Ocala Marion County Homes for Sale

30 Acres of Quiet Country Living near Ocala National Forest

Duke Rountree — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:28:13 +0000

Oldie but Goodie! This 1978 custom built, one of a kind, country home is tucked away in the country this property offers such a variety of trees(live oaks, palms, cypress, bays, dogwoods, wild plums and grapes and a few pear trees.) Relax in the screen room and watch the deer, turkey and birds. Cypress board and batten exterior with green metal roof welcomes you as you arrive. Entering the home you will notice cypress walls and stone flooring downstairs throughout the dining room, kitchen(wood cabinets, marble counters and eat in area), living room(stacked marble stone fireplace), Master bedroom and large craft room. Upstairs is 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with oak flooring and walnut pegs + full bath. Also includes automatic generator for those stormy days. Located only minutes from Ocala National Forest with hunting, fishing, boating and so much more. You can easily reach Ocala in 25, Gainsville in 40 minutes and be in Downtown Orlando in less than 2 hours.

MLS# 390216

Offered at $219,500

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Perrywell Branch Mini Tree Farm 3 & 5 Acre Tracts

Duke Rountree — Fri, 03 May 2013 02:58:42 +0000

If you are looking for a private secluded piece of acreage, look no further! Planted in in pine trees and located on dirt roads with great wildlife including Florida black bears, whitetail deer, wild turkey and variety of birds. Located 30 miles to Ocala and short drive to Fort McCoy with grocery, hardware, pharmacy, Cougar park and Fort McCoy School grades K-8. 15 minutes to Ocala National Forest with off road trails, horseback riding, kayaking, fishing, hunting, hiking, camping and just about any outdoor activity you can think of.

Dont Miss This Opportunity!

3 Acres – Only $15,000

Facing Property Due East

View Facing South

5 Acres – Only $25,000

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3 Tips For Landing a Mortgage

Duke Rountree — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:25:32 +0000

What is happening with todays current mortgages and how did we get there?

I can tell you one of my most challenging obstacles is financing. The banks/ lenders went from the “fog the mirror” loans to overly strict lending requirements. What is a “fog the mirror loan? Back in the good old days if you could breath and fog a mirror the bank would just ask how much you earned(which you did not have to verify, by the way) and the lender would qualify the loan based on no income verification or documentation. Simply qualify for the 0% first year months payments and it was yours. Now we have good people, with good jobs, money saved and finding it difficult to get a mortgage. I have even had buyers with enough cash to pay for a property outright to be told by the bank they could make the loan. If you are an entreprenur or private business owner good luck getting a decent mortgage.

What can you do to get a mortgage today?

Hope, Pray, Beg….. No not really but be prepared and shop around.

1.) High Credit Scores Count- surprise the lowest interest rates go to the ones with the highest credit scores of 760 or higher. Make sure you don’t open lines of credit or loans for at least 3 months prior to shopping for a loan. Also, try to pay off loan balances – “One large balance — even if it’s paid off at the end of the month — can ding your score by 20 points or more,” according to the article at Money Magazine.

2.) Gather plenty of quotes. Shop around, it can pay off big! Gather at least 6 quotes from lenders on rates because they can vary between lenders. Request quotes from local, regional and even online vendors like www.quikenloans.com or www.rpfunding.com. MOST IMPORTANTLY! Ask about the closing cost, they can vary from 2-3% of the loan amount.

3.) Lock in the Rate. When you chose the lender make sure to lock in the rate. During this period the lender agrees to not raise the rate within a certain time period. Make sure you check with your REALTOR and lender to verify how long the loan will take to close so you know how long to set the lock in rate for.

Lastly, ask for referrals to local professionals that can help. Ask ME! I have several preferred mortgage folks with different banks to serve your needs.

“Until Next Time”

Source: “For Your Customers:…” REALTOR Mag May 2, 2012 http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2012/04/30/for-your-customers-3-tips-for-landing-mortgage

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13075 NE 41 TERR, Anthony FL 32617

Duke Rountree — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:14:23 +0000

Custom built in 2000 this 1200 square foot concrete block with stucco home is located on 1.12 acres in Sparr Florida(Anthony mailing address.) Open floor plan includes cathedral ceilings and tile throughout entire home. Bathrooms: Master; marble shower, counters, jetted garden tub, under cabinet lighting and large closet, 2 Bath; marble shower/tub and counters. Surrounded by woods for great privacy! There is 2 car garage for your cars or toys and riding mower. Roof damage will not allow for traditional financing.

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Are Discount Foreclosures Gone? For Good?

Duke Rountree — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:35:19 +0000

Foreclosure discounts may not be gone for good but they are drying up fast, according to the latest housing reports. The discounts on foreclosed homes compared to other homes has fallen to a 12% average which is about the same percentage as prior to the housing crash. Last year the foreclosure discount averaged about 30%. There are several factors affecting the trend of foreclosures falling, including less foreclosure starts(new foreclosures being filed), ultra-low mortgage interest rates and moderate job growth are all contributing factor for the trend.

