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Lake City, FL Real Estate News

By Bruce Dicks, Realtor, e-PRO
(Saucer Realty and Capital)
The Columbia High School Tigers are the winnings football team in Florida. Here in Lake City, Florida and Columbia County we support them along with the other High School (Fort White High School Indians). There at one time was not a Fort White High School. It has only been open since 1999. The Fort White Indians are having a better season this year then Columbia High Tigers. The Columbia High School has a new Coach this year and it has taken the team a while to get the new system figured out. In fact you might have heard of one of the players that the new Coach, coached at High School at Nease. His name is Tim Tebow. GO Tigers and Indians. Thank You Bruce Dicks, Realtor, Lake City, Fl. www.NorthFlHomesandLand.com Coldwell Banker Bishop Realty  
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By Dan Magstadt
(Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc)
I had a lady ask me over the weekend "Aren't things horrible right now?" My response: No, things are great! Her: Well, aren't mortgages really hard to get & the economy is bad & everything?? Me: No, as a buyer with decent credit & a job you can still obtain a mortgage with a really good rate & the current housing market gives you the buyer a great opportunity to get a really good deal on a house! Her: Oh...I guess if you put it that way things aren't so bad!   Moral of the story: The glass is half full...It's all in how you look at a situation!!     
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By Sandy Kishton
(RE/MAX Professionals)
Our local board office held it's Commercial Alliance meeting yesterday where our Chamber of Commerce executive spoke. Some of the statistics he shared I thought particularly interesting. Columbia County was 1 of 3 counties with a net job growth. This varies month to month. Our unemployment is up to 5.7% Historically we have a steady job growth rate of 3%, downside to this is that our income growth is only 2.6% (this is just behind the state level in income growth). From 2000 to 2008 Columbia County had a 33% job growth There are 32,000 people employed in Columbia County Population is about 65,000 40% leave the county to work elsewhere 40% come into the county from surrounding areas to work here Jobs not reported are with larger companies whose headquarters are not based here, such as al...
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By Rob Stewart
(Frontier Title Group)
Wise Estates was considerd for a Japenese TV documentary special! Wise estates is considered one of the classicly great neighborhoods in Lake City, or north florida in general for that matter due to several factors including; great water, easy access to the interstate, stable home prices, low crime, pride of ownership.  An example of a home in Wise Estates is the new home for sale on Melba Glen, a 3 bedroom 2 bath, all appliances included home listed at $189.900.  Watch for the special coming soon on JTV.
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By Sandy Kishton
(RE/MAX Professionals)
I've just returned from the Florida Association of Realtors Convention in Orlando, FL. Thursday was Technology Day, and boy did I learn about a lot of great tools, especially FREE downloads available. Contact me if you're interested in learning about any of these too. Things available include: Photo editing and resizing Hard drive back up storage Recommended fax replacement PDF print drivers, converters Now I'm back and busy adding lots of these features to my arsenal of tools. And, preparing to leave for an unexpected vacation. My husband has some training in Philadelphia next week and I've elected to go with him and do some sight seeing along the way.
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By Bruce Dicks, Realtor, e-PRO
(Saucer Realty and Capital)
Bruce | Coldwell Banker Bishop Realty | brue@brucedicks.com | Dicks Misty Glen, Lake City, FL Nice, wooded over 5 acres. 5.12 acres Vacant Land offered at $49,900 Lot Size 5.12 acres DESCRIPTION Nice, pretty, wooded 5.12 acre tract, located not far from Alachua County Line. see additional photos below LOCATION FEATURES Not far from Alachua County Line. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Seller contact info: Bruce Coldwell Banker Bishop Realty brue@brucedicks.com Dicks For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Sep 23, 2008, 9:13am PDT
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By Bruce Dicks, Realtor, e-PRO
(Saucer Realty and Capital)
Bruce | Coldwell Banker Bishop Realty | bruce@brucedicks.com | Dicks Moore Road, Lake City, FL Nice, pretty 5.05 acres. 5.05 acres Vacant Land offered at $45,900 Lot Size 5.05 acres DESCRIPTION nice over 5 acre lot not far from Lake City, Fl. with well and septic tank. see additional photos below LOCATION FEATURES Not far from Town OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES Well and Septic Tank ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Seller contact info: Bruce Coldwell Banker Bishop Realty bruce@brucedicks.com Dicks For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Aug 5, 2008, 10:12am PDT
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By Sandy Kishton
(RE/MAX Professionals)
Well, I did it!! I finished the 2008 Gate River Run in Jacksonville, FL! 15K, 9.3 miles over 2 bridges in 40 mile an hour winds. It was tough, but I was determined. My goal was to finish in less than 2 hours (my average 5K finish is 31 minutes). I finished in 1 hour and 50 minutes. This was, to date, my longest run and I was pleased with my results. Now back to work... which I've also been busy with. The listings are coming in and I've been contacted by a few buyers, so steady is good.  We had a tornado touch down here in Lake City last Friday which did some considerable damage to both, homes and businesses, which we are recovering from.
