Tip #5: Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use (TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power).
Kathleen Seide
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Articles by Kathleen Seide
Homebuyer Tax Credit – Closing Deadline Extended by Congress
For any of you out there who were trying to close on a property before July 1st and didn't, I have some GOOD NEWS! Home Buyer Deadline Extension Congress has voted to extend the deadline for closings from 6/30 out to 9/30/2010. The president still needs to sign it...
Real Estate Sales Report for Gainesville May 2010
Here is some good news: Average sale prices so far this year are within $500 of the average sale prices for 2009. Also, homes over $300k have begun selling again.
Update on Cobblefield
click here for the 2011 market update On the Market There are 11 homes for sale in Cobblefield right now. They range from an asking price of $299,900 to $599,000. They range in size from 3 bedrooms and 2 baths at 1,884 sqft up to 5 bedrooms and 4 baths at 4,113 sqft....
Answering The BIG QUESTION: Have Sales Declined Since May 1st?
Good News! From looking at the contracts being reported for May it looks like the market is remaining stable. While there are fewer sales going into contract each day it looks like the average sales price is almost $100,000 higher in May than in April. Our hopes that the tax incentives would free up money for people who already owned property seem to be happening.
25 Biggest Price Drops Last Week – May 15th 2010
This is your update on the largest price changes on homes for sale in Gainesville & Alachua County. 94 Alachua County & Gainesville homes had price reductions in the MLS system this week. (Price changes for 5/9/2010 - 5/15/2010) Biggest Drop The biggest price...
Real Estate Trends in Alachua County – April 2010
A look at the local real estate market, for Gainesville FL and Alachua County. Stats on home sales, new listings, pending contract, average prices, average DOM, and much more!
Real Estate from Start to Finish
Most people only buy or sell real estate a few times during their lives, and so they are nervous when it’s time to buy or sell again. Don’t worry – we’ll come to your rescue!
Here is a list of what happens as you proceed through buying and selling real estate, so that you know what to expect.
Valwood Real Estate Snapshot
Valwood is a subdivision in SW Gainesville that was built around 1980. Most of the homes have 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and are around 1400 square feet in size (heated and cooled) What is Selling in Valwood? There are 2 homes under contract and waiting to close escrow...
How to Calculate Property Taxes
Many people are confused by the way property taxes are calculated. Find Your Taxable Value I own a property now: This is the hardest part of calculating property taxes. If you already own a property you can see exactly what your valuation is by looking on the Alachua...