Orange And Blue Homes

Featured Properties

Heather Martin, Realtor — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:26:00 +0000

Click on the links below to view the properties I’ve decided to feature.

Homes priced below $150,000.

Homes priced from $150,000 to $200,000.

Homes priced from $200,000 to $300,000.

Homes priced from $300,000 to $500,000.

Homes priced $500,000 or more.

I will update these lists periodically, so bookmark the site and check back frequently. The links are “active” so they will let you know of any price reductions as well as when the home is no longer on the market.

As a member of the Gainesville Alachua County Association of Realtors, I can show you any of these properties. If you would like to look at some homes give me a call.

I can also set up a personal list, like the ones above, that are tailored to your needs (price, size, features). It will update automatically as listings that match your criteria hit the market. Email me if you would like me to set that up for you. It takes me no time at all, so don’t hesitate!

Also, check out Foreclosures and Short Sales currently on the market here.

March 2011 Events

Heather Martin, Realtor — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 02:26:09 +0000

March 2011

Things to Do in Gainesville and Alachua County

The Harlem Globetrotters ~ March 3rd at 7pm ~ at the O’Connell Center. More info…

Home Show ~ March 5th and 6th ~at the O’Connell Center (Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm). More info…

Disney Live! Mickey’s Magic Show ~ March 10th ~ two performances at the O’Connell Center.

Zumba Challenge ~ March 12th ~ 11am to 1pm ~ supporting the Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County. More Info…

Welcome Home Week ~ March 21st to 27th ~ Cumuliating in Florida’s Open House Weekend on March 26th and 27th ~ More info will follow.

Black and Blue and Derby All Over! ~ March 27th 6pm ~ Skate Station Funworks. More info…

Tioga Monday Market ~ Every Monday ~ 4pm to 7pm. More info…

The Alachua County Extension Office is offering several classes. More info…

Butterfly Rainforest and Butterfly Friendly plant sale ~ See live Butterfly Releases on Saturdays and Sundays. More info…

University of Florida Performing Arts ~ Several Events. More info…

The Hippodrome ~ Several Events. More info…

University of Florida Gator Sports ~ Schedule…

The Harn Museum of Art ~Various Exhibitions and activities. More info…

Thomas Center Galleries ~ More info…

January 2011 ~ Alachua County Events

Heather Martin, Realtor — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:26:48 +0000

January 2011

Things to Do in Gainesville and Alachua County

Butterfly Rainforest and Butterfly Friendly plant sale ~ January 14th, 15th and 16th ~ See live Butterfly Releases on Saturdays and Sundays. More info…

The Alachua Count Extension Office is offering several classes throughout January: Several classes on personal finance, a Premarital Class, A Small Farmers Workshop, Pest Management, etc. More info…

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire ~ January 29th and 30th (February also). More info…

University of Florida Performing Arts ~ Several Events. More info…

The Hippodrome ~ End Day (Play), Nowhere Boy (Film), Waiting for Superman (Film). More info…

Tioga Monday Market ~ Every Monday ~ 4pm to 7pm. More info…

University of Florida Gator Sports ~ Schedule… Gator Gymnastics has started!

The Harn Museum of Art ~Various Exhibitions and activities. More info…

Thomas Center Galleries ~ More info…

October 2010 ~ Alachua County Events

Heather Martin, Realtor — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 01:10:00 +0000

October 2010

Things to Do in Gainesville and Alachua County

Sat. October 2nd and 3rd ~ Parade of Homes ~ More info…

October 1st through 3rd ~ Dance Alive Events ~ Feast and Fashion, Benefit Concert, and Born To Dance. More info…

Fri. October 8th ~ Movies on the Square ~ Tioga Town Center, Jonesville ~ starting at dark. More info…

Sat. October 9th ~ GATOR FOOTBALL vs. LSU ~ Home Game ~ at TBA.

Wed. October 13^th ~ Environmental Horticulture Class ~ Fruit & Vegetables for Your Backyard ~ 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ~ Extension Office (2800 NE 39 Avenue, Gainesville) ~ Free. More info…

Sat. October 16th ~ GATOR FOOTBALL vs. Mississippi State ~ Home Game~ at TBA.

Wed. October 20^th ~Environmental Horticulture Class ~ Plants for Your Florida Friendly Landscape ~ 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ~ Extension Office (2800 NE 39 Avenue, Gainesville) ~ Free. More info…

Fri. October 29th ~ Fall Concert Series ~ Tioga Town Center, Jonesville ~ 7pm to 10 pm. More info…

Fri. October 22nd ~ Dane Cook ~ Stephen C. O’Connell Center ~ 8 pm.

Fri. & Sat. October 23rd and 24th ~ Gainesville Cycling Festival ~ Several Bike Rides. More info…

Reoccurring Activites:

Tioga Monday Market ~ Every Monday ~ 4pm to 7pm. More info…

University of Florida Gator Sports ~ Schedule…

Butterfly Rainforest and Butterfly Friendly plant sale – Oct. 1st, 2nd, 3rd ~ See live Butterfly Releases on Saturdays and Sundays. More info…

Let’s Go Downtown “Free Fridays” Plaza Series in the Bo Diddley Community Plaza. Come see local bands and performing artists. Every Friday from 8 to 10 pm. More info…

The Harn Museum of Art ~Various Exhibitions and activities. More info…

September 2010 ~ Gainesville, FL Events

Heather Martin, Realtor — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:04:24 +0000

Events in Gainesville and Alachua County during September 2010:

Sat. Sept 4th ~ GATOR FOOTBALL (Yeah! Go Gators!) vs. Miami University ~ Home Game ~ at 12 pm.

