For starters, the answer is definitely “Yes”.
You may have seen our recent blog "Buyers Market Around the Corner in Gainesville" with stats showing that our strong seller’s market could be turning around to a buyer’s market. These stats may have some buyers or prospective home buyers hesitating or thinking of holding off their house hunting plans but here are some other things to consider.
Come check out these two one-of-a-kind homes listed with Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Gainesville this Saturday for a chance to win a pair of tickets for the Gator basketball game 11/14 against LaSalle at 7pm - section 119, Row 4... AND the final football game vs Idaho 11/17 - South endzone, Row 3!
Both Open houses will be held from 11am to 2pm this Saturday, November 10th. These two homes are both located in Northwest Gainesville less than 3 miles from each other in Timberlane and Northwood.
Are we finally seeing a long-anticipated move towards a Buyer's market? Tough to say for sure but here's some data that suggests maybe so.
Let’s face it. While finding your dream home is one of the most exciting things that people experience, the whole start to finish process can get overwhelming. This Savvy Moving Checklist is a timeline that will keep you organized, and prepared to minimize stress as you plan for your big moving day!
It’s no secret that Gainesville and Alachua County are BOOMING. It feels like everytime we turn around we see places where land is being cleared for new construction and plans for a new, subdivision, apartment complex, or retail center are popping up. Many residents of Gainesville have noticed the freshly cleared land on the corner of Newberry Road and Parker Road...
Welcome Home to Northwood! Northwood is an oldie but goodie neighborhood nestled in Northwest Gainesville off of 34th street just North of 39th Avenue close to the YMCA. Most homes in Northwood are constructed of concrete block or brick and most were built in the 1970’s with lot sizes averaging at 0.3 acre and mature landscaping...
We’ve mentioned before that in this industry, it’s important to have lots of connections! Our giant virtual rolodex is full of everything from contractors, painters, handymen, mortgage lenders, home inspectors, and great cleaning companies just to name a few. This week we want to give a big shout out to Amber Johnson and "Maid in America" Cleaning Services for always being thorough, reliable, and dependable.
If you're selling a house right now, you probably are wondering why your home isn't moving as fast as your buddy's did back in April. But there's no reason to fret, because September in Alachua County is typically a slow month.
SW Gainesville's Haile Plantation has long been a hot spot for Alachua County homebuyers, but the heat has ratcheted up in the past year.
Magnolia Place townhouse subdivision and is conveniently located in the heart of Northwest Gainesville just North of 39th Avenue and West of 43rd Street. Magnolia Place is nestled down a winding road and behind Magnolia Park Shopping Center. There are over 50 structures, including the Clubhouse and mail center that make up this beautiful community. 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom units, all of which are 2 story can be found in Magnolia Place. What sets Magnolia Place apart is...
Here at Savvy + Co Real Estate, we run on coffee and contracts! In our busy world, we understand that a lot of people take comfort in a nice cup of coffee. Whether you’re meeting an old friend for coffee, snuggling up with a warm mug and a good book, or drinking an iced coffee on a hot Florida day, there’s nothing like a good cup of joe to compliment a moment. According to our recent Facebook poll, here are the best coffee places in town! Try them out and let us know what you think!
When it comes to staging your home, the garage is one of the last places you’re probably considering. The living room and kitchen are two of the spaces that hold the most weight to the buyer. If you’re feeling confident in your staging of those rooms, you’ll want to use your garage as an additional perk that will push the buyer over the edge or even encourage them to put down a higher offer.
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With Hurricane Season (June 1 - November 30) in full swing and it’s peak date range coming near from the end of August through mid September, you can never be too prepared for anything that hurricanes may bring your way. Use this handy dandy Hurricane Guide to help you prepare for before, during, and after any storm scenarios. There’s also a checklist at the bottom to help you make sure you’re all stocked up on supplies! We hope this hurricane season doesn’t bring crazy surprises but be sure to hunker down and stay safe and dry in the event that things get hairy!
Since we’ve already published a blog listing ideas for things to do indoors on a rainy or intolerable hot day, now here’s a listing of fun outdoor places or activities to enjoy when the weather is nice. Get the deets on springs, trails, local events and more!
Come on by for a family-friendly tour of this 30-acre farm in Melrose listed for sale with Savvy + Co. Gainesville. This farm is currently owned by Rooterville, a sanctuary for over 300 animals including pigs, goats, and cows. Meet many four-legged friends and a few people, too! We'll be serving vegan food and refreshments. Gainesville Pet Rescue will also be in attendance with photos of pets up for adoption.
Whether you’re new to the area or have been a resident of Gainesville for a long time, all of us could use some reliable resources here and there, especially if you’re in the market to buy or sell. In this industry, we are constantly growing our network to share with our clients and communities so we compiled a resource list that anyone might be able to find something useful from.
We got an OVERWHELMING amount of responses to this poll. People in Gainesville are seriously passionate about pizza. Is it the thick crusted Chicago style that folks sought after or the thin and crispy New York style? We have a few long-standing pizza joints in Gainesville that ranked pretty high which is no surprise and we’ve listed them for you, in order, here from the most popular responses to honorable mentions.
#1: Coming in neck and neck with the most votes are...
For the 2nd year in a row, July has brought a market slowdown to Alachua county. As of this writing, roughly 30% fewer homes are forecast to sell in July, compared to May & June.
The question is - should we be concerned?
Real Estate Terms made easy:
Home buying and selling can be an overwhelming process. It helps to understand the jargon, especially for first time home buyers. Let’s look at some words that your Realtor, Lender, Closing agent, or others involved might throw around that will help you follow.
So maybe you’ve seen our blogs on Staging, Curb Appeal, or Home Organizing but now let’s look at what not to do. Whether you’re getting ready to sell or have an active listing that’s been sitting, here are some tips to get buyers to find your house more appealing.
Let’s start outside: While Curb Appeal and having a manicured lawn are important, surveys show that buyers can get turned off by too many flowers or gardens that appear to be “high maintenance”
