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Gainesville, Florida Homes

None of these homes are in the Gainesville Real Estate market, however, I thought it would be cool to preview the most expensive NFL star’s homes that were on the market during the past year.

Kicking off the list at number 5 Walter Jones with a three-point five million dollar mansion on the market. If you’re looking for a home with room to toss around the pigskin, the former Seattle Seahawks lineman’s Huntsville, Alabama mansion might be for you as its own full-size football field.

Coming in at number four is grocery store stock boy turned NFL quarterback Kurt Warner, who was MVP of Super Bowl Thirty-Four, just listed his Paradise Valley, Arizona luxury home for four-point ninety nine million dollars.

We’re getting into the red zone, folks. Here are the Top 3 most expensive homes of past Super Bowl greats.

At number three with close to seven million dollar home is defensive end Michael Strahan, whose career highlight included helping the Giants defeat the then-undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl Forty-Two.

Coming in at second place is Troy Aikman, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback. He listed his eleven-thousand, five hundred-square-foot Dallas mansion for twenty-four million dollars.

And the NFL superbowl player with the house that tops the chart with the most expensive house on the market? That would be the legendary quarterback and former San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, Joe Montana with a thirty-five million dollar Napa Valley, California home. He’s “Joe Cool” on the field, so he’ll hopefully be able to stand the real estate pressure as he waits for his five-hundred acre property to sell. As a realtor in the Gainesville real estate market, selling one of these babies would be fun and the commission would be enough to retire on.

For the complete list of our NFL Superbowl star homes, visit the Realtor.com blogs. Happy housing hunting! For a complete list of homes in the Gainesville Real Estate market, visit http://www.Gainesvillehomesforsale.com; http://www.GainesvilleFloridaHousesForSale.com or http://www.realestategainesville.org.

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I am asked constantly about the state of the Gainesville real estate market and for perdictions for the coming year.  To help address these important questions, I am honored to have a guest writer, Emma Crawford, featured today with an article as result of her extensive research. 

According to Emma, “The post-recession economy looks to the real estate sector for indications that recovery is on the horizon. An uptick in home sales and home values provides some hope that the real estate market may have bottomed out and optimism is in order for 2012. This may be the case here in Gainesville where the last quarter of 2011 showed strong numbers for closed and pending home sales. In addition, market trends point to lower inventories and quicker closings.

The numbers tell the story. The Gainesville Florida Homes Market Report shows that closed sales rose from only 97 in October 2011 to 109 in November and 195 in December. In 2011, total homes sold for the Gainesville area reached 2,071 with 84 percent of these homes priced below $250,000. Buyers could also be swayed by rising rental rates in the area. Gainesville apartments saw an upswing of $130 a month in 2011 and this rising rate could only push those who are on the fence onto the buying side.

The average price for Gainesville residential home sales was placed at $116,000 between October and December 2011. This represents a 23 percent price drop compared to the same period in 2010. However, the last quarter was particularly encouraging in terms of how quickly home listings went to closing. In October, it took an average of 179 days to sell a home. By November, the average dropped to 159 days. In December 2011, Gainesville homes for sale were averaging only 96 days on the market. While these numbers are nowhere near as frenzied as the days when home flipping was the norm, they augur well for 2012 real estate sales.

Renewed activity in Gainesville real estate can be attributed to investors and bargain-hunters seeking to invest in Alachua County’s largest city. The presence of the University of Florida has served to prop up Gainesville’s local economy even while the rest of state suffered. Student housing has always been a bright spot for the Gainesville real estate market.

This early in 2012, inventories of resale homes have declined by 23 percent compared to December 2011. Home prices are up 33 percent to $120,000 compared to $81,000 in December. Real estate professionals expect distressed properties in Gainesville to add to inventories as homes stuck in the foreclosure fiasco enter the pipeline as short sales or foreclosures. This can only whet buyer interest as there are definitely bargains to be had in short sale or foreclosure transactions.”

Thanks Emma for these insights.  We look forward to her joining us in the future with additional articles relating to the Gainesville real estate market.  

