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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Real Estate Today
Citrus Sheriff Trying to Ascertain
Woman’s Well-Being
A Guest Commentary by Darryl Diamond
The Market is showing Signs of A Slight Rebound
(Citrus County) Citrus County Sheriff s Office detectives are hoping
that the woman in the attached photo looks familiar to someone here in
In certain small pockets of the
this home with owner fi-
the county.
country, the housing market is showing
nancing two years ago for
Dispatchers received a call just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8,
signs of a rebound. We may be at bottom,
$185K. The buyer stopped
from a female caller who claimed she was being battered. She hung up
and some prices have actually increased.
paying their mortgage, and
before providing any additional information, and attempts to reach her
We just placed an offer on an FDIC fore-
the owner just got it back.
again via her cell phone number failed.
closure located in east Dunnellon priced at
The new price is approx.
Further investigation revealed that the phone was registered to Jean
$70K.
$50K below the last price
Marie Doerr, 45, with an address in Volusia County. Law enforcement
Another buyer offered more so our
with owner financing again available.
there tried locating her without success. Another address in Bradford
buyer lost out. We also placed an offer on
This type of home with this acre-
County turned out to be a dead end as well.
an FHA foreclosure home in South Orlando
age, with a great low price, with low down
Doerr is described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 105 pounds
Jean Doerr
(Remember we have a second office in that
payment, and quick easy owner financing is
and having blue eyes and brown or blonde hair.
area of the state) which is on 3 acres. Min
starting to get action. I’m getting quiet a few
Citrus County deputies responded to all of Doerr’s known local ad-
Bid was $53K, our buyer offered $55K with
foreclosure home listings for sale in the mini
dresses, but the woman was nowhere to be found. Contact also was made with area hospi-
the winner offering $63K. This week we
farms area of north Citrus Co, and the green
tals and urgent care facilities; however, Doerr had not been seen by any of them.
have submitted an offer on a 4 year old block
acres area of south Citrus county. Most are
A local and regional BOLO (be on the lookout) was issued for Doerr, and her limited
home in excellent condition in the Kissim-
good homes, some on acreage with great
information was entered into the national database in hopes of determining her location and
mee area. I owned a similar home which I
low prices.
well-being.
sold in January 2006 for $188K. Minimum
Here is the buy of the week. A
Anyone who may have clues about Jean Marie Doerr or her whereabouts is asked to call
bid for this newer foreclosure home in the
newer 3/2 home on approx. 1 acre in Sum-
911 immediately.
present market, is just $47K. Our buyer
merfield in Marion county in relatively good
3 women injured in Citrus County crash
thought he could steal this one for $55K, but
condition for $20K. For you investors that
it went for $60K.
are concerned with percentage of return, if
Three women were injured in a traffic crash, around 11:00 a.m., Sept. 13, ac-
The big difference was that this
you buy this home for $20k then rent it for
cording to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred in Citrus County at C.R. 495
was not a typical foreclosure property need-
just $600. Per month that’s $7,200. Per year
and Marquette Ln.Diane M. Spindler, 43 was driving a 1996 Chevrolet, traveling north on
ing, $20 to $30k of fix up. So site built
gross income or 33% return on your money.
C.R. 495, and Christina A. Cook, 39, Dunnellon, was traveling south on C.R. 495. Spindler
homes, and newer mobile homes in the $50
You would get the whole $20K back in just
crossed the double center lines into the southbound lane, and the front of Spindler’s vehicle
to $100k range that do not need much fix
3 years.
struck the left front of Cook’s vehicle. Spindler’s Chevrolet rotated in a counter clockwise
up are getting hot. If you have a home on in
I will be glad to e-mail, or fax a list
direction after impact and came to rest facing northwest, partially in the northbound lane
relativity good condition on an acre or more
of these foreclosures for free. These proper-
and partially on the east shoulder. Cook’s Volkswagon rotated counter clockwise after im-
in this range, you can find a buyer. Also
ties are not short sales, so you will get an
pact and came to rest facing northeast in the southbound lane.
