What sign gets attention? Ocala for sale by owner or Ocala House Auction ? Please help me answer this question which sign will make a buyer stop their car and get out and immediately get the contact information. Since this banner was posted on Monday the calls have been coming in like wildfire. I would like to get your opinion on what would stop the traffic and cause some one to look. Signs play an important part of our marketing process and signs certainly attracts a varied amount of buyers. I always want to make sure the property we are selling has the most attention possible. A banner is a small investment on the return of lookers you will get from just taking some time and effort to make a BIG splash. Now that your are looking and reading I would like to invite you to take a look at... 04/20/2011

With a house on every corner these days it is very hard for a homeowner to find a special deal in a special place. Paddock Park Estates has more than the same ole- same ole situation. If you have horses this is a Ocala home with acreage that you will have to see. Bidding at auction is an excellent way to buy a home in Ocala or other places as well. Understanding the procedures is the smart move and you will be on your way to a bargain. Registration will get you started and get the delivery of the terms and conditions and bidding requirements. This Auction will require a cash deposit to equal 15% of the contract price and close the transaction within 30 days. 04/19/2011

Government Home Loans FHA/VA/USDA in Ocala Florida are still being used in most purchase transactions. I specialize in FHA, USDA, VA Loan products. When it comes to less out of pocket expense at a rate that is competitive with other lenders such as the conventional types more people are choosing to go with the Govies; which are aka FHA, VA and USDA Loans.  However lenders are not always willing to adopt into practice the new programs being passed down byHUD. Lets just say it would appear that this particular program isn't being accepted with open arm's on main street so far. HUD recently launched a program aimed at helping people who are current on their mortgage loans; refinance to the lower prevailing rates being offered through FHA and VA Approved Lenders even if they are under wate... 04/18/2011

Ocala, Florida is a popular retirement destination in the Sunshine State with numerous active adult communities to choose from. Del Webb’s Stone Creek community is ideal for retirees in search of luxury amenities in a resort-style community. Its smaller scale of 4,000 homes, compared to other nearby mega-sized communities, gives Stone Creek Ocala a more private and prestigious feeling. Set on rolling countryside dotted with towering mature trees and sparkling lakes, the location of Stone Creek is just 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and 90 minutes from Disney World, Daytona Beach, the Kennedy Space Center and more. The amenities at this highly sought after Florida active adult community are world-class indeed. The Reflection Bay clubhouse boasts 60,000 square feet of fun with numerous ... 04/13/2011

Ocala, Florida is home to the massive active adult community known as On Top of the World. This amazing 55+ Central Florida community will be one of the largest in Florida with 10,000 homes upon completion. The picturesque setting of rolling hills and towering mature oak trees sets the stage for this popular retirement destination offering world-class amenities, a vibrant lifestyle and reasonably priced homes from well under $100k. The homes at On Top of the World are divided among numerous distinct neighborhoods offering a wide range of homes including villas and single family homes priced from the $60,000 range up to the high $300’s. Some of the neighborhoods offer their own private clubhouse facilities such as the Candler Hills enclave. This gated portion of the community boasts beau... 04/07/2011

No Money Down Rural Housing USDA Loans in Ocala Florida are back and fully funded. The new sub-prime loans of today are the government backed or sponsored loans. The FHA Loan is one we are all familiar with but how many of you know about the USDA Rural Housing Loan.  Here's how it works 100% financing on homes located in certain geographical area's with borrower's who are in certain income ranges. That's it! Use this link to see if the property qualifies by falling into one of the designated geographical area's http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do Remember when income qualifying to use the income of the ENTIRE family. Seller can pay up to 6% of buyers closing cost The 3.5% Guarantee Fee is included (Financed) in with the loan amount 100% of borrowers cash to... 02/26/2011

Here we go! Today will be the beginning of numerous DAY 1 events for many people. I got a jump start last night, before midnight and  set my goal on using Twitter on a regular basis. Mind you I know of no one who uses twitter, so I look forward to connecting with new people in a new way.  So if you do use twitter it would tickle me to death if you would send me a tweet to get me rolling http://twitter.com/Sannathomas By participating today in the Active Rain Blogging Challenge well on my way to checking off another to do on my list!   What's your DAY 1 event ? I hope you have already checked it off! 01/01/2011

Original posted on Ocalalicious. There was talent overload at FAFO’s Ocala Arts Festival 2010 (October 23 and 24), featuring over 200 fabulous, uniquely talented artists. See the list of artists on this page. A personal highlights while at the Ocala Arts Festival was meeting Ocala’s “Dynamic Equine Artist” Sharon Crute, and her husband. Visit Sharon’s Racing Gallery, her Jumping Gallery, and her Fox Hunting Gallery. Sharon’s studio is located in Downtown Ocala at 108 East Fort King Street, and her phone number is 352-671-7469. “Ocala Arts Festival 2010“ Related articles Horse Fever Horses Featured at the Marion Cultural Alliance Center in Downtown Ocala. (ocalalicious.com) Ocala’s 2010 Cultural Festival. (ocalalicious.com) Sights and Sounds of the 2010 Abbey Horse Festival, Ocala FL. (... 10/29/2010