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As we enter the year 2012 for the Gainesville real estate market, we tend to look back over the past year to understand our mistakes & missed opportunities that lead to disappointments. This is especially true in the Gainesville real estate market due to the economic decline and the housing crisis. In today’s Gainesville real estate market, and as we move into 2012, I see lots of ways sellers and buyers are missing buying or selling opportunities and are being disappointed. Watch this short video, which is also funny, that illustrates why buyers or sellers are missing opportunities.

Due to the increased requirements from lenders with all the additional hoops that must be jumped through to get a loan to a closing table, a lot of things can go wrong with a transaction. This is especially true if one is dealing with a short sale or foreclosure. In many cases, over 150 people will be involved to get a transaction to close which means that there are a lot of ways a transaction run into problems.

As a real estate professional in the Gainesville real estate market, its my job to coordinate all these folks and walk through all the requirements to insure you do not miss any real estate opportunities and not be disappointed. Visit this site for lots of resources and information for making informed decisions in today’s Gainesville real estate market. Let me assist you you with your real estate needs. Call or email me today.

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When you’re getting ready to sell your Gainesville real estate &  home, you want to be able to get the best price possible for your home.  However, depending on how long you have lived at your current residence may require for you to invest some time and money into improvements.

Many Gainesville real estate sellers may become wary of taking the necessary time to help spruce up their home’s appearance due to the cost associated with upgrades.  Yet, simple improvements to a property can make a big difference and won’t always cost thousands upon thousands of dollars to accomplish.  This short video provides some great tips as well as after the video I list some of the important things to consider.

Improve curb appeal: You can achieve this in various ways.  First, you can simply fill in empty spaces and add some drought resistant plants or shrubs to your landscaping.  Additionally, some flowers or potted plants near the front entrance can make a great first impression.  Adding a tree for additional shade and patching up a worn out lawn can work miracles to draw buyers in.

Space & Cleanliness: There is nothing worse to a buyer than a cluttered or unclean home.  Take the time to remove unnecessary items from your closets, clean out the garage or carport, remove clutter or toys from the living areas, and make your floors shine!  Your home needs to be staged in such a way that your buyers can visualize themselves living there.  The way that you decorate your walls and ceilings will also affect how your buyers perceive open space.

Aim for an earthy appearance: Many buyers appreciate materials and paint colors that tend to have more of an earthy appeal.  Each room will be different, so be sure to choose wisely.  Also, consider using ceramic tiles or wood flooring instead of carpets or linoleum.  Tiles in both the bathroom and/or kitchen could also make a huge difference.

Change outdate items: This can be as simple as replacing some old light and sink fixtures, doors, handles, or even windows.  These items can greatly impact the price of a home and don’t always require huge amounts of investment.  Additionally, maybe a new coat of paint or trim is all you need to fix up an otherwise “old” appearance.

Ask an expert: Whether you need advice on decorating, how to improve energy efficiency, or would like to find some items that could use a little “TLC”, it could be worth a small one time investment to get another opinion.  This is a way to proactively make changes before you even consider listing your home.  And you may be able to even avoid bigger problems that could arise down the road.

Bathrooms & kitchen: Finally, if you are able to make the extra investment, two areas that have the biggest impact on price are your bathrooms and kitchen.  Whether this requires replacing the floors, sinks, tubs, fixtures or appliances, there are many ways that you can astronomically boost your home’s appeal by making improvements to these two key areas.

We hope that these tips prove to be helpful when the time comes for you to sell your Gainesville real estate & home.  If you would like to receive an expert opinion from an experienced Realtor on how you can command top dollar for your property, be sure to contact us today.  Simply use our information provided above to schedule an in home consultation today! This consultation is free with no obligations and if you should use our services, they are 100% guaranteed.  This is a win-win situation.

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It’s about that time again in the Gainesville Fl area! The crisp/cool air, countless beautiful shades of colors, and plenty of enjoyable evenings around the bonfire await us. Yet, amidst all these great things, there are certain preparations that you need to be aware of when getting your Gainesville real estate and home ready for the fall season as well.
As a Gainesville area homeowner, it’s important that you take certain steps in order to protect your home’s condition and also your wallet.

