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About Gainesville, FL.

Gainesville, FL

Gainesville, FL Real Estate

For several years Florida has been a seller's market. Due to recent changes in the nations economy and a rise in foreclosures, Florida has virtually turned into a buyer's market overnight. Given this information you should make a wise decision when you're looking to purchase real estate. Gainesville, Fl home to the University of Florida, the second largest university in the United States was voted 2007's #1 place to live.

Gainesville has a good supply of housing for a consumer to choose from. If you're looking for a condo, townhouse, farm, investment property or a single family home you can find it here. Condo's are a very popular housing choice in Florida, because the homeowners do not need to maintain the exterior of the dwelling. A homeowners association manages the condominium through a board of directors elected by members of the condo. Dues are collected from the homeowners to pay for the maintenance of the grounds. Some of the housing amenities in the Gainesville area include vaulted ceilings, ac, fireplace, pool, washer and dryer hookups, a scenic view and handicap accessible units. The average sales price for a home in Gainesville is between $180,000 - $250,000. Most sale agreements will require you to make a 5% to 10% down payment and secure financing for the remainder. The marketing time for properties in the area has increased to an average of 90 - 120 days.

Some of the cities housing hot spots include areas around the University of Florida, Shands Health Care Systems and VA Medical Center, mainly because these are the largest employers in the city. Newberry Road and Haile Plantation are also high demand housing areas. Haile Plantation has a rich history and was named after Thomas Evans Haile the plantation's owner in 1854. In the 1970's a Planned Unit Development style community was established there which consist of 2,600 houses in the southwest region of Gainesville. Today the properties have been upgraded which includes a new shopping center along with a private 18 hole golf course and tennis court facilities.

Mobile home communities have become increasingly popular with the senior population. Gainesville has luxury mobile homes communities with homes for sale. Most of these homes are custom built double-wide units. The homeowner owns the unit but the lot is usually rented within the community. These land agreements are called leasehold agreements. There are some communities where the homeowners owns the unit along with the land its situated on.

What ever kind of property you're in the market for Gainesville, FL can meet your needs. Contact us today and make an appointment to meet with one of our agents.