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Real estate, Gainesville, and other things Sarah has unnecessarily researched.

September 21, 2026

Both Sides of the Kitchen Table

If I Call a Realtor, Is There a Sign in My Yard by Friday?

A Gainesville mother and daughter are stuck on the same question about the family home — and neither one knows the other is asking it. Let's break the tie.

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September 21, 2026

Both Sides of the Kitchen Table

Will My Property Taxes Triple If I Move? (Usually, No.)

“My taxes will triple if I move.” It’s the most confident wrong sentence in Florida real estate. Here’s how portability actually works in Alachua County.

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September 21, 2026

Why I call Gainesville home

I’ve lived in Gainesville since 1972. Here’s a little about how I got here, why I stayed, and how that shapes the way I work with buyers and sellers.

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September 15, 2026

Exploring Gainesville: neighborhoods, parks, and landmarks

A quick tour of some of the places that define Gainesville and Alachua County — from Haile Plantation’s village center to the boardwalks of Sweetwater Wetlands Park.

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