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Here is the latest news regarding the HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT CHANGES on November 5, 2009. The National Association of Realtors has provided this table showing the changes. This has passed the Senate and the House and NAR assumes the President will sign the bill within the next few days. UPDATED...as of 3pm on November 6, 2009 - The President "has" signed this bill.

The chart shows the "EXPANDED" features of the bill, that now includes current or previous homeowners. It will now provide credit to those buyers who want to "move up" or "downsize".

It's a great time to buy real estate in Gainesville, Florida!

Gainesville Real Estate: Micanopy, Florida

With easy access to I-75, the town of Micanopy is only 10 miles from Gainesville. Founded in 1821, Micanopy is the oldest inland settlement in Florida.

"As early as 1539 there is record of a village located at the site of Micanopy when explorer Hernando De Soto found the Timucuan Indians living here." - "Welcome to Micanopy"

As of 2009, 694 people call Micanopy home, which indicates population growth of less than 1%  since the 2000 census (when the population was reported as 653). 

The town of Micanopy was designated as an historic district in 1983.  The town is considered by many to be THE place to shop for antiques.

According to the latest Homes Sold statistics available through the Gainesville MLS, the median  price of homes sold in Micanopy during 2009 is $177,500.

Oozing historic charm and situated within the nature-rich area of North Florida, Micanopy just may be the perfect place for you to call home.

Slice of Life: Micanopy, Florida:

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Real Estate Market Snapshot - Monday, November 2, 2009 - Gainesville, FL

The month of November is off to a great start! And what AMAZING weather we had today - hopefully winter is finally here to stay.

30 yr fixed rates ticked down to 5.16%.

Here's a re-cap of what happened today in the Gainesville, FL real estate market:

New Listings 18
Price Changes 22
Pending Transactions 3
Contingent Transactions 2
Withdrawn Listings 3
Expired Listings 9
Closed Transactions 15

Home photos and listing data copyright © 2009 Gainesville Multiple Listing, Inc ("Gainesville MLS"). All rights reserved. Data provided by Allison Ables ("Gainesville REALTOR") and is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Information provided only includes transactions in Gainesville, FL.

If you or someone you know is thinking about buying or selling in Gainesville, please visit my website where you can search for Gainesville real estate and learn more about the process.

Real Estate Market Snapshot - Sunday, November 1, 2009 - Gainesville, FL

A quiet day here in the Gainesville real estate market! I guess everyone is recovering from an exciting weekend with football rivalries, candy overdoses, and a time change.

30 yr fixed rates ticked up to 5.18%.

Here's a re-cap of what happened today in the Gainesville, FL real estate market:

New Listings 3
Price Changes 2
Pending Transactions 0
Contingent Transactions 0
Withdrawn Listings 0
Expired Listings 32
Closed Transactions 0

Home photos and listing data copyright © 2009 Gainesville Multiple Listing, Inc ("Gainesville MLS"). All rights reserved. Data provided by Allison Ables ("Gainesville REALTOR") and is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Information provided only includes transactions in Gainesville, FL.

If you or someone you know is thinking about buying or selling in Gainesville, please visit my website where you can search for Gainesville real estate and learn more about the process.

Gainesville MLS - Bad Photo of the Day - Sunday, November 1, 2009

Thanks to professional photographer Scott Lawler for his commentary.

What most agents would emphasize as an important selling feature is being used here to support miscellaneous odds and ends. These personal items should have been removed to showcase the fireplace properly. Obscuring the feature with random clutter is not flattering. A little staging goes a long way!

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