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REAL ESTATE GUIDEFEATURED HOMES

DECEMBER 27, 2014

INSIDE

Home Organizing ........................................4

Ask Wendy ..................................................4

Sikorski’s Attic ............................................5

Deed Transfers ............................................6

Plumbing .....................................................7

Classifi eds .................................................10

Home Maintenance ..................................13

Style at Home ...........................................13

Hot Property .............................................14

3/3/3 located in a desirable SW Ocala area in the gatedequine community of Countryside Farms. Just minutesto I-75, shopping, restaurants and medical facilities,yet with a lot of privacy and quiet surroundings. Lotsof upgrades such as 3 new solar lights, 2 solar atticfans, tiles in kitchen and bath rooms, new well pump,garage door opener and more. Large kitchen w/lotsof cabinets and a joining sitting area with fireplacea gorgeous great room w/wood paneled walls andbeamed ceilings. Home has a 15 x 30 screened poolwith waterfall, new solar heating panels and birdcage.Also a free standing 20 x 32 building w/almost 2acres fenced in w/wood and wire for horses or pets.MOTIVATED SELLER!! $355,500 MLS#401587FINN JAKOBSEN 352-361-5590

COUNTRYSIDEFARMS6968SW99StOcala,FL34476

Beautifully maintained and designed for comfort 4bedroom 3 bath home. This home is warm, invitingand ready for new owners! If you enjoy fun in thesun, the entire backyard is private and great forentertaining, including the breathtaking, customizedsolar heated pool. The attention to detail throughoutextends to the outside.The separate & well designedKoi pond area has been thoughtfully landscaped tomake a relaxing oasis. Split plan, crown molding,tray ceilings & stainless steel appliances. Must see toappreciate. $350,000. ML#408208. 352-351-0011or Visit our Website www.robertsflorida.com

Arbors3857SE40thStreet,Ocala,FL

This lovely gated farm is located just 8 milesnorth of Ocala and is perfect for any equestriandiscipline. The spacious custom built homefeatures a magnificent great room with fireplaceand wood floor, chef’s kitchen, beautiful formaldining room, huge closets, and a large enclosedporch area. Fantastic pool and lanai perfect forentertaining. A five-stall center concrete blockbarn with tack room, detached five-car concreteblock garage, four paddocks and beautiful ancientoaks complete this property. There are two newa/c units, pool equipment is new and pool area isfreshly painted. MLS#414380 $699,000Call Donna Eastman (352) 843-1542

R E A L T Y

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115 NE Eighth AveOcala, Florida

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2015

Carolyn Roberts(352) 351-0011

We wish you aHappy, Healthy 2015!

Beth Eiland(352) 502-3100

Wishing everyone aHappy New Year! Thankyou to all and May 2015bring you many Blessings!

TWO THOUSAND FIFTEEN

Amy Graham(352) 572-5482

Wishing you all a Merry Christmasand God bless those who arekeeping us safe during this holidayseason. May your 2015 be filledwith peace, love and happiness!


Dennis Browne(352) 342-4012

Thank you for a great 2014!Happy New Year!Looking forward to a evenbetter 2015.


Melissa Brackett(352) 812-3079

MERRY CHRISTMASMy prayer is Health and Peace formy family, friends and customers whohave become my friends. May we allpause to remember the true meaningof this season and prioritize our wishesand wants!


Nadia Briggs(352) 427-5518

Wishing you and yours Joy &Peace this holiday season and aProsperous & Happy New Year!Many thanks for making thisyear so wonderful!


Tina Cavender(352) 267-0291

Let's Welcome this New Yearwith smiles on our faces andhope in our hearts for the best!Wishing you a HappyNew Year!


Marny Donnelly(352) 804-2464

Wishing everyone a JoyousNew Year


Mary Beth Elliott(352) 895-1312

May every day of the New Yearbring good health, good cheer, andhappiness to you & your family!Thank you for your continuoussupport and loyalty! Happy 2015


Nancy Fore(352) 795-8716

Cindy Head(352) 362-8446

It's been a blessing working witheveryone in the Roberts Real Estate,Inc. family. Thank you for giving methe opportunity to meet so many newfriends. Looking forward to anothergreat year of working FORE you.

To all my past customers andfriends, a warm and heart-feltthank you. May the comingNew Year bring you Peace, Joy &Happiness!



Sharlene Fambrough(352) 875-4455

WARMEST CHRISTMASWISHES

May Christmas bring you Love,Peace and Joy and a wonderful,Happy New Year!


Jim Galloway(352) 425-0345

Wishing you happyholidays and a new year filledwith joy and prosperity!


Judy Hilton(954) 658-3937

Thank you, All, for awonderful 2014. Wishingyou an even Happier NewYear!


Jarl Hagood(352) 867-9372

Thank You to My Loyal Customers& Friends for a Year of So ManyBlessings! Merry Christmas to All& Warmest Wishes for a Happy,Healthy, Prosperous 2015!


Jennifer Hatchett(352) 598-8567

Wishing you and yourfamily a joyful brighthealthy, prosperous andhappiest new year ahead!Happy New Year!


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The Roberts Real Estate, Inc. support staff wishes everyone a very Happy New Year!May 2015 Bring you many Joys & Blessings!

Bonnie WrightOffice Manager, Realtor®

Lisa SheilleyReceptionist

Yadira SinclairReceptionist(Bilingual in Spanish)

Susan ChronRELO Director, Realtor®

Mary Lou Jordan(352) 804-1856

The great thing about working inreal estate is being with so manywonderful people--new friends andold friends. May 2015bring you and yours many blessings.Happy New Year!


Trish Kilgore(352) 843-4147

A happy, healthy New Year to eachof you! Thank you for working withme this year! A special thank youto friends who recommended me.Your support means the world tome.


Sylvia Leitner(352) 843-8265

Wishing you warmwishes for a Happy &Healthy & ProsperousNew Year!


Diane McCombs(352) 843-0866

May the simple joys of theholidays be yours. WarmestHoliday Wishes! Happy NewYear!


Hope Meffert(352) 427-8197

Thank you for your continued trust andconfidence these many year. Helping each ofyou make Ocala/Marion County your homeor transitioning to new places has been agratifying experience for me. As we approachanother new year I am wishing you and yoursthe best of health, love, and happiness. Mayall your Dreams come true.


Sarah Roberts(352) 789-3983

The Roberts family thanks youfor allowing us to assist you withyour real estate needs and wewish you a happy, healthy andprosperous new year!


Lisa Scudder(352) 572-7871

I wish that the coming yearis a glorious one that rewardsall your future endeavors withsuccess. Happy New Year!


Carolyn Smith(352) 843-6395

My wish for you is a Holiday Season filledwith the peace and the joy of the season.This was a good year, and I am grateful foreveryone I had the privilege of working with.I look forward to another great year in 2015.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!


Gordon Smith(352) 843-8251

Wishing everyone ahealthy and prosperousNew Year.Ephesians 3:20


Kathleen Smith(352) 816-3098

May your holiday seasonand 2015

Be filled with love, health,kindness and peace.Happy New Year!!!TWO THOUSAND FIFTEEN

Gina Staton(352) 812-4851

May each moment of thisyear be special, filling yourheart with immense pleasure!Happy New Year!


Lauren Specht(352) 484-6046

Thank you for giving me theopportunity to serve you. I hopeyou and your families have avery Merry Christmas and aSpechtacular New Year!


Suzanne Thomas(352) 207-7095

Wishing everyone a veryhappy and prosperous NewYear! May God bless you all!-Suzanne Thomas


Diane Trexler(352) 208-4651

It has been my pleasure toserve you this year. May 2015bring health and happinessto you and your family.