Original posted on Ocalalicious. If you have not eaten at Ocala’s own Rose’s Round-Up Cafe in the North Magnolia Business District of Ocala at 809 North Magnolia Avenue, you need to get scrambling! (Phone: 352-867-1458) My girlfriend, Annie, and I ate breakfast there yesterday before visiting the Ocala Arts Festival. You might guess I especially loved the Western lifestyle murals and decorations in Rose’s. Also, Rose’s service is excellent. ********** SEE OUR BREAKFAST VIDEO ********** Related articles Photographs from the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Fall Mixed Sale, October 2010. (ocalalicious.com) Do Ocala Horses and Horse Farms Make My Butt Look Big? (ocalalicious.com) Ocala’s Chili Cook-Off 2010 Was Hot! (ocalalicious.com) Ocala’s 2010 Cultural Festival. (ocalalicious.com) Wondering Which... 10/26/2010

Original posted on Horsealicious. Photographs from the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Fall Mixed Sale, October 19 and 20, 2010, are featured in the slide show below. Should it be of interest, you may view a video from Day 1 of the Fall Mixed Sale. The next sale at Ocala Breeders’ Sales is the Winter Mixed Sale, scheduled for January 18-19, 2011, followed by the OBS Championship Stakes on March 14, and the Selected Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training, scheduled for March 15-16. “Ocala Breeders’ Sales Fall Mixed 2010“ Related articles Wondering Which Horse Was Top Seller at Ocala Breeders’ Sales Fall Mixed Sale Tuesday? (ocalalicious.com) Do Ocala Horses and Horse Farms Make My Butt Look Big? (ocalalicious.com) Look What I Found This Morning on an Ocala Horse Farm. (ocalalicious.com) Grand National ... 10/26/2010

According to OMCAR (Ocala Marion County Board of Realtors) from the end of August of 2009 to September  30th, 2010 the average sales price for residential homes fell from $119,921 to $91,722 for a decrease of 24%.  The average list price fell from $128,521 to 97,415  or a decline of 24% for the same 12 months period.  The average price per square foot of living area for residential homes fell from $71 a year ago to $57 by the end of September, 2010, for a decrease of 20%.  The median sales price fell from $103,500 to 76,700 for the same 1 year period for a decline of 26%. Our MLS has 5354 active residential listings as of September 30th, 2010, which shows that inventory is down since the end of  August, 2010. This is mostly due to several Banks putting a temporary hold on Foreclosures. ... 10/22/2010

Original posted on Horsealicious. Who was the top seller, Day 1, at Ocala Breeders’ Sales Fall Mixed Sale? The top seller in the Consignor Preferred session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2010 Fall Mixed Sale was a 5-year-old Storm Cat mare (Hip No. 147), Zehoorr, in foal to Tiznow, purchased by Rustlewood Farm, Inc. (Reddick, FL) for $250,000 from the Reddick-based Westbury Stables. Average sale numbers were up 42% compared with 2009, in part due to the dispersal of the entire stock of Westbury Stables. Photos: Fall Mixed Sale at Ocala Breeders’ Sales here Read more about the Ocala Breeders' Sales Fall Mixed Sale here. Related articles Do Ocala Horses and Horse Farms Make My Butt Look Big? (ocalalicious.com) Ocala Horse Farms, Home to Mares, Foals and an Imposter! (ocalaliciou... 10/22/2010

Here are some of the beautiful Thoroughbred 'interlopers' in the barns yesterday, Day 1, at the Fall Mixed Sale at Ocala Breeders’ Sales. Which horse was top seller, Day 1, at Ocala Breeders’ Sales 2010 Fall Mixed Sale? You'll have to click the link to find out. Today is Day 2 (and the final day) of the Fall Mixed Sale. Guess where I'll be.... More articles: Do Ocala Horses and Horse Farms Make My Butt Look Big? (ocalalicious.com) Ocala Horse Farms, Home to Mares, Foals and an Imposter! (ocalalicious.com) Nothing Says Horses and Horse Farms Like Ocala. (horsealicious.com) Sights and Sounds of the 2010 Abbey Horse Festival, Ocala FL. (ocalalicious.com) 10/20/2010

Original posted on Ocalalicious. Colors of Fall in Ocala and Marion County, Florida permeate these photos, don't you think? Between the beautiful sunrise the other morning, the tree-lined road dappled with leaves, and the round hay bales, drying in the early morning sun, Ocala and Marion County really do have Fall color! It is amazing what beautiful sights you see walking around Ocala. Ocala Sunrise 10/14/10 Tree-lined drive in Ocala Dawn's early light on Ocala pasture © Susie Blackmon Related articles Ocala’s Chili Cook-Off 2010 Was Hot! (ocalalicious.com) Horse Fever Horses Featured at the Marion Cultural Alliance Center in Downtown Ocala. (ocalalicious.com) Ocala Horse Farms Feed the Florida Horse Industry. (horsealicious.com) Ocala’s 2010 Cultural Festival. (ocalalicious.com) 10/18/2010

