Spring has sprung and brought
some awesome
local successes with it!
The 2017 March Sale at OBS had a record-setting run with a $1.25 million colt sold the first day and a $1.7 million filly the second day. Five horses exceeded the million-dollar mark during the entire sale, and a total of 300 horses sold for a March Sale record gross of $56,627,000.
The first annual Ocala Culinary Festival, which we’re proud to sponsor, was a delicious hit. We presented their Feast at the Farm with Norman Van Aken event, and it was certainly a delectable experience. A four course meal including wagyu steak tartare, Maine lobster, grilled swordfish, and honey cheesecake mousse was served in an enchanting springtime outdoor setting beneath the stars.
March also brought the 26th annual Live Oak International to Ocala, an exciting and unique combined driving and show jumping event. This year it was the largest event of its kind in the country, and attracted a number of national competitors. Also, for the second year in a row, we are excited to be sponsoring HITS, which wrapped up with its $1 Million Grand Prix this last weekend.
Not to mention the FTBOA Gala was a smashing success!
We’re proud to support and enjoy a variety of equine disciplines, and to do our part to make horse country a great place to live. #lovewhereyoulive
-Valerie Dailey | Owner Broker
Market Trends: January 2016
Closed Sales 
419, up 6.9% from 2016
Pending Sales
640, up 14.5% from 2016
Average Sale Price
$167,426, up 22.9% from 2016
Active Listings
2,807, down -11.8% from 2016
Month Supply of Inventory
5.3, down -13.1% from 2016
The January report is available from the Ocala Marion County Association of REALTORS® (OMCAR) report.
Email us to receive the full report!
List of Closed Sales in Marion County over the last 5 years.
Energy Savings:
Tips That Will Help Your Wallet
Summer’s on the way, and every Floridian knows what that means: higher energy bills! If you’re looking for easy ways to trim your utility costs down a bit, check out the infographic.
Green Horse Keeping Part 5:
Quick and Easy Tips For Keeping Your Farm Green
In the final installment of Green Horsekeeping, we want to give you a few quick and easy tips for keeping your farm green!
Featured Property: Rustic Acres Farm
9900 NW 115th Ave Ocala, FL 34482
Listing Price: $945,000
MLS: 512601
Located on 45-park like acres less than ten minutes away from HITS, Rustic Acres Farm has plenty of room for barns and paddocks. The charming three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home reflects modern farmhouse sensibilities with hardwood floors, vaulted timbered ceilings, and stone accents throughout. It features an open great room with a stone fireplace, an eat-in kitchen with an island, and a separate dining area boasting views from a bay window. The master retreat includes an en suite farmhouse-style bath. There is also a loft living area with a balcony overlooking the great room. A large covered porch with a walkway leading to a three-car garage completes the property.
SHOWCASE PROPERTIES of Central Florida
5780 SW 20th Street, Ocala, FL 34474
Office: 352.351.4718
Email: FrontDesk@ShowcaseOcala.com
www.ShowcaseOcala.com