Homes for Sale in Gainesville FL

February 21, 2024 0 Comments RBurns Uncategorized

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June 5, 2015 0 Comments RBurns Uncategorized

Zillow’s Zestimates…UG!

What is a Zestimate? – Ohhh Lawrd….here we go again.

I am extremely quick to voice my total and udder disdain towards Zillow Zestimate’s, and for good reason. As a tech savvy agent, why do I dispise them so much, and can I back up my ill feelings with any data?

The local agent begins building the value of your property by getting local market info, not info from a across the board, national site.
This is a great example I like to use:

My twin brother lives in Cheyenne, WY where the temperature is 24°.

I live in Gainesville, FL and the temp here is 72°

Therefore the country as a whole has an average temperature of 45°.

Right?

Absolutely NOT! But you get the picture, hopefully. LOL

Their info is inaccurate, which they admit, but what goes into their formula?

Where do they get their accuracy info and how do they calculate a zestimate?

What info do you have access to as a local agent that even a giant like Zillow does not?

The Zestimate® home valuation is Zillow’s estimated market value, computed using a proprietary formula. It is not an appraisal. It is a starting point in determining a home’s value. The Zestimate is calculated from public and user submitted data; your real estate agent or appraiser physically inspects the home and takes special features, location, and market conditions into account. I encourage buyers, sellers, and homeowners to supplement Zillow’s information by doing other research such as:

* Getting a comparative market analysis (CMA) from a LOCAL Realtor®

* Getting an appraisal from a professional LOCAL appraiser

* Visiting the house (whenever possible)

Zillow also produces a Zestimate forecast, which is Zillow’s prediction of a home’s Zestimate one year from now, based on current home and market information.

Really? How can they really do that? What if we have a devastating weather event, like Katrina, Sandy, Andrew, Charlie, Jean, Francis…or maybe you remember the wildfires of ’98 in our area. How can Zillow predict weather events…are they in with NOAA and the Weather Channel ? I don’t think so.

So please, when you’re searching for homes, or thinking of selling your home, utilize the best website for your initial research www.realtor.com. It’s the most up to date and honest site. Plus, they offer an app for all your handhelds.

January 4, 2014 0 Comments RBurns Uncategorized

Horse Properties

Rebecca is an equestrian. She owns, rides, gives lessons and trains. She has over 20 years of horse ownership and breeding experience. She’s been riding and involved with horses since she was six.

Therefore, finding a suitable horse property in the Gainesville area is easier than you think. There are many horse properties in Gainesville and its surrounding communities, as well as Williston, Reddick, Ocala and Lake City areas.

In Gainesville,

Hayes Glen and Cheney Walk Estates are two neighborhoods zoned for horses inside Gainesville. There are many others surrounding Gainesville, including Alachua, High Springs, Jonesville, Newberry and Williston also offer horse properties for sale. Each community has its own flavor so it’s best to look around to get a good feel for what you want.

Here are just some of the horse properties currently for sale in Gainesville and its surrounding communities. This is by no means an exhaustive list. If you would like to be set up to receive regular emails when Gainesville horse properties become available, just give me a shout. And if any of the horse properties featured here catch your interest let me know and we will make arrangements to go visit.

Equine Friendly areas Surrounding Gainesville

Since it’s increasingly difficult to find large parcels of land in Gainesville, many of the surrounding towns have become popular havens for horse farms, equine communities or large private estates. The higher taxes of Alachua County have also pushed private horse farms into other counties. Many properties in Levy, Gilchrist, Putnam, Columbia and Marion County remain close enough for homeowners to enjoy all the of benefits Gainesville has to offer. Many even find the commute to UF to be an easy payoff for the benefits of living farther away in one of the several surrounding areas.

Some of these towns include:

ARCHER– Located SW of Gainesville only 10 minutes from I-75, this area is well situated for equestrians who need easy access UF. There are plenty of larger acreage parcels and farm prices range from 100k up. With plenty of dirt roads, easements and preserves there is no shortage of places to trail ride with beautiful views.

JONESVILLE – This unincorporated community is located in between Gainesville and Newberry at the intersection of CR 241 and St. Rd 26 (Newberry Road) often referred to as the “Dusty Trails” area. This informal region has become increasingly desirable for real estate as growth has moved west away from the more densely populated neighborhoods in Gainesville. Jonesville has also seen a huge influx of business and now serves as a major shopping hub for residents in the west side of Gainesville and residents of Newberry, Archer and Trenton. Since the popularity of the area has increased, so have the real estate prices and population density, however, it still servers as an equestrian oriented region as shown in the chosen name of the largest shopping complex, Steeple Chase Shopping Plaza.

ALACHUA– Located about 15 minutes north of Gainesville, the town of Alachua (the Good Life Community) is one of the most popular areas for horse farms. The pastures in this area are well established because of the popularity of cattle farming and the soil is far less sandy and more nutrient rich than many other areas in the county. The historic main street features wonderful shops and restaurants set in antique buildings. Dining choices include Italian, Mexican, Seafood, fine dining and a steak house. The downtown area also has a feed and supply with almost anything you would need to perfect your equestrian homestead.

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HIGH SPRINGS – Located north of Alachua on Highway 27/441. Famous for it’s rivers and springs, the area has become a popular tourist destination for canoeing, kayaking and diving. The land is also blessed with rolling pasture and has become a chosen area for horse farms of all sizes. The downtown main street features a tack and feed shop, several dining options, a farmers market and is well known for it’s antique stores.

FT. WHITE/O’BRIEN – Both are located outside of High Springs and have nature parks and rivers. The property is relatively affordable for horse farm owners who decide to settle this far away from Gainesville. The drive to UF is still only about 40 minutes.

NEWBERRY – Close enough to Gainesville, High Springs and Alachua where shopping and dining are 10 minutes away. It is the location of Canterbury Equestrian Showplace where horse enthusiasts looking for dressage, jumping, reining, halter shows for English and Western riders abounds. Robert Duval, Monty Roberts, Robert Redford, Buck Brannaman, among other famous horse people, have walked here. Check their calendar to find the show that interests you as a rider or spectator. It’s free to watch horse shows!

TRENTON – Located right outside of Newberry and remains very affordable. Many people choose to commute to Gainesville from the Trenton area as it affords private, quiet country living.

WILLISTON – Conveniently located in between Gainesville and Ocala. Many professional riders and breeders are moving their farms to Levy County. Warmblood breeders, Dressage, Hunters, Jumpers and the TB Racing industries are relocating here. Williston is convenient to the beautiful Crystal River for fishing, scalloping and water enjoyment.

MELROSE/HAWTHORNE – This area is on the eastern edge of the Alachua county line on the way to the Atlantic Ocean or St. Augustine Beach area. This is the land of a thousand lakes! It’s a popular destination for boaters, fishers and water sports enthusiasts. There are plenty of large parcels 30 minutes from UF that make great equestrian properties. It’s even possible to have a horse farm on a lake lot or with like access.

MICANOPY/CITRA – Only 20 minutes south of UF, Micanopy exemplifies historic Florida with its charming downtown full of antique buildings and shops. The area has a rural feel and is surrounded by lakes and preserves perfect for fishing, canoeing, rarely traveled dirt roads beckoning you to a trail ride. Many antique stores are located in this town for your shopping enjoyment. Citra is also a friendly equestrian area. Its location in between Gainesville and Ocala offers the perfect solution for families who need easy access to both areas. Jon Anderson sang a well known song about Micanopy and Doc Hollywood was filmed here.

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