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T11968284
ROCK CREEK! 4 Bed, 2Ba, 2330 SF, pool home. A traditional 80’s charmer with a split bedroom plan, real cedar paneling, a formal living room, separate dining room & Florida room, & A fireplace for cold winter days. The wooded lot even backs up to the creek! MLS/ID:354672 $224,900
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In addition to Real Estate,
I have also bred & trained horses for better then 25 yrs. I know & understand horses, horse breeders & the needs of both. If you are looking for horse property for show horses, race horses, or pleasure horses - I would be honored to help you find acreage that will be both beautiful & beneficial to you & your prized horses!
City Block in the middle of Williston. Buildable & dividable. Total land use is 12 lots, with older home, currently a rental prop. MLS/ID:355093 $195,000
4/2.5, 2168 SF, Brick & Block Home. Well cared for & upgraded thru out. Close to UF, downtown, business district & shopping. MLS/ID:352187 $199,900
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Carolyn Quinones
Real Estate Broker/Assoc, CRS, SFR
(352) 331-2100 1-800-466-3429
352-331-2100 x107
CarolynQC21@aol.com www.Carolyn-Q.com
P329723
QUAD-2 Blocks from UF! Room for expansion or rebuild! 3-1BD/1BA and 1-2BD/1BA $495,000 MLS/ID:358122
“Se Habla Español”
P179245
P194845
T562481
2BD/1BA Home, 1120 SF w/metal roof & tile through out, 1-Acre lot plus multiple car garage/workshops. Asking $95,000 MLS/ID:332785
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Child care Facility just blocks from the Univ of Fl campus & downtown! Furnished, equipped & ready to go! Even includes a van! Licensed for 65 children. Full kitchen, 6 classrooms, fenced playgrounds. $450,000 MLS/ID:355248
Townhome located at the front of the complex. Move in ready w/Wood laminate & tile flooring. Landscaped front & back yards w/privacy fencing. Not a rental unit! PUD unit,so easier to finance. $59,900 MLS/ID:358102
City of Alachua Lot for Site Built or Manufactured Home. City Water, City Sewer available for connection. Owner financing will be considered with $2,500 down. $24,900 MLS/ID:306493
EQUAL HOUSING
P194844
DUPLEX on the edge of the Duck Pond area! 2BD/1BA both sides total 1869SF. Has a positive Long time rental history. $119,900 MLS/ID:344245
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(352) 331-2100 1-800-466-3429
Carolyn Quinones
Real Estate Broker/Assoc, CRS, SFR
352-331-2100 x107
CarolynQC21@aol.com www.Carolyn-Q.com
“Se Habla Español”
EQUAL HOUSING
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P194844 P194844 Vintage Farm house on 5-acres! Min west of I-75. 4BD/2.5BA, 2601 SF, Original Wood Floors, High Ceilings, modern kitchen & baths. Must see to appreciate! MLS/ID:355317 $249,500
T1158910
A whole lot of possibilities for $49,900!!! Built in 2008! 3BD/2BA, 1632 SF, hardiboard siding! Lower Putnam Co Taxes! Needs kitchen cabinets, appliances & fixtures. Could be a Very Nice & affordable home! MLS/ID:356178
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Investment Opportunity - needs some sweat equity! 4 Units, 2 renovated/2 need to be renovated. All units are 2 bed, 1 Bath. Partially fenced yard, ample parking. $85,000 MLS/ID:355249
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Executive Style Country Home! 4BD/2.5BA, 2932 SF w/ lg bonus room, all on a fenced 5-Acre tract. New Roof in 2014! Granite counters, soaring ceilings, lg wood deck! $279,900 MLS/ID:353774
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2006 Condo! Conv to UF! 2 Master bedrooms w/own baths, Covered porch & screened porch. Great price! MLS/ID:356457 $78,000
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Saul Lowery (352) 331-2100
EQUAL HOUSING
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REALTOR
3921 NW 97th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606
Formal Living room plus separate sleeping area
To View More Photos, On This Property Text T11820867 to 85377
Large Family Game Room
Large Master Suite
Custom Built Brick home on 1-acre lot in Meadows of Kanapaha!! 4BD/3BA, 2931 SF, 1.56 Acre lot. $419,000 MLS/ID:351300
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(352) 331-2100 1-800-466-3429
FayeAderholt
At Springhill I-75 &
Realtor 386-303-2238
NW 39th Ave.