What does this mean for home buyers in todays difficult buyers market? With the number of bank owned homes available for sale at an all time low, many buyers are turning to short sales to find deeper discounts. The Florida REALTORS January 2013 Monthly Market Summary reveals that median price for short sale homes is $61,000 which is less than median sales price for foreclosures at $62,500. According to these numbers short sales are a better bargain for buyers but come with many more challenges than foreclosures.

Need Help? Find a local REALTOR and they can help you assist in finding the best solutions and course of action to help in the home buying process.

Next week we will discuss what this means for current and future sellers entering the market.

“Make each day your masterpiece”

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National Mortgage Settlement says still time to apply!

Duke Rountree — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:15:56 +0000

Did You Lose Your Home to Foreclosure between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2011?

If so, you may “still” qualify for National Mortgage Settlement which expired on January 18th, 2013, however Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi says, to keep submitting your claims and she is working very hard to get this deadline extended. The settlement provides as much as $25 billion in relief to distressed borrowers and direct payments to states and the federal government.The agreement settles state and federal investigations finding that the country’s five largest mortgage servicers(Ally/GMAC, Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo) routinely signed foreclosure related documents outside the presence of a notary public and without really knowing whether the facts they contained were correct. Both of these practices violate the law. The settlement provides benefits to borrowers whose loans are owned by the settling banks as well as the many borrowers whose loans they service.

Key Provisions of the Settlement
- Immediate aid to homeowners needing loan modifications now.
- Immediate aid to borrowers who are current, but whose mortgages currently exceed their homes value.
-Payment to borrowers who lost their home to foreclosure.
-Immediate payments to signing states
-First ever nationwide reforms to service standards
Learn how to find out if your loan is affected by this settlement,the timeline for relief, how you will know if you are eligible and find links to State Attorney General’s website for specific news.

You can contact the National Mortgage Settlement Administrator at 1-866-430-8358 or visit www.nationalmortgagesettlement.com.

Information obtained from www.nationalmortgagesettlement.com and Legislative & Political forum with guest speaker Pam Bondi / Florida Attorney General attended at 2013 Florida REALTORS Meetings

N.O.W – “No Opportunity Wasted”

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Hide – A – Way – Escape The Hustle – Bustle

Duke Rountree — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 16:39:09 +0000

2/1 Manufactured Home in Quiet Country Settting on 1/2 Acre Lot.

Home Has Many Upgrades Like: Aluminum Roof – Over, Carport, Covered Deck, And Updated Interior. Beautiful Views Of Two Large Horse Farms. Close To The Ocklawaha River, Hunting, Fishing And More. Deer In Your Own Front Yard. Additional acreage available. You can also purchase A Country Cottage On 2 Acres Which Adjoins This Property. MUST SEE! Ask for Lavon at 352-812-4793

Price: $29900

Call: 352-546-5604 | Email Advertiser

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YOU FOUND IT!!

Duke Rountree — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 16:20:07 +0000

In The Little Township Of Eureka, Near The Beautiful Ocklawaha River

Very Private 2 Bedroom Remodeled Country Cottage Sits On One Acre With Grandaddy Live Oaks And Old Growth Pines. Sit On Either Of Two Covered Porches And Watch The Deer And Wild Turkey Or Enjoy Any Of The Outdoor Activities In The Area. Priced Right. Also Available Is An Adjoining 1-1/2 Acres With A Nice Mobile. Asking Price $64,900 CALL, TEXT, EMAIL!

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March Market Minute Video

Duke Rountree — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:00:57 +0000

March Market Minute

Investors are accounting for almost a 1/4 of the sold/closed market today. Watch this video to get quick update on market.

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Google New Patent Ad

Duke Rountree — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:12:10 +0000

“Advertising Based on Environmental Conditions”

This is the goal of the newest Google patent that will use data gathered by smartphone sensors to target ads at users, PC World reports. Temperature can be gathered from the smartphone, web browser or search engine located at the user’s site and obtain information on the environment including temp., humidity, light, sound and air composition.

Why would they care?

Example would be winter season comes and triggers ads for Local Heater & Repair companies and vice versa for warm climate or rainy climate. The patent will also allow Google to analyze background noise. Say you are at a concert and make a phone call, Google could be able to determine your taste and push ads for albums, tickets or musical equipment to the phone.

What Can You Do To Protect Yourself?

Well you don’t have to do anything now, because it is only a patent filed by Google. Google also assures us they will notify users if and when they implement the technology to protect your privacy by opting in or out. If you use Google products now you should always check your user setting to make sure you are not sharing information, you do not wish to share.

Happy Smartphone Surfing or Appling, Whichever You Prefer!

“Until Next Time”

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