Property Management Blog

Our office will close tomorrow, Friday, December 23rd at 1pm. We will re-open Monday, December 26th at 9am. If you have an emergency, please call our office and we will return your call as soon as we get the message.

Struggling homeowners get holiday break   WASHINGTON – Dec. 13, 2016 – No one will be evicted from their home during the holiday season, say most mortgage lenders, who traditionally delay evictions or foreclosures during the holidays. Both of the major government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) – Fannie Mae and Fred...

8 Stages We All Go Through When Buying a HomePublished December 21, 2015Realtor.comFacebook Twitter Email Print What if the home inspector finds something that's an absolute deal breaker?NextIf you're about to buy a home -- especially if it's your first -- it's perfectly reasonable to feel elated one moment, terrified the ...

                Your Individual Retirement Account can invest in more than stocks and bonds—an IRA also can buy real estate. But it isn’t as simple as finding a property, investing and moving in. Be prepared to do a good amount of research and financial planning before you start signin...

Ideal Properties would like to honor the men and women that have served or currently serving our military. We appreciate the sacrifices you and your families have made. 

Today is the day to cast your vote. Please let your voice be heard. To find your polling station in Marion County visit this website: http://www.votemarion.com  for Gainesville: http://www.votealachua.com

How to Have a Fun and Scary but Safe Halloween By Cicely Wedgeworth | Oct 24, 2014 viafilms/iStock/Thinkstock Halloween is a fun time for kids, but with pumpkin carving, costumes with pointy accessories and playtime around after dark, parents need to be attentive to safety. Here are some tips for an enjoyable an...

I just wanted to touch base regarding the upcoming storm approaching. Just to give you a heads up that even though Ocala is not currently in the direct path of Hurricane Matthew, flooding and damage is still likely. The storm could bring loss of power, roof leaks, etc. and, of course, there’s always the chance the sto...

Monthly Maintenance: [] Change A/C Filter [] Check Smoke Detectors [] Lawn maintenance (at least twice) [] If property has well water, keep contacts clean by removing weeds and spraying for pest. [] Pest control as needed  Annual Maintenance: [] Pressure wash driveway and/or garage floor if oil stained [] Clean gutters and remove lea...

NAHB: Demand strong in the 55+ market   WASHINGTON – Aug. 5, 2016 – Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market remained in positive territory in the second quarter with a reading of 57, up one point from the previous quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) 55+ Housing Mar...