florida: Misleading: Florida Leads Nation in Cash-only Home Sales
- 08/30/13 05:37 AM
Misleading: Florida Leads Nation in Cash-only Home Sales We keep reading that Florida is leading with cash sales and most articles attribute it to investors, hedge funds, foreign buyers, etc. as noted below. However, what is missed by almost all those making their "analysis is the huge number of buyers who are retirement home buyers. And many, many of these are cash buyers. They are selling big homes, or farms in northern states and comparatively Florida is cheap enough (or they are downsizing) so they can easily pay cash. These cash sales are not squeezing out first time homes buyers … (3 comments)
The hidden treasure of Rainbow River State Park is located in Dunnellon, Florida, which is in the southwest corner of Marion County Florida, about 20 miles southwest of Ocala. 10,000 YEARS?! Yes, that's how long people have been using this spring that issues 400 - 600 million gallons of crystal clear water every day and maintains a temperature of 72-73 degrees year round.
In addition to the springs located at the headwaters, there are many smaller springs that discharge from numerous caves, rock crevices, and sand boils … (0 comments)
florida: Florida Population Growing Again; At the Expense of New York!
- 01/09/13 04:30 AM
Florida Population Growing Again; At the Expense of New York! Well that is not quite what is happening, but Florida is growing again and may soon exceed the population of New York. According to the Tampa Bay Times: Population growth likely to push Florida past New York, experts say "As the recession dug deep in 2007, more people were leaving than entering Florida. ... Last year, Atlas Van Lines reported Florida had 4,973 moves into the state, compared to 4,641 moves out. ... From 2000 to 2010, more than 600,000 people moved from New York to Florida, … (4 comments)
"Florida’s foreclosure courts have made almost no progress in clearing an overwhelming backlog of cases from their dockets despite a $4 million stipend awarded by lawmakers this year.As of Oct. 31, there were 377,272 pending foreclosures in Florida’s 20 circuit courts, a net reduction of just 435 cases since the money became available in July, according to the state courts administrator."
We are seeing this as a double edged sword. While it is great to protect the homeonwer for as long as possible and expecially against the robo-signing, it also gets abused … (4 comments)
florida: We Are Over The Rainbow With Santa!
- 12/13/12 11:14 PM
We Are Over The Rainbow With Santa!Come celebrate the local Santa Over The Rainbow event on the beautiful Rainbow River in Dunnellon, Fl.
This amazing holiday light show will be held December 21st - 23rd from 6:00-8:30 pm at Rainbow Springs State Park. The public is invited to enjoy a cup of coffee or hot chocolate, listen to carols and see a magical display of more than 200,000 holiday lights. There will be an old fashioned town park with decorated tree and a log cabin where the kids can fill Santa's ears with their wishes for Christmas day. … (5 comments)
"The nearly 12 million people who moved from one county to another was the highest volume since the recession began, says Kenneth Johnson, demographer at the University of New Hampshire’s Carsey Institute. The worst may be over for some states hit hard by the downturn. Johnson’s analysis found: • More people moved into Florida than out for the third straight year after two years of net loss. Fla. in-migration trends Northerners hit by the recession once again set their sites on Fla., the top state for in-migration. No. 1 New York sent … (4 comments)
Here's a sneak peek at some of the fun things going on in the Ocala area over the upcoming Labor Day weekend and the week following. Get ready, because there's plenty to do which just might convince you to take the entire week off of work!
Ocala Shrine Rodeo: Your chance to spend an exciting day watching rodeo contestants geared up to compete. Saddle and bareback bronco riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing and the always popular and most dangerous eight seconds in rodeo - bull riding!
We all hear from sellers that nothing sells during the holidays!
But for those of us who know different, the most serious buyers are looking now.
My team sold 2 listings over the weekend. One was our best in terms of price and value. And the other we were worried about appraising and it is 50% cash!
Now IS a great time to sell in Florida!
Florida is different than most … (4 comments)
florida: Is There a Pot of Gold at the End of this Showing Near Rainbow Springs State Park?
