Devon Cole Realtor

01/03/2024

My latest RateMyAgent review in Ocala.

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08/24/2023

26% of buyers had all-cash sales, unchanged from last month and up slightly from 24% in July 2022. Homes listed received an average of 3.0 offers, down from 3.5 last month and up from 2.8 offers in July 2022. http://spr.ly/6189PWgZx

05/26/2023

Diving deep into the heartbeat of Ocala's vibrant real estate market 🏡📈 Our latest data shows some fascinating trends that are shaping the future of our local community. Swipe through to explore!

03/08/2023

Historically, whenever the economy has slowed down, mortgage rates have fallen. While the past can’t predict the future, we can certainly learn from it. If you’re thinking about making a move this year, let’s talk about your goals.

03/07/2023

Could a Multigenerational Home Be the Right Fit for You?

During the pandemic, many of us reexamined the meaning of home for ourselves and our loved ones. Today, that can be seen in the recent rise in multigenerational households. According to Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Economic Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR):

“Multi-generational buying may be a home where families live in the same home with elderly parents, children who have boomeranged back home, or other extended family members. While this is not a new concept of living, it is one which has gained recent popularity.”

And citing data from Pew Research Center, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says:

“. . . multigenerational living has made a comeback in recent years, particularly after the 2008 financial crisis and during the pandemic.”

So, if buying a multigenerational home has crossed...

During the pandemic, many of us reexamined the meaning of home for ourselves and our loved ones. 

03/06/2023

Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?

You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on.

A lot of the time, these reports are assuming things that aren’t realistic for the average household. For example, the methodology behind one of those reports says that renting is the smarter financial option because of the opportunity to invest money elsewhere. It assumes renters take the money they’d spend on costs tied to buying a home and put it in an investment portfolio.

But here’s the thing – most people who rent aren’t making those investments. Ken Johnson, Co-Author of the BH&J National Price-to-Rent Index, explains:

“One of the difficulties with the rent and reinvest model is many people . . . simply rent and...

You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on.

03/05/2023

There are plenty of great reasons to own a home. A major one is that it allows you to accumulate wealth. As the largest asset for most homeowners, housing is a major factor in building your net worth. Let’s chat about your homeownership goals today.

03/04/2023

In today’s market, the way you price and market your house makes all the difference when you sell. DM me today to get expert advice on selling your house this spring.

03/03/2023

Where Will You Go After You Sell Your House? [INFOGRAPHIC]

If you’re thinking of selling your house, be sure to explore all the options you have for your next home. Both newly built homes and existing homes offer plenty of unique benefits. If you have questions about the options in our area, DM me and let’s discuss what’s available and what’s right for you.

Some Highlights If you’re thinking of selling your house, be sure to explore all the options you have for your next home. Both newly built homes and existing homes offer plenty of unique benefits.

03/03/2023

Price Your House Right When You Sell

How you price your house will make a big difference to not only your bottom line, but to how quickly it could sell. Let’s connect to figure out the ideal price for your house.