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Home Service Providers in Gainesville

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Home Service Providers in Gainesville

home service providers in gainesvilleWe’ve built a new page on our site to share suggestions for home service providers in Gainesville and surrounding areas in Alachua County. We’ve built this list from our experience using so many of these companies for all kinds of home services.

We’ve had a long history in real estate and have accumulated a list of what we call our go-to-guys. When we start talking to a new home seller, they may ask us to do a walk around with them at their home. They will ask for us to make suggestions about what things need to be addressed before their home goes on the market. It could be wood decay on siding, painting or the need for a good power wash. Every homeowner may have a to-do list. Even if you have no plans of moving, you may still have a project list for your Gainesville home.

To us, the most important issue for any home service provider is that they are reliable, trustworthy, and provide quality service at a fair price. If a company has a good track record with us and our clients, then they make the our list!

We want to share the list we have compiled. So please visit our Local Vendor Recommendation page.

If you have had work done by a local vendor and are happy with their service, then let us know! If you have a category of service that you think we should add, leave a comment and we will get that added also.

We welcome your comments and recommendations, so give us a comment.

Got Junk? Discount Code

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Got Junk? Discount Code

Got Junk DiscountI love sharing discounts and coupons with my friends and clients.  We always get so much advertising and promotions, but this is one to share with you. If you have used Got Junk or have use of their services, here’s a Got Junk? discount code.

If you’ve got any projects on your mind that would require someone to remove stuff, or haul stuff away from your home, you might benefit from using this discount code I have received from 1-800-Got Junk.

To receive $50 off of the total cost of junk removal, all you have to do is provide the code (below) at the time of booking either through our 1-800-GOT-JUNK? online booking engine or over the phone with our sales centre (1-800-468-5865).

Use this code for obtaining the $50 off:

Discount Code for 1-800 Got Junk

 

 

If you are in the mood to start some home projects and need suggestions for repairmen and vendors, check out our VENDOR LIST. We’ve made a list of electricians, plumbers, and all kinds of specialties that may be useful to you. Word of mouth is the best recommendation for any business.

 

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale 2018

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Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale 2018

Friends of the Library Fall Book SaleOur Friends of the Library Fall Book sale 2018 is the largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida – More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, video, paintings, posters, prints, puzzles and magazines have been donated for the sale!  Don’t miss the Fall Book Sale at Friends of the Library!  Located at 430-B North Main Street.

It’s Fall in Gainesville with great things to do!  Add this event to your list!

When: Saturday, October 13th through Wednesday, October 17th!

Where: 430-B N. Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601

In addition to books, you will find art, comic books, manga, DVDs, CDs, vinyl records, and much more! All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and for community literacy projects. 

Most items are priced between 25¢ and $4. Tuesday everything half off marked prices, and Wednesday everything 10¢! Nothing is pre-sold, so you may want to see the floor plan and layout here.

Sale Hours:

Saturday, Oct. 17th – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18th – noon to 6 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 19th – noon to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 20th – noon to 6 p.m. (everything half price)
Wednesday, Oct. 21st – noon to 6 p.m. (everything 10¢)

Know the Rules:

  • Cash and Checks Only
  • No Credit or Debit Cards Allowed
  • BYOB – Bring your own boxes and bags
  • No Wheels on Saturday & Sunday (includes strollers, carts, suitcases)
  • No Electronic Devices for scanning purposes
  • No Food, Drink, Smoking or Pets

Gainesville is a Great Place to Live!

Gainesville Real Estate Market Report August 2018

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Gainesville Real Estate Market Report August 2018

Gainesville Real Estate Market Report for Single Family Homes Sold in August 2018.  Here you will find the recent three-month statistics for June, July and August of 2018. Our real estate market stats are here, and this shows we are now in the strong Summer market.

