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Uncategorized How Citrus County Homeowners Can Finance Major Repairs and Save Smart From guest blogger  Bonnie…   How Citrus County Homeowners Can Finance Major Repairs and Save Smart For homeowners in Citrus County, especially recent buyers and sellers trying to keep a deal on track, major repairs can show up at the worst possible time. Roof replacement costs, foundation repair expenses, and water damage repair challenges rarely […]
Who to Call Who to Call Citrus County  In this week’s blog I repeat the “WHO TO CALL” list that I have developed over the course of several  years (after receiving recommendations from people for different  service companies/ personnel). I also include a Century 21 “Preferred Vendor” list (includes different services).  But I’m really excited about is the Path Rescue Missions’  “hire out”  help […]
Real Estate Real Estate Update 2026 Citrus County Florida Association of Realtors: “Florida’s housing market slowed in 2025, but easing mortgage rates, steady migration and improving international activity point to early momentum.”  Experts say 2026 will be better for real estate here is what has sold this year so far and what is for sale now.  Black Diamond, Pine Ridge, Citrus Hills gated. […]
Restaurants Citrus County Restaurant Update January 2026  Although we did not have a many dinner visits to restaurants in the last month, we did finally got to the newer restaurant: Three Musketeers in Crystal River. Three Musketeers:  The menu is very unique and  changes often.   Gourmet for sure!  We started out with octopus. I didn’t care for the presentation. They brought […]
Real Estate Renovate? or Relocate? Guest blogger Bonnie:Relocating to be near family is one of those life moves that mixes excitement with a touch of apprehension. You picture Sunday dinners, spontaneous coffee runs, maybe even a little free childcare—but also the need for privacy, autonomy, and self-direction. Striking the right balance between closeness and independence isn’t about distance—it’s about design. […]
Real Estate New Year’s Resolution: Take Care of Your Home A Good New’s Resolution: Take care of your home…  If you’re a homeowner who plans to stay put and enjoy it …2026 is the perfect year to treat your house like a long-term investment.  Professional guidance from home inspectors, builders and real estate agents says spring and summer tasks should focus on preparing for warmer […]
Restaurants Restaurants Citrus County Early Winter 2026 My first restaurant blog for 2026.  We returned to a couple of places we had not been to in years. We certainly enjoy the variety we have to choose from now in Citrus County. You just can’t beat the fresh seafood at Seafood Seller in Crystal River. Our party of 10 enjoyed red snapper, Mahi […]
Real Estate Citrus County 2025 Real Estate Stats Real Estate sales were slow in 2025 due to uncertainty with the economy and higher mortgage  rates.  Despite that, Black Diamond and Citrus Hills (gated)  all managed a few m0re home sales in 2025 from 2024.  With Pine Ridge seeing less sales.   See the stats and what is for sale now… Black Diamond sold […]
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Real Estate Real Estate Update end of 2025  Wishing you all very happy holidays. Before I take a few weeks off from “blogging” to enjoy the holidays, I thought I’d write a blog on real estate.   In the past few weeks,  I’ve read some pretty interesting articles about homes that aren’t selling,  homes that are selling, and what the future looks like […]
Restaurants Citrus County Fall Restaurant Update Time for monthly restaurant update.  We had some good meals out. We have a lot more choices these days … Crackers Crystal River: We wanted to see how  they were coming along after the hurricane damage.  Still working in repairs.  Food is good and reasonable priced. Scallops and fish are good with lots of sides […]
Real Estate Moving Closer to Family Without Losing Yourself: Finding Connection, Space, and Growth Image via Freepik From guest blogger Bonnie:   Moving Closer to Family Without Losing Yourself: Finding Connection, Space, and Growth Relocating to be near family is one of those life moves that mixes excitement with a touch of apprehension. You picture Sunday dinners, spontaneous coffee runs, maybe even a little free childcare—but also the need […]
Real Estate Real Estate Update Citrus County Fall 2025 In this  week’s blog, I take a I take a look at what is going on in real estate and specifically what is happening in Citrus County in our area …the Ridge area. The National Association of Realtors reports that home prices are continuing to rise in the north, but are declining in the south. […]
Real Estate Easy Fixes to Boost a Home’s Curb Appeal Small, affordable updates, like fresh paint, tidy gardens and lighting, can instantly improve a home’s first impression and strengthen its resale value. (based on article Source: RISMedia (09/11/25) Catarevas, Michael © Copyright 2025 Smithbucklin)  First impressions can shape whether buyers even walk through the front door. Buyers often decide whether to tour a home based on its exterior. Common curb appeal […]
Real Estate How to Price and “Ready” Your Home for Sale This week I include a few articles on pricing and staging your home for sale, and  doing a pre-listing home inspection… Pre-listing home inspections: Real estate professionals are reporting a rise in home buyers getting cold feet before closing. A common culprit? A negative home inspection report. The number of canceled contracts has been ticking […]
Restaurants Restaurant Report Citrus County October 2025 In the last month we had some great dining experiences.      Learned of a new restaurant: The Three Musketeers,  in Crystal River: open Thursday to Monday .  We need to check it out.  310 Citrus Ave ( a recommendation from Nextdoor app) 352-586-2450.  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575355070454# Inverness Oscar Penn’s is one of our favorite dining venues.  […]
Home Maintenance Who To Call for Home Services  This week’s Blog: Eight things you should clean every month according to professional cleaners, and an updated who to call list that includes additions for landscape help and  painters. GOOD RESOURCE: The nextdoor app:  Join Nextdoor, an app for neighborhoods where you can get local tips, buy and sell items, and more . https://nextdoor.com/ Eight places […]
Home Maintenance Making A Home for “Aging” In Image: Freepik Key Features Aging Home Buyers Should Look for in a Home Built for Aging in Place Aging in place isn’t about giving up on change—it’s about controlling it. If you’re planning to stay in your next home for the long run, you need more than just charm or curb appeal. You need function, […]
TO DO Citrus County Annual and Upcoming Events What’s coming up “to do” in the Citrus County, FL area?  I include many of the annual area festivals. Some do not have definite dates for this year yet, but I tried to include an info link. The info link is  listed separately or click on the name of the event. to do link cc:  […]
Restaurants Restaurant Update Citrus County Fall 2025 We took a little time off this summer and, so have not been to many restaurants until recently, We returned for dinner at Bayside Kraft Kitchen,  Back Water Fins Grill and La Casa di Norma.  Our favorite places for lunch are still: Jimmy T.‘s New York Deli,  New England Café, Panera Bread and Cattledog  Coffee […]
Real Estate IS YOUR HOME READY TO BE INHERITED?  Hope things are going well in your life… I read an article last week in one of the Florida Association of Realtors magazines,  and it got to me thinking about a blog about taking over and/or selling an inherited property.    We’ve been here for more than 25 years, of course have aged, but several […]
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