Worst Advice for Home Buyers!

Happy Monday! When buying a home you hear all different types of advice and opinions from your family, friends and peers. Check out this article posted by Realtor.com ~ worst advice given to home buyers. 

  • Prices are going down (FALSE) 
  • You don’t need a Realtor (USING A REALTOR IS FREE FOR YOU! PAID BY THE SELLER) 
  • Make lowball offers (THIS ISN’T ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA.) 
  • Don’t obtain a home inspection (FALSE. THIS IS THE BIGGEST INVESTMENT YOU WILL MAKE) 

Link to full article >>>

https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/worst-home-buying-advice/?cid=soc%5Ffy20_TW_RDCFY20_Buyi

Please call me for all of your real estate needs! I would love to help! (352) 577-9171 

10 Year Market Trend

Good Day All, 

I keep saying this, but incase you all forgot HOUSING INVENTORY IS LOW! Here is a chart that shows you the decline of listings for sale in Marion County, over the past 10 years. If you have thought about selling now is the time! I have a portfolio of buyers waiting to find their perfect home! 

Please call me for all of your real estate needs! (352) 577-9171

Mortgages Hit Lowest Point in 3 Years!

 

Happy Friday Everyone! 

Check out this latest article from FloridaRealtors! 30 year mortgages hits lowest point in the past 3 years! Just another reason why now is the perfect time to get preapproved for financing, and begin your home search! Here is contact information for a great local lender! John Celebre has a years of experience and is ready to help you with all of your financing needs!

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2020/02/rate-drop-30-year-mortgages-hit-lowest-point-3-years

Call me today if you have any questions (352) 577-9171

John Celebre
Senior Loan Officer | Union Home Mortgage
NMLS 659576 | FL LO40458
(352) 289-1164
(352) 804-4310
jcelebre@unionhomemortgage.com
www.facebook.com/unionhomemortgagecorp/

www.unionhomemortgage.com/jcelebre
2609 SW 33 Street Unit 101, Suite #5 | Ocala, FL 34471

 

NOW is the time to BUY!

Good Day All, 

I hope everyone is having a great week! Did you know that you can save up to 16% by purchasing your home while the real estate season is slower? It’s true! The busiest time for real estate is typically April until November. Now is a great time to tour properties and  purchase your next home! I would love to help and be your Realtor! Call me today! (352) 577-9171

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2020/02/study-its-16-cheaper-buy-now-late-2018

 

 

January Market Report!

Happy Friday! 

Here is January’s real estate market report for Marion County! As you can tell inventory is low, and home resales are up! Not to mention interest rates hit a 3 month low!  Now is a great time to buy and sell real estate! 

Please call/text me if I can help in anyway! (352) 577-9171

What a Realtor does for you!

Have you ever thought what all does a Realtor do? Watch this short video to find out just a few things that we do to help buyers and sellers! 

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/video-library/sharing/heres-look-what-realtor-can-do-you

Looking to buy or sell real estate? Give me a call! I would love to help. (352) 577-9171

2 Year Low Housing Inventory

Good Day All, 

Are you thinking about selling your home or a parcel of real estate? Inventory is at a 2 year low, and now is a great time to sell! Check out this article posted by FloridaRealtors! 

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2020/01/realtorcom-sale-inventory-lowest-two-years

Please contact me! I would love to help you with all of your real estate needs!

(352) 577-9171 or info@homesforsaleocalamarion.com 

Tips for Avoiding Wire Fraud

Are you planning to make a large purchase in 2020! Maybe a new house,  car or a purchase out of state?  If so, the company handling the sale will probably want you to wire funds for the purchase. Check out this short video for tips to avoid wire fraud! This is a real problem and we’re seeing more and more with handling real estate transaction.

https://www.nar.realtor/window-to-the-law/how-to-avoid-wire-fraud-in-transactions

As always if you have any questions please contact me! I’m here to help you with all of your real estate needs! (352) 577-9171 or info@search352homes.com 

November Events in Marion County!

Good Day Everyone! 

Here are just a few events going on around Marion County for the month of November! 

November 1st – First Friday Art Walk 

November 2nd – Ocala Downtown Market 

November 9th – Veteran Memorial Celebration 

November 23rd – Light Up Ocala 

November 30th (other dates as well) – Dickens Christmas-Holiday Exhibition 

For event locations, times and more information please visit.  ~  https://www.ocalamarion.com/events/