Steve, thanks once again for your great and informative videos!!

@StevenBillington

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting, David. Appreciate your support!

Well, I am not going to like this video - because if you keep telling people how nice Ocala is, it's gonna get more crowded and expensive and I'll never be able to afford to move there 🤨🤠 Just kidding. I think I would have already moved there except my son needs an area that's walkable & has a good transportation system. If there's one thing Florida isn't good for it's public transit! Was a good video.

@StevenBillington

Жыл бұрын

I hear you there! I think about that sometimes - how I could be attracting more people than we want 😆 Agree on the transit. Ocala does utilize Suntran and if you live within city limits it’s an option. The heathbrook area has “walkability” in a sense. And of course the surrounding downtown areas.

Thanks so much! Super helpful knowing what to expect 🙂

@StevenBillington

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Hi Steve, thanks for live streaming. I’m fascinated by this topic having a home in Miami and recently living here in Ocala. In my opinion Ocala is extremely much cheaper.

@StevenBillington

Жыл бұрын

It’s so affordable and you can drive an hour south for Winter Garden! We love that. Glad you enjoyed the video!

Fascinating topic. I am waiting with baited breath.

@StevenBillington

Жыл бұрын

Hope it’s informative! 😎

@tommorningstar6373

Жыл бұрын

Ocala rocks. I hope it does not get screwed up by the time I can escape hell (spelled "Seattle").

@StevenBillington

Жыл бұрын

@@tommorningstar6373 I hope not either!

Hey Steve, love the video. I have been hearing that there’s a lot more rental houses in the market due to people leaving because of Desantis’ law.. When you do the next market update, can you mention if that is accurate? I’m curious. Thank you!

@StevenBillington

Жыл бұрын

I can’t speak for every market, but rentals don’t seem to be increasing too much in Ocala. Hard to say how many people and their reasoning behind leaving until some sort of data is obtained, but I can see what you’re saying.

Steven, thank you for your short but concise information. I tried another video, that was 19.5 minutes long, and after 5 minutes stopped watching because all she could talk about was her personal life.

@StevenBillington

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment, thank you for sharing. That’s exactly what I try to avoid in my videos!

@jenjen5184

11 ай бұрын

Lol I think I came from that video! Know more about her but not much about Ocala haha😂

@StevenBillington

11 ай бұрын

@@jenjen5184 😂😂 Welcome to my channel!

Hi, can you address the property tax increase and home insurance increase from 2022 to 2024? My understanding is home insurance has gone up due to the hurricane / weather. Also, can you talk in the impact the Hurricane had on Ocala… what area and if people are leaving because of these two factors Hurricanes bigger than normal Increase in Home insurance. - Thank you - Good videos

@StevenBillington

4 ай бұрын

The increases are all of Florida, unfortunately. More hurricanes than "normal" causing more claims. Flooding insurance is very expensive and a lot don't have it. If you don't have to use a home loan (most do, of course), insurance isn't as much of an issue since you would not have certain requirements. Cost of construction has also gone up, which means you're required to have more coverage. Ocala is an inland city, so the impact here is about as good as you can get for FL...in my opinion. Flooding would be one of the main issues here when hurricanes come, which you can keep in mind when looking for property - avoiding areas prone to flooding.

Hey Steve, this question isn't real estate related, BUT I'm moving from Wyoming to the Ocala area and am worried about my dogs/cats safety and health. Any advice for someone with pets in the Rocky Mountains moving to Florida? Very different environments!

@StevenBillington

Жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, thanks for you comment. I have never received or considered this question before! I’ve also had many clients move cross-country without considering this that have pets. Running this by your veterinarian is your best option! Great question. Sorry I couldn’t be more help.

The 275-290 you mentioned for utilities would include electric, water and garbage? And what company do you use? (Curious from Miami, FL) 😂

@StevenBillington

11 ай бұрын

For City of Ocala electric (where I am), it would include electric, water and garbage. Other electric companies outside of the “city” is only for electric, but their water is included in that because it would most likely be on a well and they wouldn’t have garage service unless they paid for one separately. My city bill (electric, water, garbage) runs 250 (winter) to 375 (summer).

@jenjen5184

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I use FPL in Miami and it’s just electric. Looking into Ocala for for next year. This is extremely helpful.

@StevenBillington

11 ай бұрын

@@jenjen5184 Glad to hear it’s helpful! Hopefully I’ll hear from you when you head this way 😎

Ocala is getting worse and expensive. Also if you got a kid don't come here, nothing to do, and the schools are not good.

@StevenBillington

11 ай бұрын

So much to do including free things to do! Still a very reasonably priced location that's 1 hour from big cities and the beach - a happy medium, for my family at least. We accept the added traffic for the added benefits!