Author Archives: Kristen Rabell and Rebecca Johnson
Blue Origin to fly six suborbital space travelers next month, including Florida real estate broker
SEATTLE (AP) — Blue Origin announced on Wednesday that they will be launching six suborbital space travelers next month, including the first real estate agent to go into space. The travelers will be flown aboard the New Shepard spacecraft, which is expected to reach an altitude of more than 100 kilometers. Among the passengers are... Read More
Don’t Miss the Gainesville Parade of Homes this April!
In Gainesville, the arrival of spring also means the return of the Parade of Homes, a time-honored tradition that draws eager crowds of prospective homebuyers, homeowners looking for new ideas, and lots of unabashed Looky-Loos! The Parade of Homes showcases the finest examples of architecture and design in Gainesville, with visitors flocking to see the... Read More
Weekly Gainesville Area Events: March 25 – March 31
WallDogs Dive into High Springs – A Mural and History Festival At this event, 10 works of art are distributed across the beautiful city of High Springs showcasing its rich history and culture through the art of mural storytelling. Discover your roots, celebrate with your neighbors and come together with us as we create history.... Read More
Weekly Gainesville Area Events: March 11 – March 17
GROW HUB Spring Pop-Up Shop Join us on the second Saturday of March, April, and May for our Pop-Up Shop series! The event is free, outdoors, and fun for all ages! Shop from local vendors and enjoy our amazing selection of plants and art. We’ll also have live music, food, and kids activities! Location: GROW... Read More
Good Mortgage News for First-Time Homebuyers
For buyers with affordability concerns, we have some good mortgage news to share. Both the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) have announced reductions in their financing fees for their mortgage programs. Read on to learn how these loan programs work and how much you could be saving! FHA Reduces Mortgage Insurance Premium The... Read More
Weekly Gainesville Area Events: March 4 – March 10
Ta-RUN-tula 5K with the Florida Museum of Natural History Celebrate spiders! Our seventh annual run is the Ta-RUN-tula 5K to get all of your legs moving and invite you to our new special exhibit, Spiders Alive! The race will be a combination of nature trails and quiet roads here on UF campus. This is a... Read More
Get Ready to Sell Your Home in the Busy Spring Market
If you're looking for effective ways to sell your property during the competitive spring season, you've come to the right place. Read More
Weekly Gainesville Area Events: February 25 – March 3
Hello Spring Farm Swap at Deep Creek Game Farm Get ready for an exciting swap next Saturday, February 25th! We are encouraging vendors to sign up by this Friday so we can make sure we have room for everyone & get the word out! Come hang out with us & bring your kiddos—we are looking... Read More
Weekly Gainesville Area Events: February 18 – February 24
Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival Join us for the famous Fiddler Crab Festival that is returning February 17-19, 2023! There will be big entertainment, big shopping, big eats and drinks and lots of fun! The cost of admission covers all three days, including fireworks on both Friday and Saturday night, and show-stopping entertainment! Parking is available... Read More
6 Ways to Fall Back in Love With Your Home
It’s all too common for homeowners to fall out of love with their home as time goes on, no matter how much they loved their house when they first moved in. If you’re tired of feeling stagnant in your space and are looking for ways to refresh your home, keep reading and take some inspiration... Read More