 The Cabot/Koppers site in Gainesville has created a buzz recently, and caused some movement from the government agencies in charge. We received a Letter from the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department – they say that the EPA is finally going to set boundaries so we know what areas are affected and what areas are not. [...]
June 1st, 2011 by Kathleen Seide
 EIFS stands for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems. Traditional stucco is made with Portland cement. Synthetic stucco is polymer based and often includes a layer of foam plastic insulation.
Problems surfaced in the residential market because synthetic stucco is usually applied over wood framing, and moisture intrusion combined with plywood do not a very healthy pair make. Adverse effects of moisture intrusion into a synthetic stucco home can include accumulation of moisture in the wall cavity, structural damage, mold growth, and termite or carpenter ant infestation.
December 13th, 2010 by Coleen DeGroff
 Homes were on the market 6 months on average before they got a contract. Most of those sellers lowered their asking prices at least once before getting a contract.
Prices are still moving but the changes have been much smaller in this year. The average price so far this year is only $2,600 less than last year.
December 8th, 2010 by Kathleen Seide
 Buying a new home is exciting! Not only do you get to pick out what your home will look like (if you purchase it early enough in the construction process), but you also get to pick out all of the finishes. Here are some other things that you may want to consider before signing on the dotted line:
November 1st, 2010 by Coleen DeGroff
 Stop typing the same thing over and over! Save your search and it’s just one click away!
September 26th, 2010 by Kathleen Seide
 We think you are going to love our new property search tools! By adding over 70 VIP search fields we’re inviting you to be as Picky as you want when trying to find a home for sale in Gainesville & Alachua County.
July 29th, 2010 by Kathleen Seide
 For any of you out there who were trying to close on a property before July 1st and didn’t, I have some GOOD NEWS! Home Buyer Deadline Extension Congress has voted to extend the deadline for closings from 6/30 out to 9/30/2010. The president still needs to sign it into law, but the rumor mill [...]
July 1st, 2010 by Kathleen Seide
You are putting together your team of experts to help you thru this home buying process. Remember, they all need to work well together. Now that you have been educated by your mortgage person/bank person, you will need to shop for a Realtor. Finding a Realtor Search Online: There are several ways to choose who [...]
June 30th, 2010 by Bonnie Seide
 So you want to buy a home and you know little or nothing about it… First Thing to Do The very first thing you want to do, is get with your banker or a local lender. I say local lender because you will have so many questions that it is better to be able to [...]
June 20th, 2010 by Bonnie Seide
 One of the million things you have to do before starting work is find a place to live. Most residents want a home near Shands. You know you’ll be busy and don’t want headaches so you want something that doesn’t require much maintenance. You also want a home that isn’t too expensive (you’re still paying off student loans) but in a safe & clean neighborhood.
April 18th, 2010 by Bonnie Seide
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