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January
Featured Property
 Stone
Creek
$299,999
Ocala, Florida You
couldn't build a new home for this price with these upgrades. 2160 SQ FT
sits on a lot with lanai looking at over over 1000 acres of meadow. Two
bedrooms plus den, two bath, two car garage and golf cart space. Average
utility bill for this home is $35 because of solar home heating and A/C. 12'X24'
tile throughout except for bedrooms which are carpeted. From the 8' front
door in the formal entry hall to the sun room. There is crown molding and 5''
floor molding. The kitchen with the 42'' cherry cabinets features a walk-in
pantry and wine bar with beverage refrigerator. Pendant lights over
breakfast bar. Built-ins in mudroom. Master bedroom with tray ceiling, tiled
shower with glass trackless door. Second bath has glass shower doors and is
tiled. Too much to list. Call for a brochure. |
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Sellers' Circumstance
Occasionally a seller will be surprised to learn that a contractor or mechanic has placed a lien that must be paid on their house. These are called mechanics liens. To challenge such a lien, the buyer can release it by posting a bond pending adjudication. In other cases, a title search may disclose other unresolved claims against the property. For example, a previous owner carried a note against the property, the current owner (seller) paid off the note, but the
80% of Housing Markets Are Getting Better The majority of the top 100 housing markets nationwide are improving compared to their historic benchmark range of housing activity, according to Freddie Mac’s Multi-Indicator Market Index, known as MiMi. The index measures the stability of the housing market by reflecting how single-family housing markets are performing to their long-term stable range based on home purchase applications, payment-to-income ratios (changes in home purchasing power based on home prices, mortgage rates, and household income), proportion of on-time mortgage payments, and local employment.
by (ASPCA.org)
Moving with Your Pet Moving to a new home may be one of the most stressful life events you’ll ever have to tackle. But in the chaos of cardboard boxes, packing tape and moving trucks, you might not realize how stressed your pets feel, too. Read on for ways to make the transition as safe and easy as possible for your furry friends. Choosing a New Neighborhood, House or Apartment
Safe Footing for Garden Paths (by Home Depot) Garden paths are like hallways in a home. Every garden needs them to help navigate the space and lead you through the landscape both visually and physically. Paths can be made of almost anything, including grass, mulch, pine needles, gravel or pavers. |
previous owner neglected to sign a re-conveyance deed. The title is now “clouded”. A simple quitclaim deed may be used in such a case. A quitclaim deed allows the person involved to sign over whatever rights he or she may have had in the property without laying any claim to it. Most real estate transactions involve some hesitation and questions on the part of the seller and the buyer. The real estate agent can provide answers or alternatives so that matters can be resolved and the sale concluded.
The MiMi value now stands at 86.4. Since its all-time low reached in October 2010, the national MiMi has rebounded 46 percent. Still, it remains significantly off its high of 121.7, and below its historic benchmark of 100. Nevertheless, the majority of the housing markets measured are seeing improvements. Forty-three of the 50 states and 82 of the top 100 metros are showing an improving three-month trend. Last year at this time, only 30 states and 69 of the top 100 metro areas were showing a three-month improvement. (More)
Before you pick out your dream home, make sure your pet will love it just as much as you do. It’s a good idea to walk around the neighborhood to determine whether the area seems safe for your pets. Be on the lookout for neighborhood dogs that seem aggressive or are left unattended. When it comes to square footage needs, cats and (More)
Eventually, all paths need repair to stay safe, manageable and attractive. Depending on the material, you may need to repair paths yearly, or every few years. CARE AND REPAIR OF GARDEN PATHWAYS: 1. Mow or trim grass paths with a string trimmer (More) |
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Sudoku The New Addiction!! Just in case you've never played before. The object of the game is to fit the numbers 1-9 in the correct orders. You need to fill a number from 1 to 9 in every blank cell. A number must appear only once in each row, column and 3x3 block. Sounds easy enough. Don't give up. Once you get the hang of it, its very fun and challenges your brain. (If you don't see the game on the left please try refreshing your screen. You can use F5 or your refresh button.) |
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