The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provides a tax credit of up to $8,000 for first time home buyers! If you have not purchased a home in the last three years, you may qualify for a credit even if you are purchasing with someone (such as a parent) that already owns a home!

Click here to find out more about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and how you can save up to $8,000 on the purchase of a new home!

Buyers interested in short sale properties should fully understand differences between a traditional home purchase and the purchase of a short sale property. The process can take months to complete and success is not guaranteed. If you are interested in understanding more about purchasing short sale properties, please contact us!

Important Phone Numbers for Alachua County Residents include:

1. Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
2. GRU – Gainesville Regional Utilities: 352-334-3600
3. Code Enforcement: 352-334-5030
4. Animal Control Services: 352-264-6870
5. RTS City Bus Schedules: 352-334-2600
6. Children and Families: 352-955-5017
7. Public Works: 352-334-5074
8. School Board: 352-955-7300
9. Parks and Recreation: 352-344-5067

Police Department

1. Emergency: 911
2. Noise Complaints: 352-955-1818
3. Non-emergency: 352-955-1818
4. Shift Sergeant: 352-334-2424

Thinking of purchasing a first home? We can help you decide what type of home is right for you. Don’t feel alone in your search, read on for some helpful home buying hints from the professionals!

Citizens voted January 29th, 2008 to change the property tax system in Florida. Click Read More to find out about the benefits of Amendment one and the “Save our homes” initiative.