Robert Turner(352) 895-5817

Wishing you and yoursthe best for 2015!


Judy Webb(352) 875-6930

Happy Holidays to oldfriends and new. May 2015be happy, healthy andblessed for you and yours.


Angie Umpleby(352) 361-8359

I have been so blessed this year towork with all the amazing peopleI have. Thank you so much forcontinuing to send your friends andfamilies to me! I look forward to theopportunity to serve you and yourfamily in 2015.


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If you haven’t communed with your socks lately, thanked your shoes for their hard work or bowed (at least mentally) to your home in apprecia-tion, maybe it’s time to consider it.

“It is very natural for me to say thank you to the goods that support us,” says Marie Kondo, whose method of

lovingly connecting with belongings that “spark joy” and bidding a fond but fi rm farewell to the rest is popular in Japan and now catching on elsewhere.

Kondo’s book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing,” is a best-seller in Japan, Germany and Britain, and has recently been published in the United States. Kondo has been the subject of a movie in Japan, and the waiting list for her services, once three months long, is now so extensive that she has temporarily stopped accepting more clients.

Her “KonMarie Method,” as she calls it in the diminutive and illustration-free volume, encourages a rapid, dramatic and transformative one-time organizing event — completed methodically and lovingly in no more than six months. It’s not an

ongoing battle against clutter. Kondo sees “tidying” as a cheerful

conversation in which anything that doesn’t “spark joy” is to be touched, thanked and ceremonially sent on its way toward a better life elsewhere, where it can discover a more appreciative owner.

The result can be life-changing, she says. Clients suddenly fi nd themselves surrounded entirely by things that provide clarity, unencumbered by belongings that carry past baggage (unwanted gifts,

clothes that no longer fi t) or anxieties about the future (does anyone need more cotton swabs than there are days of the year?). Even her book, she says, should be quickly discarded when it’s no longer needed.

Part of what makes her method unusu-ally speedy is that instead of de-cluttering room by room, she tackles a household by subject, starting with what’s easiest to

Tidying up your home (with love)From Japan, the joy of minimalism at home

Camellias make a beautiful addition to the landscape Q: I was given a camellia bush

as a holiday gift. It is so beautiful, but I am not sure where to plant it. Should I plant it or leave it in the pot?

A: Camellias are such a

beautiful addition to the landscape, I strongly encour-age you to plant it. But let’s make sure you put the right plant in the right place.

They prefer fertile, well-drained soil high in organic matter with a slightly acidic pH of 5- 6.5. You can amend your soil to provide more organic matter if it is really sandy.

Camellias do best in partially shady locations with good air fl ow. If the shade is too dense, the foliage will become sparse and they won’t fl ower well. The plants are cold-hardy. The best time to plant camellias is from November to February.

If you are amending the soil, add compost or manure to the entire bed. Then, dig a hole two times wider than the plant’s root ball. When planted, the

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Camellias do best in partially shady locations with good air fl ow. If the shade is too dense, the foliage will become sparse and they won’t fl ower well.TIDY on Page 6H

‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up’By Marie Kondo; Ten Speed Press; 224 pages; $16.99

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The before and aftermath of a client’s room that was de-cluttered by Marie Kondo in Japan. Kondo, below, is the author of the book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” Her method is to clear away everything that is unneeded and fails to “spark joy.”


Q: I would like your opinion on these cocktail glasses that

have been in my family for at least 40 years. I have seven of them, though I am sure they started out as a set of eight, or

maybe even 12, with some being lost or broken over the years. They are 5½ inches tall and 3 inches wide. They have gold trim around the tops, and each depicts a beauti-ful songbird, such as a cardi-

nal, blue jay, oriole, etc. Each has wonderful detail to the point where I almost think they were hand-painted. I have checked them over carefully and cannot fi nd any names or makers marks at all. The only words are the names of the bird shown.

Since they are a family heirloom, I have no interest in selling them, but I am curious as to whether they were mass-pro-duced, or if they strike you as rare or special in any way. I have never seen anything like them.

— J., Dunnellon

A: I suspect these glasses will cause quite a few “Remem-

ber When” moments. They are in the Character and Promo-tional Glasses collecting category. Not long after World War I, glasses featuring comic and radio characters were offered as premiums. Shortly, they were being used to adver-tise a wide variety of commer-cial products.

Yes, you are correct, the water glasses have the look of hand-painting. In the late 1930s, a technique called silk screening was developed. A thick paste-like substance was forced through a cloth stencil onto the

glass, then placed in a kiln for fusing. The process gave the look and color of hand-painting, and could be produced in huge quantities. Food companies packaged their products in promotional glassware for use when empty. The bird drinking glasses you have likely were associated with some Audubon or state bird series.

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Q: We have some nice furni-ture which is authentic

Victorian, with the name engraved into the back of the legs. We could not have afford-

ed it if we had been required to pay full price.

In 2005, we needed a new roof, and the roofer did a lousy job. While we were away a few days, we had big rain and a bigger leak! The upholstery on the couch, matching chair and a rocker was damaged. The wood fi nish was also wet, and discol-ored the carpet. We could not fi nd a reputable upholsterer, so we used the only one in town. He apparently added stuffi ng to the bottoms of the couch and chair, which are now bulging low enough to be seen from across the room, and are already partially torn or pulled away from the frame. Can you recommend a suitable someone to repair this for us? We really hope so.

Our second problem is our pump organ, dated 1861. It is an upright, and has a nice mirror with carved woodwork. I do not know if insects have damaged the bellows, or if age has caused them to begin to deteriorate. We have had it since 1964. It had only one owner-player when we purchased it. A gentleman on a mountain in South Carolina had purchased it and put it in his church where he played it. When the church purchased a

new “jazzy” piano, he carried it home. When he died, the organ and the mountain cabin became property of a nephew, a pastor, who wanted to sell it as he planned to use the cabin as a retreat for the youth of his church. He sold it to my hus-band, a pastor, at an unbeliev-ably low price. We sincerely hope you can help us fi nd someone to do this.

— J.H., Palatka

A: I think the folks at Back in Time Restoration in

Gainesville can help you with the furniture. Their website is www.backintimerestoration.com. The phone number 373-6949.

For restoration on the pump organ, contact Forté Piano Gallery in Ocala. The website is www.fortepianogallery.com. The phone number is 624-9623.

John Sikorski is an Ocala an-tiques dealer. He hosts a call-in radio show, “Sikorski’s Attic,’’ on WUFT-FM (89.1 FM). It can be heard each Saturday from noon to 1 p.m. Send your ques-tions to Sikorski’s Attic, c/o The Ocala Star-Banner, 2121 SW 19th Ave. Road, Ocala, FL 34471-7752, or [email protected].

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JOHN SIKORSKI

WILBER: Twig girdlers prune the tips of branches off persimmon treesroot ball should be 1-2 inches above the soil line so it won’t sink too deeply. Use mulch around the plant, if desired.

If you are interested in seeing a multitude of amazing camellia blossoms, visit the 39th annual Gainesville Camellia Show at Kanapaha Gardens Jan. 3-4. Bloom entry is from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Jan. 3. The show runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 3, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 4. We have a great document on growing camellias in Florida at the

University of Florida IFAS website, www.solutionsforyour-life.com.

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Q: I noticed that 10 or 12 branches of my persimmon

tree have been cut and are on the ground. They are about 2 feet in length and look like they have been clipped. I didn’t prune them off. Do you know what hap-pened?

