Home Sales Increase in December

Florida's existing home sales rose 27 percent in December, making it the fourth consecutive month that sale activity demonstarted gain in the year-to-year comparison, according to the Florida Association of Realtors. Compared to November's pace, existing home sales rose 6.5% in, December, 2008.

People are buying homes and getting great deals, with low interest rates! These kind of opportunities are not always available. Don't let the opportunity pass you by.

Luxury Home Priced Below Replacement Cost !

If you are looking for a luxury home in one of Ocala's upscale neighborhoods, be sure and give consideration to the homes featured today as some of Ocala's best buys. Both homes offer centralized locations, quality, value and elegance! If you're ready for a "change", call Pam Culbreath today. "Nothing changes......until Something changes." 1-888-596-2252

Devonshire - $439,000 (Click below.)

http://ocala-homes-for-sale.idxre.com/idx/detail.cfm?cid=34695&pid=312001&bid=88&st=2&return=1

Bellechase - $375,000 (Click Below)

http://ocala-homes-for-sale.idxre.com/idx/detail.cfm?cid=34695&pid=306419&bid=88&st=2&return=1

Why Wait? The Hazard of Timing the Market

Buyers who choose to wait until prices come down more, are also gambling that interest rates will hold steady or drop. What is not widely understood is the impact interest rates can have on the real monthly cost of home ownership. Even a 10 percent drop in home prices is immediately nullified by a mere 1 percentage point increase in interest rates on a 30 year mortgage loan.

Also, once the market settles, or shows any sign of improvement, opportunities start slipping away. The very moment sellers no longer have to make concessions, many won’t. Since there is almost always group think at play with all of the waiting buyers, when the pent-up demand shows back up, buyers may be faced with mounting competition for the best homes available.

Source: REALTOR magazine, January, 2009

4 Bedroom Deals ! ! ! (Bank Owned)

Today I was searching for 4 bedroom homes, and again I saw some homes to put on my "Best Buys" list. Check out these bank/corporate owned homes. Prices are in the $100,000. range. I usually don’t like to put so many homes on in one day, but they are such great buys, they may not be here tomorrow. Click below to see pictures and more information. If you're interested, please call 1-888-596-2252.

$95,600 - Year, 1999

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$103,000 - Year, 2006

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$119,605 - Year, 2006

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$119,899 - Year, 1975

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Unbelievable Price! Unbelievable Location!

Reduced over $100,000 in the last six months! This beautiful home, located near the mall, is another one of those homes that are leaving me awe struck by the opportunity for buyers to purchase great homes at a great price! What an amazing deal!

Click below for pictures and detailed information. To see the home, just call 1-888-596-2252.


http://www.mlsocala.com/ocl/maildoc/sd_AAAa003zi20090109225130.html

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Pool Home with Fireplace

Have you priced the cost of installing a pool, lately? How about screen enclosures? If you have, you should be able to appreciate the value in this home. It is located in a pleasant neighborhood and features an open floor plan, fireplace, screened-in pool and more. Today's list price is just $109,900. This is on my list of "Better Buys" in Marion County. Click below for a picture and more details. If you would like to schedule a time to see this home, please email pamculbreath@usa.net or call 1-888-596-2252 .


http://ocala-homes-for-sale.idxre.com/idx/detail.cfm?cid=34695&pid=314766&bid=88&st=2&return=1

IF YOU ONLY KNEW ...

Lately, I never cease to be amazed at the prices of homes in our current market. There seems to be an excess of well priced, quality homes, and an equally amazing shortage of buyers. I know there are many factors that are holding people back from purchasing homes at this time, but I believe one major factor is the lack of comprehending the opportunity that is set before them.

It is my goal to let you know about homes that I feel are some of the "better buys" in the Ocala, Florida, area. Obviously, since peoples needs are so different, what might be perfect for some, would not even be a consideration for others. However, even if the current home that I am featuring, is not what you are looking for, it is possible that the home of your dreams might be featured on another day.

Please understand that these homes are not homes that I have had professionally inspected. It is always the Buyers responsibility to do their due diligence when purchasing a home. The homes featuered on this blog are simply homes that stand out above the rest, for one reason or another.

May you consider the opportunity set before you, and encourage others in need, to do the same.


Have a great day!

Pamela Culbreath - Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty
http://www.ocalahomesonline.com/
pamculbreath@usa.net