End of January 2009 real estate report in Alachua County.

Our MLS is finishing the month with 3,525 active listings for sale in Alachua County. These numbers do not include reantals or leases.

There were 617 new active listings in the month of January compared with 1,039 a year ago; a -40.62% change.
There were 88 sold listings this month compared with 181 a year ago; a -51.38% change.

The average sale price for the month was $184,064 compared to $156,685 a year ago; a +17.47% change.

I will keep posting all of my listing with video tours and updating any changes. I will appreciate your comments or questions.

Seller just bought new living and dinning sets and she is including on this 2 bed 2 bath 2 story townhome in Brighton Park in SW Gainesville. Just bring your bed. Staging and decor also included!!.You need to see it. End unit,laminated wood floor on the first level,tile,black Kenmore stove,refrigerator and microwave in 2007,new carpet Sep/08 in stairway and second level. Wired for alarm. Two master suites,walk-in closets,2 full baths, one with with jetted tub, half bath in living area.Steps from the pool,on bus line to UF, Shands, Vet school, shopping, restaurants, I-75.

This 3 bedroom 3 bath condo in Rockwood Villas was just reduced to $149,500. The only end unit for sale on a cul-de-sac. Tiled floors in kitchen, living bathrooms.Brand new carpet in stairs , upper hall, bedrooms. Screened back porch with privacy and view of the natural wooded area.

Just created this Blog

I created this blog to assist buyers and sellers in the Alachua county area. If you are local, planning in moving to Gainesville, Florida and would like to know the local real estate market this is the right place to start.

It is a buyer's market out there, lots of inventory meaning lots of choices. It is the time for Buyers to get in first gear and start making decisions.

We are getting ready for Spring season and buyers are getting more confident about commitment. If you are a buyer let me know your real estate needs, I will help you find, select and negotiate the best available option.

If you are looking for a loan talk to your bank, mortgage broker or ask me about referring you to great lending professionals in town.