Fun, sunshine, and refreshing pools – a staple of every Florida summer. This month we’ve put together a summer-themed news letter jam-packed with information designed to help you enjoy your summer to the fullest. Whether you’re looking to raise the value of your home, explore the history of Marion County, and keep track of local market trends, we’ve put together this newsletter with you in mind.
Market Trends | May 2017
Closed Sales 
639, up 2.9% from 2016
Pending Sales
665, down -2.5% from 2016
Average Sale Price
$175,500, up 10.3% from 2016
Active Listings
2,654, down -10.3% from 2016
Month Supply of Inventory
5.0, down -12.3% from 2016
The May report is available from the Ocala Marion County Association of
REALTORS® (OMCAR) report.
Email us to receive the full report!
Pools | Dive into the Florida Lifestyle
Nothing goes together better than Florida sunshine and a relaxing day by the pool. If you’re finding that your current home is lacking in the pool department, worry naught! We’ve put together just the resource for you – an entire section devoted to Ocala / Marion County area Homes For Sale, all of which come complete with that gorgeous pool to satisfy the inner swimmer in you.
?Click here to dive into those beautiful pools.
Heat Awareness | Have a Stress Free Summer
Florida has a famous and well-deserved reputation as The Sunshine State — our long, warm summers are the envy of residents in the North and Midwest. However, fun in the sun can have serious consequences if you’re not prepared. If you’re relocating, buying a second home, or just vacationing here in horse country, we’ve got some important health tips and info to help you and your family enjoy the sunshine safely.
Marion County, Florida | Past and Present
Marion County has always occupied a special place in Florida history, even before it was officially formed. Celebrate the “Kingdom of the Sun” and its rich history with facts and trivia all about our favorite Florida county.
Love Marion County? See if you know all of the trivia.
Home Improvement Tips | Raise your Home Value
When looking to sell a property, whether it’s the home you’ve owned and lived in your entire life, or a property you’ve purchased for a fix and flip, you may wonder which home improvements generate the highest return on investment.
Looking to improve your home value? Here’s what the experts recommend.
Featured Property | T & D Farm
5150 NW 160TH Street Reddick, FL 32686
$1,400,000 • • • MLS #512699
This 40 acre double-gated farm in Reddick, Florida includes a 12-stall barn with full bath, tack and equipment storage as well as seven board-and-wire paddocks. Additional equine amenities include a eurocizer and exercise pen. The three-bedroom, three bath brick main home has hardwood and tile floors throughout, a cozy living room with a brick fireplace, and a large eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances. The master retreat features an en-suite bath with a jetted tub, all guest rooms have attached baths and walk-in closets. A spacious covered lanai with a hot tub can be accessed from the living room, as well as a screen-enclosed pool with an adjoining garden area and koi pond. The property also includes a patio with a fire pit and a two-bedroom, one-bathroom octagonal guest house.