The chart below shows Gainesville’s market statistics for NEW LISTINGS, PENDING SALES, and the CLOSED SALES for the last 3 Months. New listings that came on the market this month are 321. This is drop in our current inventory is a struggle for buyers. This proves a seller market with frustrated buyers on low inventory. Our new PENDING contracts are sitting at 300 homes. Closed Sales have are down this month to 298.

Gainesville Real Estate Market Report

The Gainesville-Alachua County Association of Realtors® provides their statistics to the Florida Realtors® each month and they compile statewide data that allows them to compile these reports. Let’s look at stats for August 2018 compared to the same month in 2017.  Closed sales are up only 2.8% compared to last year. Yet our months supply of inventory has declined 5%, and this shows our low inventory of homes for sales under the $250K price range. Listings are selling faster, which is shown under medium time to sale or medium time to contract percentage. Median Sales Prices are steady.  You can view the FULL Monthly Market Detail HERE.

Gainesville Real Estate Market Report

This chart above provides a detailed breakdown of the Gainesville FL Real Estate Market August 2018.  Our “Months Supply of Inventory” is down by 5%. This has already created multiple offer situations for buyers now for homes that are priced under $350,000. The average sale price is fallen slightly from is UP 9% and shows $258,875. To be a strong buyer, have your financing in place to make your offer strong. With interest rates heading up this year, there will be other buyers competing with you when looking at homes in Gainesville.

Are you ready to start your home search in Gainesville FL?  

Please use our Advanced Search Feature to obtain current up-to-date information on the homes for sale in Gainesville.

Each month we will publish Gainesville’s real estate statistics.  This data is compiled by Florida Realtors® Research & Statistics division and is available after the 23rd of each month.  Our monthly market reports help us understand Gainesville’s market condition.

The Gainesville Real Estate Market great!

Gainesville FL Condominium Market Report August 2018

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Gainesville FL Condominium Market Report August 2018

This Gainesville FL condominium market report is compiled from our local MLS and Florida Realtors Research Department. This post is for the August 2018 market report and shows our actual MLS data. The new listings coming on the market are down again this month to 71 units. The closed sales for August are reported at 77 units, and that is directly related to condo purchased for incoming students. Pending sales are down at 70 units.

This chart below shows the stats for June, July & August 2018. The last three months of data are displayed below of new active listings, new pending sales, and closed sales. This data is compiled from the Gainesville Multiple Listing Service & Florida Realtors® research and statistical reports. Each month we compile these posts, we plan to publish these monthly reports after the 23rd of each month. Bookmark the GainesvilleRealEstateTalk blog!

Gainesville FL Condominium Market Report

This next table compares August 2018 to August 2017. Condominium sales compared to last month are stable. There were 77 closed sales in August 2018 and 40 of those sales were cash transactions. This reflects an decrease of 9.4% from last year.  It shows that more buyers are getting loans for condos in our area. The Average sales prices are off slightly from last year. Our median sales prices are off slightly. The medium time to contract shows 19 days. The full detailed report is available here in our library.

Gainesville FL Condominium Market Report

The Gainesville condominium real estate market continues to be good for buyers. The biggest obstacle for condominium sales is a buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage.  Each condominium complex will be analyzed by the mortgage lender & underwriters for loan approval. Call me to find out which condo complexes will qualify for FHA Financing. Finding any lender on a Florida condo has been tough, so be prepared when shopping for a lender on your condo purchase. Ask your Realtor if a unit you are considering is a true condo or a PUD (Planned Unit Development). Lenders and their underwriters are scrutinizing the condo association’s budget and ownership ratios to determine if they will offer financing.Your lender will want to know if the condominium you are interested in is a “true condo” or a PUD (Planned Unit Development).

Condominiums could be a good real estate investment for the Gainesville market.

Search for Gainesville Condos for Sale!

Cash Buyers and Investors have excellent opportunities in the Gainesville market.

Are you ready to start looking for a Gainesville Condo?  Give us a Call!

