florida: Looking for some shade to escape the summer heat?
- 07/28/14 03:42 AM
Patio Shade Ideas Under $300 Not all shady deals are bad. These patio shade projects are each under $300. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2014 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (1 comments)
Things are looking up in the Ocala/Marion County real estate market, according to the data released by the Ocala/Marion County Association of Realtors on Wednesday. Just take a look at this article from the Ocala Star Banner: Home sales up almost 25%, median price at $102,250
“Existing home sales in Marion County for October were up almost 25 percent from the same month last year, according to data released by the Ocala/Marion County Association of Realtors on Wednesday.”
“One number on the way up is median home price, which was $102,250 last month, up 11.1 percent from $92,000 (0 comments)
Ocala has plenty of events to keep the horse lover busy, but the next few days are going to be pretty special. Once a year, carriage horse enthusiasts and horse lovers of all ages can enjoy the Live Oak International Driving Competition, hosted at Live Oak Plantation. This world class competition has been going on for over 20 years, but last year they added even more excitement by adding a show jumping competition as well, making it the only equestrian event in North America to feature both show jumping and world-class driving competitions.
The event runs from Thursday, March (0 comments)
florida: Ocala Palms Golf and Country Club-The Finest in Active Adult Living
- 04/05/10 02:26 AM
Ocala Palms Golf and Country Club is a beautiful gated adult community in sunny Ocala, Florida. Nestled on Hwy 27, only minutes from miles of gorgeous horse farms, and just minutes from the heart of Ocala, plus I-75 is just a hop, skip and a jump away! The property was once home to a 500 acre cattle ranch, and that country charm still holds true, with gorgeous live oak and magnolia trees, plus wildlife like egrets and blue herons, not to mention the resident swans that swim gracefully in the pond at the Welcome Center. Amenities include the 24 hour guard (0 comments)
florida: Ocala Palms Golf and Country Club-The Finest in Active Adult Living
- 04/05/10 02:23 AM
Ocala Palms Golf and Country Club is a beautiful gated adult community in sunny Ocala, Florida. Nestled on Hwy 27, only minutes from miles of gorgeous horse farms, and just minutes from the heart of Ocala, plus I-75 is just a hop, skip and a jump away! The property was once home to a 500 acre cattle ranch, and that country charm still holds true, with gorgeous live oak and magnolia trees, plus wildlife like egrets and blue herons, not to mention the resident swans that swim gracefully in the pond at the Welcome Center. Amenities include the 24 hour guard (0 comments)
florida: Ocala Palms Golf and Country Club-The Finest in Active Adult Living
- 04/05/10 02:20 AM
Ocala Palms Golf and Country Club is a beautiful gated adult community in sunny Ocala, Florida. Nestled on Hwy 27, only minutes from miles of gorgeous horse farms, and just minutes from the heart of Ocala, plus I-75 is just a hop, skip and a jump away! The property was once home to a 500 acre cattle ranch, and that country charm still holds true, with gorgeous live oak and magnolia trees, plus wildlife like egrets and blue herons, not to mention the resident swans that swim gracefully in the pond at the Welcome Center. Amenities include the 24 hour guard (0 comments)
florida: Marion Oaks in Ocala, Florida
- 04/04/10 03:52 AM
Marion Oaks in Ocala, Florida Marion Oaks is a sprawling community of single family homes located in southwest Ocala, Florida. It is a well established and thriving area, with over 10,000 residents of all ages, and offers all of the amenities that you'd expect from a premier active adult community, without the homeowner's association fees, or any age restrictions. Marion Oaks residents enjoy a relaxed hometown lifestyle while still being very close to all of the perks that you'd expect to find in the heart of the city. The magnificent Marion Oaks Community Center houses a 450 seat auditorium, meeting rooms, well (2 comments)
florida: Pine Run Estates- A 55+ Retirement Community in Ocala, Florida
- 03/31/10 07:39 AM
Pine Run Estates- A 55+ Retirement Community in Ocala, Florida Pine Run Estates is a 55+ retirement community for active adults located in Ocala, Florida, "The Horse Capital of The World". Homes in Pine Run Estates are frame construction homes with either aluminum or vinyl siding. They range in size from just over 1000 square feet to just over 1400 square feet, and current home prices run from a low of 37,000, to about $125,000. The atmosphere is friendly, and the pride of ownership shows everywhere you look. Row after row of well maintained homes with manicured and landscaped lots makes (0 comments)
Indigo East is another wonderful 55+ community of single family homes in On Top of the World Communities. Set within a beautiful 10 acre nature preserve, Indigo east offers a relaxed lifestyle in beautiful surroundings. For a minimal homeowner's association fee, you get a lot of bang for the buck here at Indigo East. Services include 24 hour video monitored guard gate, fire hydrants, curbside trash and recycling pickup, basic cable and high speed Internet service, and professional maintained landscaping in all common areas. Amenities include use of the spacious (0 comments)
florida: On Top of the World Communities in Ocala, Florida - Candler Hills
- 03/27/10 06:55 AM
On Top of the World Communities in Ocala, Florida - Candler Hills Candler Hills in On Top of the World Communities is a 55+ gated golf cart community of detached single family estate and custom homes, perfect for the active adult who is looking for luxury country club style living with a ton of amenities, and an active lifestyle, and low homeowner's association fees. The homes feature elegant paver driveways, plush carpeting, high ceilings, tiled foyers and indoor laundry rooms, in a variety of home sizes and styles. Some even include built in solar panel that provide 75% of the home's (3 comments)
If you're looking for a luxury lifestyle for your family and for your horses, Bradford Farms is the place for you. Everyone knows that Ocala, Florida is horse country, and Bradford Farms represents one of the prettiest gated equestrian communities in the area. With acres of manicured pasture surrounded by wooden fencing and upscale homes, you'll think that you're in the middle of horse country, while still having all of the amenities of city life right at your fingertips! Located in scenic Southwest Ocala, Bradford Farms first broke ground in 2004, and is a private gated community made up (2 comments)
florida: Calling All Horse Lovers! HITS is Back!
- 01/08/10 08:07 AM
It's that time of year again. Every January, HITS Horse Shows In The Sun brings AA and Grand Prix level jumping to the Ocala area. Beginning on January 20th and continuing through March 21, this is an event that isn't to be missed. With 14 Grand Prix events, all of which are qualifiers for the prestigious $100,000 Deluca Toyota Grand Prix finale, it is truly an amazing chance to see some of the greatest horses and riders in the sport today.
Held at HITS Post Time Farm on Highway 27, HITS first came to Ocala in 1982 and since then it has become (0 comments)
Take a look at this attractive 3 bedroom 2 bath home with a spacious 2 car garage. The pride of ownership really shines through in this gem.
It has vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans, upgraded lighting, and wall to wall carpet everywhere but the kitchen, laundry and baths, which have upgraded vinyl flooring.
The home boasts an open concept floor plan, which blends the living, dining and kitchen areas.
The kitchen has beautiful dark wood cabinets, a breakfast bar as well as range, dishwasher, and a side by side refrigerator with ice (0 comments)
florida: Why wait to buy a home?
- 02/08/08 02:41 AM
The one thing that I probably hear the most often from my home buying clients is: "Why should I buy a home now? I want to wait until the market hits bottom before I buy!" Well let's face it, if you wait until the market hits the bottom, you've waited too long. Because the simple fact is, you don't actually know when the market has hit bottom, until it's headed back up, and then you've missed the boat. If the price is right, and you love the home, you need to buy, and buy now, before your perfect home gets snapped up (5 comments)