A: Persimmons are wonderful fruit trees that are easy to

grow. They need plenty of sun and regular irrigation to produce

consistent crops of delicious orange fruits. There are many different varieties of persim-mons to choose from. Gardeners can select astringent varieties such as Hachiya, Tanenash or Saigo. Astringent varieties must be eaten when the fruit is completely soft, or they are inedible. Non-astringent varieties like Fuyu, Jiro and Izu

can be eaten when the fruit is fi rm or soft; either way, they are delicious.

One of the reasons folks love to grow persimmons is because they have so few problems. Once established, they hold their crops well, and do not need too much extra care. There is, however, a beetle called the twig girdler that will prune tips of branches off the tree during the winter and early spring. The adult female beetle lays her egg on the tip of the branch, then gnaws the branch off. The cut is so clean it

looks like someone took pruning shears to it. Girdled limbs break and fall to the ground, but the damage is usually not life-threat-ening to healthy trees. Pruning dead or dying branches back to healthy wood usually is all that’s required. For more information about fruit trees and problems with fruit trees, contact the Marion County Master Garden-ers at 671-8400 .

Wendy Wilber is an extension agent with UF/IFAS. Email her at [email protected] .edu.

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Birds of a feather fl ock together in heirloom glassware set

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN SIKORSKI

These bird drinking glasses have the look of hand-painting.

The cut is so clean it looks like someone took pruning shears to it.


Warranty deed transfers in excess of $60,000 as recorded at the Marion County Clerk of the Circuit Court’s offi ce from Nov. 24-28:

Charles Robert Wojciechows- ■

ki to Anay Gordillo. Marion County: $60,000.

Frances M. Jones Estate to ■

John Grant. Marion County: $75,000.

Karen Brewer to Christo- ■

pher Brewer. Marion County: $82,100.

Federal National Mortgage ■

Association to Christopher Moeller. Marion County: $85,000.

Alan Zika to Cathie Oliver. ■

Marion County: $138,000.Federal National Mortgage ■

Association to Pete Grier. Marion County: $176,400.

RF McGrath LLC to Saint ■

Martin De Porres Medical Center Inc. Marion County: $1,000,000.

Linda Pyles Harding to Mary ■

Hoff. Autumn Ridge: $145,000.Seneca Fund Land Trust ■

to Ellen Kelsen. Avondale: $190,000.

John Thompson to Com- ■

munity Bank & Trust of Florida. Belleview: $63,065.

Joan Rector to Luis Ricardo ■

Perez. Belleview: $89,900.William G. Harrison Revo- ■

cable Trust to William Greg Harrison. Blue Cove: $135,000.

RLR Investments LLC ■

to James Schneider. Brit-tany Estates at Golden Ocala: $150,000.

Guadalupe Layne to Mark ■

Kirk. Cherrywood Estates: $72,500.

Donald Duhaime to Michael ■

Fritch. Churchill: $138,900.Margrate Rake to Michael ■

Barilli. Circle Square Woods: $66,000.

Charleston Place LLC ■

to Saint Martin De Porres Medical Center Inc. Common Elements: $490,000.

Federal Home Loan Mort- ■

gage Corp. to Jose Sandoval. Dorchester Estates: $183,000.

Triple Crown Homes Inc. ■

to Peter Peppers. Evergreen Estates: $235,000.

Triple Crown Homes Inc. to ■

Ila Anita Morin. Evergreen Estates: $237,500.

Jennifer Mulcahy to James ■

Brown. Floridian Club Estates: $155,900.


Association to Gail Golin-sky. Fountains at Oak Run: $100,000.

Barbara Chartier to Nation- ■

star Mortgage LLC. Fountains at Oak Run: $174,486.

Susan Leitgeb to Blake Har- ■

ris. Hawks II: $160,000.Sara Roberts to Diorella ■

Ortiz. Hawks Point: $95,000.William Thompson to ■

Phyllis Howard. Hawks Point: $101,000.

Bart Rolston to Janna Boh- ■

ner. Hilldale: $75,000.Elder Planning Income Con- ■

cepts LLC to Regina Mangan-iello. Homestead Subdivision: $69,850.

Joseph Erslan Declaration of ■

Trust to Elder Planning Income Concepts LLC. Homestead Subdivision: $124,550.

Carole Trachy to Wayne May. ■

Huntington: $175,000.Emile Phillip Bousquet to ■

Glen Eric Gotwals. Kershores Subdivision: $63,000.

HSBC Bank USA N.A. Trust ■

to Shronda Ross. Kingsland Country Estates, Forest Glenn: $155,000.

Patricia Doty to William Doty. ■

Leeward Air Ranch: $280,000.Shreeji Bapa Krupa LLC to ■

Summerfi eld One LLC. Little Lake Weir Shores: $850,000.

Laura McConnell to Betty ■

Carter. Magnolia: $195,000.Magnolia Place Land Trust to ■

Lois Rhodes. Magnolia Place: $160,000.

Bank of New York Mellon ■

Trust to Stephen Kaydus. Marion Oaks: $79,900.

Geremy Crouch to Bar- ■

bara Amende. Marion Oaks: $104,500.

Gary Kent Kelly Estate to ■

Harold Dickerson. Marion Oaks: $115,000.

Kinder Homes LLC to ■

David Hamilton. Marion Oaks: $116,500.


to Richard Collins. Montague: $225,000.


to Richard Collins. Montague: $225,000.

Gary Philip Liberty to ■

Kathleen Rummel. Nicholas Estates: $107,000.

Expert American Homes LLC ■

to Ralph Thompson. North Val-ley of Stonecrest: $252,500.

Robert Reddick to Glen Gar- ■

rett. Oak Run: $87,000.Lenora Staub to Mary ■

Lester. Oak Run, Eagles Point: $165,000.

Frances Barbara Allen Estate ■

to Carol Ann Williams. Oak Run, Fairway Oaks: $75,500.

Lindeman Family Living Trust ■

to Carolyn Moseley. Ocala Palms: $115,000.

Shirley Hogans to Nigel Har- ■

ris. Ocala Park Esates: $90,000.Worldwide Alliance LLC to ■

Lucas Evans. Ocala Park Es-ates: $104,900.

Ginger Fugate to Bruce ■

Cook. Orange Blossom Hills: $120,000.

Victor Smeriglio to Zevino ■

LLC. Palm Cay: $60,000.Virginia J. Smith Revocable ■

Trust to Patricia Ann York. Palm Terrace of Ocala: $142,000.

Kathryn Fricano to Elder ■

Planning Income Concepts LLC. Plaza Ridge Condo: $60,850.

Darrell Hallauer to Elizabeth ■

Kiersey. Quail Lake: $95,900.James Perian to Carmen ■

Arman. Rainbow Lake Estates: $92,000.

James Whiteside to Helen ■

Mantooth. Rainbow Lake Estates: $125,000.

Raul Cardona to Dennis ■

Paytes. Rainbow Lake Estates: $148,500.

Paul Swanson to David ■

Jordling. Rainbow Springs: $134,000.

Triple Wind LLC to David ■

Baldwin. Rainbow Springs Country Club Estates: $112,000.

Audrey Lorenz to Thomas ■

Roberts. Saddlebrook Eques-trian Park: $369,000.

Marilyn Carmody to Jeffrey ■

Cole. Shady Road Farms: $134,800.

Paula C. Perry Living Trust ■

to Michael Coleman. Silver Springs Shores: $64,000.

Florida Properties of Ocala ■

Inc. to John Boyers. Silver Springs Shores: $64,900.

Worldwide Alliance LLC to ■

Roger Barrett. Silver Springs Shores: $69,900.


Association to Mohamed Ahad. Silver Springs Shores: $78,000.

Michael Jason Burry to ■

Khamenauth Dat. Silver Springs Shores: $80,000.

Rebecca Mayes to Brenda ■

Stevens Feerick. Silver Springs Shores: $81,800.

