Eminent Domain and Selling Your Home
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…
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…
Virtual Staging Sells Homes!
Want to attract more potential buyers to your home on the market? Then you need to enhance the appeal of your home with virtual staging! Let’s face it, not everyone’s decorating skills are equal, and many home sellers need help with getting their home in showing condition for photographs and other marketing. But, sometimes you just don’t have the extra cash to make the changes that traditional staging offers. And, traditional staging can be costly. That’s why I offer my Ocala, Dunnellon, and Crystal River real estate customers virtual staging options because it is affordable, and the rooms can be staged to suit a variety of styles. 99% of buyers start…
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…
