﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="no"?><?xml-stylesheet type='text/xsl' href='/Blog/369CB58C997F7F1FED2B93301C4FF48A.xslt' version='1.0'?><rss version="2.0"><channel><ttl>240</ttl><title>Dixie County Blogs</title><description>Dixie County Blogs</description><link>http://homes.point2.com/Blog/US/Florida/Dixie-County.aspx</link><image><url>http://homes.point2.com/Images/Icons/807AAA359696B2CCC21BE5A099399412.jpg</url><title>Point2 Homes</title><link>http://homes.point2.com/</link></image><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-30T09:08:00-06:00</dc:date><item><title>Gainesville Florida Area Shopping Opportunities</title><description>Shopping Centers and Retail Areas in and near Gainesville Florida In addition to the following there are about 50 neighborhood and community shopping centers in the Gainesville Urban Area. There are also many more in and near Ocala, Lake City, Starke, ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2009/11/30/gainesville-florida-area-shopping-opportunities.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-30T09:08:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2009/11/30/gainesville-florida-area-shopping-opportunities.aspx</guid><category>Announcements</category><category>Events</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>Holiday Gifts</category><category>Announcement</category><category>Specialties</category></item><item><title>First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Loan (Financing) Requirements</title><description>First Time Home Buyer Financing (Mortgage Loan) Requirements As a First Time Home Buyer , in order to qualify for a mortgage loan, you must prove to your lender that you have the ability to repay it on time . You must show them that you can make the monthly ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2009/11/30/first-time-home-buyer-mortgage-loan-financing-requirements.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-30T08:56:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2009/11/30/first-time-home-buyer-mortgage-loan-financing-requirements.aspx</guid><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>For BUYERS</category><category>Mortgages</category><category>Buying</category><category>Loans</category></item><item><title>Gainesville Florida has Good Real Estate Investments</title><description>College Towns Offer Good Real Estate Investments When you have a son or daughter attending school, it can make sense to purchase a home or condominium (townhouse or flat) rather than renting an apartment. Although properties near colleges and universities ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2009/10/29/gainesville-florida-has-good-real-estate-investments.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-10-29T06:31:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2009/10/29/gainesville-florida-has-good-real-estate-investments.aspx</guid><category>Gainesville Florida</category><category>University of Florida</category><category>Homes</category><category>Condos</category><category>Santa Fe College</category><category>Buy</category><category>Invest</category></item><item><title>Be Careful Buying Foreclosures &amp;amp; Pre-Foreclosures</title><description>How To Buy Foreclosed Properties (REO, Foreclosures) www.EyemarkRealty.com &amp;amp; www.GainesvilleFloridaHomes.com What is Foreclosed Property? A foreclosure is the legal process in which a lender takes ownership of real property (home, land, or building) ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2009/10/29/be-careful-buying-foreclosures-pre-foreclosures.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-10-29T06:07:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2009/10/29/be-careful-buying-foreclosures-pre-foreclosures.aspx</guid><category>Buying</category><category>REO</category><category>Foreclosures</category><category>Pre-Foreclosures</category><category>Bank Owned</category><category>Homes</category></item><item><title>Florida Property Taxes</title><description>Its that time of year again. Your Florida Property Tax Bill will be mailed on November 1st. Here&amp;#39;s what its all about. Florida Property Taxes There are three types of property taxes levied in Florida: Ad Valorem Taxes, Non-Ad Valorem Assessments, and ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2009/10/28/florida-property-taxes.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-10-28T12:04:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2009/10/28/florida-property-taxes.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Homestead Exemption</category><category>Tax</category><category>Florida</category><category>Ad Valorem</category><category>Taxes</category><category>Property</category></item><item><title>Gainesville Florida Homes - Its a Great Time to Buy.</title><description>This is a great time to buy a home in or near Gainesville, Florida USA even without a tax credit. Prices of existing and brand new homes have returned to pre-peak levels and many sellers and builders are willing to give upgrades and/or pay for closing ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2009/10/26/gainesville-florida-homes-its-a-great-time-to-buy.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-10-26T06:52:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2009/10/26/gainesville-florida-homes-its-a-great-time-to-buy.aspx</guid><category>Gainesville Florida Homes Houses Buy Eyemark Realty</category></item><item><title>Short Sale G-125 at 2601 S.W. Archer Road in University Commons is Sold!</title><description>University Commons, Gainesville - The multiplex at G-125-2601 S.W. Archer Road has been sold. Property information IT CAN BE DONE: This was a SHORT SALE that took 72 DAYS (2.4 months) from executed contract to closing. Maybe a record for fast time to close ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2009/8/7/50921553f5d74462968398ac9f860d63.