Discovery Homes LLC to ■

Kenneth Leroy Johnson. Silver Springs Shores: $92,700.

Kinder Homes LLC to Amy ■

Babbitt. Silver Springs Shores: $112,500.

Federal Home Loan Mort- ■

gage Corp. to Leggett Fam-ily Trust. Southwood Shores: $115,200.

Mary Christine Scharle ■

to Daniel E. McGrath Trust. Spruce Creek Country Club, Firethorne: $90,000.

Stephen Reynolds to ■

Charles Hall. Spruce Creek Country Club, Hampton Hills: $160,000.

Salvatore Diodato to Irwin ■

Lawner. Spruce Creek Country Club, Sherwood: $157,500.

Marlene C. Trautman Trust to ■

Richard James. Spruce Creek South: $128,500.

Jackie Blackburn to Ronald ■

Straight. Spruce Creek South: $137,000.

Lee Krett to Gordon Apple- ■

ton. Stone Creek, Arlington: $175,000.

DEED TRANSFERS TIDY: Key to organizing is storing things mostly in drawerspart with. So, all the clothes, then all the books, then documents, then miscellany and, last and most diffi cult, photos and mementos.

Instead of deciding what to discard, she says, the focus should be on what to keep: which few things spark suffi cient joy or are truly necessary.

How to contend with family members unready to join in the celebratory purge?

If possible, carry the bags out of the house yourself. “There’s no need to let your family know the details of what you throw out or donate,” she writes, although she advises against secretly disposing of other people’s things. “You can leave communal spaces to the end. The fi rst step is to confront your own stuff.”

After joyfully relegating mountains of unneeded or unloved belongings to the trash or charity, she then turns to organizing what’s left.

The key, she says, is storing things mostly in drawers, arranged so that everything can be seen at a glance and nothing is stacked, a practice decidedly unkind to items at the bottom.

So T-shirts and socks (the ones you’ve kept because they make you happy) are rolled — no painfully balled-up socks with moaning elastic here — and beautifully arranged like sushi in a bento box.

Closets are meticulous-ly arranged to fi t every-

thing from electric fans (at the bottom) and spare blankets (on top) to carefully arranged clear drawers of beloved belongings and a shelf or two with a few joy-spark-ing books.

Papers and documents — there won’t be many since few are truly necessary and they generally hold so little joy — are likewise fi led and not stacked.

Kondo says she has been obsessed with “tidying” since she was 5, opting to arrange shoes and pencils in school when other kids played in the playground. She began communing with her belongings in high school and, after years of work at a Shinto shrine, realized her calling as a professional consultant on attaining the joy of minimalism.

“The inside of a house or apartment after de-cluttering has much in common with a Shinto shrine ... a place where there are no unnecessary things, and our thoughts become clear. It is the place where we appreci-ate all the things that support us,” she says. “It is where we review and rethink about ourselves.”

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Kondo says she has been obsessed with “tidying” since she was 5, opting to arrange shoes and pencils in school when other kids played in the playground.


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Robert Mcgregor to Francis ■

Doughty. Stone Creek, Arling-ton: $208,300.

David Johnson to George ■

Monahan. Stone Creek, Arling-ton: $321,200.

Pulte Home Corp. to James ■

Bell. Stone Creek, Arlington: $328,515.

Larry Stangle to Paul ■

Garelick. Stone Creek, Buck-head: $280,000.

Pulte Home Corp. to Salva- ■

tore Messineo. Stone Creek, Weston: $303,380.

Natalie Grosz to Erica Pol- ■

lock. Stone Hill: $71,500.Robert Watkins to Jerome ■

Edward Glonek Jr. Summer-glen: $217,000.

Gloria Waldinger to Pa- ■

tricia Cooper. Summerglen: $225,000.

Ostrowski Family Trust to ■

Harry Freedman. Villages of

Marion: $204,000.John Ewald to Asmus Wayne ■

Gorlick. Villages of Marion: $249,000.

Robert McCants to Mario ■

John Devito Trust. Villages of Marion, Greenbriar Villas: $338,000.

Cheryl Haggin to Karen ■

J. Matthews Trust. Villages of Marion, Pinecrest Villas: $164,000.

F.B. Cooper Estate to Judith ■

Lavendar. Villages of Marion, Villas of Chadwick: $225,000.

Beverly White to Charles ■

Roy Ramsadle II. Villages of Marion, Villas of Sherwood: $169,000.

Mandy Mae Putnam to ■

Mack Haddock. Villas of Bel-leview: $85,000.

Warren McFarlane to James ■

Swift. Whispering Sands: $78,000.

Jelds Investments LLC to ■

Barbara Bush. Woodfi elds: $88,200.

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Q: I plan to remodel my bathroom sometime

next year. For now, I’m just looking at fi xtures and getting a little confused. I really like the idea of having a “glass” bathroom sink, but

need help choosing the right one. Is glass a good material choice, and do glass sinks come in different styles, or just the traditional bowl-type design?

— Bernie, Rhode Island

A: Since glass is one of the most versatile

materials you can work

with, you’ll have a wide variety of sizes, shapes, colors, textures and “styles” to choose from. Along with natural beauty, glass sinks are carefully crafted for strength and durability, as well. So, a quality glass sink can be the focal point of any bath-room. To make things easy, here’s three basic glass sink styles you can look into, starting from the bottom up:1. UNDERMOUNT: Mounts under the vanity counter-top and can be lighted from below to create a very dramatic look.2. COUNTERTOP: This style is not only the sink, it can be the countertop as well, with the bowl seamlessly included in the design.3. ABOVE-COUNTER: This is

where part or all of the glass-sink vessel is installed above the vanity countertop.

Stick to these three easy choices and you’ll be able to see through all your glass sink confusion!

Contact master con-tractor/plumber Ed Del Grande at eddelgrande.com or write [email protected]. Always consult local con-tractors and codes.

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WILLIAMS TEAM $134,900Newer home 2007 4 bedroom featuring covered front foyer entry,formal dining room, open kitchen w/wood cabinets, inside laun-dry, split bedroom floorplan, cathedral ceilings, large master suiteand bath w/marble garden tub & separate shower. Oversized livingroom with fireplace, newly painted, new carpeting, large coveredlanai w/private back yard. MLS#409646

KEVIN SHERLOCK 352-875-0233

WILLIAMS TEAM $127,5004 bedroom home with covered front entry, tiled floors, baywindows, huge fireplace in living room, ceiling fans, woodlaminate flooring, large kitchen with wall oven. Masterbath offers separate whirlpool tub and shower, bidet. Situ-ated on nearly half an acre. MLS#414072

KEVIN SHERLOCK 352-875-0233

96.79 ACRES $1,200,000Vacant land that is partially cleared. Ready for ahorse farm or ranch of any persuasion. There is awell on the property. Near too many amenities and15 minutes from I-75. MLS#411709

ROBERT GONZALEZ 352-282-7103

COVENTRY $154,9003/2/2 open floor plan in Coventry subdivision, 2013 lami-nate floor in Great room/den office, tile in kitchen, largekitchen breakfast room, dining room, split floor plan, screenporch, utility shed. Beautiful home great floor plan withcountry porch on front. Home on corner lot. MLS#416375

DONNA LUFFMAN 352-843-3087

OAK RUN $129,9003/2/2 Providence, beautiful inside and out! Lotsof upgrades. A/C lanai with cabinets, counter anddouble glass enclosure. Large well kept yard withflowering plants and bushes. MLS#411096

