Central Florida 55+ Real Estate
& Lifestyle Blog
You’ll find our blog to be a wealth of information, covering everything from local market statistics and home values to community happenings. That’s because we care about the Central Florida 55+ community and want to help you find your place in it. Please reach out if you have any questions at all. We’d love to talk with you!
So are we! Every month we review trends in our real estate market and consider the number of homes on the market in each price tier, the amount of time particular homes have been listed for sale, specific neighborhood trends, the median price and square footage of each home sold and so much more. We invite you to do the same!
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Jan. 10, 2017
"We met with Nicky back in August 2012 because she has much experience in 55 and over communities, which is where my husband and I wished to buy. She immediately made us feel at ease and understood our wants and needs. She showed us several homes that we had asked to see, but also made suggestions on other communities and showed us homes in those as well. She never pressured us and listened to our likes and dislikes. The house we ended up buying was one she showed us that we hadn’t asked to see. We love it and the community are are totally pleased with Nicky’s help and guidance through the process. She made it easy for us to buy a home."
-Donna Villinis
Jan. 10, 2017
"Nicky was well informed about our geographical areas of interest. Extremely flexible and willing to meet with us even on a Sunday. Great personality that made house hunting fun, comfortable and relaxed experience."
-Scott and Linda Juten
Jan. 10, 2017
"If you want to work with a true professional then there is no need to go any farther than Nicky Martz. I have sold and bought several homes (total of 8 in the last 25 years) and Nicky Martz has been the best realtor that I have ever had the privilege to work with. Besides being a great communicator and extremely knowledgeable of real estate, her expertise dealing with the 55 plus communities was outstanding, but her passion to listen to our needs was exceptional. Nicky Martz made the experience exceedingly enjoyable; she truly represents the definition of professionalism in real estate."
-Clay & Susan Riviere
Jan. 10, 2017
"We just want to thank you for the excellent service you provided helping us find a really nice rental property. Always listening to what we were looking for. In a matter of weeks we signed a contract. We would highly recommend you to anyone we know wanting to buy or sell a home. You were allot of fun to work with. Thanks again."
-Annette MacDonald and Charles Harrison
Jan. 10, 2017
"Hurshel and I can’t say enough about all the help and kindness you have shown us during our home search. We found your website and emailed you for information at the beginning of our search. After we informed you that we were still in Arkansas you gave us directions for looking on-line, who to contact for mortgage info and answered all our questions about the 55+ communities in Leesburg. Our trip to Florida was very productive because we were able to give you a list of the homes that we wanted to see and you had the schedule all set up for us. With your recommendation we met with mortgage people, set up for home inspection and insurance needs before we went back home. We couldn’t have done all of this without you. Of course, there was a major obstacle with the unfortunate death of our seller. With your help we were miraculously able to close on the original closing date. There was never a time that we felt that you didn’t have our best interest foremost in all the steps necessary to complete this adventure. I can honestly say that I will recommend you to everyone that ask about a realtor. All your honesty and hard work are greatly appreciated. We can’t wait for you to come visit when we get all moved in and our family is here to see our new home."
-Hurshel and Becky James
Jan. 10, 2017
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! From Southfield, MI to Leesburg, Fl you made the transition almost painless. And when it skewed off, you went to bat for me and corrected whatever necessary! Wow, it would have been impossible without you and we thank you every day. I am enjoying the sunshine!"
-Marguerite Milewski
Jan. 10, 2017
"Nicky is the best realtor we have ever worked with. Her communications is great–she always kept us informed during the process. Other admirable traits Nicky has are she is honest and trustworthy. We never doubted she was telling us the truth. She has a positive attitude toward life and is a pleasure to be with. Thank you, Nicky, for a seamless house purchase!"
-Patty and Paul Broat
Jan. 10, 2017
"Last January we purchased a house at Legacy of Leesburg , 55plus gated community. We met Nicky and we were impressed from first moment . She is an honest, hard working Realtor who puts Clients needs at first priority. Being ourselves Realtors, we can appreciate those qualities. Nicky is knowledgeable, polite, professional and goes the extra mile for her clients. We recommend her services without any doubts."
-Tamara and Sam Bisker
Jan. 10, 2017
"Nicky is the sweetest sales person I have ever worked with. For two years, she has driven me from home to home to find the “right” one for me. In the end, I wasn’t able to get the financing for the home that I wanted. In spite of all the time she spent with me, and for this to happen, she showed no anger but rather empathy and hope for the future. She made my terrible disappointment easier to handle. Thank you Nicki. You are the greatest!!"
-Karen Westgate
Jan. 10, 2017
"How fortunate to have found Nicky! Not only is she knowledgeable about the 50plus communities, she bends over backwards to answer any & all questions, and right from the first she says “don’t worry, we will find the right home for you!” She dealt with me over the internet for almost a year, sending me links which allowed me to narrow my search. In April we went down to Leesburg and I walked into a house that was IT for me. From the first step inside I KNEW. We were all happy! When she couldn’t physically be with us, she made sure she was covered with another employee – we were never left on the lurch. This lady deserves an award for her patience and her diligence! Thanks ever so much Nicky. It was a trying time, as Canadians, but made ever so much easier by YOU!"
-Sandy Kerr