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Three Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Do For Sale By Owner During the Summer

Jun 21, 2024 | All, Sell

Selling your home without the help of a REALTOR® is usually a gamble at best—while a handful of people may net a nice profit selling on their own, FSBO more commonly results in endless days on the market, no appreciable extra profit, and a REALTOR® eventually...

The Central Florida Homebuying Guide for First-Time Homebuyers

Jun 21, 2024 | All, Buy

Whether you were born and raised in Florida or have come to the region seeking warm weather and lush landscapes, buying a home in Central Florida can be a challenging task, with today’s tight competition and limited housing stock. If you’re a first-time home buyer,...

Beyond Racing | Off-the-Track-Thoroughbreds Excel in New Careers

Jun 12, 2024 | All, Buy, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Local Resources, Sell

Beyond Racing: Off-the-Track-Thoroughbreds Excel in New Careers by Cynthia McFarland At the racetrack, Thoroughbreds are responsible for some of the most thrilling experiences in the lives of their owners, trainers, riders and grooms. We cheer for their hard-fought...

Showcase Properties Presents | Summer Pool Safety

Jun 6, 2024 | All, Buy, D.I.Y., Sell

In a subtropical climate like Florida, a pool isn’t as much a luxury as it is a tool of survival. Okay, yes – it’s definitely a big perk to have one in the backyard, and it helps increase the value of a home, but it’s also a literal oasis of relief which, in climates...

Discover Ocala – Episode 13 | A Closer Look at Harnessing Health

May 23, 2024 | All, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Podcast Companion, Uncategorized

There’s a common trait among horse people that any fellow equine professional recognizes right off the bat: The almost instinctive penchant for prioritizing the horses’ needs before their own. “I know for myself that many of us tend to treat the horses first and think...

Showcasing Conservation | Inside the Sale of the Bopodo Conservation Easement

May 15, 2024 | All, Discover Ocala, Ecological, Equestrian, Sell, Showcase Properties of Central Florida

We’re lucky to have a lot of green and sprawling places in Marion County – lush, fertile farmland, pristine lakes and rivers, and an industry based around horses that places a value on keeping them healthy and thriving. In a way, conservation is embedded in the...