www.ClassicProperties1.com Faye.Aderholt@yahoo.com 3921 NW 97th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606 EQUAL HOUSING
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T449830
Lake City! Beautiful 10 Acres off CR 240. Very Nice 4 bed, 2 ba, 1560SF doublewide home. A lot of work has already been done! Nice deck on the front & lg deck on the back. $110,000 MLS/ID:351554
To View More Photos, Text 85377 And Enter Code T863939
Brick home in Downtown Branford. Close to Shopping, Schools, Banks & close to the Suwannee River. $89,000 MLS/ID:337386
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Trenton - in town, Corner lot w/power pole. City says the lot connects to City Water & Sewer. Ready for your new home or mobile at a GREAT price! MLS/ID:352195 $5,900
Investment Opportunity!! Older but solid built block w/brick exterior, Needed cosmetics. MLS/ID:356176 Sold for $25,000!
If you are looking to list & sell prop in the Lake City to Ellisville to Ft White to Branford area give me a call. I know the area! I love River Front Properties! And, come spring - buyers will start looking for River front properties! Let them find yours through me!
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Trendy Bathroom Upgrades for a Quick Sell
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2. Lighted vanity mirror Home improvement stores, design studios and online retailers carry a variety of lighted vanities in shapes, sizes, styles and light sources (LED, CFL or incandescent) to suit virtually every taste. Installing one is a simple do-it-yourself job that has a big impact on a bathroom’s appearance and usability.
4. Towel warmers Wall-mounted or free-standing, plug-in or hardwired, all towel warmers work the same way; heated bars warm towels hung on the rack, providing a cozy, warm towel every time you bathe. Plug-in versions install easily, while hardwired ones may require professional installation. 5. Shower foot rest Foot rests are an economical improvement. Some suction-cup styles cost under $20. For a more refined look or enhanced sturdiness, it’s possible to find one that anchors into the wall through screws, or a style built into shower surrounds. If you’re redoing your shower stall, it’s the perfect time to add a stylish, sturdy foot rest.
Setting the Record Straight: Top Home Buying Myths By Courtney Soinski Whether you’re a real estate professional or first-time home buyer, the home buying process and real estate transactions can be stressful. There tends to be some common misconceptions in this process, so it’s very important that you’re well informed of what is fact and what is fiction. We’re here to set the record straight. Myth #1: You don’t need a REALTOR®. Before you bravely take on one of the biggest purchases or sales of your life, remember this: it’s not as easy as it looks. REALTORS® know all the ins and outs of the local area as well as the market in which you’re looking to buy or sell. Picking up the phone and calling a REALTOR® may be one of the best decisions you’ll make. Myth #2: The bigger the downpayment, the better off you’ll be. Buyers’ immediate reflex is to put as much cash down as they can when buying a new home because they’ll borrow less, lower the monthly mortgage payments, and won’t need to buy mortgage insurance. However, putting 20% down is not a requirement and it’s not for everyone. Thanks to Federal Housing Administration Loans (FHA Loans), you can put as little as 3.5% down. With this method, you’ll potentially have a lower interest
rate, giving you more flexibility. Your money is not all tied up in your house like in a traditional down payment that can leave you with little or no extra cash to spend on home care, improvements, or any other unforeseen circumstances. Myth #3: Appraisers set the value of a home. The role of the appraiser is to produce a credible opinion of value that reflects the current market. Appraisers are not responsible for setting the value of the home and they also do not confirm a home’s sale price. According to Photo Source: StartupFlavor.com David S. Bunton, President of The Appraisal Foundation, “Appraisers provide an analysis of the collateral, so that lenders understand the value of a property when making the loan decision.” Myth #4: You need perfect credit. Most people assume that you must have absolutely golden credit in order to get a loan, but that just simply isn’t the case. If buyers have less than perfect credit, lenders are often willing to work with them to get the best possible loan. Credit is not the only thing that lenders look at when deciding to approve a loan, but your score will have an effect on the interest rate on your mortgage. Make sure you review your credit report and if any errors are found, they should be reported to the credit reporting bureaus before applying for a mortgage.
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1. Skylights In rooms where privacy is a concern, skylights can provide both natural light and ventilation. They’re beautiful, endowing bathrooms with a major “wow” factor, and practical. Energy Star-qualified no-leak, solar-powered fresh-air skylights can help trim electricity costs by providing natural light and passively venting moist, warm air from the room.
3. Double-flush toilet Dual-flush toilets use only the water you need to get the job done, so they contribute positively to a home’s overall footprint and can help save on water bills. They’re a lower-cost upgrade, and even more cost-effective when installed by a savvy DIYer.
