PLEASE JOIN ME ON SUNDAY, MAY 19TH FROM 11 A.M. TO 1 P.M. FOR AN OPEN HOUSE ON THIS GORGEOUS HOME IN THE HAMMOCK ON MILLHOPPER ROAD   ADDRESS: 9908 NW 59th PlaceGainesville, FL  32653     THE HAMMOCK PHASE I   MLS# 334964 4 BEDROOMS 2.5 BATHROOMS 2738 SQFT 1.86 MOL ACRES YEAR BUILT: 1982 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE PRICE: Just reduced to $269,900!         BRIGHT OPEN FLOOR PLAN         Please visit this link for more photographs: http://www.angelaelliott.net/Listing/VirtualTour.ashx?listingid=63392663       05/15/2013

Florida FHA mortgage loans are a great choice for many first time home buyers in Gainesville Florida. The Florida FHA mortgage program provides several benefits, keeping in mind the budget difficulties of many homeowners who are considering purchasing their first home. Compared to most traditional mortgage loans, the FHA mortgage loan facilitates the process for the applicant. Besides that the FHA mortgage loan consists of a very low down payment, which makes it a lot easier for homeowners that may have problems saving for the large down payment necessary by common home loans. What are the most important advantages to choosing an FHA loans in Gainesville? • Secure fixed loan interest rates – One of the big advantages of your Florida FHA loan is the benefit of having a fixed 15 or 30 yea... 04/17/2013

Alachua County Online Real Estate School Pre Sales Associate Classes are available on our website at www.rowlettrealestateschool.com .  Rowlett Real Estate School has online Alachua Real Estate License Courses for Brokers and Sales Associates.  We are a Full Service Florida Real Estate School with the best Online Real Estate Courses in Gainsville Florida.  Choosing a Gainsville Real Estate School with the finest real estate training courses online is just a mouse click away.  Check out our prices and courses at www.rowlettrealestateschool.com 04/09/2013

Gainesville Florida Single Family Homes Sold Market Report – February  2013.  Here are the statistics for Gainesville Florida single family homes real estate market for December 2012, January 2013 and February 2013. This chart below shows you the number of CLOSED SALES for the last 3 months - December, January 2013 and February.   Also the relationship of days on the average market (DOM) , and the current PENDING SALES. This chart below provides a graph as the number of ACTIVE LISTINGS in the Gainesville Florida Multiple Listing Service for this same three month period.  The month of February 2013 shows the total active listings have increased this month.   Pending Sales show an increase for the month of February.  The (DOM) Days on the Market has also decreased in February.  You will s... 03/14/2013

Here is the Gainesville Fl Condominium Market Report for February 2013 that shows (3) Month Statistics on the Gainesville Florida Condominium & Townhouse Market.   These charts reflects the December of 2012 and January  & February of 2013  data of units sold.  This data is compiled from the Gainesville Multiple Listing Service.   This first chart below shows the total number of active listings in the MLS and how that compares to the number of pending sales, and the closed sales for each month.   You will see that our inventory of active listings has inched up a bit for the month of  February.  The number of closed sales is down for February.  Pending sales have are a bit lower for February.    The Gainesville Condo Market is ripe for investor buyers.  The current inventory is ready for ... 03/14/2013

If you are a fan of NHRA and Gatornationals you know this Gainesville Event is right around the corner!  The 44th Annual Gatornationals! The traditional NHRA East Coast opener and the season’s first of 16 events for Pro Stock Motorcycle riders and first of 10 for Pro Mod racers, this event is one of the sport’s most revered with a rich tradition of history-making ­performances. March 14th - 17th, 2013 This hallowed drag strip,  has entertained spring-break-loving fans for four decades with such notable occasions as the first 260-mph Top Fuel and Funny Car runs in 1984 and the first 270-mph and 300-mph Top Fuel passes, in 1986 and 1992, respectively. Its 675-foot ­concrete launchpad is one of the longest on the tour. Our Gainesville Raceway held the first NHRA Gatornationals in 1970 and ... 03/11/2013

