Ocala Dream Living Newsletter

October 2012    .

 
In this Issue:
  • A Matter of Chemistry
  • August Existing-Home Sales And Prices Rise
  • 5 Ways To Save On Pet Care
  • Plant A Fall Container: Rich Colors For Autumn

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October Featured Property

Oak Run
$89,900
Ocala, Florida
 
Oversized corner lot landscaped to perfection but easy care. 2 Car garage has lots of storage. Home has 18" neutral colored tile throughout. Kitchen has beautiful new cabinets & is totally redesigned from original model.

 

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A Word from Carol

A Matter of Chemistry

Finding a good Realtor whom you like and trust is the first step in locating your new home.

You will be working closely with whomever you choose. Don’t just choose the first Realtor you happen to meet. Take the time to interview various candidates at both large and small offices. Find the professional with the approach and plan that works best for you. Most importantly, be sure to pick the person who makes you feel comfortable.

It is really a matter of chemistry! When

 

August Existing-Home Sales and Prices Rise


(by Realtor.Org)

WASHINGTON (September 19, 2012) - Existing-home sales continued to improve in August and the national median price rose on a year-over-year basis for the sixth straight month, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Total existing-home sales 1 , which are completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, rose 7.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.82 million in August from 4.47 million in July, and are 9.3 percent higher than the 4.41 million-unit level in August 2011.

 


Lupo's News
(by Free Pet Tips)  

 

5 Ways To Save On Pet Care

It is a tough time with the economy and spending for pet care is now considered as a luxury. You can save big bucks by following some practical tips that can cut your spending on pet care.

Here are 5 DIY and practical tips to help pet owners in tight budget save on pet care expenses:

 

Plant A Fall Container: Rich Colors For Autumn
 (by Home Depot)

Green is usually the first color that comes to mind when we think about gardening. We talk about growing greens for the table, going green with organic gardening, and cutting greenery for flower arrangements. We even say we have green thumbs–unless we’ve just killed a favorite flower or let a houseplant shrivel and die.

But as the days grow shorter and the

 


 

you have established a good working relationship with a knowledgeable Realtor with whom you feel comfortable, the agent will show you homes that could meet your needs. Often they will show you properties that have just been placed on the market.

Choosing a Realtor who will represent your best interests in any real estate transaction is an important decision. Remember that it is going to be a “team” effort, and that is the feeling you should have when interviewing the various candidates.

 


Lawrence Yun , NAR chief economist, said favorable buying conditions get the credit. "The housing market is steadily recovering with consistent increases in both home sales and median prices. More buyers are taking advantage of excellent housing affordability conditions," he said. "Inventories in many parts of the country are broadly balanced, favoring neither sellers nor buyers. However, the West and Florida markets are experiencing inventory shortages, which are placing pressure on prices." Read More

 

 

1. Visit your pet’s vet regularly – Visiting your vet once or twice a year for your pets check up can actually save you from further expenses. By having your pets checked up regularly you can prevent serious illness like heart problems, joint pains and diabetes. Treatments and cures for serious diseases like heart ailments and diabetes are expensive that is why it is much more practical to have a regular visit to (More)

 


 

temperatures drop, a different palette emerges. The trees stop making chlorophyll, the pigment that makes their leaves look green, and other, hidden colors are unmasked. The garden takes on shades of gold, crimson, purple-red and bronze, until winter arrives and everything fades to brown. We can’t stop the seasons from turning, but we can plant moveable containers and enjoy our gardens a little longer.  More

Hi, my name is Patti, I am Carol's Virtual Assistant.  If you have information related to Ocala or Real Estate please email me, and I will try and include it in the newsletter.

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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.)

 

Carol J. Van Wagner, GRI, E-Pro, AHS, CeMS
Foxfire Realty
Cell: 352-572-4259
Office: 352-479-0123
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Carol@OcalaDreamLiving.com