- 11/23/11 12:40 AM
Is There a Pot of Gold at the End of this Showing Near Rainbow Springs State Park? Imagine, I pick up my out of state buyers to look at one of my better listings. As we are driving North on HWY 41 we are running into a cold front rainstorm just outside Rainbow Springs State Park.
All of a sudden a double rainbow forms just ahead.
Now, I have seen lots of double rainbows in Florida. But what happened next was unbelievable! The main (brightest) rainbow started getting closer and closer to my truck! Eventually it appeared to … (8 comments)
florida: The Cash Buyer That Got Away - The One That Got Away - A Contest For Learning
- 11/20/11 12:31 AM
The Cash Buyer That Got Away - The One That Got Away - A Contest For Learning This post is in response to Karen Crowson's The One That Got Away - A Contest For Learning Background: Showed a couple from Long Island several homes in Ocala & Marion County Florida over 2 days last November. They flew back to Long Island and asked me to prepare an offer. Here in Florida that means filling out a purchase and sale contract (10 pages) and getting buyer to sign before submitting to the listing agent. Outcome: A few days later the buyer … (15 comments)
In, If You Know You Can't Move Back to Buffalo Or Michigan Or Maine,
I talked about how we acclimate to the weather In Florida and other sunny climates.
But it is also unhealthy to move back to those Northern climates!
Because of the weather you ask? No, because your friends and relatives who still live there now hate you! They don't state it as such. No instead it's hidden in their comments: · "We like it cooler". Means, … (2 comments)
florida: What/where is Ocala?
- 11/08/11 10:09 PM
Where/what is Ocala? Ocala, FL is the Horse Capitol of the World, renowned for it's over 600 Thoroughbred farms. We're near the heart of central Florida, providing easy access to both coasts, and the airports in Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville and let's not forget Gainesville, home of the Gators! It only takes a few minutes to travel north for an exciting football or basketball game. We're proud to be the home of the world famous glass bottom boats at Silver Springs, and we're within driving distance of Rainbow Springs. For those who enjoy water sports. Lake Weir and Lake Kerr provide … (5 comments)
florida: Had Enough?
- 10/31/11 01:43 AM
Had Enough? Early snow pelts East Coast, cuts power to 2M-plus Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/rain_hampshire_snow_expected_likely_vXMWCO8sG8QdBPaQLcliBJ#ixzz1cJFDCCQQ Snowbrella?
Tired of digging and shoveling?
Had Enough? - -
Welcome to Ocala & Marion County Florida! We shovel sunshine!
Where/what is Ocala? Ocala, FL is the Horse Capitol of the World, renowned for it's over 600 Thoroughbred farms. We're near the heart of central Florida, providing easy access to both coasts, and the airports in Orlando, Tampa,Jacksonville and let's not forget Gainesville, home of the Gators! It only takes a few minutes to travel north for an exciting football or … (7 comments)
florida: My Home Has Lost Value! You Need to Cut Your Commission!
- 10/29/11 12:33 PM
My Home Has Lost Value! You Need to Cut Your Commission! How many times have we heard that? But wait a minute, I already cut my commission! When your house lost 1/2 its value, I lost 1/2 of my commission! And guess what? My costs have not gone down but have gone up! In the last 6 years if you live in Florida, your home value is off by 50-60%. I feel for you so has mine! But what has happened to my costs? Gas! Milk! Postage! Etc. My mortgage has stayed the same despite a value drop of over … (13 comments)
florida: If You Know You Can't Move Back to Buffalo Or Michigan Or Maine
- 09/18/11 01:29 AM
If You Know You Can't Move Back to Buffalo Or Michigan Or Maine As I sit out on my pool deck drinking my morning coffee and it is 72 F with a nice breeze and I get cold the thought occurs to me. If You Know You Can't Move Back to Buffalo Or Michigan Or Maine - you might have been in Florida too long! Or Arizona. You know like "you might be a redneck if..." So here are a couple more: 77 F makes you feel chilly Defrosting your freezer and scraping the frost cause frozen fingers reminding you of cleaning … (3 comments)
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