Increase in Home Showings!

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 

Let’s Stay Connected-COVID19 Style!

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 

Housing Demand

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!

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
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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

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/