Van Halen Rocks the Reilly This Weekend

It's a big week for horse country. The World Equestrian Center kicks off Championship Show Week, and it's free to watch most days. Add in comic con crowds, a foodie festival at the lake, and Van Halen tribute night at the Reilly, and Marion County has plenty going on.

Friday Foodie Fest at Lake Lillian | Lake Lillian Park, Ocala | Friday, Sept 18, 5:00-9:00 PM

An outdoor food-truck and dining celebration with local restaurants and vendors right on the lake.

For: Families

Ocala Comic Con 2026 | World Equestrian Center, Ocala | Saturday, Sept 19, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

A pop-culture and comic convention with vendors, cosplay, and activities for all ages.

For: Kids and Families

WindFM Rocks the Reilly: Completely Unchained (A Van Halen Tribute) | Reilly Arts Center | Saturday, Sept 19, 7:30 PM

A high-energy tribute concert covering Van Halen's greatest hits.

For: Adults

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Seaside, tucked into the Panhandle, just won Architectural Digest's pick for prettiest town in the state. Pastel cottages, brick streets, and a walkable beach make it worth the drive for a weekend away.

Kiplinger rounds up practical ways retirees are bringing in extra income without going back to a full-time job, from consulting to renting out a spare space.

Key Takeaway: A little extra income can take pressure off your savings without changing your whole lifestyle.

New research says regularly taking in culture, a museum visit, a concert, a movie night, is linked to slower biological aging, not just a mood boost.

Key Takeaway: Make that outing a habit, not a once-a-year treat.

Construction is moving along on a new Publix-anchored shopping center in Marion Oaks, with the building exterior and parking lot nearly finished. One more sign of how much that corner of the county keeps growing.

This week Nancy tackles a question a lot of investors are asking right now: is a quiet market actually the smart time to buy?

Nancy breaks down why a quiet market can be the right time to buy investment property, and how a DSCR loan lets you qualify off the rental income instead of your paycheck. As always, talk to your CPA before making a move on an investment property.

Nancy Deichman, Owner/Realtor, RE/MAX Premier Realty | (352) 427-5704 | [email protected]

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$324,900 | Space to Spread Out in SW Ocala

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Active / Pending / Sold, week of 9/6/26-9/12/26 vs. the same week a year ago (9/7/25-9/13/25):

Median and average SOLD price, last 30 days (8/15/26-9/14/26 MLS report):

What it means: active listings eased and sold homes dropped compared to a year ago, even as pending contracts climbed, so more Marion County homes are moving toward closing even though fewer have closed yet, a sign patient buyers still have some room to negotiate.

Based on information from Stellar MLS and sourced by RE/MAX Premier Realty for the period 9/6/26-9/12/26 (Active/Pending/Sold) and 8/15/26-9/14/26 (median and average sold price), for Residential properties in Marion County.

Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites

Family in town this fall? Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites keeps a room ready minutes from I-75.

That's it for this week. Providing the Ocala community with clear, data-driven home insights.