FINN JAKOBSEN 352-361-5590

OAK RUN $219,000Absolutely beautiful expanded 3/2.5/2 Monaco. Stunning

entrance w/double glass doors. Fantastic den/library, large

kitchen. Master bedroomw/his & her bathroom. Large en-

closed lanai overlooking golf course. MLS#417901


COMMERCIAL $149,900This gift shop is located in the“Friendship Center”at the“Top of theWorld” Community. Come by Car, Golf Cart, or walk. This businesshas the gifts, the cards for the gift to that special person, it can bepacked and shipped all from the same location. Owner will hold anote on the inventory. MLS#411863

ZELL HALL 352-812-4859

FORECLOSURE FORECLOSURE MAY DIVIDE GOLF COURSE

OAKHURST $93,900Nice 3 bedroom 2 bath block home in Oakhurst neighborhood.Home features a brick fireplace in the great room, nice sizebedrooms, spacious 16x22 screened in porch overlooking yourbeautiful fenced back yard. Large 2 car garage and covered entry.MLS#418141

TOM BARTLETT 352-427-8771

LAKE WEIR GARDEN $84,500

Nice 3/2/1 in super location in South Mar-ion County. Convenient location, close togrocery stores and medical. MLS#413780BARBARA MERRILL 352-816-3248

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6.50 ACRES $295,500Charming 4/2/2. The kitchen has beautiful coun-ter tops, gorgeous wood cabinets, island range w/eat at counter bar. Relax in the game rm/den. For-mal din rm and liv rm w/wood burning stove. 25 x44 free-standing garage/workshop. MLS#404199

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SW Ocala:Wynchase Townhomes: 4492 SW 49th Ave. Very nice2/2 features wall to wall carpet, tile in wet areas, maintenancefree living, washer and dryer included (not warranted). Gatedcommunity w/ pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyballcourts, gym, playground. Pets considered on a case by casebasis. $800

SE Ocala:Silver Springs Shores North: 52 Pecan Run Pass.3/2/2 split bedroom/open floor plan, cathedral ceilings,master has tray ceiling w/walk-in shower, covered front porch,fenced rear yard. $925

NE Ocala:Silver Meadows North: 5836 NE 63rd St. Remarkable5BR, 3BA with large oversized 2 car garage on 1.44 acres. Tiledand hardwood floors throughout home, beautiful kitchen,plenty of space, enclosed lanai, inside laundry, water softner,freshly painted interior, double vanity in master, separate tuband shower, his and her closet. Pets considered on a case bycase basis. $1,700

Tanglewoods: 4136 NE 18th Ter. Very nice 3BR/2BA2 car garage, features hardwood floors and tile throughout,fireplace, split bedroom plan, alarm system, screened lanaiand fenced backyard. Property is very well taken care of. NOpets please. This property is currently tenant occupied and willbe available Jan 1, 2015. $975

Ocala Highlands: 1119 SE 34th Ter. Very wellmaintained 4BR/2 BA, 1 car carport, half acre fenced backyard,carpeted rooms, vinyl in wet areas, freshly painted, coveredpatio, washer and dryer included (not warranted), monthlylawn care & quarterly pest control included. Pets considered ona case-by-case basis. $950

NW Ocala:Rainbow Lakes Estates. 23340 NW Columbine Ave,Dunnellon. 2007 Built 3/2/2 CBS Home on Elevated Lot.Newer Construction, Quality Built, Split BR Plan, AppliancesIncl Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher. Lovely Home in quietCommunity. Located near the Rainbow River and RainbowSprings State Park. Community Also has 3 Lakes, CommunityPark and Boat Ramp. $875

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ARBORS $374,900Beautiful 4/3/2 home located in desirable southeast gated community. Home

features large open floor plan & a Tri-split bedroom plan. Stunning wood

cabinets & granite counter tops, formal dining room. Bonus room between

guest bedrooms. Great Room leads out to a patio screened in ground pool.

MLS#416299

JOE AND DARLA PRIEST352-843-0579

OAK RUN $117,90011585 SW 89 CT DIR: St Rd 200 to Oak RunMain Entrance 110 St. rightoff main Blvd to 83 Ave. R onto 116 St Rd follow it to 89 Ct on the Rhouse is on the R. New listing! St Augustine Model 3/2/2 with a largelanai to a fenced in backyard. Large living room, dining room withwet bar. Split bedrooms and Oak Runs many amenities! MLS#418297

DENNIS WITZGALL 352-615-8731

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

OCALA PALMS $139,900Date Palm model 3/2/2 boasts 1528 sfla, great room, tile floors,& triple sliders to Florida room, kitchen w/wood cabinets, granitecounters, master suite w/wood floors, French doors w/auto-matic screen, WIC & BA w/dual Corian vanity & huge tiled WIS,2 BRs & BA w/tiled tub/shower, fenced backyard. MLS#418333

CATHY ROBINSON 352-812-3137

ONTOP OF THEWORLD $46,500Here is your opportunity to own a lovely villa w/no neighbors behind this

property. Stainless Steel appliances, Split bedroom plan w/Florida room

that has A/C unit. Master bedroom has his & hers closets. HOA fees include

lawn care, security 24/7, basic cable, water and exteriormaintenance. New-

er carpeting in living room, and roof was replaced in 2010. MLS#414472

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OAK RUN $146,9997053 SW 116 LP DIR: HWY 200 to 110 St Rd Main Entrance to OakRun follow Blvd to Golfview 70 Ct on the R, then left onto 72 Cir. Ronto 116 Lp 2nd house on the R.Capistrano Model 2/2/2 with den. Large lanai under hand and air,open floor plan with split bedroom plan. All this and Oak Run too!MLS#417400

DENNIS WITZGALL 352-516-8731

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

CANDLER HILLS $164,9008305 SW 82 LP DIR: SW Hwy 200 to SW 80 St, TL SW 90 Terr Rd, TLSW 81 Lp, TR SW 83rd Terr, TL SW 82nd Lp. Home on L. Lovely 2/2/2Westross model. Club House, Pool & golf course. Kitchen w/maplecabinets, granite counters, w/eat-in bar. Triple sliders from greatroom &master bedroom to extended tile bird cage. Roman shower& walk-in closet. MLS#417742

BOB BLAND 352-286-8822

OPEN SUNDAY 1:30-3:30

OAK RUN $168,90011425 SW 75 TERR RD DIR: at gate. Large 3/2/2 Porto

Fino Model with lots of privacy. Big kitchen with lots of

cabinets, vinyl enclosed lanai. Small office/hobby room off

kitchen. MLS#407111


OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

FARM $785,000Thoroughbred breeding operation on rolling lush land, paddocks w/waterand granddaddy oaks that are scattered throughout this Magnificent propertyon “Millionaire’s Row”. Property boast an impeccable stallion barn w/a largebreeding shed & 4 stallion stall w/tack & feed room. Sleeping quarters w/full bath & office w/window that look out into the breeding shed. 2nd barnis the largest on property w/21 stalls, 2 which are foaling stalls. MLS#414359


KINGSLAND COUNTRY $259,000Shows like a model! Come and enjoy the breezes on thislovely 3/2/2 W/front porch. Many upgrades throughoutthe home including washer and dryer. The Master Suitehas a sitting room that may be used as an office withpocket doors. Home sits on almost a half acre. MLS#415534


28.45 ACRES PARK LIKE SETTING

OCALA PALMS $145,000Exceptionally nice 3/2 Figi model. Beautiful kitchen w/lots of cabinets,breakfast nook that looks out to a private back yard. Triple pocket slid-ers from living area to lanai, 10X24 lanai plus a 10X24 open patio. Mas-ter bath w/soaking tub plus walk in shower, double vanities & walk inclosets. Small gated community with 18 hole golf course. MLS#417460

