See How Ocala Stacks Up to National Economic Trends for 2016
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National News
Ocala Ranked 7th in The Nation
2016 Economic Preview

As we kick off 2016, Floridians can look forward to consistent growth in the Florida economy. As shown in December 2015 Economic Commentary, Florida experienced strong job growth in 2015, adding nearly a quarter of a million jobs. Heading into 2016, Florida’s job market is widely expected to maintain its course as the Florida economy as a whole continues to strengthen.

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Local Market Trends
December Sales
503 closed sales–a decrease of -2.9% from previous year.
475 pending sales, increase of 1.7% year over year.
Average sale price $143,785, an increase of 9.0%
A decrease of -8.3% of active listings from 3,392 to
3,112 from the previous Dec. 2014
Months’ supply of inventory was 6.0, down -12.3% year over year from previous December 2014
The December report is available from the Ocala Marion County Association of Realtors (OMCAR) report. Please email our office for the report.
Upcoming Local Events
Coates Golf Championship
Showcase Properties is a proud sponsor of the Coates Golf Championship
Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club will host the the event featuring some of the LPGA’s best players.

The event starts February 1st and ends the 6th.

The event will feature 120 of the top female golfers in the world in a four-day, 72-hole stroke play competition with a $1.5 million purse.

This year we are proud to announce that attendees can experience a Craft Beer Garden and participate in our LPGA Junior Golf Clinic. Join us for the excitement of the

Featured Property
Sterling Oaks
$799,000 | MLS 437384
Sterling Oaks is your own slice of paradise. This beautiful farm in the middle of Ocala Florida’s Horse Country is just minutes from HITS, shopping and award winning restaurants. Your new custom built energy efficient home comes with Brazilian Cherry Wood Floors, a stunning two story view that you will never want to leave.
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Showcase Properties of Central FL | 352.351.4718 | ShowcaseOcala.com
5780 SW 20th Street, Ocala FL 34474
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