homes located on 2 to 10 acre lots priced
answer on your offer right away. Darryl and
Ms. Spindler had no passengers and Ms. Cook had one, 18-year-old Heather Rive-
under $150K are starting to sell. Here’s a
Vicki Diamond and the entire “Diamond
ra of Citrus Springs. Spindler received critical injuries and was transported to Seven Rivers
good one. I just received a home listing on
Team” have the many years of experience
Regional medical Center in Crystal River. Cook and Rivera both received serious injuries.
5 acres with over 1,000 feet frontage on #40
required to handle all of your professional
Cook was transported to Shands Medical Center in Gainesville, and Rivera was transported
in Dunnellon with two homes on it. One is
real estate needs. Please call us anytime at
to Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center in Crystal River. The report stated that all were
a small block home with garage, and an ad-
352-447-4442. I’ll see you around “The
wearing seatbelts and alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
Man found dead believed to be recent arrestee
ditional 3/2 mobile home with carport. I sold
Campus”.
Coastal
Hair Port
According to detectives with the Citrus County Sheriff s Office, a body found in
the woods off C.R. 486 in Lecanto on Sept. 5 is believed to be that of Joseph Francis Reale,
at Plaza 40
Jr., 51, of Hernando, who was arrested on August 25, along with Shannon Lynn Hornbuckle
Carting
Shopping Center
and Jeffrey Michael Hornbuckle, charged with theburglary and grand theft of several model
homes.
Hwy. 40E, Inglis
Roll-Off Container Service
According to Gail Tierney, Public Information Officer with the sheriff s office, no
(352) 212-0405
Contractors/Homeowners
foul play is suspected in Reale’s death, however, the cause and manner of death is still pend-
10-20-30 yd.
ing word from the medical examiner s office in Leesburg. Friends and family reported Reale
Call for Appointment
missing on Saturday, Sept. 5.
Dumpsters
Walk-Ins Welcome
Missing Teen Recovered Safely
Lamar & Big John
Construction Debris
A missing Sugarmill Woods teen, 14-year-old Rachael Anne Warren, was recovered
Yard Waste
safely in Hernando County on Saturday by Hernando County Sheriff s Office deputies.
Per the pickup order that had been issued for the girl, deputies delivered her to the cus-
tody of a youth shelter in Brooksville. The girl was reported missing from her Sugarmill
Family Salon
Woods home two weeks ago. The last time she was seen was Aug. 28 around 10:30 p.m.
Men • Women • Kids
Inglis AMVETS BBQ dinner/karaoke, Oct. 3rd!
The Amvets William Crow Post #447, 33 Risher Avenue, Inglis, will be having a fund-
Perms • Color • Hi-Lites
Locally Owned & Operated
raiser and open karaoke on Saturday, October 3rd, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Dinner will include
Starting at $45
Licensed & Insured
wood-smoked BBQ, Boston butt. Lima beans cooked in ham ‘n onions, potato salad, roll,
Womens Cuts - $12
352-465-5020
and dessert, for a nominal $6 donation. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED. For to-go orders,
Clipper Cuts - $8
please call (352) 447-4473.
FINANCE or REFINANCE with
Lisa VanDeBoe
Broker/Owner
352-634-0129
Angela “Bunny” Adams
See all the listings in Citrus County on our Website
Phone: (352) 220-8828
www.plantationrealtyinc.com
email: lisavandeboe@yahoo.com
Fax: (352) 337-0723
Trade, barter, or will take partner & share
Office E-Mail: aadams@apexlending.com
equity in 5/2 home on 11 acres (MOL) in
Home E-Mail: bunnyadams@comcast.net
Licensed Mortgage Broker
ID LI00000703883
Inglis. Also offered for sale at $299,000.