BARBARA MERRILL 352-816-3248

VICTORIA HEIGHT $94,500Charming 3/1 split plan family home w/ open front porch. NOcarpet, wood laminate floors in Living Room and bedrooms tile inkitchen and bath. Large utility room. Renovated bathroom. Largescreened back porch. Enjoy private backyard. Property is com-pletely fenced. Site built utility shedwith loft storage. MLS#410811

DAWN TRIGG 352-895-8557

SPRUCE CREEK PRESERVE $109,900Palm II in Spruce Creek Preserve. Gated Golf course communityw/ fitness center, community pool & much more. This 2/2/2 alsoincludes a glass enclosed Florida room, great room. Living room iswired for surround sound, Tile and carpet throughout. Private backyard. MLS#395967

THE GERCIE TEAM 352-425-5409 OR 5408

SILVER MEADOWS $239,900Outstanding pool home in quiet gated community, locatedon a cul-de-sac on nearly 3/4 acre. 10 FT cathedral ceilings,freshly painted, granite tile counters and new appliances.Extra free standing 2 car garage with hobby and workshopareas. This one is a wow! MLS#412931

VERN UHLINGER 352-895-7050

NORTHEAST BEAUTY

NEAR OCALA AIRPORT $435,000Commercial property w/4.83 acres. Fenced yard w/gate, 2,000 sq ft aircraft hanger, 672 sq ft mobileoffice. This site is adaptable for many different busi-ness uses! MLS#371305

VERN UHLINGER 352-895-7050

GREAT LOCATION

COUNTRY ESTATES SOUTH $198,500This is a beautifully 3/2/2 home. Brand new eat in kitchenw/beautiful cabinets, granite counter tops, family room w/fireplace. Formal dining & living room, nice bedrooms & re-done bathrooms. New flooring, freshly painted, brand newac, fenced in backyard. MLS#414136

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Wishing you a safe andhealthy NewYear!Thank youfor a wonderfulyear!

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BELLEVIEW: VILLAS OF BELLEVIEW, 2 BR 2 BA, 55+ COMMUNITY, NEW CARPET, VERY CLEAN, NO SMOK-ING OR PETS, BASIC CABLE TV IN-CLUDED, GATED, POOL, CLUB HOUSE ACTIVITIES. $600 PER MONTH, PLUS DEPOSIT. AVAILABLE JANUARY 1, 2015. CALL 352-347-7646

Web ID: 47178

Furnished 1BR 1BA condo in 55+ com-munity. Looks almost new. Beautifully fur-nished. Have your morning coffee from the enclosed porch overlooking Golf Course. Pool just steps from condo. $1,000. Per month or buy for $28,900. This one won't last. Ocala Shores Realty (352) 687-2121 or owner at 352-454-2953 Web ID: 46858

North Gate Villas 1BR Apt. $445/mo - $300 Sec Dep Country setting, close to shopping

& golf course No Pets - Call 352-622-7997

EFFICIENCY APARTMENT, ON 35TH ST, FULLY FURNISHED, UTILITIES INCLUDED. $500 PER MONTH. CALL 352-292-2231

Web ID: 47390

$575 Includes all utilities, laundry & web possible. Beautifully furnished, 1 room

with private entrance, AC, full bath w/storage, Micro, fridge, 2 closets, triple dresser, loveseat, nightstand, bed, table,

TV hook-up, carpet, private parking, wooded area. Located by college & Paddock Mall. Security negotiable

Income verification req'd. No Smoking. 1 person only. 352-812-4768. [email protected]

Web ID: 42450

2 large rooms for rent, share bathroom and kitchen, park area, Hwy 200, 55+ community, $400 per month. Call 786-512-3216

Web ID: 45778

3 BR 2 BA on 1.25 acres, in NW Ocala, bordering horse farms and 10 min from the New FedEx Depo construction site & 15 min to Downtown Ocala. Property is spacious, quiet and private. outside deck, washer & dryer included. Unfurnished. No pets, $700 per month. First Month and Security required, only $1,400 to move in; references needed. Available January 15, 2015. Call 352-789-6061 Web ID: 46632

2 BR 1 Bath In Belleview Start the newyear off with a great place to live. Closeto Markets of Marion 10 minutes to theVillages and 20 to Ocala. Very clean andwell maintained. Smoke Free and NOpets. Amenities include water/sewer,lawn maintenance and garbage. Avail-able last week of December. $550 secu-rity deposit $550 (352) 299-6926

2 BR 1 Bath 10 Minutes From SilverSprings located in safe, clean, quiet55+ park. 2 bedroom $400 a month.Water, garbage and lawn care in-cluded. Laundromat on premises.From Silver Springs Attraction, go 40east, over the bridge, thru the redlight, turn left on NE 145 Ave Rd,(Wiggler’s Bait on corner) goapprox.1 mile, Deep Woods MHP ison the right. Deposit & 1st month tomove in $400 (352) 266-2632

Spacious 2 BR 2 BA 1 CG home on .25 acre in safe 55 + Gated Community. 1,330 sq ft. Lovely area with pool, tennis, golf, restaurants, club house and activi-ties. Close to shopping. Oak Run. Rent $750 per month. Call 203-305-1660

Web ID: 45251

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Room for Rent, SE Ocala, includes cable, kitchen & laundry privileges, Non-Smoking, Must enjoy pets. $400/month. 352-694-7772 Evenings Web ID: 44548

Private Room & Bath on 484 / 441. Prefer retired person. Full home privileges, Washer & Dryer, very quite park, Plenty of parking, cable & internet incl. $400/mo. $100 refundable deposit. Does not incl. food. Smoking Ok, No criminal records. I own a small non-shedding dog. Person needs to have DL but no car required. Available January 3rd, 2015! Call 352-203-4444. Web ID: 46521

Furnished Room w/ TV, all utilities included, $400/mo, no deposit, Lo-cated 475A, SW Ocala. Call 352-304-8347, Leave Message. Web ID: 44897

Furnished Room w/ kitchenette, private bath and entrance, in country setting, 8 mi. W of I-75 by 328 & Hwy 40. $125 PER WEEK + last & Security deposit. No Pets Please. Call: 352-237-5852 Web ID: 44162

FURNISHED ROOM. SHARE MY PRI-VATE COMFORTABLE HOME. CALL 352-245-1507

Web ID: 44643

Furnished Room and Private Bath in Pool Home, 7 minutes to I-75, good

neighborhood in NE Ocala, $400 per month. Call 352-427-9837.

Web ID: 42149

J.B. Ranch, 55+ community, 3 BR 2 BA 2 CG, lg. Master, huge closet, ex. lg BA, Jacuzzi tub, lg walk-in shower, snack bar, freshly painted, Cherry wood cabi-nets, all granite counter tops, pantry, lg family room, breakfast nook, formal liv-ing and dining room, updated Samsung W/D, all stainless steel appl., screened lanai, 1862SF. $191,900. I will pay the closing costs. Call 352-361-3525 or 352-693-5755

Web ID: 47392

5 BR 4 Baths In SW Ocala Price Re-duced way below market vaule..!!! 4145SW 20th Ave, Ocala . Full solar systemhouse. A guest house, 2 car garage,oversize lot. Upstairs is a full size Masterbedroom suite w/ sauna, hot tub, his/herBathroom and walk in closets, even aworkout room. Fully remodel for 2014.New solar fans, kitchen, bathrooms, car-pet, floors, roof and fixtures. What I loveabout the home: Great Neighborhood.My Electric bill is $10.95 per month, theCity Min. Fee. Owner Financing 30%down, @ 8%. Call for gate access or tomake an appointment to see it. A beauti-ful exclusive gated community on theSouthwest side of town near TrinityCatholic High School & Publix, HWY 200shopping and dining area. Only 5 min-utes from I-75 Make a Offer. OpenHouse every Sunday from Noon to 3pm.Lease to Own. Ready to move into.$515,000 (352) 266-8155

