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Real Estate Citrus County/Ridge Area Home Sales January-May 2026 Real Estate sales continue to be sluggish…plenty on the market…not many lookers…   Single family home sales: Black Diamond Pending/sold 2026: https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1018854u40493 Black Diamond on the market: https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1018855d38059 Pine Ridge Pending/sold 2026: https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1018856L46829 Pine Ridge for Sale:  https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1018857y15406 Citrus Hills (Gated) sold 2026:  https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1018860o60270 Citrus Hills (gated ) on the market:  https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1018858O22519
Real Estate Starter Home Vs Forever Home The Strategic Choice: Starter Home vs. Forever Home from  Guest Blogger Bonnie Deciding between a starter home and a forever home involves balancing your immediate financial capacity with your long-term lifestyle aspirations. A starter home serves as a budget-friendly entry point into property ownership, whereas a forever home is a larger, more permanent residence designed […]
Home Maintenance Updating Your Home Thinking about remodeling? Before you swing a hammer or swipe that credit card, you may want to hear what the pros are saying right now about what truly pays off. 10 Top Remodeling Projects to Prioritize According to the 2025 Remodeling Impact Report, conducted by the National Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]
Real Estate Early Summer Real Estate Update Citrus County FL  This week I am going to present to you  a few real estate thoughts: ordering a pre-sale  home inspection;  the current state of the real estate market,  and what is for sale and has sold in our area?   I am going to take a few weeks off from blogging… Real estate pros say having […]
Home Maintenance How to Boost Your Home’s Charm Image via Pexels How to Boost Your Home’s Charm and Close That Sale Fast Selling your home is more than slapping a “For Sale” sign in the yard and waiting for the offers to roll in. It’s about capturing the hearts of buyers at first glance and making them imagine their future within those walls. […]
Real Estate Citrus County Ridge Area Homes Sales First 2025 Fast-rising mortgage rates have led to the slowest existing home-sales market nationally in 30 years. But National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun tells NAR members attending the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings: There are plenty of reasons to believe that, when rates drop, the demand will be there   According to Florida Realtors Association and […]
Real Estate This and That For Your Home/Who to Call ” list This and That for your house… Keeping your house in its best shape…paint colors?  countertops? granite, butcher block or quartz? The twelve remodeling projects that bring value to a resale.  I updated “Who to Call for Services” list. What the NAR says to remodel and the estimated return based on upfront cost: New steel front […]
Real Estate Retirement to Renovation: Seniors Turning Fixer-Uppers into Fortunes From my guest blogger… Retirement to Renovation: Seniors Turning Fixer-Uppers into Fortunes   Image via Pexels Retirement doesn’t have to signal a slowdown. For many older adults, it’s the start of an entirely new chapter—one driven by autonomy, fulfillment, and, yes, profit. Enter the world of house flipping: an industry long dominated by younger, HGTV-fueled […]
Real Estate Spring 2025 Real Estate Update May 2025 According to the National Association of Realtors…Home buyers this spring are locking in lower mortgage rates than they could a year ago, when rates pushed above 7%. But even with the latest decline—bringing 30-year fixed rates to a 6.76% average—many prospective buyers aren’t ready to take action. full article: Mortgage Rates Ease Slightly- Is It […]
Home Maintenance Getting Ready to Sell Your Home? Get the Facts Consumer Guide: NAR: Preparing to Sell Your Home NOTE: Consumer guides do not constitute any change in NAR policy. Real estate professionals must ensure they market properties consistent with relevant MLS rules and educate sellers on the choices available. Once you decide to sell your home, you might have questions about how […]
Home Maintenance Home Remodeling Spring is in the air, time for planting, remodeling…  Here are some ideas on homes and their need to be updated to sell for a good price. Sellers are encouraged to showcase home renovations as buyers are increasingly seeking turnkey homes. Buyers are willing to pay more for remodeled homes. NEW YORK — Even as […]
Home Maintenance Smart Technology for Enhancing Your Home’s Worth One way to make your home a more valuable,  attractive,  and or “modern”  place to live is to add smart devices to your home.  While  a total smart home will cost you hundreds of dollars, just adding one or more $100 items might be a good start. I read two  ZDNET articles.   As the […]