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-08-07T19:24:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2009/8/7/50921553f5d74462968398ac9f860d63.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Selling</category><category>Condominiums</category><category>Seller Help</category><category>Short Sales</category></item><item><title>Home Owner's Warranty - HOW - Home Buyer Protection Plan.</title><description>HOW - Home Owner&amp;#39;s Warranty (Home Buyer&amp;#39;s Protection Plan) A Home Owner&amp;#39;s Warranty is a protection plan (a type of insurance policy) that protects you, as the buyer, from incurring high costs of specified repairs after you purchase your home. ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2009/8/2/home-owner-s-warranty-how-home-buyer-protection-plan.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-08-02T15:29:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2009/8/2/home-owner-s-warranty-how-home-buyer-protection-plan.aspx</guid><category>For Buyers</category><category>Buyers</category><category>Buying</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Incentives for Buyers</category></item><item><title>Condominium - Description - Advantages - Disadvantages.</title><description>Condominium (Condo) Description: A Condominium (Condo) is a form of real estate ownership in which each owner holds title to his/her individual unit, plus a fractional (joint) ownership interest in the common areas of a multi-unit complex. The individual ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2009/8/2/condominium-description-advantages-disadvantages.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-08-02T15:24:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2009/8/2/condominium-description-advantages-disadvantages.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>For BUYERS</category><category>For INVESTORS</category><category>Buying</category></item><item><title>Short Sales: Definition, Description, Information. </title><description>Definition of a Short Sale A Potential Short Sale is when the Listing Price (Asking Price) may not be high enough to cover the payment of all liens (mortgage loans, taxes, HOA fees, etc.) and closing costs and the Seller says they will be unable or unwilling ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2009/8/1/short-sales-definition-description-information.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-08-01T09:16:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2009/8/1/short-sales-definition-description-information.aspx</guid><category>Market Conditions</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>For BUYERS</category><category>For SELLERS</category><category>Buying</category><category>Selling</category></item><item><title>What Buyers Should Know About Short Sales.</title><description>Short Sale Transaction Information Form 1. A Short Sale is a transaction in which the Seller is attempting to sell the property for less than the amount of the balance owed on the mortgage to the Lender. The Seller won&amp;#39;t make any money from the sale ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2009/8/1/what-buyers-should-know-about-short-sales.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-08-01T08:59:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2009/8/1/what-buyers-should-know-about-short-sales.aspx</guid><category>For Buyers</category><category>Buyers</category><category>Buying</category><category>Lenders</category><category>Specialties</category></item><item><title>Short Sale Odds.</title><description>5. Short Sale Odds. Why do only a small percentage of short sales close? Everyone involved is: Short on Money. Short on Time. Short on Patience. Short on Knowledge. Short on Experience. Short on Paperwork. Long on Odds that it will close.</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2009/8/1/short-sale-odds.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-08-01T08:55:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2009/8/1/short-sale-odds.aspx</guid><category>For Buyers</category><category>For Sellers</category><category>Buyers</category><category>Buying</category><category>Lenders</category><category>Specialties</category></item><item><title>GATOR LOCATOR Real-Time Bus Location Online Map.</title><description>In Gainesville Florida we have a bus transit system operated by the city. It has routes that cover the entire urban area, within and outside the city limits, and is named the Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS). A high percentage of riders are students ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2009/7/29/gator-locator-real-time-bus-location-online-map.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-07-29T19:36:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2009/7/29/gator-locator-real-time-bus-location-online-map.aspx</guid><category>Technology</category><category>Community Information</category><category>Gainesville Florida</category><category>University of Florida</category></item><item><title>What is My Real Estate Niche?</title><description>There are &amp;quot;experts&amp;quot; who recommend that you develop a niche and specialize only in that one type of real estate. I understand that reasoning, however there is the other side of the coin to consider. I don&amp;#39;t have a niche. Well, I do have a ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2009/7/25/what-is-my-real-estate-niche.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-07-25T10:13:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2009/7/25/what-is-my-real-estate-niche.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate Niches</category><category>Property Types</category><category>Specialties</category></item><item><title>Commercial-Industrial Land For Sale in Archer, Florida</title><description>Industrial-Commercial Zoning &amp;bull; 4.62 acres of land with 196 ft frontage on State Road 24. Vacant Commercial - Industrial Land. $349,000. Archer, Florida - HIGH-DRY-LEVEL. Ready for your retail center, office complex, distribution center, or factory. ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2009/2/14/55d069f5b1be487e8830783563021f96.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-02-14T11:00:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2009/2/14/55d069f5b1be487e8830783563021f96.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Land</category></item><item><title>Visit the Eyemark Realty Book Store</title><description>The Eyemark Realty Book Store has books, videos, software, and products that can Make and Save You Money. Whether you are buying, selling, renting, or leasing you will find information that can enhance your financial situation and increase your negotiating ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2008/11/8/visit-the-eyemark-realty-book-store.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-11-08T17:14:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2008/11/8/visit-the-eyemark-realty-book-store.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Building For Sale in Cedar Ridge, Gainesville, FL.</title><description>Building &amp;amp; Land For Sale. &amp;bull; 2,898 sq. ft., 3 bath single story &amp;quot;Converted Triplex&amp;quot; - MLS&amp;reg; $198,888 - Commercial Income. Cedar Ridge, Gainesville - Triplex converted to a Children&amp;#39;s Daycare Center - School. Located in the center ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2008/8/28/8fefab449b344d6faddd47eef7529cc9.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-08-28T08:05:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2008/8/28/8fefab449b344d6faddd47eef7529cc9.aspx</guid><category>For Sale</category><category>Real Estate only</category><category>Investors Building</category></item><item><title>Bargain land in Archer, Florida.  NOW!</title><description>SELLER REALLY WANTS TO SELL NOW. $198,888. SELLER HIGHLY MOTIVATED. SELLER MIGHT FINANCE. 4.62 Acres Vacant Land Great for Retail Stores, Offices, Drive-In Restaurant, Bank, Distribution Center, Warehouse, Manufacturing. Located near new Santa Fe College ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2008/8/14/such-a-deal-bargain-land-in-archer-florida-now.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-08-14T14:05:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2008/8/14/such-a-deal-bargain-land-in-archer-florida-now.aspx</guid><category>Deal</category><category>Bargain</category><category>Seller Financing</category></item><item><title>Price Lowered on 16903 S.W. Archer Road (SR 24) in Archer</title><description>Archer, Florida - Announcing a price reduction on 16903 S.W. Archer Road (SR 24), 4.62 acres of level, high &amp;amp; dry, cleared commercial-industrial land with 196 ft frontage on State Road 24. Now $199,000 - REDUCED from $325,000. Build your retail center, ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2008/7/17/9df375cc728d4bd3941f58c400a9255e.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-07-17T16:50:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2008/7/17/9df375cc728d4bd3941f58c400a9255e.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Reduced</category><category>Lowered</category><category>Price Dropped</category></item><item><title>Price Reduced AGAIN on Commercial-Industrial Land.</title><description>Archer, Alachua County, Florida (near Gainesville) - Announcing a price reduction on 16903 S.W. Archer Road (SR 24), 4.62 acres of commercial-industrial land &amp;quot;REDUCED to $199,000 from $325,000.&amp;quot; MLS&amp;reg; 288834 - Seller REALLY wants to sell now. ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2008/7/17/326652e01f264ffa8360d09d608e8a85.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-07-17T16:31:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2008/7/17/326652e01f264ffa8360d09d608e8a85.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Deal</category><category>Bargain</category></item><item><title>Enjoy Good Weather in Gainesville, Florida.</title><description>In Gainesville, Florida we are wondering about our wonderful weather. It has been so nice here, so sunny, so pretty, so comfortable, it&amp;#39;s a contrast to much of the rest of the country. This year parts of the U.S. have been subjected to numerous huge ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2008/6/7/enjoy-good-weather-in-gainesville-florida.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-06-07T08:59:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2008/6/7/enjoy-good-weather-in-gainesville-florida.aspx</guid><category>Announcements</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>For BUYERS</category><category>Buying</category><category>Good Weather</category></item><item><title>Weather (Whether) or Not?</title><description>The question here in North Central Florida is whether the weather will change. People here are wondering when our wonderful weather will worsen. Of course we hope it will stay good - always. Its been so nice here, so sunny, so pretty, so comfortable, its ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2008/6/7/weather-whether-or-not.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-06-07T08:08:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2008/6/7/weather-whether-or-not.aspx</guid><category>For Buyers</category><category>Announcement</category><category>Weather</category></item><item><title>When Will Homes Start Selling Quickly Again?</title><description>During the heated market of the last several years homes sold very quickly. Today in May 2008, my area has at least a 10-11 month inventory of homes. Almost every day for the last 7 months about 3 times more homes have been listed for sale than closed ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2008/5/13/when-will-homes-start-selling-quickly-again.