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By Bruce Dicks, Realtor, e-PRO
(Saucer Realty and Capital)
The Real Estate Market for Lake City, Fl., seems to have picked up from the last couple of months. There seems to be s few more qualified Buyers out there. Below are some of the good thinks that are out there for Buyers. 1. Interested rates are lower. Buyer's get more for there money. 2. Still a lot of inventory. 3. Sellers having there property on the market for serveral months. Might be glad to get an offer (any offer). If you would like to see what is on the Lake City, Fl. market, check out my web site at www.NorthFlHomesandLand.com . Thank You Bruce Dicks, Realtor, e-PRO Coldwell Banker Bishop Realty Lake City, Fl.    
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By Bruce Dicks, Realtor, e-PRO
(Saucer Realty and Capital)
The Fl. Gators lost to Miss. State on Sat. means that they would have to beat Tennessee and Kentucky or win the SEC Tournament to go to the final 64. The Gators seems to be just to young to complete either task.The Gators, I hope will be able to get NIT, this year and start building for next year. Thanks and Go Gators!Bruce Dicks, Realtor, e-PROColdwell Banker Bishop RealtyLake City, Fl.www.NorthFlHomesandLand.com
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By Anne Hurst
(Access Realty Of N. FL Inc)
Well it was another beautiful weekend in North Florida, I ended showing property most of Saturday but didn't mind a bit because the weather was just perfect. I know in a couple of months I won't feel that way with the heat and humidity that Florida has too offer. The hardest task we face here is showing a home with no air-condition. By the time you show the property and then get back into your hot car it's very hard to cool off before the next home that you come too. I must say Florida in the Summer is brutal. What challenges do you face regarding weather in your market? Ideally I would like to be a snowbird Realtor and have the best of both worlds.
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By Anne Hurst
(Access Realty Of N. FL Inc)
 I must say how excited I am that Lake City is going to be honored with first O'Connor signature equestrian community. I drove out there this weekend to see how much progress has been made. The 33 stall barn is making huge strides. The stalls are in and looking 1st class, the aisle's are almost complete with the pavers. It is definitely taking shape! They have been cross fencing for the paddocks and the field shelters are up. The weather on Saturday was just prefect to walk the land and take in the awe of this place. Just can't believe that of all the possible places in the USA that Lake City was the chosen spot. Congratulations to Karen O'Connor for receiving Equestrian of the Year and her horse Theodore O'Connor[Teddy ]in receiving USEF Horse of the Year from the United States Eventin...
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By Debi Henderson
(Access Realty of N Fl Inc)
Sellers looking to relocate to the mild climate in North Florida?  Contact me for information on relocation, local maps, be the first to know when a new property hits the market-I will email new listings daily that fit what you are looking for.  It is a GREAT time to buy!!  This home has been updated and is much larger than any new construction priced comparatively.
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By Chad Stewart, Broker Associate - Real Estate Pro
(Rockford Realty Group)
There are some great homes available for sale in Lake City. check them out at www.chadstewart.com Chad.
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By Bruce Dicks, Realtor, e-PRO
(Saucer Realty and Capital)
We have a lot of the fast food restaurants from Taco Bell to Krystal's in Lake City. One of the best (in my book), is Kens. It is a BBQ restaurant that has three restaurants in Lake City and one in Live Oak. Part of the Family that owns it still works in it. They cook southern BBQ and most of the time it is good.   Bruce Dicks Coldwell Banker Bishop Realty  
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By Chad Stewart, Broker Associate - Real Estate Pro
(Rockford Realty Group)
The market is going well here in Lake City & things are picking up & 2007 looks like it will be a great year. Lake City is many things going for it to ensure positive quality growth for years to come.
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By Bruce Dicks, Realtor, e-PRO
(Saucer Realty and Capital)
Lake City, Florida was once named Alligator after Seminole Indian Chief. After the Indians were sent away the early settlers decided to rename it.  Believing that a new name should not only show their pride in the fertile farmland and many fresh water lakes, in 1859 the people agreed and the town was named Lake City.Lake City at this time is still a small town but is growing. It is located at the I-10 and I-75 interchange and about half way between Jacksonville and Tallahassee. It is also located about 30-40 miles north of Gainesville. Lake City is the County seat for Columbia County. Columbia County still has a lot of land that is used for hunting. If you like to outdoors and seeing wildlife, come see what we have to offer. Columbia County has approx. 60,000 people and approx. 2,000 pe...
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By Diane Fuchs, CRS, ABR, GRI, e-PRO, SFR, SRES
(Results Realty Group, LLC)
We live in one of the nicest towns in Florida.  The way Florida use to be.  Most people think of Miami Beach and Disney World when someone mentions Florida.  The forget or never even knew about North Florida's beautiful springs and caves for diving.  We also have the infamous Suwannee River where canoeing and kayaking is a everyday occurence.  Lake City is small town USA at it's best.  Old fashion values and a great place to raise your kids. Visit my website in the local resources section to learn more about the laid back life in Lake City.
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