FSBO
Information & tips to help a homeowners who may be thinking of, or is currently selling their home as a For Sale by Owner.
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Dunnellon Florida is a Hidden Jewel!
In 2009 I purchased vacant acreage, designed and built a home in Dunnellon Florida and have never looked back! Dunnellon, Florida is a hidden jewel on the Nature Coast of the N. Central Florida area. It is a rare city that falls in 3 different counties. The largest section is in Marion county, followed by Citrus county and then a small rural section falls in Levy county. Not only are homes affordable compared to many other cities in the state, but there is plenty to do if you love the outdoors. Like many people, I had never heard of Dunnellon and now as a resident I can see why residents…
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June 2021 Ocala Real Estate Stats
Could we be seeing an end to the strong seller’s market in the Ocala Florida real estate market? Barring a resurgence of Covid-19, I believe we are! If you follow me on Facebook, you will see every month I post the sales stats for the Ocala and surrounding cities. This information is crucial in deciding when its the RIGHT time to buy or sell a home for your real estate goals. This month has shown a real increase in the number or active listings on the market. It has gone up 12% from the prior month, even though it is still down almost 60% from a year ago. New listings have…
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3 Common Mortgage Myths Answered
The process of getting a mortgage can be a complex and confusing one, and all the myths around mortgages certainly don’t make the process any easier. So, the question is, what are some of the most common mortgage myths? A recent article from realtor.com busted some of the most persistent myths around mortgages and the homebuying process, including: The lowest rate is always the best choice. Many buyers think that the mortgage with the lowest rate is automatically the best option. But that’s not always true; for example, if a loan has high origination fees or early payoff penalties, it might not be as solid of an option as a mortgage with a slightly higher…
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Corona Virus and Real Estate
Who hasn’t heard of the Corona virus / Covid-19 by now and what’s going on in the world. But even that dark cloud is producing a silver lining of sorts for home buyers. It’s also presented a new and unique challenge on how we will conduct business as real estate agents, buyers and sellers. The Corona virus / Covid-19 is not just a health issues and global pandemic, it also affects our economy, including the housing market. It’s amazing how much our world has changed and how what happens in one part of the world can affect our local economy. In 2003, the SARS epidemic hurt the Chinese economy. The…
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Licensed Vs. Unlicensed Contractor
Should you hire a licensed or unlicensed contractor to make changes to your home? It seems every week, I am reading on our local social media groups about someone who hired a contractor and it ended badly. Many report they gave 50 percent or more down-payment to the contractor to start the work. Then it goes downhill from there. From a contractor starting the work and never coming back to finish….Or them not showing up at all once they got the money! It pays to understand that a contractor’s main purpose is to coordinate and orchestrate a group of tradesmen/women hired to actually do the work. The issue really is…
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Questions For Your Home Builder
Choosing your home builder can make or break your home construction experience. You’ve purchased your plot of land, got your home plans and you have narrowed down your list of potential home builders….now what? I have had 2 new homes constructed, and I can tell you the process of building a home is different in a planned urban development where you have a selected number of plans to choose from, versus building a custom home. When you purchase a home in a PUD, you deal with their agent or office personal. When building a custom home, you get to speak directly with the home builder throughout the project. This article…