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-05-13T08:59:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2008/5/13/when-will-homes-start-selling-quickly-again.aspx</guid><category>Buying</category><category>Borrowers</category><category>Lenders</category><category>Financing</category></item><item><title>Why Are Homes Not Selling?</title><description>That is a question I have been asked many times this year: Why are homes not selling? Is it because there are not many serious buyers? Is it because homes are over priced? Is it because financing has dried up? My answer at this particular time is YES! ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2008/5/13/why-are-homes-not-selling.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-05-13T08:21:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2008/5/13/why-are-homes-not-selling.aspx</guid><category>Mortgages</category><category>Buying</category><category>Selling</category><category>Qualifying</category><category>Loans</category><category>Financing</category></item><item><title>Real Estate Consulting and Counseling Services in Gainesville, Florida.</title><description>In addition to Real Estate Brokerage services, Eyemark Realty in Gainesville, Florida, provides Professional Consulting and Counseling. We can provide you with answers to your questions so you can make better real estate decisions. We have experience with ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/11/25/9fe01fa0146a4150a81bf66c0c70baf3.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-11-25T21:00:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/11/25/9fe01fa0146a4150a81bf66c0c70baf3.aspx</guid><category>For BUYERS</category><category>For SELLERS</category><category>For INVESTORS</category></item><item><title>Sellers Can Influence Buyers With Incentives</title><description>When you are a seller in a slow market, you should use every tool at your disposal to influence buyers to look at and purchase your home. Buyers can be stimulated by money that is handled outside the asking price. For example, the price of your home might ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/11/22/sellers-can-influence-buyers-with-incentives.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-11-22T09:50:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/11/22/sellers-can-influence-buyers-with-incentives.aspx</guid><category>For Buyers</category><category>For Sellers</category></item><item><title>Sellers Should Induce Buyers With Incentives</title><description>As a seller in a slow market, you should use every tool at your disposal to induce buyers to look at and choose your home. Buyers can be especially influenced by money that is handled separately from the asking price. For example, the price of your home ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/11/22/sellers-should-induce-buyers-with-incentives.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-11-22T09:46:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/11/22/sellers-should-induce-buyers-with-incentives.aspx</guid><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>For BUYERS</category><category>For SELLERS</category></item><item><title>Mortgage Rates Drop and Builders Offer Incentives</title><description>Are the media freezing you into inactivity with their negative housing market stories? Contrary to media articles, it is a great time to buy . Today&amp;#39;s housing market has numerous choices in all price ranges. Inventory is high and Interest rates are ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/11/5/mortgage-rates-drop-and-builders-offer-incentives.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-11-05T16:38:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/11/5/mortgage-rates-drop-and-builders-offer-incentives.aspx</guid><category>Market Conditions</category><category>Announcements</category><category>Buyer Information</category></item><item><title>Mortgage Rates Drop and Builders Offer Incentives</title><description>Are the media freezing you into inactivity with their negative housing market stories? Contrary to media articles, it is a great time to buy . Today&amp;#39;s housing market has numerous choices in all price ranges. Inventory is high and Interest rates are ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/11/5/mortgage-rates-drop-and-builders-offer-incentives.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-11-05T16:29:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/11/5/mortgage-rates-drop-and-builders-offer-incentives.aspx</guid><category>Announcements</category><category>For Buyers</category><category>Market Conditions</category></item><item><title>Do You Want To SELL or Just Want To LIST?</title><description>Do you want to SELL your home (or land or other type of property) OR do you just want to LIST? If you don&amp;#39;t really have to sell now, perhaps you shouldn&amp;#39;t be in this type of market. Buyers are reluctant to commit themselves because they think prices ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/10/27/do-you-want-to-sell-or-just-want-to-list.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-10-27T08:14:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/10/27/do-you-want-to-sell-or-just-want-to-list.aspx</guid><category>For Sellers</category></item><item><title>Do You Want To SELL or Just Want To LIST???</title><description>Do you want to SELL your home (or land or other type of property) OR do you just want to LIST? If you don&amp;#39;t really have to sell now, perhaps you shouldn&amp;#39;t be in this type of market. Buyers are reluctant to commit themselves because they think prices ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/10/27/do-you-want-to-sell-or-just-want-to-list.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-10-27T07:50:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/10/27/do-you-want-to-sell-or-just-want-to-list.aspx</guid><category>For SELLERS.</category></item><item><title>Accessing My Blog.