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    Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program

    June 20, 2022 /

    This $100 million dollar program will provide zero-interest for Florida’s Hometown heroes such as firefighters, nurses, teachers, doctors and over 46 other occupations that can be used for closing costs and up to 5% of the first mortgage or $25,000. Florida’s Governor, DeSantis, worked in conjunction with Florida Realtors to help pass this unique legislature to help our local citizens and heroes who worked tirelessly during the pandemic to afford homeownership in the communities they serve amidst skyrocketing home prices. However, this program also offers many other benefits including lower than market rates on FHA, VA, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac first mortgages, reduced up front fees, no origination or…

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    Florida Homeowners Get $676M for Covid Relief

    June 8, 2022 /

    Homeowners assistance is available for Florida homeowners who were impacted by Covid 19. The Homeowners assistance Fund (HAF) is part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which was designed to help homeowners who economically where impacted by Covid-19. Florida received $676,102,379, of which the (DEO) Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity is to oversee it’s distribution. Homeowners who qualify will receive a mixium of $50,000 per household.  But, once the money is gone, your chance for relief will be as well.  But, before you to their website to register for your homeowner’s assistance fund, make sure you are eligible.  Here are some of the criteria: You must show qualified…

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    Real Estate Comps vs Market Stats

    May 16, 2022 /

    Whether you are a buyer or a seller, the first questions people ask me as a Realtor is to see the “comps” or CMA. But there is another piece of data that is useful in establishing value and that is knowing the real estate market stats. So, what is the difference, and how do you know when you should look at one vs the other? Comps, or comparables, are real estate market stats that help a buyer and seller. When a buyer finds a property they would like to purchase the comps help them to evaluate the listing price compared to other sales in the community and against the competition…

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    How To Sell A Manufactured Home

    April 6, 2022 /

    Before you put your manufactured home on the market in Florida, you must understand the unique challenge in marketing and selling this type of home. In the N. Central Florida area where I live, manufactured homes are prevalent.  From Ocala to Dunnellon and in between you will find communities dedicated to these homes, or mixed neighborhoods that have site built and manufactured homes. Many cities are changing and will no longer allow manufactured homes in certain areas.  So, before you sign a contract on a vacant parcel of land, be sure you check with the city zoning and building department. The number one issue with selling a manufactured homes is…

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    Eminent Domain and Selling Your Home

    March 4, 2022 /

    The Suncoast and Northern Turnpike Connector expansion project is causing havoc for local homeowners in the N. Central Florida areas of Citrus, Levy, Marion and Sumter counties. I am writing this blog as a Realtor and I am not an attorney.  But no matter what side of the fence you are on with this project, the majority of people in these areas, including me, are against the toll road being constructed through rural areas. The study area is quite expansive and if you live in cities from Inverness to Bronson, Williston, Chiefland, Ocala, Dunnellon or Bushnell, you may decide its a better option to sell your property now before the…

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    Florida Horse Properties

    November 4, 2021 /

    Did you know Ocala has Florida’s best horse properties?  And you can find live, real-time current listings right here. It’s been known as the Horse Capital of the World since 2007, and Ocala is listed as one of the best cities for living and retirement by Where to Retire and Money magazines. There are numerous farms and training centers here, where a horse from Rosemere Farm won at Tropical farm and started Ocala’s claim to fame. But, it wasn’t until 1956 that an Ocala raised horse named “Needles” won the Kentucky Derby and went on to win the Belmont Stakes that same year. Ocala is now known as one of…

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