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Kathleen Seide
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Activity in NW Gainesville – Zip code 32653
Market Trends This section of Gainesville is in buyer-market mode. If you look at the below Market update you can see changes in the Active real estate market for zip code 32635. There are 137 homes for sale in the area. Median asking prices have dropped from $188k in...
Snapshot of the Real Estate Market
Click to see this week’s real estate market update. Current info about what’s for sale in Gainesville like current home prices, how long homes have been on the market, new inventory vs. absorption rate.
Energy Star Home Energy Yardstick
If you have narrowed down your home search to a handful of homes you like it is time to start digging deeper. Have another look at each of the homes and while you are there take a few minutes to do a quick pre-inspection to look for potential problems. Some easy to...
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Synthetic Stucco
EIFS stands for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems. Traditional stucco is made with Portland cement. Synthetic stucco is polymer based and often includes a layer of foam plastic insulation.
Problems surfaced in the residential market because synthetic stucco is usually applied over wood framing, and moisture intrusion combined with plywood do not a very healthy pair make. Adverse effects of moisture intrusion into a synthetic stucco home can include accumulation of moisture in the wall cavity, structural damage, mold growth, and termite or carpenter ant infestation.
Home Values and Real Estate Trends in Alachua County 2010
Homes were on the market 6 months on average before they got a contract. Most of those sellers lowered their asking prices at least once before getting a contract.
Prices are still moving but the changes have been much smaller in this year. The average price so far this year is only $2,600 less than last year.
Quick Look at November Sales
The monthly market report is on it's way, but instead of making you wait for the 20+page monster I'm sharing a few highlights. Quick Look for Nov 2010 140 closings $195,000 average price $20M in sales For Gainesville & Alachua County in November 2010 there were...
Gainesville Lights!
Are you easily distracted by bright shiny objects? This is the season for the nighttime streets to be lined with glimmering, sparkling, twinkling distractions. They are beautiful and meant to be shared, right? I have a soft spot in my heart for Christmas lights. I...
What’s selling in Gainesville Florida? October 2010
Wondering what is selling near your home? This report covers sales in the Newberry Road and Haile Plantation market areas of southwest Gainesville FL for October 2010, as recorded in the Gainesville MLS. Haile Plantation Area Number of homes sold during October 2010:...
5 Tips for Buying a New Home – Gainesville FL Homebuyers
Buying a new home is exciting! Not only do you get to pick out what your home will look like (if you purchase it early enough in the construction process), but you also get to pick out all of the finishes. Here are some other things that you may want to consider before signing on the dotted line: