21380 E Hwy 316, Fort McCoy – $275,000

Posted by Duke Rountree on April 4, 2023

Wow, beautiful 1.1 Acre homesite with paved road frontage and over 1100’+/- of marsh waterfront with views of Lake Kerr. Own an airboat or mud boat and lake access is no issue at all. This lovely manufactured home was originally built in 2003 and is very well kept. Home is 1563 living square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom with great open floor plan. Front covered deck is 8’x25′ and perfect for relaxing under the shade trees and watching the birds and wildlife with the Ocala National Forest across the street. Kitchen is spacious with lots of countertop space, loads of cabinets, wall oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and includes large island with seating and cooktop. Living room includes wood burning fireplace, sliding glass door leading to 12’x25′ screen room. Main bedroom is spacious with full length closet and bathroom has double sink, shower, garden tub and linen storage as well. Both additional bedrooms are nicely sized and guest bath has shower/tub combo. There is also an inside laundry room with additional storage. New roof was just installed as well. Outside is a 20’x20′ detached garage, also 8×10 and 9×10 storage buildings. Don’t miss this one of a kind home on a hard find acre+ in Salt Springs. Lake Kerr is approximately 2800+/- acre spring feed lake with some of the best boating, water sports, fishing and paddling you can find in Central Florida. Located in the heart of the Ocala National Forest w/ beautiful Salt Springs swim area, boat launch and short ride to Lake George and the St. Johns River. Salt Springs is also home to miles and miles of ATV/SxS, Horseback and hiking trails. Great fishing year round in the many lakes, rivers and forest ponds, and don’t forget about the excellent hunting too. Close to local shopping including grocery store, Dollar General, hardware, gas station, great restaurants, entertainment and more. Only short 30 minute drive to Ocala or Palatka for all your needs.

ASKING PRICE $ 275,000

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1.16 Acre Commercial Potential Lot – $499,000

Posted by Duke Rountree on July 22, 2022

Location, location, location…this one has it! Excellent development potential! Located only few
blocks from I-75 and just off Hwy 27 this location is growing daily. The total lot size for this parcel is
1.16 acres w 360' of Highway frontage. Located just around the corner from Chewy, Advanced Auto,
Fed Ex and more, and directly across the street from the planned addition of Shands Hospital. As
currently Zoned R-2 (2 family residential), this location would be great for new multi family dwelling,
but it has excellent potential for zoning for commercial or industrial development as was successfully
done in the surrounding parcels. Don’t miss this opportunity to buy before the area grows even more
and values increase.

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HOT Demand for Real Estate!

Posted by R_yn5_@_ul on July 29, 2020

Good Morning!

COVID-19 has affected the economy in a lot of ways, but not real estate. We’re still seeing a shortage of inventory and multiple offer situations! Not to mention interest rates right now are in the low 3’s. I’ve even seen them as low as 2.8%

Check out this article posted by FloridaRealtors! In May home prices were up 3.7%

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2020/07/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-home-prices-rose-37-may

In June we saw a record high with existing home sales increasing by 20.7%

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2020/07/nar-june-existing-home-sales-climb-record-207

NOW is a great time to buy and sell real estate! Call me for all of your real estate needs! (352) 577-9171

Can I Obtain a Mortgage?

Posted by R_yn5_@_ul on July 9, 2020

Happy Thursday!!

So often I speak to potential homebuyers who never thought homeownership was an option. They think due to a mid to low credit score or unique job situations that buying a home is not an option for them. Well I’m here to tell you that is not the case. I work with lenders everyday that will work with credit scores as low as 620 and different job scenarios. Check out this article posted by Florida Realtors!

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2020/07/many-believe-they-cant-get-mortgage-and-theyre-wrong

If you have any questions regarding financing and possibly purchasing a home, I urge you to give me a call. I would love to have the opportunity to talk with you and connect you with a local lender that maybe able to help. Call me if you have any questions. (352) 577-9171

Inherited Property

Posted by R_yn5_@_ul on July 2, 2020

Good Day All!

