Today I logged on the MLS to find out that there are 46 new listings in the area I have my hotsheet set to (Area 79)... and it's not even 5 o' clock! Only 5 have been closed/rented. I know it is the beginning of the week and just after the holidays but yesterday there was over 50 with a couple of listings that had been rented! Talk about saturation!

Most owners need to be willing to list at less than what they paid if they have closed in the last couple of years. Most of the homes in area 79 (Keys Gate, Waterstone, Oasis, Malibu Bay) have been built within the last 5 years. I am advising sellers in my area to rent until things turn around a little. It's too hard to compete with all of the foreclosures and developers offering $100k off. Isn't there a maximum contribution allowed? Anyway, properties are taking 7 months plus to sell, when priced right. Have a great day!

GEAUX TIGERS!

Chris

So yesterday I was pretty excited to get my first lead from active rain. He is a "motivated" seller and the home is in a great location near the new Homestead Baptist Hospital. However, the last line of his email said... I need to sell with a 3% commission. Boo. We don't take anything less than 5%, and I definitely try to encourage more than that. I usually get my sellers to offer 4% to the selling agent. I told him that in this market it really doesn't benefit to offer a low commission. In these new developments, there's plenty of inventory (of the same exact model home) and the buyers agent is just going to move on to the next listing that is offering 'standard' (and above) commission.

 Anyway, sometimes it is hard to make them understand that it is not US being greedy, but actually trying to help sellers out. I am however, grateful for the lead that I wouldn't have otherwise had. I wonder how he found my blog exactly.

 

Have a great weekend! Go Jags!

GREAT SUNSET VIEWS FROM THIS 3/2.5/2 CAR GARAGE TOWNHOME IN TRENDY ARBOR PARK. OVER 2,000 SQ. FT. OF LIVING AREA. NEVER LIVED-IN, FEATURES NICE ARCHITECTUAL DETAILS AND LARGE BEDROOMS. ELEGANT BALCONY OFF MASTER BDRM. GATED COMMUNITY W/ TOT LOT, WALKING PATHS, CABANA AND COMMUNITY POOL. GOLF AND TENNIS JUST ACROSS THE STREET. EXCLUSIVE KEYS GATE- 20 MINUTES TO FL. KEYS & MIAMI. MINUTES TO NEW PUBLIX, BAPTIST HOSPITAL, MOVIE THEATER, AND TONS OF RESTAURANTS. BEST PRICE FOR THE SEAGRAPE MODEL!

ASKING $265,000

 

CHRIS BLACKWELL, KEYS GATE REALTY, INC.

305-498-2820

http://www.rapidsellers.com/cblackwell

This active rain stuff is pretty helpful for us agents as well! What do you agents use to search for liens? I checked recorded documents but need something in more detail. 

Happy New Year! Best of luck in 2008!

Thanks,

Chris

What would you say the difference is between renting and leasing? When would you use the term for lease over for rent? Is it a difference of residential versus commercial? Thanks.

And in case the home below isn't for you, the pool home next door is for sale as well!

 

 

4 br, 3 bath, 3 car garage with screened-in swimming pool and spillover jacuzzi. Located on cul-de-sac and 8th hole. Gated Fairways at Keys Gate

Offered at $580,000. Listing courtesy of The Keyes Co.

JUST LISTED! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! BEAUTIFUL GOLF COURSE HOME ON PREMIER LOT IN THE HEART OF THE FAIRWAYS AT KEYS GATE. LOCATED BETWEEN THE 7TH & 8TH FAIRWAY OFFERING GOLF & LAKE VIEWS FROM MOST ROOMS. THIS HOME FEATURES 3 BR'S W/ A DEN OR 4TH BEDROOM, LARGE MASTER SUITE, REAL OAK FLOORS, CROWN MOLDING, CENTRAL VAC SYSTEM, IMPACT WINDOWS, A/C CONTROL IN EVERY ROOM, 3-CAR GARAGE & FRENCH DOORS OPENING TO THE SCREENED TERRACE. PLENTY OF ROOM FOR A POOL. ON QUIET CUL-DE-SAC. WALK TO GOLF & TENNIS CLUB. ACCESS TO MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR CLUBHOUSE AND JUST MINUTES FROM BRAND NEW BAPTIST HOSPITAL, PUBLIX, RESTAURANTS, TURNPIKE, US-1. IDEAL LOCATION JUST SOUTH OF MIAMI AT THE GATEWAY TO THE FLORIDA KEYS! JUST 20 MILES TO KEY LARGO & HEART OF MIAMI.

 

OFFERED AT $559,000.

CHRIS BLACKWELL, KEYS GATE REALTY. 305-498-2820

I saw this topic somewhere else and thought it was funny.

The most popular is definitely the DINNING ROOM

got to love the "COVER TERRACE"

the "YACUZI" was a knee-slapper too...

 

but hey, all in good fun. :)

We all know Foreclosures are popping up everywhere. If you are in the market to buy now is the time. Check out some of these INCREDIBLE deals!

SHORES AT KEYS GATE:           courtesy of Five Star Rlty

Gated community, popular Violet model, 4/3/2 car garage, upgraded kitchen, tiled first floor, lakeview, screened-in swimming pool. Golf and tennis right across the street $328,900!!

 

CENTERGATE AT KEYS GATE:        courtesy of Alliance Realty Group

                      

Resort style living, gated community. 2/2 with multi-million dollar clubhouse. Golf & Tennis Community. $100,000!!

 

ARBOR PARK AT KEYS GATE:      courtesy of EWM

               

Trendy gated community. 3/2.5 bath with 1 car garage and third story loft. Wrap around balcony overlooking park. Private corner unit. Community Pool plus Golf & Tennis across the street. Never lived-in, almost 2,500 sq. ft. $189,000!!

 

SHORES AT KEYS GATE:

   

Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 car garage home with marble floors, pool, and spillover jacuzzi. Granite kitchen counters. Gated community, deep lot overlooking park, golf & tennis across the street. $280,000!!

Welcome to my blog! Thanks for checking out my page. I will be posting important information in regards to real estate in South Florida. I also am going to advertise some of my market area's BEST DEALS. Check back soon!

        Homestead, Florida South Dade's premier community is a ready to move into hometown filled with acres upon acres of big shady trees, colorful tropical plants, sparkling lakes, palm lined boulevards and quiet winding streets. With bike paths, a tennis facility and an 18-hole golf course, opportunities for recreation are everywhere. We are also home to a brand new charter school. Keys Gate offers a variety of distinctive neighborhoods featuring the finest new homes to suit a variety of lifestyles. If you are looking for a relaxing way of life that's close to everything South Florida has to offer, you'll find it at Keys Gate.   You can't beat Keys Gate's location...30 minutes south of the heart of Miami, 18 miles to Key Largo, and only minutes from Homestead Bayfront Park & Marina and Everglades National Park!

 

Contact me for the best deals in Keys Gate. There is a large variation of home sizes and styles.

Chris Blackwell, Keys Gate Realty

305-498-2820

185chris@bellsouth.net