As a Realtor® member of the Gainesville Alachua County Association of Realtors it is my pleasure to pass along an exceptionally well done market analysis for the Gainesville Florida (Alachua County) real estate market. Welcome to the new year for real estate as we get a look at the opening month of the first quarter compiled. A variation in the report at the beginning of the year is the separation of data between Single Family Detached residential and MultiFamily Attached residential. There are now essentially two reports as there are distinct differences between these two local markets. See the Report(s) Single Family DetachedHERE MultiFamily Attached HERE All Real Estate is LocalConsult a Local Professional If you have any questions and are interested in answers, feel free to contact... 02/24/2013

Gainesville Florida Single Family Homes Sold Market Report – January 2013. Here are the statistics for Gainesville Florida single family homes real estate market for the November and December 2012 and the January 2013. This chart below shows you the number of CLOSED SALES for the months of  November 2012, December 2012, and January 2013.   Also the relationship of days on the average market (DOM) , and the current PENDING SALES. This chart below provides a graph as the number of ACTIVE LISTINGS in the Gainesville Florida Multiple Listing Service for this same three month period.  The month of January shows the total active listings have increased this month.   Pending Sales show an increase for the month of January.  The closed sales are down for the month of January, but no worries  in... 02/14/2013

Here is the Gainesville Fl Condominium Market Report for January 2013 that shows (3) Month Statistics on the Gainesville Florida Condominium & Townhouse Market.   These charts reflects the  November and December of 2012 and January of 2013  data of units sold.  This data is compiled from the Gainesville Multiple Listing Service.   This first chart below shows the total number of active listings in the MLS and how that compares to the number of pending sales, and the closed sales for each month.   You will see that our inventory of active listings has inched DOWN again for the month of  January.  The number of closed sales remained steady.  Pending sales have a inched up and that is a reflection of buyers taking advantage of the sales prices at the bottom of the market.   The Gainesville... 02/14/2013

The SOUTH POINTE subdivision located on Newberry Road west of I-75.  South Pointe was developed by Larry Ross Development and there are new homes under construction by Scot Ross of New Generation Home Builders Inc. The South Pointe neighborhood is conveniently located for easy access to I-75, The Oaks Mall, Tioga Town Center.   South Pointe residents have easy access to grocery shopping at the Publix at Steeplechase in Jonesville at NW 143rd St. The South Pointe neighborhood offers these features: One Entrance on Newberry Rd at NW 118th Drive Community Landscape and Divided Median Entrance Side Walks & Street Lights Underground Utilities Community Pool and Clubhouse Greenspace and Conservation Area Mandatory Home Owner Association HOA Management is with Action Realty Streets are Curbed ... 02/11/2013

As a Realtor® member of the Gainesville Alachua County Association of Realtors it is my pleasure to pass along an exceptionally well done market analysis for the Gainesville Florida (Alachua County) real estate market. See the Report HERE All Real Estate is LocalConsult a Local Professional If you have any questions and are interested in answers, feel free to contact me. 02/09/2013

Gainesville Florida Single Family Homes Sold Market Report – December  2012. Here are the statistics for Gainesville Florida single family homes real estate market for the October, November and December 2012. This chart below shows you the number of CLOSED SALES for the months of  October 2012, November 2012 and December 2012.   Also the relationship of days on the average market (DOM) , and the current PENDING SALES. This chart below provides a graph as the number of ACTIVE LISTINGS in the Gainesville Florida Multiple Listing Service for this same three month period.  The month of December  shows the total active listings have increased this month.   Pending Sales show a decrease  for the month of December which reflects the higher number of closed sales before 12/31/12 year end. The n... 01/14/2013

Here is the Gainesville Fl Condominium Market Report  for December 2012 that shows (3) Month Statistics on the Gainesville Florida Condominium & Townhouse Market.   These charts reflects the October, November and December  2012 data of units sold.  This data is compiled from the Gainesville Multiple Listing Service. This first chart below shows the total number of active listings in the MLS and how that compares to the number of pending sales, and the closed sales for each month.   You will see that our inventory of active listings has inched DOWN again for the month of  December.  The number of closed sales are up sharply for December and this is due to most buyers wanting a closed sale by year end to help themqualify for homestead exemption in 2013.  Pending sales have a sharp decreas... 01/14/2013

