ocala: WHAT DO WE DO WITH OUR MONEY—WHERE DO WE INVEST?
- 10/08/08 02:57 AM
The Bailout Recovery Package has been approved and hopefully we can move forward with our lives. The big question out there is where do we put our money for tomorrow? Please do not leave it under the mattress! We have to build faith again in our economic system in America. The principal of "Buy low, Sell high" needs to be considered. Ocala, Belleview, Summerfield and The Villages, FL are well supplied with home inventory. Currently it will take two years to sell the available inventory in our area. The average market time to sell a home is over nine months. The … (0 comments)
ocala: Reversing the Effects of Poor Lending Practices
- 04/18/07 11:05 AM
As people across the country begin to take notice of recent news involving the housing market and the state of the subprime mortagage industry, steps are being taken to reverse the economic damage.Well-known fair housing advocate, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition have teamed with some subprime lending companies to encourage the establishment of laws to regulate nationwide foreclosure proceedings. This is in answer to the large amount of recent property reposessions upon homeowners with subprime loans. The legislation would still allow qualified borrowers to obtain mortgages while providing guidelines that will safeguard from predatory and unsafe lending practices. It could also afford … (0 comments)
ocala: Outside Factors and the Housing Market
- 04/04/07 02:41 PM
As more and more subprime loan companies falter or sink altogether the Federal government has finally decided to step in and is beginning to take measures in an effort to avert further fallouts from occurring. National lending standards are being reviewed by Congress, and if passed laws will put an end to current dangerous lending practices such as overly high interest rates or inequitable penalties and fees forcing banks to provide more stringent requirements for loan applicants. Lawmakers realize this may take some time, understanding the importance of ensuring that any final legislation does not create the opposite effect of some being … (1 comments)
ocala: 2006 Tax Tips
- 03/27/07 08:00 AM
Tax time is almost upon us, here are some tips to make things easier.Self-Employment Retirement Contributions - Self-employed? Simplified Employee Pension (SEP)? Make tax year contributions until April 16, 2007 or October 15, 2007 if you file an extension.Home office deduction - Self-employed? Qualify for a home office deduction? Include a portion of heating and lighting costs and home insurance premiums with your write-offs.Renovations - Recent eco-friendly renovations? Additions like natural gas, new windows, energy-saving appliances, renewable energy sources like solar panels or windmills increase your eligibility for a tax credit.Investment properties - Repair costs on investment properties are deductible for the year paid with major residential remodeling … (0 comments)
ocala: Recent Foreclosure Activity in Ocala
- 03/27/07 07:59 AM
The Marion County Clerk's office reported 142 foreclosures for February 2007 up from 107 in February 2006, a 33% increase. One group that seem to be profiting from the sudden influx of homes on the market are the real estate investors who are willing to step in and purchase foreclosed properties at a greatly reduced rate. This increase in failed homeownership may be due in part to the number of sub-prime mortgages which were authorized during the market rise at the beginning of the decade. The recently popularized habit of "flipping" properties (buying property at a reduced rate and selling it right away to make a quick … (0 comments)
ocala: Reflections on National Marketing Trends and their effect on Ocala
- 03/27/07 07:57 AM
There is a reason so many people choose the Marion County area of Florida as their place of retirement. The pace of life is slower here, a southern style of living unusual for Florida, but it is what makes Ocala unique from any other part of the country. Sometimes it is easy to forget about the rest of the world surrounded as you are by so many natural wonders. The historic Silver Springs nature park, Ocala National Forest (Florida's 2nd largest after the Everglades) and Florida National Scenic Trail, not to mention a lush array of farms and horse pastures. It is not surprising that this area also attracts … (0 comments)
ocala: Relocating to Ocala, Florida
- 07/18/06 12:33 AM
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ocala: Ocala, Florida Offers You Fun and Free Things To Do!
- 07/14/06 01:20 AM
One of the best things I enjoy about living in Ocala is all the fun things you can do. We live in such a beautiful part of Florida, which offers you not only perfect weather, but also offers you some fun things to do and for FREE! Take a look at what all Ocala has to offer all year around! Play to your heart's content on one of the playgrounds at area parks. Stroll or jog on one of our walking trails at Jervey-Gantt, Martin Luther King Recreation Complex or Lillian Bryant Park.Go fishing at Lake Tuscawilla, Ritterhoff Park or Nature Park (youth … (2 comments)
ocala: Seller's Get Your House Ready For Sell
- 07/14/06 01:05 AM
A house that "sparkles" on the surface will sell faster than its shabby neighbor, even though both are structurally well maintained. From experience, REALTORS® also know that a "well-polished" house appeals to more buyers and will sell faster and for a higher price. Additionally, buyers feel more comfortable purchasing a well-cared for home because if what they can see is well maintained, they assume that what they can't see has probably also been well maintained. In readying your house for sale, consider: how much should you spend to prepare your house for sale? exterior and curb appeal interior appeal Before putting … (2 comments)
The Bailout Recovery Package has been approved and hopefully we can move forward with our lives. The big question out there is where do we put our money for tomorrow? Please do not leave it under the mattress! We have to build faith again in our economic system in America. The principal of "Buy low, Sell high" needs to be considered.;)
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