Savvy real estate mojo

The trend of millennials wanting to live in cities with benefits like walkability, coffee shops and lots of rentals is shifting. According to Florida Trend, many in that generation are now getting married, having children, and moving to the suburbs in search of detached homes, good school distric...

If you are looking to buy a new home, don't hold yourself back by waiting for the "perfect time." What if it never comes? Do you want to rent forever?Three things to keep in mind when making your decision: Real estate is a great investment and is usually more stable than playing the stock market ...

Prospective home buyers who are afraid they can't buy a home should pay no mind to myths.Contrary to popular belief, thanks to FHA, VA, and some conventional loan possibilities, you may not need to come up with a 20% down payment. Be sure to investigate your options!Also, although it helps, you d...

What can potential home buyers and sellers expect in 2020?According to analysts, there will be many homes for to choose from, and due to a healthy inventory, prices should go down. Reasonable interest rates should continue, too. Sellers can expect there to be a healthy number of buyers in the mar...

It's no secret to current residents that Ocala is a great place to live. And with multi-national manufacturers creating facilities and new jobs in the area, people are moving to Ocala and staying.According to Ocala/Marion County's Chamber and Economic Partnership, the Ocala Metropolitan Statistic...

The just-released Ocala/Marion County Annual Market Report contains lots of information about the local real estate market. Some of the data includes the total number of homes sold, the average selling price, and breakdowns of how many homes were sold in different price categories.There is info f...

There are many reasons why we love our city - Ocala, the Horse Capital of the World. Here are just a few: It is a rallying community in good times and bad Even though it is small, it has big city features and amenities Beautiful natural scenery Prime location for economic growth For even more rea...

If you own a home, knowing some home maintenance skills can be  helpful in avoiding professional repair costs. You don't have to be a TV home repair guru, but having some basic knowledge will only help you!Here are five things you should know how to do: turn off gas and water, understand how elec...

Attention renters: are you thinking about buying your own home? If so, no matter what your reason(s), you should make sure you are financially ready to take on all the costs, from purchasing to maintaining the property.How? Do some research and talk to some lenders to determine your financial hea...

Resolving to lose weight, eat better, and exercise more are common New Year's Resolutions that many people find difficult to stick with.This year, why not try something different and resolve to bring more peace to your life and home by being more grounded, simplifying your life, increasing mindfu...