2018 Fall Festivals for Gainesville FL Area

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2018 Fall Festivals for Gainesville FL Area

2018 Fall Festivals for GainesvilleSeptember is here and I always prepare our list of the 2018 Fall Festivals for the Gainesville area. Mark your calendars with all of these great events & THINGS TO DO in and around  beautiful GAINESVILLE, FL.  Here is  a list of the WHEN, WHERE, and WHAT on each of these annual traditions.

Let’s hope we get some fall weather! Save this list and make plans to attend all these great events in Gainesville, Alachua, High Springs, Williston, Micanopy, McIntosh, Cedar Key and more.  

 

Fall Festivals for Gainesville Peanut Festival in WillistonOctober 6th, 2018  – the 30th Annual Central Florida Peanut Festival in Williston –  A day filled with family fun, and over 90 vendor booths, live music, antique tractors.

Location: Heritage Park on Main Street in Williston  9:00 am to 4:00pm

 

October 19th through 27th, 2018 – ALACHUA COUNTY FAIR

Alachua County Fair is a family fun for everyone. An annual tradition at the Alachua County Fair grounds. Location is  3100 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609.   Live Music, livestock shows, midway rides.

 

 

Fall Festivals for Gainesville at ThornebrookOctober 13th & 14th 2018 – THORNEBROOK ART FESTIVAL

The 33rd Art Festival at Thornebrook is a two day festival of juried fine arts and fine crafts under the covered walkways and on the grassy areas and plaza of  Thornebrook Village on NW 43rd St.  Fine Arts, crafts, Food, Music, Entertainment.

Location: Thornebrook Village -Gainesville FL  10am to 5pm   Info: www.thornebrookart.org  10am to 5pm  Address: 2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville

 

Cedar Key Seafood Festival

This major event features well over 200 arts and crafts exhibits, and great local seafood in City Park. There will be live musical entertainment at several places around town during the days and nights, and a parade on Saturday morning.The festival offers fine food, entertainment, shopping and family fun and is supported by sponsorship from the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Fresh From Florida Seafood promotion program.

 

2017 Fall Festivals for GainesvilleOctober 20th, 2018 – McIntosh’s Fall 1890’s Day Festival

This is the day residents in McIntosh look forward to every year. Residents will dress up and make the town look like it did in 1890. People come from miles around to experience this great festival in the small historic town. There will be arts and crafts booths, along with concessions stands, and entertainment. The festival will start at 8:00am and close at 5:00pm. McIntosh is located 20 miles south of Gainesville off of Hwy 441  RAIN OR SHINE !!!    8am to 5pm Rain or Shine!!     Info: www.friendsofmcintosh.org

 

Annual Festivals in Alachua County

October 27th & October 28th 2018 –44th Annual Micanopy Fall Harvest Festival

This fall festival in Micanopy is this town’s biggest event! There will be live music, local art displays, a live auction, food, arts and crafts. The festival is held on the main street in Micanopy and will take place from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday and 9:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday. Micanopy is located 12 miles south of Gainesville off of Hwy 441.   Info: www.micanopyfallfestival.org

 

November 17 & 18, 2018  – The 37th Annual Yankeetown Arts, Crafts & Seafood Festival

Held on the tree-lined boulevard of Riverside Drive in Yankeetown an old Florida coastal village on Floridas Nature Coast.  Free admission and family fun.   More info at Yankeetown Seafood Festival web site.

 

 

2017 Fall Festivals for GainesvilleDecember 1st and 2nd, 2018 – 36th Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show
Presented by the City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, this festival is expected to draw a crowd of over 100,000 people.

There will be over 20 food vendors, preforming arts, children’s arts, and culinary arts; as well as a variety of showcased artists that display their work. Dogs are permitted on leashes. Held in the streets of downtown Gainesville, the hours will be 10:00am – 5:00pm both days.  Parking in the City parking garage, 2 blocks west of Main Street , is $5.00 daily and open 24 hours a day.

If you are looking for a Festival, and it’s not on my list.  Please check this Craft Events & Festivals source at MY FAIRS & FESTIVALS.  You can search by city, zip code, and event name.

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