The Eagle Point Neighborhood in Gainesville FLWhy Do People Live here?Eagle Point is a beautiful neighborhood of single family homes that is conveniently located in NW Gainesville, and west of I-75 with entrance on Fort Clarke Boulevard. Eagle Point is a great location with easy access to I-75 exits at Newberry Road or NW 39th Avenue.  There is one entrance to Eagle Point, so there is no cut-through traffic through the community. You will have quick access to grocery shopping at Newberry Square or Spring Hill. Just minutes to the Oaks Mall or Santa Fe College.What’s the Neighborhood Like?The homes you would expect to find for sale in the Eagle Point homes are generally going to range between 1500 and 2500 square feet.  You will find a large variety of different floor plans that were use... 09/02/2015

South Pointe Neighborhood in Gainesville FLWhy Do People Live here?South Pointe is a beautiful neighborhood of single family homes that is conveniently located in NW Gainesville, and west of I-75 with entrance on Newberry Road. It’s not uncommon to see neighbors at the Community Pool and Playground area.  South Pointe has side walks, street lights, underground utilities and green space.What’s the Neighborhood Like?The homes you would expect to find for sale in the South Pointe Neighborhood are generally going to range between 1700 and 2800 square feet. South Pointe was originally developed as a Larry Ross community and the next generation (Scot Ross) is building new homes in South Pointe, New Generation Home Builders. Many of the existing homes have had updates and it’s not uncommon to ... 08/28/2015

Gainesville Florida Real Estate Market Report for Single Family Homes Sold in July 2015.  Here you will find the three-month statistics for Gainesville Florida single family homes real estate market for May, June and July of 2015.  Gainesville's summer buying season is in full swing!  Our JULY real estate market stats are HOT, HOT, HOT!The chart below shows Gainesville's NEW LISTINGS, PENDING SALES, and the CLOSED SALES for the last 3 Months.   New Listings are down for July and this may cause lower inventory of homes for sale next month. Our PENDING contracts are stable for the current market, and lower current inventory from the previous month. Closed Sales are strong and stable for July. We've got good indicators for our 2015 season of real estate sales in Gainesville. Our local mark... 08/25/2015

Gainesville Florida real estate market report for Condominiums & Town homes SOLD in July 2015. Here you will see the stats on our local condominium market. The July 2015 stats shows an increase in closed sales and the inventory is down slightly.  The Gainesville condo market is full-swing in the summer buying season!This chart below shows the stats for May, June & July of 2015. New Active Listings,  Pending Sales, and Closed Sales are displays for comparison. This data is compiled from the Gainesville Multiple Listing Service & Florida Realtors® research and statistical reports.  Each month we compile these posts, we plan to publish these monthly reports after the 23rd of each month. Bookmark this site for Gainesville real estate information!Cash Sales percentage of total sales has beco... 08/25/2015

So you’re ready to Move!  Moving can be stressful.  Preparation is key to reducing the stress for yourself and the family pets.  Here is a great article “7 Ways to Help Your Pets Adjust After a Move”.Don’t forget your 4 legged family members! The tough part is you can’t explain to your dogs and cats what’s happening. Every animal reacts differently to new living quarters, and temperament has a lot to do with it. Some pets take a move in stride, while others exhibit anxiety or insecurity for days or weeks.Here are some things to consider as the big move approaches and after you’re in your new Gainesville home.1. A little help from the vetAsk your veterinarian for recommendations on easing the transition. If your pet is generally anxious or high-strung, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a... 08/23/2015

Turnberry Lake Community in Gainesville FLWhy Do People Live here?Turnberry Lake is a beautiful neighborhood of single family homes that is conveniently located in NW Gainesville in the Jonesville area with entrance on NW 143rd St (Cr 241),  This neighborhood is just south of the Jonesville Park that has tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball fields, and picnic areas.  There is a community pool, recreation center and playground that sits on the community lake.What's the Neighborhood Like?The homes you would expect to find for sale in the Turnberry Lake neighborhood are contemporary open floor plans, expansive master suites, and a large variety of floor plans. Turnberry Lake was developed by G.W. Robinson and new homes are still being built in the next phase. Many of the existing homes h... 08/23/2015