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A recent poll on Houzz, a popular home design website, asked consumers what bathroom improvements they desire most. Many of the answers were both luxurious and affordable, and others were downright simple changes to make. Here are five hot bathroom upgrades and some ideas for incorporating them into your home to ensure a quick sell.
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“We Will Help You Every Step Of The Way”
(352) 331-2100 1-800-466-3429
3921 NW 97th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606
At Springhill I-75 & NW 39th Ave.
“Se Habla Español”
www.ClassicProperties1.com
T11820867
Custom built 4BD/3BA, 2931 SF, brick home on 1.56 acre lot in Meadows of Kanapaha! Open floor plan & lots of upgrades. Conv to Shands & UF. $419,000 MLS/ID:351300
T11884786
Not a Condo! This PUD unit Tower Oaks eligible variety of financing options. 2BD/1BA, 885 SF end unit. $39,900 MLS/ID:352771
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QUAD- 2BD/1.5BA-Metal roof 2012, central air 2010, newer kitchen in one unit and newer bathrooms in 2 units, newer water heaters all units, more updates have been made. $135,000 MLS/ID:355440
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P329700
Beautiful 5-acre home site! Paved Rd frontage & Pecan trees. Homes only zoning, in Gilchrist Co,close to the Suwannee River & multiple springs. Possible Owner Fin. MLS/ID:348735 $41,900
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INTERLACHEN REALTY SERVICES, INC 1156-1 SR 20 • INTERLACHEN, FL 32148
BROKER
Quen Sanders
Zella Holmes
sales associate, aBR
sales associate,
386-972-3031
352-234-5818
standard text rates apply
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386-546-2816 JDavisint@gmail.com
To View Listing On Smart Phone, Text 85377 And Enter Text Code
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PHONE 386-684-0897
P294325
P294324
3BR 2BA home located on Big Lake Grandin, bonus room over looking the lake. Boathouse with slip, 2 car garage,1 car garage & 2 Car carport. A real bargain at $195,900.00
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3 Bed,2 ba home on 1-acre lot with lg deck overlooking the above ground pool. Close to Gainesville, Ocala, Jax & the beaches! $61,900
Beautiful 1.27 Lakefront Acres! Already has the well, septic, power & outbuildings in place. Ready for your new home! $65,000
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3 Bed, 2 Ba remodeled home with New A/C, appliances, carpet & tile! Cute front porch, nice lot & nice price at only $46,000
Home looking for a NEW owner! 3 bed,2 ba, 1248 SF home, Set up on a concrete pad, on an almost 1/2 acre lot. Has a workshop for the handy or creative person. $67,900
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REDUCED & READY to SELL!! 3 br/2 ba, 2052 SF, DWMH on 0.69 acres located at the end of the street, with fenced yard & deck. Asking $53,900
Bring the horses! Just reduced by $20,000! 3 bed, 2 ba, 1216 SF home on 3.36 acres. Fenced & X-fenced, horse stalls & back deck! $55,900 Text T11905034 to 85377
Cozy little home by the lake! Nicely remodeled home sits on a canal to the lake, with lake view from the property. Newer Appliances, tile, carpet & more! Great starter, retirement or vacation spot! $39,900 Text T11788655 to 85377
WE ALSO HAVE VACANT LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE!
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GoReabell Real Estate, Inc. 909 N.W. 6 th Street Gainesville, FL 32601
www.gore-rabell.com
$84,000
P211188
$165,900
P207679
Centrally located, 4 br, 2 bath home. Large master suite, screened back porch, private, fenced back yard. Easy access to shopping & I-75. MLS/ID:355257
$98,000
P209691
Close to Newnans Lake with new kitchen appliances, new carpet & tile. 3 br, 2 bath, 1,232 SF, fireplace. Move-in ready! MLS/ID:355548
$137,900
P293926
Starter home close to Buchholz High School. 4 br, 2 bath 1,400 SF. Fenced back yard. MLS/ID:357271
$55,000
P214225
Close to UF, shopping & dining. 2 br, 1.5 bath 1,042 sq. ft. condo. MLS/ID:355647
To View Listing On Smart Phone, Text 85377 And Enter Text Code
“Serving Gainesville Since 1972�
352-378-1387
Price reduced! Solid concrete block 3 br, 2 bath home with large living room. Fireplace, eat-in kitchen, separate dining room. MLS/ID:355561
Building Relationships Fulfilling Dreams
$129,000
P207680
Quad, 2 br, 1 bath, concrete block units. Fully rented. Close to Oaks Mall & I-75. MLS/ID:355498
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