</title><description>You can access my BLOG and my latest postings by clicking the title above &amp;quot;Accessing My Blog&amp;quot; or going to the following page: http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/Blog_by_Mark/page_1818159.html Instead of duplicating everything posted by me ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/9/1/accessing-my-blog.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-09-01T09:14:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/9/1/accessing-my-blog.aspx</guid><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Update Your &amp;quot;DO NOT CALL&amp;quot; Registration?</title><description>According to the FTC, the U.S. government agency that operates the DO NOT CALL program, your Do Not Call registration may need to be updated. The first registrations, the ones made almost 5 years ago, will expire very soon. In order to keep on the list ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/8/31/update-your-do-not-call-registration.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-08-31T16:08:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/8/31/update-your-do-not-call-registration.aspx</guid><category>Announcements</category><category>Technology</category></item><item><title>Location Factor in Evaluating Properties (Homes and Land)</title><description>In the real estate market, value is a continuously changing concept. Value at any given moment is based on what a buyer is willing to pay and a seller is willing to accept. This amount is influenced by market condition and personal situations. Market conditions ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/8/25/location-factor-in-evaluating-properties-homes-and-land.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-08-25T14:03:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/8/25/location-factor-in-evaluating-properties-homes-and-land.aspx</guid><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category></item><item><title>Land Investment Evaluation System</title><description>Before investing in land, ask yourself these general questions: Do you think the people who decide to purchase land today will benefit in the future? What effect will population growth have on real estate values? Do you think property values in a local ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/8/19/land-investment-evaluation-system.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-08-19T13:44:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/8/19/land-investment-evaluation-system.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Land Investments</category></item><item><title>How Your Air Conditioner Cools Your Home or Building</title><description>Your Central Air Conditioner consists of two connected systems : an outdoor unit called the condensing unit and an indoor unit called the air handler . It works by capturing heat in the air inside and transporting that heat to the outside. The vehicle ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/8/19/how-your-air-conditioner-cools-your-home-or-building.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-08-19T11:14:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/8/19/how-your-air-conditioner-cools-your-home-or-building.aspx</guid><category>Home Maintenance</category></item><item><title>Buying Your College Kid a Place To Live Near Campus Can Be Profitable</title><description>Your child has been accepted to college and now you have to decide the best way to provide a place for he or she to live. When attending the University of Florida in Gainesville there are many possibilities to consider. They include living on campus in ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/8/18/buying-your-college-kid-a-place-to-live-near-campus-can-be-profitable.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-08-18T18:15:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/8/18/buying-your-college-kid-a-place-to-live-near-campus-can-be-profitable.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Buyer Information</category></item><item><title>Waiting to Buy a Home May Not Be Wise.</title><description>Look at the market right now. In my area, homes have been pouring onto the market for 5 months. Actually its more than pouring, its been a deluge. About 3-4 times more have been placed for sale everyday then have been closing (selling). Sellers are like ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/7/22/waiting-to-buy-a-home-may-not-be-wise.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-07-22T08:44:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/7/22/waiting-to-buy-a-home-may-not-be-wise.aspx</guid><category>Market Conditions</category><category>Buyer Information</category></item><item><title>Languages Spoken at Eyemark Realty.</title><description>We Speak English and Chinese.</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/7/11/languages-spoken-at-eyemark-realty.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-07-11T20:00:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/7/11/languages-spoken-at-eyemark-realty.aspx</guid><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Languages Spoken at Gainesville Florida Homes.com</title><description>We will assist you in English or Chinese.</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/7/11/5d5c5a1b1d38496bac0da69d50fc27fc.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-07-11T19:28:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/7/11/5d5c5a1b1d38496bac0da69d50fc27fc.aspx</guid><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Real Estate Referrals to and from Agents and Brokers.</title><description>Referrals Exchange I will send Buyer and Seller Referrals for all kinds of real estate to qualified licensed Agents and Brokers located ANYWHERE in Florida (Statewide), the United States (National), and Worldwide (International). I will receive (accept) ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/6/3/real-estate-referrals-to-and-from-agents-and-brokers.