Uncategorized Citrus County Restaurant Update May 2024 Time to update our dining experiences in the last month.  Also highlighting a new distillery in Crystal River: Aggregation.  Last week, granddaughter and I were in Orlando for her cheer competition. We ate out at Chili’s one night, and I enjoyed their chicken, bacon and cheese quesadilla. Taylor enjoyed their beef sliders.  We  really enjoyed […]
Home Maintenance Home Improvement Ideas In last week’s blog I presented some prices per square foot for homes that have sold and are now on the market in Black Diamond. As reported: the age of your air conditioner, hot water tank and your roof make a big difference on the price of your home. But also important to the price […]
Home Maintenance Termite Infestation on the Rise The United States of Termites…How the tiny, traveling pests are taking over—and where they are going next.  Termite Season has begun and homeowners in the south are already on high alert, but they’re not the only ones some unexpected states are seeing alarming termite activity… Should I have a termite policy?  At the time of […]
Uncategorized This and That about Black Diamond FL real estate:    This and That about Black Diamond real estate:  What are the prices per square foot for resale homes in BD?  Who to call to maintain that real estate? And how much house do you need?   Is my house really worth $254 per square foot?  That depends on age of home, and ages of: […]
TO DO Citrus County Spring 2024 Happenings  Upcoming Citrus County Spring Events View the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, 1147 S Suncoast Blvd, Replica of the  Vietnam TravelM Memorial Wall. NOW  thru Sunday April 21, Closing ceremony 4/21 at 4pm April 23, 9-11 am; First Swing Introduction; Twisted Oaks Golf Course Parks and Rec; introductory session to offer participants a chance to learn […]
Restaurants April 2024 Citrus County Restaurant Update Time for the monthly restaurant update.  I include comments about the newly opened Glory Days.  DINNERS: LECANTO: Everybody has been excited to have Glory Days open. And the reports I’m seeing on nextdoor.com and Facebook and  as well as from people in Black Diamond that I’ve talked to, people are very happy with the food […]
Uncategorized Citrus County Real Estate Update: Spring 2024   These days you can find real estate articles that indicate nationally, people are looking for smaller homes, but then again in Florida…luxury homes are still in demand.  Statistics that 900-1000 people move to Florida a day is still true. Fluctuating mortgage rates and low real estate inventories are having an effect on the industry. […]
TO DO Spring To Do Citrus County Florida This week I update some things to do in Citrus County this Spring. The last of the season: Black Diamond Farmers Market,  Saturday, March 23, 9 to 12, including Tony’s Produce, Kats Dog Krack, knife sharpening, candle company, bakehouse, plant and garden growers, LARS Jewelry,  Wow Citrus Massage and Fitness and Bookman landscaping. Concert: Black […]
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Real Estate Home Inspections Issues Citrus County FL I am back on my pedestal this weekend. After going through a home inspection on a home for sale, I again am asking you these questions …is your pool more than 15 years old and you’ve never had it resurfaced? Do you have a Challenger brand electrical box in your garage? …If you live in […]
Restaurants Restaurant Update Citrus County Feb-March 2024 Time for the monthly Citrus County Restaurant update. New restaurant in town Bayside Kraft Kitchen in Crystal River (and the former Charlie’s Seafood House.) Waterfront dining.  Bright new indoor setting and there can be seating outside (watch for no-see-ums) .  A group of 10 of us went there on a Friday and they’ve just opened […]
Home Maintenance Maintaining Your Citrus County Home This week I present articles on keeping your home “in shape and up-to-date.”  I include an updated  “Who To Call” sheet that now includes: appliance repair, photography, odor elimination, electrician, and garage door repair.     Two National Association of Realtors article suggest what items buyers are looking for in homes today. (in case you are […]
TO DO Citrus County FL Now and March 2024 To DO Time to look at what is happening in Citrus County in the next month… Don’t miss the chance to see the manatee up close and personal in Citrus County. The winter weather has been so cool! (I hope for not much longer). Many of  the manatee  have been staying in the Three Sisters Refuge Park.  […]
Real Estate Citrus County Real Estate 2024 Stats Time to check on 2024 Citrus County single family real estate sales.  The Real Estate market is healthy and activity seems to be picking up as far as sales and listings. I include active listings and 2024 sales for the major  central “Ridge”  communities. (see stats at end)   Our monthly office meeting stats show graphically […]
Restaurants Citrus County Restaurant Update January 2024  It’s been a busy month eating dinners and lunches out. I do cook really… and I do enjoy cooking.  But I love a break from the kitchen. That’s why I enjoy good food when I go out to a restaurant.  Taverna Manos and  Dillon’s  Cinnamon Sticks are closed. I met a Michigan girlfriend for lunch […]
Home Maintenance Keep Your Home “Staged to Sell” In this week’s blog, I continue to talk about having your home in its best condition as possible…in case you have to sell your house.  Many of us have been living here several years (getting up there in age… lol)  and we never know when we may be forced to put our home up for […]
Home Maintenance Citrus County Who to Call; Where to Shop & Dine in Future Who to call? Where to shop in dine in future  (486 & 491 plans) and  Vila ideas for brightening your home… This week I am  updating my “who to call list”  for your different home and personal needs. I’ve added  window cleaners since A& L (Ali) is now retired. I’ve added a massage therapist, a […]
TO DO Citrus County FL Festivals and “To Do” 2024 This week I update the ANNUAL Citrus County Florida  Events and FESTIVALS… CLICK ON This link:  gives you the lastest on what to do in the county…arts and crafts, swim with manatee, snorkel, dive, scallop, kayak, fish, bike, hike…   What’s coming up in Crystal River and Citrus County, FL? At the end, I also […]
Home Maintenance Maintenance To Do January 2024 At the beginning of the year we are reminded by many to “declutter and clean.”   With the cold, rainy winter we are having in Florida, we find ourselves at home more… with the extra time…we have time to address some home chores.  In this week’s blog, I report again on how to maintain your […]
Uncategorized Citrus County Winter Restaurant Update 2024 We had some great dining experiences over the last month.  We tried: Glory Days (coming to Lecanto), Dave & Busters (one in Ocala, Topgolf  (one in Tampa), and Panda Express (newly opened Lecanto.)   We returned to: our two fav lunch places (Jimmy T’s and New England Cafe)  and  tried KC Wine & Bistro (Beverly […]
Uncategorized Real Estate Stats Ridge Area Citrus County & Money Saving Ideas Happy New Year!   My first blog of 2023 deals with single family real estate sales in the Ridge area of Citrus County,  and I include stats for the areas, and a link to what sold last year.  In general sales were affected by less inventory and higher mortgage interest rates, but sale prices are […]