Brookfield Neighborhood in Gainesville FLWhy Do People Live here?Brookfield is a beautiful neighborhood of single family homes that is conveniently located in NW Gainesville, and west of I-75 on NW 23rd Avenue. It's not uncommon to see neighborhood kids playing the community park area of this neighborhood. There is a playground and community Pool. Brookfield is walking distance to Fort Clarke Middle School and Hidden Oak Elementary.  Convenient location with easy access to I-75 via NW 39th Avenue exit. Closest shopping is the SpringHill Area. What's the Neighborhood Like?The homes you would expect to find for sale in the Brookfield Neighborhood are generally going to range between 1500 and 2800 square feet. Most of the homes were originally in early 2000's. Since then, many of the homes... 08/23/2015

The 5th Annual Cruising for Critters Poker Run to benefit Second Chance Rescue and Rehoming of Florida will take place on Satruday, August 15th.  Cruise and play poker for a great cause.  Raffles and door prizes.  For more information, contact Kelly Tate at 352.317.6202 and see flyer below:  08/04/2015

GAINESVILLE HOTELS, MOTELS & RESORTS FOR SALE IN GAINESVILLE, FL. PLEASE INQUIRE FOR CURRENT STATUS!Contact Kate or Vick,Your Hotel, Motel & Resort Specialist(407)230-7807 / (407)865-2840InvestmentAcquisitions@gmail.com PLEASE CALL FOR CURRENT & UPDATED INFORMATION ON WHAT IS AVAILABLE IN GAINESVILLE.Are you looking looking for Hotels, Motels & Resorts to add to your local or Global investment portfolio?   We can represent you in acquistion of any  hotel, motel & resort property in the U.S.Bankrupt Properties / Bank Managed Properties / Regular Sale/ Broken Asset.Proper representation is paramount during the procurement process. Contact a specialist familiar with the fundamental knowledge of the hotel / motel / resort world.The foundation of our asset acquisition procurements is the dep... 08/01/2015

Gainesville Florida Real Estate Market Report for Single Family Homes Sold in JUNE 2015.  Here you will find the three-month statistics for Gainesville Florida single family homes real estate market for April, May and June of 2015.  Spring/Summer buying season is here in full swing!  Our June Market stats are HOT, HOT, HOT!The chart below shows Gainesville’s NEW LISTINGS, PENDING SALES, and the CLOSED SALES for the month of June 2015 were up from our previous month. Our PENDING contracts are stable for the current market, and lower current inventory from the previous month. We’ve got good indicators for our 2015 season of real estate sales in Gainesville. Our local market has strong indicators of a balanced market.The Gainesville-Alachua County Association of Realtors® provides their st... 07/28/2015

Gainesville Florida real estate market report for Condominiums & Town homes SOLD in JUNE 2015. Here you will see the stats on our local condominium market. The June 2015 stats shows an increase in closed sales and the inventory is down slightly.  The Gainesville condo market is full-swing in the summer buying season!This chart below shows the stats for April, May and June of 2015. New Active Listings,  Pending Sales, and Closed Sales are displays for comparison. This data is compiled from the Gainesville Multiple Listing Service & Florida Realtors® research and statistical reports.  Each month we compile these posts, we plan to publish these monthly reports after the 23rd of each month. Bookmark this site for Gainesville real estate information!Cash Sales percentage of total sales has b... 07/28/2015

Town of Tioga is a very popular, newer area of Alachua County, about 15 minutes from Gainesville.   Over the past couple years, we've seen low inventory in the area, but a recent look at the market shows slightly higher inventory than the surrounding area.A look at our Town of Tioga neighborhood stats page shows that while inventory is a smidge higher than Alachua County as a whole, sellers are not having to come off their prices much.  Over the past quarter, the average seller has only come about 1% off their list price.Right now, 16 homes are on the market in Tioga, ranging from $275k to $775k.  Any buyers looking in popular Jonesville would be well advised to check this area out. 07/17/2015

We've prepared our monthly Market Report for Homes Sold in the Gainesville Florida area.Gainesville Florida Real Estate Market Report for Single Family Homes Sold in MAY 2015.  Here you will find the three-month statistics for Gainesville Florida single family homes real estate market for March, April and May of 2015.  Spring/Summer buying season is here in full swing!The chart below shows Gainesville's NEW LISTINGS, PENDING SALES, and the CLOSED SALES for the month of May 2015 were up from our previous month. Our PENDING contracts are stable for the current market, and lower current inventory from the previous month. We've got good indicators for our 2015 season of real estate sales in Gainesville. Our local market has strong indicators of a balanced market.The Gainesville-Alachua Coun... 07/10/2015