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-06-03T09:52:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/6/3/real-estate-referrals-to-and-from-agents-and-brokers.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>Referrals to and from Real Estate Agents and Brokers.</title><description>Referrals Exchange I will send Buyer and Seller Referrals for all kinds of real estate to qualified licensed Agents and Brokers located ANYWHERE in Florida (Statewide), the United States (National), and Worldwide (International). I will receive (accept) ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/6/3/referrals-to-and-from-real-estate-agents-and-brokers.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-06-03T09:47:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/6/3/referrals-to-and-from-real-estate-agents-and-brokers.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Announcements</category></item><item><title>High Tech and Low Tech Sells Homes.</title><description>The last 2 homes I sold used both high tech and low tech methods to find the buyers. One of them was the Weatherly home in which I had the listing and was able to find a buyer from the yard sign. The home before that I also had the listing and found the ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/5/26/high-tech-and-low-tech-sells-homes.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-05-26T19:52:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/5/26/high-tech-and-low-tech-sells-homes.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Weatherly Home Has Sold.</title><description>On May 21, 2007 the closing for the Weatherly home took place. The buyer moved in immediately. Hire me to sell your home. The last 2 homes I sold, I represented both the sellers and buyers as a Transaction Broker. The sellers hired me to market their homes ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/5/26/weatherly-home-has-sold.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-05-26T19:42:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/5/26/weatherly-home-has-sold.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Business Card Lettering and Sizes.</title><description>One of my pet peeves is microscopic lettering on business cards. Tons of ink is used on the photo and almost no ink is used to present the contact information. Phone and fax numbers and email addresses are written so small and thin they are hard to read, ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/4/27/business-card-lettering-and-sizes.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-04-27T21:27:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/4/27/business-card-lettering-and-sizes.aspx</guid><category>Technology</category></item><item><title>College Towns Offer Great Real Estate Investments</title><description>Although properties near colleges and universities tend to be more expensive than those in other parts of town, they hold their value better and usually show better than average appreciation. When you have a son or daughter attending school, it can make ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/3/30/college-towns-offer-great-real-estate-investments.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-03-30T07:31:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/3/30/college-towns-offer-great-real-estate-investments.aspx</guid><category>Renters</category><category>and Investors</category><category>Buyers</category></item><item><title>How To Sell Your Home</title><description>EYEMARK REALTY, INC. &amp;quot;Your Eye On The Real Estate Market&amp;quot; Office: (352) 373-3783 Cell: (352) 222-5609 Fax: (352) 373-3783 Email: mark@eyemarkrealty.com Websites: www.EyemarkRealty.com www.GainesvilleFloridaHomes.com How To Sell Your Home 1. Obtain ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/3/18/how-to-sell-your-home.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-03-18T10:21:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/3/18/how-to-sell-your-home.aspx</guid><category>For Sellers</category></item><item><title>How To Buy A Home.</title><description>EYEMARK REALTY, INC. &amp;quot;Your Eye On The Real Estate Market&amp;quot; Office: (352) 373-3783 Cell: (352) 222-5609 Fax: (352) 373-3783 Email: mark@eyemarkrealty.com Websites: www.EyemarkRealty.com www.GainesvilleFloridaHomes.com How To Buy A Home 1. Working ...</description><link>http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/3/18/how-to-buy-a-home.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-03-18T10:10:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen, Broker</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eyemarkrealty.com/blogs/mark_cohen_broker/archive/2007/3/18/how-to-buy-a-home.aspx</guid><category>For Buyers</category></item><item><title>How To Sell Your Home</title><description>EYEMARK REALTY, INC. &amp;quot;Your Eye On The Real Estate Market&amp;quot; Office: (352) 373-3783 Cell: (352) 222-5609 Fax: (352) 373-3783 Email: mark@eyemarkrealty.com Websites: www.EyemarkRealty.com www.GainesvilleFloridaHomes.com How To Sell Your Home 1. Obtain ...</description><link>http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/3/18/how-to-sell-your-home.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-03-18T08:41:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mark Cohen</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gainesvillefloridahomes.com/blogs/mark_cohen/archive/2007/3/18/how-to-sell-your-home.aspx</guid><category>Seller Information</category></item><item><title>How To Buy A Home</title><description>EYEMARK REALTY, INC. &amp;quot;Your Eye On The Real Estate Market&amp;quot; Office: (352) 373-3783 Cell: (352) 222-5609 Fax: (352) 373-3783 Email: mark@eyemarkrealty.com Websites: www.EyemarkRealty.com www.GainesvilleFloridaHomes.com How To Buy A Home 1. 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