If you bought your Gainesville Fl Home in 2012, then now is the time to file your Homestead Exemption.  If you lived in the home on January 1, 2013, and the home is your PRIMARY residence in the State of Florida, you are entitled to this Homestead Exemption on your home. You must file by March 1, 2013.  So, don’t wait!  Don’t forget!   You are urged to file as soon as possible once you own and occupy the residence. First time applicants must file before the deadline of March 1 for the tax year in which they wish to qualify. WHERE to FILE:   The Alachua County Administration Building       Office: 12 SE 1st Street – Across from Harry’s Bar & Grill Mailing: 12 SE 1st St Suite 213 Gainesville, FL 32601-6886Phone: (352) 374-5230 Fax: (352) 374-5278 DOWNLOAD the Homestead Exemption Form ***I... 01/10/2013

Another New Year's Eve at our home was warm & comforting.  A great meal and a home full of love is what we are thankful for.  I rang in the New Year watching New Year's Rocking Eve on TV with the 2 kitties sleeping on the couch.   I am very grateful for making it through another year.   My real estate business was good.  My son is happy in college. My home was built in 1982, and we bought this home in 1995.   We've taken our time getting each bathroom updated over that last couple of years. The only remaining major project to do was the kitchen. It was an ugly, dated kitchen.  Yes, I wished and shopped around but could never commit to the renovation.  The costs to renovate were just too much money.  But, recently I spoke with a experienced Gainesville home builder, Tom Henley.   Tom had... 01/03/2013

As a Realtor® member of the Gainesville Alachua County Association of Realtors it is my pleasure to pass along an exceptionally well done market analysis for the Gainesville Florida (Alachua County) real estate market. See the Report HERE All Real Estate is LocalConsult a Local Professional If you have any questions and are interested in answers, feel free to contact me. 12/29/2012

I've had several calls from investor buyers recently asking about the rate of foreclosures in the Gainesville Area. Recently, there has been a report from CoreLogic that provides data for this display. This table shows the percentage of Foreclosures in the Gainesville, FL area in comparison to Florida statewide and entire US. The time-span for comparison is from January 1st through September 30th of each year. You will see that the Gainesville area's foreclosure rate is well BELOW the statewide rate of Florida, yet higher than the National rate. This next chart shows the rate for Mortgage Delinquency Rates (Delinquent for at least 90 Days).   This also shows a positive outlook on the mortgage delinquency rate for the Gainesville area.  Gainesville's rate is lower than Florida's statewid... 12/17/2012

We haven't had much winter weather here in Gainesville Florida, (yet) but we did have a hard frost last month so everything in my yard is brown and dreary - except for all of my mature Camellias.   The gingers are frazzled from the frost.  The crepe myrtles are almost naked.  The acorn crop is huge this winter and the squirrels are happy as can be.   All of the camellias are just busting out and showing their Holiday spirit. 12/11/2012

Tis the season to be GIVING.  Gainesville is a Great Place to Live, Work and Play!  And we've got so many family traditions to enjoy.  Our calendars get full too, not to mention all the shopping we will be doing.   I wanted to bring your attention to a local event going on now in the Gainesville area.  The "DAYS OF GIVING" is a wonderful holiday event and is going on now & runs through December 19th - Benefiting our local Boys & Girls Club of Alachua County. Please put this on your To-Do List for Christmas Shopping. Please stop by and drop off an unopened, new toy. SANTA and his Elves need some help to make sure there are enough toys for all the good kids at our local Boys & Girls Club. Drop your donation off at the Boys & Girls Club administrative offices located at 2700 NW 51st Street... 12/11/2012

Gainesville Florida Single Family Homes Sold Market Report – November 2012. Here are the statistics for Gainesville Florida single family homes real estate market for the September, October and November 2012. This chart below shows you the number of CLOSED SALES for the months of  September 2012,  October 2012 and November 2012.   Also the relationship of days on the average market (DOM) , and the current PENDING SALES. This chart below provides a graph as the number of ACTIVE LISTINGS in the Gainesville Florida Multiple Listing Service for this same three month period.  The month of November shows the total active listings are down a bit.   Pending Sales increased for the month of November which reflects buyers that are wanting to be in a new home by the holiday season. The number of c... 12/09/2012