Aug 3, 2017 | All, Local Resources, Market Trends
Right now, real estate inventory is low in Marion County, meaning properties are in-demand and the seller’s market is strong. Here are the six lowest-inventory zip codes in the Ocala area where sellers can thrive in the current market. 34481: Western Marion...
Jun 16, 2017 | All, Local Resources, Market Trends, Showcase Properties of Central Florida
One of the first steps to being a savvy buyer or seller is knowing the market, and taking advantage of its fluctuations to accomplish your goals. At Showcase, we analyze and publish our quarterly and yearly stats so you can buy and sell with confidence. Here...
Apr 21, 2017 | All, Market Trends
So far in 2017, Florida has had an excellent year. Right off the bat, our state had the highest sales volume in January at 29,604—more than five times the national average for that month. Marion County has distinguished itself as being among the top five...
Sep 30, 2016 | All, Market Trends, Showcase Properties of Central Florida
Stats from the second quarter continue to bring good news! Currently, we’re steadily watching the dreaded foreclosure market begin to waver, with fewer homes on the market and cash sales down. The seller’s market trend that became apparent last quarter has...
Aug 22, 2016 | All, Buy, Market Trends
An unconventional trend is taking hold in the real estate industry: more and more buyers are making all-cash offers for homes they want to buy. Cash purchases have comprised about a quarter of home sales in the past, but recently they’ve shot up to 40 percent...
Jul 8, 2016 | All, Buy, Market Trends, Sell
This year, the national housing market is trending toward stabilization, and the local real estate market trends in the Ocala area are no exception. Low mortgage rates, steady job growth and a surge in housing supply are driving the market forward in 2016. The number...