So let’s explore 5 key areas that you ought to review over the upcoming weeks to be fully equipped for what lies ahead:

• Routine furnace maintenance: Don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment for your furnace. While trying to juggle work obligations, kids, school, chores, and much more, this is one of those areas that can easily be overlooked.
  
  
  But a couple hundred dollars now is much more reasonable than a few thousand later. Keep your furnace in good working condition and make sure you’re prepared for the colder temperatures.
• Clean off your roof: As the leaves begin to fall, it’s important that you protect your roof from unnecessary moisture. Take the time to clean off any debris that builds up before the winter months and ensure that your roof is patched from any basic wear and tear.
  
  
  This will be especially vital when winter snow begins to accumulate. Also, clear out your gutters and scan the area around your chimney as well. If there seems to be any places where water could leak in than it may be time to call a professional.
• Prepare Your Pipes: First of all, don’t forget to unscrew any hoses or nozzles attached to the outside faucets. For those who are using underground sprinklers, take the time to push out any remaining water from the summer. Also, cleaning your septic system may be beneficial before the temperatures hit freezing.
• Basic Crack Repair & Landscape: For those who have minor sidewalk or concrete damage, now may be a good time to fill some of those areas with something like Quikrete to avoid further damage. This can help to keep water and moisture out, especially once snow hits. Also, make sure to clear out the areas around your house where leaves have fallen, and cut back any other trees or shrubbery.
• Insulation & Energy Efficiency: This can be a huge money waster! For those who are rarely at home and constantly on the run, you may want to consider investing in a programmable thermostat. This can save you hundreds of dollars alone by cutting back on unnecessary energy costs. Especially with the rise in most utilities costs, this should certainly be considered.
  
  
  Also, are there areas around your windows, doors or elsewhere that may be allowing draughts to enter your home? Consider either having these places sealed or maybe investing in some new materials. Depending on how long you plan to live at your current residence, the cost could certainly be justified.

Hopefully you have found these 5 tips to be helpful and informative when preparing your Gainesville real estate and or home for the coming winter months. Please visit us again soon, as we update our website with other useful tips on a regular basis.

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Brutal economic forces make it challenging enough for you to sell your Gainesville real estate and home . There are more Gainesville area properties sitting on the market now than there were a few years ago. And thanks to antics of the folks on wall street it’s become real hard for folks to get a mortgage so the available crop of qualified buyers for your Gainesville real estate & property is… SMALL! If you are thinking you want to sell your Gainesville real estate or home in this environment, you have a lot going against you and maybe this is not the best time… but if you have to sale, you have to sale. The fact that current economic forces will make it a little more difficult to sell your property is obvious.

But there is maybe an even bigger, invisible force acting against the sale of Gainesville real estate. A damning force that nobody’s talking about, but one that will might cost you thousands and thousands of $$$ dollars in addition to time wasted as you slowly, painfully, figure it out is hiring the wrong agent. You need to be carful, because Hiring The WRONG Real Estate Agent To Market Your Property Could Be A HUGE MONSTER TRAGIC Mistake. Preview my Unfair Sellers Advantage Marketing Plan to get your Gainesville Real estate sold. Watch this short video which helps explain my statements.

So, How To Sell Your Gainesville real estate or home?

If we’re going to fight back against all the things standing in the way of you accomplishing your property sale, we’re going to have to get down to the nitty gritty… Anybody can “sign you up” to get your home sold with them, then push some paper around till a transaction happens…

What you really need is to find an Aggressive “In-The-Know” Real Estate Killer who eats, breaths, and sleeps up ways to get your Gainesville real estate in front of as many potential buyers as possible and not a part time professional!

If You Are Ready to take the next step and Get Your Gainesville real estate Sold, I have prepared a downloadable plan that you can access below…which will give you an “Unfair Advantage” and get your home sold. Get your plan today.