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Gainesville Real Estate For Sale:

4415 SW 34th Stree Unit 608 , Gainesville FL 32608

MLS# 302871

This is the one for you!  Great condo at a great price with two master suites, both upstairs and a half bath downstairs.  Spacious kitchen with a breakfast bar and wood cabinetry, and all appliances are included.  This condo boasts a large pantry in the dining room, laundry closet with washer and dryer, alarm system, newer carpet, ceramic tile in kitchen and foyer.  There are hardwood floors in the master bedroom.  Downstairs is painted in designer earth tone colors.  Open your back door to a sparkling pool.  Located on bus line this condo is perfect for students/professionals and is close to Publix Shopping Center, dining and entertainment.  Great community pool with low association fees.  Quite location, parking is never an issue.  This seller is motivated. 

Learn more about 4415 SW 34th Street Unit 608 and other Gainesville real estate for sale by visiting GatorHomes.com and MyGatorCondo.com.

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For many reasons this is a good time for potential home buyers to purchase Gainesville FL real estate, and the large number of foreclosed homes available holds the promise of bargain prices.

Too good to be true? Perhaps. Buyers of foreclosed property, especially if it has been unoccupied and not maintained for some time, must be acutely aware of possible problems and trouble spots involved in such a sale and may have to realistically face some unpleasant facts. As Vince Mastronardi, president of On-Site Specialty Cleaning and Restoration, observes, “Buyers need to educate themselves about the potential pitfalls of purchasing distressed property. It’s not so much what damage occurred, but the sources of that damage and how long before the problem was addressed.”

A cautious buyer should look for signs which indicate that all is not well with a piece of Gainesville FL real estate.

1. The presence of mold. Once mold takes hold, it is almost impossible to get rid of. Look for places which have been excessively painted in an attempt to cover up mold.

2. Lack of heat for months in a home not properly winterized. Result? Burst pipes and water damage.

3. Hints of water damage. Peeling, bubbling, or discolored paint may occur as a result of moisture. Other evidence of water damage includes swelling in walls/ceilings, stains, and             a musty odor.

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Gainesville Homes For Sale:

1122 SE County Road 234 SR, Windsor FL 32641

MLS# 316723

Enjoy some peace and quiet in this 3 bedroom 2 bath concrete block home situated on just over 2 acres of land.  This home boasts an open floor plan with an updated kitchen and a tiled common area.  Outside you will find a beautiful yard.  

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Many of today’s buyers in the market for a Gainesville Florida home are looking for one that is eco-friendly. They want a house that is energy-efficient and combats detriments to the environment. Listed below are some relative easy to do and cost-efficient ways you can appeal to potential eco-conscious buyers.

1. Insulate. Insulate. Insulate. Use pipe insulators to keep hot water hot for a longer time and a hot water heater blanket ($10.00 to $20.00) to both prevent temperature loss and reduce the amount of electricity/gas needed to maintain the water temperature. Be aware that the further heat or air conditioning has to travel, the greater the temperature loss. Insulating your heating and cooling ducts can prevent up to 60% of this loss. Remember that even a small area of inadequate or damaged insulation can greatly reduce efficiency.

2. Reduce heating/cooling expenses. Replace or clean all filters on a regular basis to reduce inefficiency. Eliminate all sources of drafts by checking windows, doors, electrical outlets, fireplaces, and attic floors for leaks (even small cracks lead to energy loss) and by using caulking or weather stripping to seal them. In addition, for a cost of $200 to $400, you can run a blower door test to discover the main, and many times hidden, sources of energy leaks in your home.

It is also important to schedule a HVAC cleaning/checkup every two years and to investigate the need for a programmable thermostat to save energy while you sleep or are away from home. If your windows, aging appliances, furnace, or hot water heater needs to be replaced, you should certainly consider purchasing ENERGY STAR products to save 10% to 30% of the usual operating costs.

3. Consume less water. Since your Gainesville Florida home is located in a resort area, water bills are generally high. Take steps to reduce this expense by installing low flow showerheads, toilets, and faucet aerators.

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Gainesville Real Estate For Sale:

49 SE 297 Avenue, Old Town FL 32680

MLS# 315722

This Cute 2 bedroom 2 bath house would make a great second home.  This home is located only a couple of blocks from the Suwannee river, in a quiet little neighborhood. 

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Gainesville Homes For Sale:

419 SE 12th Street, Gainesville FL 32640

MLS# 314812

Nice home that is clean and easy to show.  The County records currently show it as a 2 bedroom 2 bath.

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You are selling your Gainesville FL home and the first Open House only a week away. The house is filled with clutter and things you don’t want to throw away. But the clutter is not appealing to potential Gainesville FL home buyers. What do you? Here are staging tips for an Open House.

Staging Tips For A Gainesville FL Open House

1. Remove the clutter.

Having a garage sale is out when removing clutter because the Open House is only a week away. You don’t want to stuff the garage or closets to the gills either. One solution is to rent an off-site storage facility or stack boxes neatly in a basement or crawlspace.

2. Stage each room.

The first thing to do is clean from top to bottom. Make sure windows and light fixtures shine and are in working order. If the room is crowded, put some furniture in the storage facility. Finally, pick a focal point that will attract buyers when they see the room. For example, the focal point of a bedroom is usually the bed, and for a music room, it’s the piano.

3. Use the rule of three.

First, remove everything from counters and table tops, including coffee tables and side tables. Then re-accessorize using the rule of three…using 3 items of varying heights. For example, on an end table you can place a lamp (high), a small plant (medium), and a book (low).

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Gainesville Real Estate For Sale:

8620 NW 13th #282 Street, Gainesville FL 32653

MLS# 316138

Mingle with your neighbors at the pool and clubhouse or enjoy your screened porch in this 55+ friendly community.  Spacious home features large living room, dining room with built-in cabinetry plus family room off of the kitchen.  Large master bedroom with roomy bath area.  A/C, roof and fridge replaced within the last 6 years.  Laundry room with storage, low maintenance yard and security system are bonuses!  Priced to sell!!

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Gainesville Homes For Sale:

1924 NW 33 Avenue, Gainesville FL 32605

This is a nice 3 bedroom 2 bath home near 39^th and is convenient to schools, shopping and bus route.  With a little updating this could make a nice little home for the price.

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