Fri. Sept 10th ~ Movies on the Square ~ Tioga Town Center, Jonesville ~ starting at dark More info…

Sat. Sept 11th ~ GATOR FOOTBALL vs. USF ~ Home Game~ at 12:21 pm

Fri. Sept 24th ~ Fall Concert Series: Gruv Therapy ~ Tioga Town Center, Jonesville ~ 7pm to 10 pm. More info…

Sat. Sept 25th ~ GATOR FOOTBALL vs. Kentucky ~ Home Game ~ TBA.

Sat. Sept 25th and Sun. Sept 26th ~ Parade of Homes

Multiple Night Events:

GATOR VOLLEYBALL ~ Schedule

Butterfly Rainforest and Butterfly Friendly plant sale – Sept. 2 to 26th ~ See live Butterfly Release on Saturdays and Sundays. Purchase different plants each weekend, Friday through Sunday. More info…

Great Spectacles ~ University of Florida ~ College of Fine Arts ~ through September 24th ~ More info: Flyer Website Also view the College’s Art Gallery: More info…

Let’s Go Downtown “Free Fridays” Plaza Series in the Bo Diddley Community Plaza. Come see local bands and performing artists. Every Friday from 8 to 10 pm More info…

Various Exhibitions and activities ~ at The Harn Museum of Art More info…

Prudential Trend purchases Kanapaha Realty!

Heather Martin, Realtor — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:13:38 +0000

Prudential Trend Realty is proud to announce that we’ve acquired Kanapaha Realty! Kanapaha Realty’s listings and some of their agents are now a part of the Trend Team. Congrats Trend Realty!

Trend Realty joins Prudential!

Heather Martin, Realtor — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:02:57 +0000

I’m pleased to announce that Trend Realty has joined the Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services, Inc.! This is a positive move forward for Trend Realty. The Prudential Name represents a Rock – stability in times of change. Prudential Real Estate offers many additional resources for our clients, for instance our Online Buyer’s Advantage and Online Seller’s Advantage, among other things.

Trend Realty has been providing excellent service to the citizens of Gainesville and the surrounding areas for 35 years. This service will only grow stronger with our new affiliation with Prudential.

Trend Realty is now aligned with more than 62,000 Prudential Sales Professionals in the United States and Canada. If you are relocating out of Gainesville or to the Gainesville area, we have the resources to help you with every step of your transition.

Learn more about Trend Realty’s history in the cover story for the magazine

Home, Living in the Heart of Florida (April /May 2010).

I’m proud to say that I work for Prudential Trend Realty!

Prudential Trend Realty

Millhopper Office

4141 NW 37th Place

Gainesville, FL 32606

Florida’s OPEN HOUSE weekend – April 10th and 11th, 2010

Heather Martin, Realtor — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:44:32 +0000

This weekend is Florida’s OPEN HOUSE weekend. Realtors all across Florida are holding open houses! Look for the blue REALTOR balloons flying around the state showcasing open homes. Come visit us at WILLOW OAK PLANTATION from 12 pm to 5pm this weekend!

Short Sales in Gainesville, FL

Heather Martin, Realtor — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:21:00 +0000

What is a Short Sale?

A short sale is a home that is listed on the market, but will eventually face foreclosure if not sold quickly. The homeowner is behind on payments and is making arrangements with the bank to sell the home for less than the amount they owe the bank. A short sale is not as bad as having a foreclosure on your credit report, but it is still harmful to your credit.

Keep in mind that it takes a lot longer to purchase a short sale than a regular home. You may have to wait several months to get bank approval on your offer before you can close on the home.

Here is a link to short sales in Alachua County. This list represents some of the residential short sales available in Gainesville, FL: Short Sales in Alachua County (This list will be periodically be updated, so feel free to bookmark this link).

Available short sales in our Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for Alachua County as of today’s date:

247 Residential Short Sales in the Gainesville-Alachua County Association of Realtors’ (GACAR) MLS system (includes other counties).
201 Residential Short Sales in Alachua County.
131 Residential Short Sales in the city of Gainesville.
6 Vacant land short sales in GACAR’s MLS.
2 Multi-Family Unit short sales in Gainesville.
91 Attached unit short sales in GACAR’s MLS, 89 of which are in Alachua County and 81 of those are in Gainesville. Attached units are usually condos.

Easiest way to change your Driver’s License Address

Heather Martin, Realtor — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:13:00 +0000

After your move, you will need to update your address on your Driver’s License.

Here is the easiest way to take care this….

Go to the DHSMV website (click here) and update your mailing and home address. After you do that, they will prompt you to buy a new Driver’s License (with your new address) for $10.00. This is much easier than waiting in line at the DHSMV!

If you do need to go in person, (click here) for DL and Tag office locations.