Here we are in August, and the Gainesville Real Estate market has been cooking this season.   Busy is a very good thing!   I love to brag that I always have the best clients!  Most who know me, know that I love working with buyers! Gainesville market is busy and no complaints at all.   Public schools have started, and the college kids are all rolling into town this week too. The start of school has always created a slow-down of our local market.  (In my opinion)  And I'm looking forward to football. Scheduling buyers for showings on weekends is often a tight schedule and we all have to plan ahead.   Sometimes we can be in and out of the car for showings in pouring down rain.....after all, it's summer time in Gainesville!   And when my clients are out-of-towners, there isn't much choice ... 08/25/2014

Last Friday was a great day for some of my happy buyers and sellers!   The Bai Family closed on the purchase of their very first home in Blues Creek in Gainesville. And that home was one of my listings too, so the Cunigan family was happy that we finally got this home sold & transaction closed. Leslie Remy with FBC Mortgage and Mr. Bai It’s always great when a plan comes together! We’re in the peak of our Gainesville real estate market, as most families are wanting to get settled in before school starts in August. I’d like to offer a special thanks to Mr. Cunigan for being so patient with a one week delay in our closing date. I would also like to thank the buyer’s loan officer, Leslie Remy at FBC Home Loansfor going above and beyond to help the Bai Family get their final loan approval. ... 07/31/2014

Gainesville Florida Real Estate Market Report for Single Family Homes Sold in June 2014.  Here you will find the statistics for Gainesville Florida single family homes real estate market for April, May & June 2014. The chart below shows the number of NEW LISTINGS that came on the market for the month of June, the currently NEW PENDING SALES, and the CLOSED SALES for the month of June 2014.  You will see that NEW LISTINGS are down just a bit for this month, and this may be another indicator of lower inventory.  Pending transactions are down from May, and closed sales are up for another month. Our market is hot, as this our peak season before school starts in August. The Gainesville-Alachua County Association of Realtors® provides their statistics to the Florida Realtors® each month and t... 07/31/2014

Gainesville Florida real estate market report for Condominiums & Townhomes SOLD in June 2014 - and I am NOT late in getting this posted this month!  This is our PEAK season for condos sales in the Gainesville area. This chart reflects the stats for April, May and June 2014.   The chart below shows New Active Listings,  Pending Sales, and Closed Sales. This data is compiled from the Gainesville Multiple Listing Service & Florida Realtors® research and statistical reports.  Each month we compile these posts, we plan to publish these monthly reports after the 21st of each month.  Bookmark this site for Gainesville real estate information! Cash Sales percentage of total sales has become a significant issue. In the display below, you can see the large percentage of cash sales in our local Co... 07/31/2014

Gainesville Florida Real Estate Market Report for Single Family Homes Sold in APRIL 2014.  Here you will find the statistics for Gainesville Florida single family homes real estate market for February, March and April 2014. Each month we will publish Gainesville’s real estate statistics.  This data is compiled by Florida Realtors® Research & Statistics division and is available after the 23rd of each month.  Our monthly market reports help us understand Gainesville’s market condition. And I fully admit that I love numbers! The chart below shows the number of NEW LISTINGS that came on the market for the month of December, the currently NEW PENDING SALES, and the CLOSED SALES for the month of April 2014.  You will see that NEW LISTINGS are down just a bit for April, and this may be anothe... 05/30/2014

Gainesville Florida real estate market report for Condominiums & Townhomes SOLD in APRIL 2014 This chart reflects the stats for February, March and April 2014.   We are now reporting “New Active Listings”,  Pending Sales, and Closed Sales. This data is compiled from the Gainesville Multiple Listing Service & Florida Realtors® research and statistical reports.  Each month we compile these posts, we plan to publish these monthly reports after the 21st of each month.  Bookmark this site for Gainesville real estate information! Cash Sales percentage of total sales has become a significant issue.  In the display below, you can see the large percentage of cash sales in our local Condo & Town Home market.  There were 66 total sales in April and 46 of those sales were Cash Buyers.  Historically... 05/30/2014

You’ve heard the old saying….third time is a charm.  This slogan holds true for my recent home buyers here in Gainesville.  Our Gainesville real estate market is cooking, and finding “just the right” home is tough.  But diligence is the key. This is a great short story of a home search for these folks that moved here from Missouri. Our first venture out was to give them a feel for the area neighborhoods.  And, of course I knew their “wish list.  The most important thing was it had to have 4 true bedrooms, not a fixer-upper, and in one of two elementary school zones.  The mission was set! The first week, we found a great home in Haile Plantation and wrote an offer….BUT, there were multiple offers.  It was proof that when a great home is priced right….it moves quick!  My buyers didn’t get... 05/27/2014

