Home Buyers
Information for home buyers including real time listings and search options, how to get a mortgage, how to find a Realtor, down-payment help, homes for sale, etc. in the Greater Ocala, Dunnellon, Citrus Springs and surrounding cities.
How To Sell A Manufactured Home
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…
Florida Horse Properties
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…
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…
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…
Tips and Homes in The Ocala Real Estate Market
Ocala, Florida is located in North Central Florida about 30 miles south of Gainesville and an hour and a half from Orlando. Known as the “Horse Capital of the World” since 2007, Ocala also as another nickname – “Brick City”, which was due to a fire on Thanksgiving day in 1883 which destroyed the center of town. After rebuilding with brick instead of lumber, the name is still used today and there are numerous local businesses using the moniker in their name. The Ocala real estate market has been on fire since the start of the pandemic. As with most other cities in America, the severe lack of inventory…
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…