Original posted on Ocalalicious. How was Ocala's 2010 Chili Cook-Off? HOT! Experience the ‘flavor’ of the 2010 Chili Cook-off at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in the video below. A few of the winners of the Cook-Off are: BEST OF SHOW CHILI:  Grand Champion — Atheros Communications; First Runnerup — Davis Family; Second Runnerup — ServPro of Ocala.  The PEOPLE’S CHOICE CHILI:  Grand Champion — Professional Firefighters of Marion County. Read more about the Ocala Chili Cook-Off. Related articles Horse Fever Horses Featured at the Marion Cultural Alliance Center in Downtown Ocala. (ocalalicious.com) Southern Regional Paso Fino Horse Association Extravaganza – Ocala Livestock Pavilion (08/6-8/2010). (horsealicious.com) Remembering 9/11 with Sheriff Ed Dean at Golden Ocala Golf and Eq... 10/17/2010

Original posted on Ocalalicious.com.   Ocala’s Cultural Festival 2010 was held in Historic Down Saturday, October 9, 2010.  Jamming in the Park performed during the Festival on the Square in Historic Downtown Ocala. Listen to a little of their music in this video created from my visit to the Cultural Festival. You can check on future events where Jamming in the Park will be performing here. Related articles Horse Fever Horses Featured at the Marion Cultural Alliance Center in Downtown Ocala. (ocalalicious.com) Ocala’s Chili Cook-Off 2010 Was Hot! (ocalalicious.com) Remembering 9/11 with Sheriff Ed Dean at Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club, 2010. (ocalalicious.com) Mimi’s Cafe in Ocala… Much More Than Omelets! (ocalalicious.com) 10/17/2010

Florida has long been a favorite hot spot for active adults and retirees, and the Sunshine State now contains several sprawling, resort-style active adult communities. Among these, On Top of the World shines as a jewel of Ocala. The community, which welcomes residents aged 55 or better, will offer 10,000 finely crafted homes, a full range of world-class amenities and a prime central Florida location. At this popular Florida active adult community, residents live in harmony within several distinct sub-sections, including the Candler Hills, Indigo East, Renaissance Park and Windsor Neighborhoods. The community’s estate homes, premier homes and villas are all thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of active adults. They exhibit Energy-STAR construction, including water-wise features in th... 10/12/2010

Original posted on Ocalalicious. Ocala has horse everywhere it seems! The Abbey Horse Festival was held on Saturday, October 2, and was attended by horses of numerous breeds and disciplines. Tuesday, October 5, I visited Historic Downtown Ocala's Center for the Arts and was surrounded by Horse Fever horses. Photos from these two recent excursions are shared in the slideshow below. P.S. We had perfect weather for our Chili Cook-off this past weekend! “Ocala – Center for the Arts, Abbey Horse Festival“ Create a free slideshow with Picnik! Related articles by Zemanta Sights and Sounds of the 2010 Abbey Horse Festival, Ocala FL. (ocalalicious.com) Danny Harsh of Jenkins Hyundai of Ocala Takes Great Care of His Customers. (ocalalicious.com) Horse Fever Horses Featured at the Marion Cultural ... 10/11/2010

Original posted on Ocalalicious. Hope you enjoy the sights and sounds of the Abbey Horse Festival in Ocala, at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, held on Saturday, October 2, 2010. There were numerous breeds represented at the Festival... Quarter horses, ponies, a Peruvian, and Friesians, to name some of the breeds at the Festival, and even a llama! Also, Ocala’s beautiful Gypsy Vanner Horses filled a few of the stalls very elegantly, and the Mule Mom and her baby were an amazing sight to see (you will see them in the video below). Learn more about the Mule Moms, and join the Mule Mom Kids Club! Located at 12501 SW 8th Avenue in Ocala, call the farm at 352-307-3777 or 866-497-7982 if you would like to arrange a farm tour, and see the beautiful Gypsy Vanners and the Mule Moms and their... 10/10/2010

Original on Ocalalicious.   This cute little Home Inspector's vehicle that I saw yesterday in Historic Downtown Ocala was impossible to ignore (I want one!). It was, IMHO, a charming mode of advertising and transportation for USA Home Inspections FL, and a great traveling reminder to think about having your home inspected. Home inspectors are an integral part of the real estate industry, and should be an integral part of your own regular home maintenance, for preventative purposes as well as peace of mind. Here is the contact information for Chris Ulrich of USA Home Inspections FL: 3911 SW 5th Ave, Ocala FL  34471 352-450-3020   © Susie Blackmon Related articles by Zemanta Look What I Found This Morning on an Ocala Horse Farm. (ocalalicious.com) Can There Ever Be Enough Horse Farms in O... 10/06/2010