Looking for something FUN to do in Gainesville?  Don't miss this annual event that benefits Tyler's Hope, The Child Advocacy Center, and The Pace Center for Girls. Save the Date and make plans to attend on Sunday, June 1st for the 5th Annual Taste of Gainesville Event from 5:00pm-9:00pm at UF Hilton Conference Center. Enjoy culinary delights from 40 local restaurants and watch our Iron Chef competition as Chef Ray from Dragonfly Gainesville defend his title against Chef Valero from Sabore and Chef Taylor from The Great Outdoors. Tickets are now on sale! Don't miss this exciting event! Want to avoid the line? Pre-registration is available the week of May 27th-May May 29th between 10am-2pm HEREAll proceeds benefiting Tyler's Hope, Child Advocacy Center and Pace Center for Girls. 05/22/2014

HOME INSPECTOR USA (John. M. Acaron) is a State of Florida Licensed Home Inspector, Licensed Mold Inspector/Assessor, former Contractor, Engineer and the "ONLY" Certified Master Inspector (CMI) in the Gainesville Florida area.  What separates HOME INSPECTOR USA from the competition?  HOME INSPECTOR USA has the "ONLY" Certified Master Inspector (CMI) in our area who has examined over 8 thousands  properties (residential & commercial) for prospective buyers and sellers. John M. Acaron (Lead Home Inspector) retired Engineer (BSME &TDME) Former Residential Contractor. State Licensed Home Inspector: #HI 80 State Licensed Mold Assessor (Mold Inspector) : #MRSA1895 John M. Acaron is "TOTALLY UNBIASED" straight to the point when inspecting a property. One objective in mind when performing a hom... 04/11/2014

Here’s another sign of the beginning of Gainesville’s home buyers’ season:  The BANCF Spring Parade of Homes.   It’s FREE, and is open to the public and continues this weekend !!  April 12th & 13th.  The hours are 10am – 6pm each day. Only member of the Builders Association of North Central Florida (BANCF) can build in the Parade of Homes. This is the 56th Annual Spring Parade of Homes. Each Parade Home is a collective effort of numerous people who combine their talents and resources to show the public the newest ideas in Gainesville’s housing industry.  Builders, developers, subcontractors, lenders, suppliers, designers, and many others have put their best foot forward to present the best our industry has to offer. You will find Parade Homes in 21 different neighborhoods throughout the... 04/08/2014

Gainesville Florida real estate market report for Condominiums & Townhomes SOLD in February 2014 This chart reflects the stats for December 2013, January 2014, and February 2014.   We are now reporting “New Active Listings”,  Pending Sales, and Closed Sales. This data is compiled from the Gainesville Multiple Listing Service & Florida Realtors® research and statistical reports.  You will find interesting stats and we plan to publish these monthly reports after the 21st of each month   Cash Sales percentage of total sales has become a significant issue.  In the display below, you can see the large percentage of cash sales in our local Condo & Town Home market.  There were 26 total sales for February and 22 of those sales were Cash Buyers.  Historically, February has always been a slow mo... 03/31/2014

Beautiful Weather on a Sunday in Gainesville!   Come on out to the last day of the GFAA Winter Fine Arts Fair in Tioga Town Center TODAY (SUNDAY) 10:00 am to 5pm It was hopping Friday night, and good crowds on Saturday after the UF Gator Basketball Game victory! The 2014 TIOGA Winter Art Fair in Gainesville continues the tradition of being the only night time art fair in a place that provides a Pedestrian-friendly streetscape, with ample parking and convenient access. Over 100 artists will gather, along with continuous entertainment centrally located at The Square. See the full detailed schedule at the GFAA Site Come on out to Tioga Town Center, it’s going to be fun! Friday, March 7th, 2014 ~ 5 – 9 pmSaturday, March 8th ~ 10 AM – 5 PMSunday, March 9th ~ 10 AM – 5 PM 03/08/2014

Let’s start thinking it’s almost SPRING, and things to do in Gainesville.   Here’s a great event for Gainesville this Saturday, March 1st at the Tioga Town Center.   The 3rd Annual Tioga Car Show! The 3rd Annual Tioga Car Show, benefiting theSebastian Ferrero Foundation. WHEN: This Saturday, March 1, 2014 TIME:  From 10am to 3pm. The event features exotic cars, hot rods, motorcycles and antiques along with food and drinks, entertainment, bounce houses and a safety session for kids. Admission to the event is FREE so make sure you stop by this Saturday to support a great cause! Check out more info at http://tiogacarshow.com/      Originally Posted at: Gainesville Real Estate Talk 02/25/2014

