Carole Kay Realty, Inc.

04/05/2026

On home taxes This is my PERSONAL OPINION!!
Hypothetically…….. I’m being taxed on money I never made. Let that sink in.
If I bought my property outright for $60,000 in 2009
Now the county says it’s worth $246,000.
Did I sell it? No.
Did I make a profit? No.
Did I get a check for $246,000? No.
But my taxes jumped like I did.
That’s the problem.
This isn’t income.
This isn’t cash.
This is a number someone decided on paper — and now I’m being billed for it.
If my stock portfolio doubles, I don’t pay taxes until I sell.
If my income doesn’t increase, I don’t magically owe more income tax.
So why does owning a home work differently?
Why am I being taxed on unrealized gains?
A house isn’t just an investment — it’s where people live. And this system means you can do everything right, pay off your home, and still get squeezed harder every year because of a number you never turned into money.
You don’t truly own something if you can be taxed out of it.
This isn’t about “services” or “inflation.”
It’s about being charged for value you never received.
And people are starting to notice.

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06/04/2026

I attended several webinars recently that underscored the pivotal role AI will assume in molding the future of real estate, especially in terms of how buyers and sellers engage in property deals.

29/03/2026

I posted earlier that Ocala is number 1 in the nation for growth so I feel giving some additional data may be helpful for anyone thinking of relocating to our area.

The following is a comparison from February 2025 to February 2026.

Closed Sales were up 13.4% and our pending listings are also up 9.6% this year over last year.

The inventory for this year over last year has increased a tad up 3.7% however, the inventory is 5.6 months (this means it would take 5.6 months to sell every single property if no other property was listed as of the end of February). As a point of reference, a 6 month inventory is historically considered a normal market.

Cash sales continue to flow with a minimal change of 193 in 2026 vs 196 in 2025.

Average Sales price did come down from $334,819 in 2025 to $305,685 in February 2026.

The number of days to sell a listing is at a respectable 81 days which is 22.7% higher in 2026 than 2025.

Overall the Ocala market remains strong and has moved to being a normal market. I prefer a normal market as this gives both buyers and sellers even playing ground when negotiating to buy and sell properties.

There are a lot of new homes being built in Ocala which as the inventory grows this will give buyers more options and it may cause a bit of a buyers' market but I wouldn't want to bet on it.

Any statistical information provided was sourced via Stellar Ocala Marion County Association of Realtors. Any information provided is not to be a sole source of information for any real estate decision or investment. The information provided in this post may contain errors and omissions.

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29/03/2026

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New data released by the United States Census Bureau confirms that Ocala has maintained its title as the fastest-growing metropolitan area in the nation, having crossed the 440,000 resident mark for the...

15/03/2026

This motivated me to continue working as a Real Estate Broker serving clients like Jose. I absolutely love helping people reach their real estate goals and dreams

30/06/2024

PSA TO ALL HOME BUYERS:
On August 17th a Realtor CAN NOT show you a home unless you have signed an agreement with them.

Starting August 17th a Realtor will not be able to tour a home without you first signing that agreement. This will be non negotiable for any real estate agent with a Realtor designation (one who agrees in advance to abide by the Code of Ethics). The form between buyer and Realtor is a Buyers Representation Agreement. That agreement is basically your contract between you and that REALTOR saying you will be hiring them to purchase a home and agree to the roles, duties and responsibilities owed to you by your agent and your duties to your agent.

Interviewing and coming to an agreement with the agent of your choice is an important decision and not one that should be forced upon you. Interview, and choose wisely. The good news is that together, we get to decide when our agreement expires.

These agreements have been around for a long time. Agreements are and always have been negotiated, just like compensation.

Remember, interview your REALTOR, get referrals from your friends, and make your decision. Purchasing a home is a HUGE step! You’ll want someone that will look out for your best interest, someone that knows the local market well, someone that understands the contracts and addenda, someone that can explain your contractual deadlines and someone that will answer your call or text!

You can always call me if you’d like more details. I am happy to be your REALTOR and help you!

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28/05/2024

Listed this On Top of the World home a few days ago and it is going under contract today! On the golf course in an adult active community, this 3/2 just under 2000 sq ft, offered a two car garage and a golf cart space along with golf course views. This development allows up to three dogs with no vehicle restrictions! The HOA fee is just over $300 a month. All for an asking price of $369,900. Ocala is ranked number one according to a recent study in people relocating to the area. It is affordable and offers many options for families, single persons, and those who have moved into retirement. Want to check Ocala out? In Box me! I am happy to give you a tour of our wonderful town.

23/05/2024

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18/03/2024

CLOSED AT ASKING PRICE!

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06/02/2024

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