and guaranteed sales so that our buyers and sellers can move forward with their purchase and sale.  We also have a local lender who offers equity loans, bridge loans and interim financing to qualified buyers so they can more forward with their purchase prior to selling their home.  

If you are interested in learning more about buying, selling or discussing the possibility of trading in your Apple Valley Lake home give us a call at (740) 397-7800 or send us an email at samsells@sammiller.com   

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Apple Valley Lake Home Sales Report

Friday, April 8, 2011
by Sam Miller

There have been 11 homes sales at the Apple Valley Lake during the first quarter of 2011.  The home sales ranged in price from $60,000 to $161,000.  During the first quarter there was a total of $1,326,000 in total combined home sales volume at the Apple Valley Lake with an average sales price of only $120,545.  To put things into perspective it is important to know there during the same 3 month period there were 52 Apple Valley Lake homes listed for sale and the average listing price of these 52 homes is $189,421.  This activity is fairly typical for the Apple Valley Lake because for most of the first quarter the lake is covered with ice.

The current available inventory of homes for sale at the Apple Valley Lake includes 96 homes that are listed in the Knox County Ohio MLS.  This is a very normal level of available homes in Apple Valley for this time of year.  April is generally the month that the housing market at the lake really takes off.  Last year in April there were 9 homes that sold in a single month which is nearly as many sales home sales as the entire first quarter of this year.

If you are in the market for an Apple Valley home you should know that our real estate team can help you.  We have an automated system that integrates our MLS into an html email link which enables you to receive all the newest Apple Valley homes and listing updates as they are entered into our Knox County MLS system.  This system delivers listings so fast that in many cases you will be notified before other competing real estate agents even know these homes are for sale.  If you are tired of missing out on the best deals and you aren't already working with a real estate agent just take a minute and create your FREE personalized home search profile and the Apple Valley Lake listings will be sent directly to your email inbox compliments of The Sam Miller Team. 

All sales information was provided by the Knox County Ohio MLS.

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Apple Valley Lake Home Sales in 2010

Thursday, January 27, 2011
by Sam Miller

The following summarizes Apple Valley Lake Homes sold in 2010.

93 Apple Valley Lake Homes sold in 2010

Number of Homes Sold

Price Range

12

Under $75,000

17

$75,000 - $99,999

11

$100,000 - $124,999

18

$125,000 - $149,999

11

$150,000 - $174,999

2

$175,000 - $199,999

4

$200,000 - $224,999

1

$250,000 - $274,999

2

$275,000 - $299,999

5

$300,000 - $399,999

4

$400,000 - $499,999

3

$500,000 and above

 

To view our available Apple Valley Lake Homes organized by price click here.

To view our available Apple Valley Lots for sale click here.

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Apple Valley Lake Lot Sales in 2010

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
by Sam Miller

The following table is a summary of Apple Valley lots sold in 2010.

53 Apple Valley Lake Lots Sold in 2010

Number of Lots Sold

Price Range

13

Under $3,000

13

$3,000 - $3,999

10

$4,000 - $4,999

9

$5,000 - $5,999

2

$6,000 - $9,999

0

$10,000 - $14,999

1

$15,000 - $19,999

1

$20,000 - $24,999

1

$25,000 - $30,000

 

There were 3 Apple Valley lake waterfront lots that sold for $82,500, $100,000 and $249,000.

Click Here to view our available Apple Valley lots for sale.

Click Here to view our available Apple Valley Lake homes that are organized by price.

 

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Changes taking place to Floral Valley Access Beginning April 1, 2011

Monday, January 17, 2011
by Sam Miller

Beginning April 1, 2011, Apple Valley property owners will see some changes in the way they access the Floral Valley building.  In order to save on costs, there will not be a Facilities Operator until 2:00 p.m. 

Effective April 1, the regular hours of Floral Valley which includes the indoor pool, lobby and banquet hall are as follows:

Monday
Wednesday
Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

2-8PM

2-9PM

9AM – 9PM

12PM-9PM

 

CLOSED TUESDAYS

 

Property owners in good standing will continue to use the facility as they always have during these hours, utilizing the AVPOA photo i.d. card.  Property owners in good standing who wish to enter the upper level of the Clubhouse during its regular hours and access Floral Valley weekdays BEFORE 2 p.m. will be required to purchase an access card for the cost of $10 per card.  This card is NOT the same as the regular AVPOA photo i.d. card.  This card does not gain access to the indoor pool or fitness center.  But just gives access to enter the buildings before 2 p.m. (Closed Tuesday).

If you wish to gas access to the Floral Valley indoor pool before 2 p.m. on weekdays (except Tuesday) and the fitness center located at the Clubhouse during regular hours, you must purchase a fitness membership and hold an access card.  The cost of the membership is $40 per person or $110 for a family membership.  Please note that this membership charge is in addition to the cost of the access card.  These memberships are available for each person in good standing.  The minimum age for a family member to obtain a membership card is age 14.  Members under 14 may not use the fitness center or be left at the indoor pool without an adult. 

Access cards will be available on February  1.  To obtain a card or pay for a fitness membership, come to the administration office during regular office hours Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  If you have additional questions or need further information may contact the administration office at 740-397-3311.

EFFECTIVE APRIL 1

NEW FITNESS CENTER & INDOOR POOL HOURS

Floral Valley Indoor Pool
Lobby & Banquet Hall

Clubhouse Fitness Center

8 AM – 2 PM + Regular Hours (Closed Tuesdays)

4:30 AM – 11 PM/ 7 Days A Week

 

Source: Apple Valley Cider Press January 2011

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Apple Valley Lake Home Sales in November

Tuesday, December 7, 2010
by Sam Miller

The home sales at the Apple Valley Lake in Central Ohio saw some fresh activity this past November.  There were seven home sales at the Apple Valley Lake but what was surprising is that two of these sales were Apple Valley Lakefront homes that sold for $500,000 and $565,000.  The average sales price in November was $234,778 which is substantially higher than the average sales price in November 2009 which was only $146,885.  There were 8 fewer Home sales at the Apple Valley Lake this past November compared to the prior November yet the difference in total closed dollar volume for the month was less than $600,000.

Sam Miller Photo of Apple Valley

There are currently 76 Apple Valley Lake homes listed for sale in the Knox County MLS system with an average listing price of $180,559.  

  • There are 17 homes that are listed for $100,000 and under
  • There are 44 homes listed between $100,000 and $200,000
  • There are 6 homes listed between $200,000 and $300,000
  • There are 4 homes listed between $300,000 and $400,000
  • There are 2 homes listed between $400,000 and $500,000
  • There are 3 homes listed at $500,000 and above
Next month I will report a detailed market report for the entire 2010 year for home sales at the Apple Valley Lake.

 

You can also view available Apple Valley Lake Homes online 24 hours a day at AppleValleyOhio.com

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