2 BR, 2 BA Manufactured home, 1318 SF, super clean, located in Ocala Heights, Living Room, Dinning Room, Kitchen, Bar, Florida Room, Work Shop, Screen Room, Car port and nice Shed, 6785 NE 5th St., take 7th St. E off Base-line. No lot Rent, No Fees. You own the land. No Owner Financing. NEW PRICE $47,500. Call 352-438-5422 or 405-473-9908. Serious Inquiries ONLY

Web ID: 47312

UNIQUE WATERFRONT PROPERTY, 2.5 acre lot with 109 feet frontage on Alexander Springs Creek, deep with in the Ocala National Forest, between Paisley and Deland, North of Florida Hwy 42, only 5 miles from St. John's River and 4 miles from Alexander Springs Boil. $90,000. Beautiful loca-tion. Call 407-293-2426

Web ID: 45073

EXPERIENCE nature, ENJOY nature, PRESERVE nature in your very own

20 acre back yard. Beautiful scenic 20 a lots with centuries old live oak trees close to Archer, only minutes from UF and Shands. Gated community, private trails, wildlife, minimal deed restrictions. Solitude, convenience and beauty priced comparable to or less than many small lots in city. High, dry home sites - bring your horse! Must see to believe! Ken 352-528-2406

shellpondplantation.com Web ID: 39898

By NW Ocala - Morriston Area.1-1/4 Acre. Beautifully shadedcorner lot! Just off paved road!OWNER FINANCING! NO DOWNPAYMENT! Only $153/mo!www.LandOwnerFinancing.com$14,900 (352) 215-1018

3 BR 2 Baths In Citrus Crystal River with2 car garage- cbs- boat lift and dock(new in 2012- roof, applicances, air &plumb fixtures) double pane windows2100 sq ft liv area on canal near mall10x12 shed included address: 3850 NNokomis Pt. cell 352-586-4987$219,000 (352) 307-7763

Commercial Property 1 Hour From NWOcala 11,000 sq. ft. building on 10 acreslocated 10 miles north of old town onSR349. 20 minutes to the gulf at thetown of Suwannee. The largest portionof the building is air conditioned. Build-ing is zoned no-conforming commercial.The 8 acres behind building was previ-ously a mobile home park. * power polesand septic tanks still there.Paul cell 352-281-2749 $160,000 (352) 415-9012

THE ARBORS OF OCALA Beautiful 55+ Community Within Ocala City Limits

2 BR 2 BA Homes Many updates

Starting at $8,500 We have the home for you.

Call 352-867-0059 2251 NE 19th Ave.

Web ID: 46282

THE ARBORS OF OCALA Beautiful 55+ Community

2 BR 2 BA Home Open floor plan, many upgrades

New carpeting and roof, Enclosed Florida room

Call 352-867-0059 2251 NE 19th Ave.

$19,900 Web ID: 46281

Price reduced, 3/2 large split plan, all the bells and whistles, fireplace, screen room with insulated roof & attached storage, 4 ton HP 2013, water heater 2010, architectural shingle 2009, lami-nate flooring in dinning, indoor laundry, cathedral ceilings, custom residential front door & french doors, great location just W of I-75 off SR 200. Suzanne Wig-ginton Subelt Homes, 352-875-3594

Web ID: 46762

Must Sell - recently remodeled 2 BR Mobile in Ocala, $3,000.

Call 239-825-4224. Web ID: 45811

Handyman special, mobile home 2 BR only $1,000. Lots of potential! Great neighborhood! CALL 407-408-9164

Web ID: 43047


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Randy Alvord2014 PRESIDENTOCALA/MARION COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

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Last week the Ocala/Marion County Association of Realtors® held their annual installation luncheon where

the incoming Association President (Donna Dunaway) and the incoming MLS President (Gayle Lowry) were

sworn into office commencing 1 January 2015 along with the rest of the leadership team and the two boards

of directors. Of course I took the opportunity to give a farewell speech and one of the things I mentioned that I

would miss is writing a letter for the Star Banner every week (yes I know I missed a couple of weeks, my seven

faithful readers pointed that out to me). I tried this past year to give you one person’s point of view,most people

would call that an opinion, but I am emphasizing the words point of view. Past presidents have written about

everything from winterizing your home, landscaping tips and I even remember one where they wrote about not

keeping your dog chained to a tree. All of these are important topics, I realize, but I wanted to be a little more

thought provoking and I certainly hope I accomplished that throughout the year.

I wanted to share with you some good news. This past week in Washington both the Senate and the House of

Representatives passed legislation extending the mortgage debt relief for homeowners who sold their homes in

2014 that owed more than house sold for. This is only retroactive for 2014 but it is a good start. Also included

in the bill are one year retroactive extensions of the 15 year depreciation schedule for leasehold improvements

and the deduction of mortgage insurance premiums along with a few other important tax changes relative to

property owners.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and you all are in great hands with the incoming leadership. It was

an honor serving as President of the Ocala/Marion County Association of Realtors® and I hope to see all of you

in our wonderful community.

Professionally…and then some!Randall Alvord, President

Ocala/Marion County Association of Realtors®

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2 13190 SE 91 Court Rd Spruce Creek $374,650 $323,000 0.17 82 2,413 2005

3 1202 Avenida De Las Casas Village N $299,900 $275,000 0.03 48 1,708 1999

4 5481 SE 44 Cir Dalton Woods $224,900 $224,900 0.52 41 2,191 2003

5 372 SE 145 St Summerfield $239,900 $220,000 2.03 108 2,274 2007

6 3852 SE 17 St Crestwood $229,500 $216,000 0.42 77 2,391 1973

7 1919 NW 111 Lp Summit Downs $249,500 $215,900 1.27 49 1,894 2001

8 8364 SW 84 Place Rd Candler Hills $209,900 $209,900 0.22 69 1,709 2006

9 5393 SE 107 St Hidden Grove $199,700 $206,000 0.29 342 1,952 2007

10 4640 SW 102 Lane Rd Ocala Waterway $189,900 $188,000 0.5 96 2,039 2005

Address Subdivision Listing Price Closing Price Acres Days on Market Living Area Yr Built

Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate



The holidays are a time of magic, and mania, aren’t they? Take a moment to

stop and refuel yourself. Here are my top fi ve re-fresh strategies:REFRESH 1: POUR YOURSELF A CUP OF CHEER: When you’ve wrung the last ounce of energy from your hard-working holiday-making self, what is your favorite beverage to indulge in? Mine is hot cocoa .

Filling yourself with your favorite beverage is only half the fun. The other is enjoying the indulgence of serving it up in a beautiful mug or glass, stirring things up with a sweet little spoon, perhaps balancing it all on a lovely plate. REFRESH 2: GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP: A good night’s sleep does wonders for our physical and mental well-being.

I am convinced that a good night’s sleep starts with the sheets. I like high-quality cotton sheets that are freshly ironed (yes, I literally iron my sheets, and yes, I can see you rolling your eyes right now!). There is something magical to me about slipping into those crisp, soft sheets. Next, I like to pile up my bed with layers of blankets. I sleep best when the room is chilly, buried under a stack of blankets. REFRESH 3: INDULGE IN SOME EYE CANDY: Those of us who love beautiful spaces need to indulge ourselves in books and magazines and Pinterest boards fi lled with decorating eye candy, don’t we? These beautiful tomes, fi lled with gorgeous photos of homes we’d love to live in, restore our creativity and

rekindle our passion to feather our own nests.

