$145,000.00 9122 SW 93RD Circle Ocala, FL 34481 Beds: 2 Rooms: 0 Full Baths: 2 Sq. Ft.: 1947 Garage: 2 Built: 1998   This Quincy former model home features a 27’ x 24’ vaulted ceiling great room, spacious bedrooms, library/den, large Florida room, inside laundry, and ceiling fans throughout. Spacious kitchen is open to the great room truly making this the heart of the home! This home has it all for great entertaining or just kicking back! The golf course view in the back is stunning and you will be enchanted by the fenced tranquil shaded courtyard with magnolias and other flowering plants. This is a new listing that I thought you might be interested in. Visit this listing online to see more photos of the property, Google Earth satellite images, and much more.   If you have any questions about this property or require more information, please feel free to call. Bonnie Mills ERA Big Sun Realty 3524271131 www.ocalaflrealestate4u.com     Visit this listing here

$223,750.00 8387 SW 82nd Circle Ocala, FL 34481 Beds: 3 Rooms: 0 Full Baths: 2 Sq. Ft.: 2181 Garage: 0 Built: 2006   Splendid Huntley 3/2/2 with screened lanai. Kitchen has lots of cabinets, functional island & pull-out drawers in base cabinets. Master has tray ceiling, large walk-in closet, double vanities, Roman shower. Custom decor & plantation shutters on all windows. Top of the line appliances: SxS refrigerator w/dispenser in door, wall oven, gas cook-top, built in microwave, dishwasher, disposal. Plasma wall TV will remain with the home & surround sound speakers. Brick paver driveway, walkway, entry and patio, gutters and downspouts, crown molding in all rooms except two bedrooms. Tile floors in foyer, kitchen, laundry and baths, plush carpet in all other areas. Built in cabinets in laundry. Furniture negotiable outside of contract. This is a new listing that I thought you might be interested in. Visit this listing online to see more photos of the property, Google Earth satellite images, and much more.   If you have any questions about this property or require more information, please feel free to call. Bonnie Mills ERA Big Sun Realty 3524271131 www.ocalaflrealestate4u.com     Visit this listing here

$119,900.00 10550 SW 155 ST Dunnellon, FL 34432 Beds: 4 Rooms: 0 Full Baths: 2 Sq. Ft.: 1809 Garage: 2 Built: 2003   Picture book setting w/ green grass and trees. HOME AND YARD ARE IMMACULATE; FULLY FENCED property W/ELECTRIC GATE, plus second GATES for Travel Trailer parking; SECURITY system w/ FLOOD lights; ASPHALT DRIVEWAY. Property has "man cave" workshop and 2nd storage shed -- Bonus: Seller provides PORTABLE GENERATOR set up to RUN HOME DURING POWER OUTAGE. This is a new listing that I thought you might be interested in. Visit this listing online to see more photos of the property, Google Earth satellite images, and much more.   If you have any questions about this property or require more information, please feel free to call. Bonnie Mills ERA Big Sun Realty 3524271131 www.ocalaflrealestate4u.com     Visit this listing here

$89,900.00 9035 E SW 94TH STREET Ocala, FL 34481 Beds: 2 Rooms: 0 Full Baths: 2 Sq. Ft.: 1541 Garage: 2 Built: 1992   DELIGHTFUL BOSTONIAN END UNIT 2/2/2 + FAMILY RM, VINYL ENCLOSED FL RM & LARGE TILED FRONT PORCH. SPACIOUS KITCHEN UPDATED WITH OAK CABINETS, ISLAND & LOWER CABINETS W/PULL-OUT SHELVES. SCREENED GARAGE HAS PULL DOWN LADDER, LAUNDRY TUB AND STORAGE. BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING. WALK TO THE H&R POOL & ACTIVITIES! NEWER: ROOF, AIR HANDLER, WATER HEATER, REFRIGERATOR, EXTERIOR PAINT. This is a new listing that I thought you might be interested in. Visit this listing online to see more photos of the property, Google Earth satellite images, and much more.   If you have any questions about this property or require more information, please feel free to call. Bonnie Mills ERA Big Sun Realty 3524271131 www.ocalaflrealestate4u.com     Visit this listing here

Home designers and builders speaking at the recent International Builders Show in Las Vegas say that buyers are seeking cost-effective features and rejecting things that don’t have lasting value.

“It's all about family togetherness – casual living, entertaining and flexible spaces," says Carol Lavender, president of the Lavender Design Group in San Antonio.

