Just a short ride from Gainesville, Florida, the Ivy House Restaurant in Williston features down-home Southern cooking based upon recipes of the Hale family, the restaurant's owners. Voted one of the top 500 places to eat in Florida, The Ivy House is located in a home built in 1912 by the founder of Williston. Folks come from miles around for the crispy chicken, homemade macaroni and cheese, and raspberry tea. Now open Sundays for lunch! The Ivy House Restaurant 106 N Main Street Williston, FL 32696 (352) 528-5410
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gainesville relocation: What to do about swine flu
- 07/25/09 04:45 AM
Swine flu, now rechristened Novel H1N1 Flu, first appeared in the United States in April 2009. After ramping up to a fever pitch along the lines of DEFCON 1, the freak-out hysteria about a worldwide pandemic died down, and people moved on with their lives. Well, people may have moved on, but apparently the Novel H1N1 Flu hasn't. According to a summary of the situation on July 10, 2009 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Since the WHO declaration of a pandemic (on June 11, 2009), the new H1N1 virus has continued to spread, with the number of … (8 comments)
gainesville relocation: Buying vs. renting in Gainesville, Florida
- 07/24/09 04:48 PM
Buying vs. Renting in Gainesville, Florida "An Associated Press analysis of 45 metro areas finds the gap between the monthly mortgage payment on a median-priced home and the median rent has shrunk from $777 a month to just $221 in the past three years."... "In some metro areas, including Cleveland, Atlanta, Indianapolis and St. Louis, the gap was less than $100 a month. And home prices are expected to fall faster than rents this year, which means the gap should get even smaller." From "Buying is now cost-effective for some renters: As housing prices fall, the gap between mortgage payment … (4 comments)
gainesville relocation: Where to Eat around Gainesville: The Yearling Restaurant in Cross Creek
- 07/22/09 06:39 PM
Where to Eat around Gainesville: The Yearling Restaurant in Cross Creek The Yearling Restaurant 14531 E County Road 325 Hawthorne, FL 32640-8318 (352) 466-3999 Hours Thurs. & Friday: 5:00-10:00 Saturday: Noon-10:00 Sunday: Noon-8:30 Live music on Saturday evenings....reservations recommended. Coleen DeGroff, MBA Your Gainesville, FL REALTOR Gator Nation Relocation - Specializing in drama-free realty for the hassle-averse Coldwell Banker M. M. Parrish, Realtors Gainesville, Florida (352) 372-5375
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gainesville relocation: Town of Tioga: A Brief Photo Tour
- 07/20/09 05:28 PM
Town of Tioga: A Brief Photo Tour Moving to the Gainesville Florida area? Not sure where to start? There are many charming neighborhoods throughout Gainesville....Town of Tioga is just one of them! This pedestrian-friendly master-planned community in the Southwest Gainesville area features walking and biking trails, a community pool, tennis and basketball courts, and many shops and restaurants. Enjoy this brief photo tour....and if you would like to see more, give me a holler! Sincerely, Coleen DeGroff, MBA Your Gainesville, Florida Realtor Gator Nation Relocation - Specializing in drama-free realty for the hassle-averse Coldwell Banker M. M. Parrish, Realtors Gainesville, Florida … (2 comments)
gainesville relocation: Spotlight on Town of Tioga: A Vibrant Planned Community in Southwest Gainesville
- 07/10/09 02:01 PM
Spotlight on Town of Tioga: A Vibrant Planned Community in Southwest Gainesville Located five minutes west of I-75, the award-winning master-planned community of Town of Tioga features mixed housing and is anchored by Gainesville Health and Fitness, Oceans Restaurant, and other fine establishments. This 500-acre walkable community promotes pedestrian-friendly access to its shopping complex. Other community features include walking and biking trails, a children's playground, state-of-the-art lighted tennis and basketball courts, as well as a community pool. The Town of Tioga is zoned for A-rated Buchholz High School. Currently there are 29 homes for sale in the Town of Tioga, ranging … (1 comments)
gainesville relocation: Haile Plantation Homes Sold April 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009
- 07/05/09 04:24 PM
Haile Plantation Homes Sold April 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009 *Information compiled from Gainesville MLS data* Total homes sold 2Q09: 30 (2Q08: 61) List price average $333,563 (2Q08: $391,107) Sales price average $317,174 (2Q08 $368,231) List to sell variance 95% (2Q08: 95%)
Average price by # bedrooms: 3 bedrooms 4+ bedrooms Average list price $209,045 (2Q08: $278,570) $434,034 (2Q08: $471,917) Average sales price $204,855 (2Q08: $265,139) $408,887 (2Q08: $408,887) List to sell variance 98% (2Q08: 95%) 94% (2Q08: 94%) Neighborhoods sold 2Q09: Coleen DeGroff, MBA Your Gainesville, FL REALTOR … (0 comments)
gainesville relocation: Haile Plantation Market Activity June 21-27, 2009
- 06/28/09 12:58 PM
Haile Plantation Market Activity June 21 - 27, 2009 During the week of June 21 through June 27, six homes were sold (closed) in the Haile Plantation area. Homes ranged from a 4 bedroom/2 bathroom home listed for $239,000 to a 4 bedroom/4 bathroom home listed for $409,900. During that same period, two homes in Haile Plantation went under contract. Located just five miles from the University of Florida and Shands Hospital, the award-winning New Urbanist community of Haile Plantation features "A" rated schools, a Gary Player signature golf course, and miles of walking and biking trails.
So, you've decided to buy a home in Gainesville. First off, CONGRATULATIONS!! Investing in real estate -- over the long term -- is one of the surest ways to increase your wealth. Besides the most important things to consider when choosing your home....location, amenities, school district, distance to work, etc.....what other factors should you take into consideration? One of the factors often overlooked in a homebuyer's decision-making process is the absorption rate, which is the numerical representation of the supply of homes vs. the demand for homes in any specific … (2 comments)
Where to Eat around Gainesville: The Ivy House Restaurant
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