My prepare-myself-for-the-world morning ritual

includes 30 minutes with a decorating book. Bundled up under a throw, cup of coffee in hand, I join homeowners and designers on their journeys to make their spaces beautiful. Right now, my decorating book faves are:

“One Man’s Folly: The ■

Exceptional Houses of Furlow Gatewood,” by Julia Reed

Besides having a fabulous name, Furlow Gatewood has a singular ability to use antiques in his decor so they look fresh, not like your grandmother’s parlor. Furlow is an antique deal-er in New York who refers to his homes as “laboratories.” One of the tips I gained from Furlow was to use light colors with my antiques so they don’t look stale and stuffy.

“Veranda A Passion for ■

Living: Houses of Style and Inspiration,” by Carolyn Englefi eld

I will never live in a luxurious European home. But I can visit them every day through indulgent books like this one. Chock full of take-me-away photos, the book features 30 stun-ning homes in France, Italy, Switzerland and Sweden. Threaded throughout the photos are tips from top design-ers on how to create drool-worthy interiors.

REFRESH 4: TREAT YOURSELF TO LUXURIOUS BATH PRODUCTS: Give yourself a mini spa break with some luxurious bath products. It may be as simple as keeping some lovely scented hand cream in your purse to keep those dry winter hands happy. Or a favorite body butter to use after you shower to hydrate and heal your body, mind and spirit.

Since I end every day with a long, indulgent soak in the tub, I’m always on the lookout for fabulous bath products. Right now I’m hook-line-and-sinker in love with Lollia prod-ucts.

I discovered them at market a few years ago, and knew I had to start carrying them at Nell Hill’s. My favorite scents are the Relax foaming bath and the Calm hand cream.

REFRESH 5: NOSH ON SOME YUMMIES: When I’m bone-dead tired from the holiday crazies, I crave baked goods. Rich, gooey, fl akey, sinfully high-calo-rie croissants and eclairs and cookies and cakes and pies and ... oh my good-ness, I got carried away there.

My friend, Tracy, who owns the French Bee Bakery in Parkville, Missouri, keeps me supplied with the best pastries in the world. I fi ll up a box with an assort-ment of bite-sized treats to give to guests when I entertain.

What is your favorite binge food, the little treat you give yourself when you are ready to indulge?

Mary Carol Garrity can be reached atmarycarolnellhills.com.

S T Y L E A T H O M E

MARY CAROL GARRITY


Q: We have had such a bad time this year with

the power going off and staying off that I’ve decided to buy a generator. I found so many different models. I was hoping you could provide some advice on what to buy.

A: First, you need to determine what

appliances are necessary during a power outage. In addition to lighting, you will need to know the wattage of your refrigera-tor, furnace and devices for communication, such as telephone and/or television. You always can use a battery-operated radio to keep you in-formed of changing conditions.

When a motor-operated appliance fi rst comes on, it takes an additional surge of power, known as surge wattage, until the motor is at full operating speed. An average refrigerator will need 1,600 surge watts and 800 running watts. A furnace fan rated at ½ horsepower will use 2,300 surge watts and 875 running watts. You can survive without an air conditioner, but a smaller unit rated at 24,000 BTU’s will use 6,235 surge watts and 3,750 running watts. Appliances without motors generally do not require surge wattage. For instance, an average-size fl at-screen television will use approximately 180 watts, and light bulbs will use the accumulated wattage rated for each bulb.

You simply add together the number of bulbs used. For example, two 100-watt

bulbs will use 200 watts of power. Rather than use esti-mates, you should obtain the wattage usage listed

on each appliance, add all these together and then purchase a generator that exceeds your needs.

Once you have a genera-tor, it is very important to follow all safety precau-tions. The two main safety issues are to keep the generator a safe distance from the home’s windows and doors, and do not place the unit under the roof’s vented overhangs. Never use a generator indoors. Carbon monox-ide fumes produced by a gasoline-powered motor are colorless, odorless and tasteless, but can be fatal in higher concentrations.

To operate safely, the generator needs to be connected to the main electrical system by means of a transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician. You cannot simply connect the generator to the main electric panel and then trip the main switch to “Off.” Doing this can feed high voltage back through the incoming electrical wiring to an unsuspecting utility worker once the power to your area has been restored.

Write Dwight Barnett at C. Dwight Barnett, Evans-ville Courier & Press, P.O. Box 286, Evansville, IN 47702, or email him at [email protected].

DWIGHT BARNETT

H O M E M A I N T E N A N C E

Add up total wattage to determine generator needs

5 ways to refuel yourself during the holidays

TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

Pour yourself a cup of cheer or munch on something sweet to refuel yourself during the holiday season.


Los Angeles Times

Minnie Driver, who starred in the TV miniseries “The Red Tent,” has

pulled up stakes, sell-ing her Hollywood Hills home for $1.5 million.

The Spanish-style house, built in 1926 and boasting original details, features a central courtyard. Designed

for outdoor entertaining, the colorful garden courtyard has a fi replace, terra cotta pavers and accents of vintage Mexican tile.

The 3,055 square feet of

living space contains formal living and dining rooms, a sunroom offi ce, a wine cellar, three bedrooms and three

bathrooms. The breakfast area opens to a dining terrace with canyon views. Among other features are custom

woodwork, custom tile and a fi replace in the wood-beamed living room.

Driver, 44, stars in sever-al 2014 fi lms, including “Return to Zero,” “Stage Fright” and “Beyond the Lights,” as well as the TV series “About a Boy.” The actress will star next year in the cyberterrorism fi lm “A Conspiracy on Jekyll Island.” She was nominat-ed for an Oscar for her supporting role in “Good Will Hunting” (1997).

The singer-songwriter recently released “Ask Me to Dance,” her third album.

The property previously changed hands in 1998 for $775,000, public records show. Driver sold because

she bought another home in the Los Angeles area.

■ ■ ■

Comic and radio personality Adam Carolla, who stars in the recently renewed Spike TV series “Catch a Contrac-tor,” has parted with his retreat in Malibu for $3.6 million — exactly what he paid for the property in 2007.

The 1.7-acre property, with ocean, coastline and sunset views, contains a main house, a guesthouse and a swimming pool with a spa.

The 2,810 square feet of living space features vaulted ceilings, skylights and two fi replaces plus four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The master suite has a dressing area that could be used as an offi ce.

Carolla, 50, has hosted radio show turned daily podcast series “The Adam Carolla Show” since 2009. The actor-producer-writ-er’s credits include writing for “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (2003), voicing the part of Death on “Family Guy” (2000-14) and executive produc-ing “Catch a Contractor.”

Email Lauren Beale at [email protected].

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Built in 2012, lovely Maple model in pristinecondition. 3/2 w/den & open floor plan. Upgradedcabinets w/soft close, laminate wood flooring inFamily rm & upgr. walk-in shower in master bath.The lanai is very private w/no neighbors behind.MLS#417307 $244,900

Absolutely Beautiful Destin 2/2 home w/den. Showslike a model home! Decorator colors & upgradesthru-out incl: wood floors, corian cntrtops, coriansink, upgr. cabinets & more! Large encl. lanai.Privacy & beauty (no backyard neighbors). ThisHome is a Must See! MLS#417718 $189,900

Very desirable Hampton model. Beautiful home w/10 ftceilings & large ceramic tile in the main areas, carpetin bdrms & hardwood in the family rm. Master suite isexpansive. Kitchen has ample cabinet space w/pulldrawers. Extra large 2 car garage w/floor to ceilingcabinetry. This one is A Must See! MLS#413083 $269,900

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Wishing a VeryHappy New Yearand a Healthy andProsperous 2015to all my family,

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Happy, Healthyand ProsperousNew Year to All!Carol J. Van Wagner (352) 572-4259

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