A hidden gem on a Gainesville home for sale is lifestyle logistics.  The details of any home for sale in Gainesville are shown in the detailed MLS displays.  Buyers can easily sort through details such as lot size, square footage, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, the age of a home.  But our MLS database doesn’t answer a couple of important questions for buyers that relate to their lifestyle. How far is the home from where I will work? What schools are designated for this home? Where is the nearest grocery store? It’s all about LOGISTICS!    Some buyers want to buy a home in a specific school zone.  I’ve had home buyers come visit Gainesville from out of state.   Before they get here, they have done their research on our local schools.  Many have told me that they want a home in ... 02/12/2014

This is a BIG shout out to a new DEVICE that I bought at my Gainesville AT&T store a couple of weeks ago!  It has improved my daily life (at home) and wanted to share!  As a workaholic Gainesville Realtor®, I’ve got to have the latest hardware for my techy tools! I went to my local AT&T store to upgrade my iPhone.  While there, I was talking about how I was hoping the upgrade hardware to the iPhone 5S would increase my cell signal reception at home.The sales clerk asked, “why”?   I then explained that I live out in the Jonesville area, and in a brick home – and my cell signal stinks.  When my cell phone rings, I have to jump up, grab my phone and run out the front door to have a decent signal.  For years, I have walked around in my front yard on the phone with my real estate customers. ... 02/10/2014

Gainesville Florida real estate market report for Condominiums & Townhomes SOLD for December 2013 This chart reflects the stats for October, November, and December of 2013.    We are now reporting “New Active Listings”,  Pending Sales, and Closed Sales. This data is compiled from the Gainesville Multiple Listing Service & Florida Realtors® research and statistical reports.  You will find interesting stats and we plan to publish these monthly reports after the 21st of each month. Cash Sales percentage of total sales has become a significant issue.  In the two displays below, you can see the large percentage of cash sales in our local Condo & Town Home market.  There were 49 total sales for December and 28 of those sales were Cash Buyers.  The positive news on these stats are that the med... 01/29/2014

A very important factor to getting your Gainesville Home Sold starts with a very simple yet important issue.....Curb Appeal! Home buyers always search online for Gainesville homes for sale, yet we all know that photos don't always tell the true story of the condition of the home. When buyers are viewing homes with their agent, the real-life first impression is VISUAL.  We like to call that curb appeal. When they pull up in front of your home, the condition of the front is the first impression! Here is a list of things that I always notice on any Gainesville Home For Sale....and the buyers in my car will notice too. Is the lawn manicured and maintained? Are the walkways, curbs, and driveway edged? Are the hedges trimmed? Check if you've got weeds growing in the landscape beds too. Get th... 01/19/2014

GAINESVILLE IS  A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!   If you or friends & family are planning a move to Gainesville, FL – I welcome the opportunity to be your Realtor®. I love working with buyers, and will take excellent care of you every step of the way.   I specialize in residential real estate here in the Gainesville area.  All Gainesville home buyers need a professional dedicated agent who knows our local real estate market in Gainesville. There are so many different types of homes & condos in Gainesville and surrounding communities.  Homes can be very urban and yet within 10 minutes you can be on beautiful acreage with Grand Daddy Oaks. There are so many different Florida lifestyles here! Our largest employers draw a large variety of clients coming to Gainesville.   Being a College Town, yes we... 01/12/2014

Gainesville Florida real estate market report for Condominiums & Townhomes SOLD for NOVEMBER 2013  This chart reflects the stats for September, October & November of 2013.    We are now reporting “New Active Listings”,  Pending Sales, and Closed Sales. This data is compiled from the Gainesville Multiple Listing Service & Florida Realtors®. We are now incorporating the research and statistical reports from Florida Realtors® Association each month, and find that some interesting stats are worth sharing here.  We plan to publish these monthly reports after the 21st of each month. Cash Sales percentage of total sales has become a significant issue.  In the two displays below, you can see the large percentage of cash sales in our local Condo & Townhome market.  There were 35 total sales for ... 12/29/2013

Gainesville Florida Real Estate Market Report for Single Family Homes Sold – November 2013.  Here are the statistics for Gainesville Florida single family homes real estate market for September, October and November of 2013. Here is our new format to compile these statistics and this will allow consistency with how we report the data.   Previously I was manually pulling the stats from the Gainesville MLS, but thanks to the Florida Realtors® Statistics Department, I now have more confirmed data on our Gainesville Area and plan to share it with you each month. This chart shows the number of NEW LISTINGS that came on the market for the month of November, the currently NEW PENDING SALES, and the CLOSED SALES for the month of November 2013. The Gainesville-Alachua County Association of Realt... 12/26/2013