Let’s Stay Connected-COVID19 Style!

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Socializing from a distance ~ 

It’s easy right now to feel alone and disconnected from friends and family, but you’re not alone. Have you heard of Zoom or Google Hangouts? This is a great way to stay connected and socialize while remaining a safe distance! Check out 5 ways to virtually socialize, entertain and have fun while remaining socially distanced. 

  • Virtual Happy Hour  
  • Virtual Book Club 
  • Virtual Karaoke 
  • Virtual Cooking Club 
  • Virtual ANYTHING! 

And if you’re still feeling isolated,  please realize that you are not alone. This is not easy and I want to be a resource to our clients and community through good times and bad. If you and your family are in need of assistance, please reach out and let me know how I can help.  (352) 577-9171 or info@search352homes.com 

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COVID-Preparation Checklist

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Good Afternoon, Everyone! 

With everyone going right now during this pandemic the best thing you can do is try to be prepared! I create this checklist of items either to purchase or make sure you have available in your home. If there is anything I can do to help you during this difficult time please let me know! 

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Housing Demand

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Happy Thursday, Everyone! 

If you have followed my blog you know for the past several months I have talked about the housing shortage that we’re currently facing. Check out this article that Florida Realtors just posted! The U.S. needs 3.3 million more homes to satisfy the housing demand. 

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2020/03/study-us-needs-33m-more-homes-satisfy-demand

If you have given any consideration to selling now is the time!

Call me! I would love to help (352) 577-9171 

Worst Advice for Home Buyers!

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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

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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! 

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

Mortgages Hit Lowest Point in 3 Years!

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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

 

What a Realtor does for you!

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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

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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

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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