I hope everyone is having a great week! Have you recently inherited a piece of property? If so, check out this latest article from Governor DeSantis. He just signed a bill that impacts some inherited property. If you have any questions please give me a call. I’m more than happy to help. (352) 577-9171

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2020/06/desantis-signs-bill-impacts-some-inherited-property

Be Careful About Forbearance On Your Mortgage

Rountree Realty Blog – Forbearance

Posted by R_yn5_@_ul on May 28, 2020

During this pandemic, many people are stressed about finances and trying to find any way possible to make ends meet. Some homeowners are applying for mortgage forbearance through their banks while finding their way through this difficult time. The problem is, there is a lot of confusion and scrambling going on between banks or credit unions. Some people are saying lump-sum repayment is the only option, while others are saying that there will be a repayment plan that would run concurrently with your normal payments, or the possibility of a loan modification that would track the missed payments onto the end of your mortgage. This has created a communication lapse. If you apply for a forbearance, you need to know the terms. Every institution may be different, so make sure you fully understand what you are getting yourself into. Be careful and advocate for yourself. Check out this full article that Florida Realtors posted. As always call me if I can help in anyway!

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2020/05/loan-forbearance-advice-assume-nothing-check-everything

Why Hire a Realtor?

Posted by R_yn5_@_ul on May 14, 2020

Good Morning!!

I hope everyone is having a great week! Have you ever really thought about what a Realtor does? A lot of people think we just unlock and show houses, but there is so much more that a true, professional Realtor does? I could think of 100 reasons why you should hire a professional Realtor, but below are my top 5 reasons!

Code of Ethics – You would only hope that everyone would be honest during a real estate transactions. Realtors who belong to the National Association of Realtors, have agreed to abide by 17 rules to promote honesty and fairness.
Insider Information – Full time Realtors work in this field everyday. We have the most up-to-date information and often know of things happening before anyone else does.
Marketing Masters – Have you seen my marketing plan? (professional photography, 3-D tours, website, professional signage and so much more) Call me and let’s chat!
Negotiators – For sellers the key is to get top dollar for your home. For buyers the key to get a good deal within the current market conditions. With 20+ years of experience I have helped buyers and sellers accomplish their goals!
Real Estate Law – Realtors are constantly taking continuing education courses and keeping up with the latest real estate laws to protect YOU.

If you’re thinking of buying or selling real estate call me! I would love to help. (352) 577-9171

Increase in Home Showings!

Posted by R_yn5_@_ul on April 30, 2020

Happy Thursday!

I hope everyone is doing well and managing through quarantine. Are you starting to feel like this is a new normal? Or are you still struggling with it? On the brighside, here is some great news regarding the real estate market! ShowingTime is a platform Realtors use to schedule showing appointments. Please see article below with statics showing an increase in showing appointments!

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2020/04/fla-home-showings-pick-after-bottoming-out-april-7

The past few listings I’ve had sold within days of hitting the market! Sale price are up for sellers and interest rates are low for buyers! Wanna buy or sell? Call me! (352) 577-9171

7 Tips for Mastering Zoom Meetings!

Posted by R_yn5_@_ul on April 22, 2020

Good Day,

Over the past month or so we have all had to conform to new ways of communicating! Use these 7 tips to master your next Zoom conference call! If you haven’t checked out Zoom you must! It’s also a great way to just stay connected with friends and family!

Test Meetings – Set up a test meeting before your first “real” Zoom meeting.
Join Early – Test equipment and make sure everything is working properly.
Avoid Hackers – Require a PW for your meeting.
Mute Option – Remind everyone of the mute option.
Scheduling – Schedule meetings at “off” times to avoid interruptions.
Turn Off Alerts – Silence phones and notifications while in meetings.
Chatroom – Use your chat room for questions and recognition.

Deferment and Forbearance

Posted by R_yn5_@_ul on April 15, 2020

Good Day All,

With all of the challenges that we’re facing due to the Coronavirus, I have had heard a lot of people wanting to know what their options are with their mortgage payments. We have all heard of the terms deferment and forbearance, but do you really know what they mean?

Deferment – Allows borrowers to repay missed mortgage payments over time or add them to the end of their loan period.

Forbearance – allows borrowers to temporarily stop making their mortgage payments without risk of foreclosure, but missed payments are typically due in one lump sum.

I hope this helps! Before making any decisions I would recommend talking to a loan officer or your financial advisor. For all of your real estate needs please feel free to contact me! (352) 577-9171

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