Paul Cardis, CEO of Avid Ratings, which conducts an annual survey of buyer preferences, identified these must-haves in new homes:

1. Large kitchens with islands
2. Energy efficiency, including energy-efficient appliances, super insulation, and high-efficiency windows.
3. Home offices
4. Main-floor master suite
5. Outdoor living space
6. Ceiling fans
7. Soaking tub in the master suite and/or an oversize shower with a seating area
8. Stone and brick exteriors rather than stucco or vinyl
9. Community walking paths and playgrounds
10. Two-car garages, but three-car garages are even more desirable

$55,000.00 8900 E SW 97TH LN RD Ocala, FL 34481 Beds: 2 Rooms: 0 Full Baths: 2 Sq. Ft.: 1198 Garage: 0 Built: 1984   Move right into this charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with 1 car garage. It is clean, fresh and waiting just for you! All appliances included, even washer and dryer and built-in microwave. A convenient eat-in U-shaped kitchen makes meal time a snap and there is ample cabinetry for your storage needs. The dining area has a lovely chandelier and room for your china cabinet. A relaxing glassed Florida room opens to a shaded open patio, perfect for your barbecue and a rocking chair front porch is just the place to unwind and wave to your neighbors. Come enjoy the Florida lifestyle you have earned! This is a new listing that I thought you might be interested in. Visit this listing online to see more photos of the property, Google Earth satellite images, and much more.   If you have any questions about this property or require more information, please feel free to call. Bonnie Mills ERA Big Sun Realty 3524271131 www.ocalaflrealestate4u.com     Visit this listing here

$99,000.00 9917 SW 96TH Street Ocala, FL 34481 Beds: 2 Rooms: 0 Full Baths: 2 Sq. Ft.: 1744 Garage: 2 Built: 2005   Like new light & bright Oakbridge 2/2/2 + den! Home overlooks 3 holes on golf course. Spacious living room (17 X 23) w/vaulted ceiling. Open & roomy eat-in kitchen w/center island, upgraded appliances, plenty of cabinet space, ceramic tile in baths, extra large master bed/bath suite w/ his & hers cultured marble vanities, separate shower stall & bathtub. Interior laundry. New carpet 12/09. Last home in the row makes it a desired location! Golf cart available! This is a new listing that I thought you might be interested in. Visit this listing online to see more photos of the property, Google Earth satellite images, and much more.   If you have any questions about this property or require more information, please feel free to call. Bonnie Mills ERA Big Sun Realty 3524271131 www.ocalaflrealestate4u.com     Visit this listing here

The Federal Housing Administration will raise the minimum down payment for its least credit-worthy borrowers, the agency announced Tuesday. The change is among a number of major changes the FHA is making to ensure its long-term financial soundness. Borrowers with credit-rating scores below 580 will be required to put down at least 10 percent. Those with a credit score above 580 will be able to continue to put down only 3.5 percent. The changes are intended to shore up the agency's finances. The FHA also will increase its upfront mortgage insurance premium from 1.75 percent to 2.25 percent. The agency is expected to seek congressional approval to raise annual mortgage insurance premiums, paid by borrowers over the life of the loan, above the current 0.55 percent maximum. The amount it will seek has yet to be announced. For more information on the FHA changes, inlcuding a summary of all changes, visit REALTOR.org. Source: Reuters News, Corbett B. Daly (01/19/2010)

$49,590.00 8667 B SW 97TH Street Ocala, FL 34481 Beds: 2 Rooms: 0 Full Baths: 2 Sq. Ft.: 1221 Garage: 1 Built: 1986   Location, location (by 200 gate) is theme of this charming 2 bed, 2 bath home w/ 1 car garage. A convenient eat-in U-shaped kitchen makes meal time a snap & there is ample cabinetry for your storage needs. The dining area opens to living room & has room for your china cabinet. A relaxing glassed Florida room adds even more space for office, extra TV room or crafts. Newer roof. Automatic roll up garage screen door. Garage is 35 feet long. Solar tubes. Great view! Walk to stores & restaurants. This is a new listing that I thought you might be interested in. Visit this listing online to see more photos of the property, Google Earth satellite images, and much more.   If you have any questions about this property or require more information, please feel free to call. Bonnie Mills ERA Big Sun Realty 3524271131 www.ocalaflrealestate4u.com     Visit this listing here

$275,000.00 7063 SW 97TH TERRACE Road Ocala, FL 34481 Beds: 3 Rooms: 0 Full Baths: 2 Sq. Ft.: 2122 Garage: 2 Built: 2007   Beautiful Golf Course home. Overlooks the 6th fairway. Enjoy the breathtaking views from your huge screened lanai. Kitchen is covered in corian and hardwood cabinets. 18" tile covers the entire main living area, complete with ceiling fans and blinds. Very nice golf course home. This is a new listing that I thought you might be interested in. Visit this listing online to see more photos of the property, Google Earth satellite images, and much more.   If you have any questions about this property or require more information, please feel free to call. Bonnie Mills ERA Big Sun Realty 3524271131 www.ocalaflrealestate4u.com     Visit this listing here