Monthly Archives: August 2015
Back to School: Agents’ Favorite School Snacks
The first week of school has us reminiscing about our school days: old friends, team sports, the dreaded school dances and, well, some of the best moments from childhood. For me (Viki here), one of the best things about school will always be the snacks! I must have eaten at least 100 pounds of Goldfish,... Read More
A Tropical Storm is Near, How is Your Homeowners Insurance?
The first major tropical storm of the season is here – Gainesville homeowners and future homeowners this is the time to double check your homeowners insurance policy. Future homeowners, if you are currently in the process of closing on a home, know that a storm can throw some roadblocks in the closing process, here is why:... Read More
Gainesville Weekend Preview 8/21-8/23
It’s the last weekend before the 2015 school year officially starts, so make sure to squeeze in some last-minute family fun! Here are a couple of events going on around town: Friday: Free Friday Concert Series featuring The Savants of Soul – a free show at the downtown Bo Diddley Community Plaza starting at 8pm.... Read More
Back To School: Preparing Your Home
A new school year is just around the corner, and Gainesville is in the middle of back-to-school rush. Retail stores are offering tax-free student supplies, families are traveling back from summer vacation, and construction crews are rushing to finish up roadwork before the school busses begin to run. Settling back into a school year schedule... Read More
Smart Homes –Residential Real Estate’s New Frontier
Smart homes, houses equipped with interactive technology, are already making their way into the Gainesville area residential real estate market. No, these are not the silly homes we remember from the 90s movie “Smart House,” these homes feature interactive technology that allows a homeowner to control features like lighting, video, music, home security and more... Read More