The May 2015 Real Estate market stats are in for the Gainesville Florida area!Gainesville Florida real estate market report for Condominiums & Town homes SOLD in MAY 2015. Here you will see the stats on our local condominium market. May 2015 stats shows an increase in closed sales and the inventory is down slightly.  The Gainesville condo market is full-swing in the summer buying season!This chart below shows the stats for March, April & May of 2015. New Active Listings,  Pending Sales, and Closed Sales are displays for comparison. This data is compiled from the Gainesville Multiple Listing Service & Florida Realtors® research and statistical reports.  Each month we compile these posts, we plan to publish these monthly reports after the 23rd of each month. Bookmark this site for Gainesv... 07/10/2015

Raise your hand if you like Zillow's price estimate feature.  Anyone?  Anyone?  Yes, that's what we thought.  :-)So, what we've done is created our own algorithm that values properties in Gainesville, FL.  This way, consumers not ready to contact a Realtor have access to information that might be a bit more accurate than what they find on the national aggregator sites.The first thing we're doing with our algorithm is using it to identify properties that look like "deals" to the naked eye.  We just rolled out our investment properties page, which has all the local listings that have list prices at least 15% below what our algorithm thinks is market value.As of today, our algorithm found just over 50 "deals," which represents about 5% of the market in the areas we surveyed.  We will conti... 06/22/2015

As we enter the hot summer in Gainesville, let's take a look at Haile Plantation.The past 3 months have been very busy in Haile!   Even before we've hit the summer, about 20 homes a month are selling there.Prices have gone up with activity, though they haven't fluctuated a ton.Also, predictably, sellers haven't had to come off their prices much.  Over the past quarter, the average seller came down just over 3%.As of today there are 65 homes on the market in Haile, and given the activity over the past year, that means Haile has just over 5 months inventory, which makes it a slight seller's market!Don't forget up-to-date stats for Haile Plantation can always be found on our website! 06/08/2015

What are these Florida student thinking or perhaps there isn't a thought process with these Frats at the University of Florida.Wounded Warriors at a retreat and this is the treatment these kids believe they deserve? What are they really teaching in the Universities today?Click the link below for the rest of the story.UF Frats Trash Wounded Warriors  04/23/2015

In recent years, a number of alternative home mortgage options have risen to allow Ocala and Gainesville homebuyers to purchase a home with little to NO down payment.  Conventional mortgages have always required a 10-20 percent down payment, which is out of reach for the average home buyer, especially first time buyers.  Some other options in 2015 allow buyers to purchase a home up to 100% financing.  Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) loans are very popular choices and we will take a closer look at them below.  While the average borrower may be aware of these types of mortgages, he or she may not understand the difference. Each variation carries its own specific set of criteria that may or may not suit the borrower's needs. Ocala - Gainesvill... 03/22/2015

  HOME INSPECTION AND TERMITE/WDO INSPECTION: If you are purchasing a home in Gainesville, FL, it is recommended that you have a home and termite inspection during your inspection period.  A list of a few local home and termite inspectors is provided below.   APPRAISAL: If you are financing your purchase, you will need to have an appraisal performed.  The lender will arrange this on your behalf through a third party and you will pay for it.  If you are purchasing your home with cash, you are not required to have an appraisal but you may wish to.  A list of a few local appraisers is provided below.   SURVEY: You will need to purchase a survey if the seller does not have one to provide you that the termite company will accept.    ROOF INSPECTOR:  If your home inspector indicates that the ... 02/22/2015

There are a verity of state and county mortgage down payment assistance program ( DPA / Grants) available in Florida for qualified homebuyers. These programs are more commonly used in conjunction with a FHA or Conventional loans that require a down payments. Keep in mind, these programs are not available to all buyers. Most of the time buyers must be "first time buyers" and have not owned a home in the past three years.  Buyers must also meet income and qualifying standards and each program may have different requirements in place regarding classes, re payment time frame, etc.  Be sure to check with your local state, city or county agency on all the qualifying requirements and any grant repayment terms.   One of the common questions we receive is whether down payment assistance or grant... 02/17/2015