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NEW LISTING: 745 NEW WALES LN , ST AUGUSTINE , FLORIDA ; 32092

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:55:47 -0700

MLS: 577222

Price: $ 235,000

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 3

SF: 2,996

Features: Picture perfect St. Johns County home offers great location, lake to preserve views, no CDD fee & tons of room to spread out! Open & spacious formal living & dining rooms, kitchen w/breakfast bar & nook opens to family room w/fireplace. The master suite features a sitting room, garden tub, his/hers vanities & walk-in closets. Enjoy quiet living with the conveniences of the city not far away!

NEW LISTING: 1197 Cunningham Creek Dr., Fruit Cove, FL 32259

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:57:32 -0700

MLS: 572363

Price: $ 700,000

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 4

SF: 3,347

Features: Gorgeous home with hardwood floors, elegant architectural details, preserve lot and private dock. Perfect for boating enthusiasts!

NEW LISTING:1204 North BURGANDY TRL , ST JOHNS , FLORIDA ; 32259

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:13:42 -0800

MLS: 569158

Price: $ 400,000

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

SF: 3,486

Features:

Located on a premium lakefront lot, this wonderful Westgate home offers a great spacious & versatile floor plan w/upgrades galore..courtyard entry 3 car garage,enclosed sunroom to enjoy the view, formal living dining, family room & add'l bonus room between bedrooms. Large luxurious owners suite w/large walk-through closet & access to sunroom. All w/in the desirable Julington Creek Plantation community w/2 full amenitiy centers!!

NEW LISTING: 717 MUSKOGEE , ST JOHNS , FLORIDA ; 32259

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:59:50 -0800

MLS: 568906

Price: $ 315,000

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 3

SF: 3,169

Features:

Privately located in the back of neighborhood on cul-de-sac, this move-in ready home offers great living & entertaining space. Formal living/dining, huge kitchen w/family room, bonus room upstairs w/5th bedroom, full bath & walk-in closet, office w/closet that can be a bedroom, additional sitting area in master. New carpet, fully fenced back yard w/covered lanai.

NEW LISTING: 2714 Country Club BLVD , ORANGE PARK , FLORIDA ; 32073

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:53:53 -0800

MLS: 568541

Price: $ 310,000

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

SF: 3,052

Features:

Come home to your all brick, custom built courtyard entry home situated beautifully on 8th fairway across from preserve & shaded by mature oaks. Newly updated w/many wonderful features & upgrades. Enjoy golf & water views from enclosed lanai or shaded deck while living in desirable gated Orange Park Country Club w/full. Unlike other homes in Orange Park Country Club the lot in the back extends to the water.

February 2011 Jacksonville Real Estate Update

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 10:59:19 -0800

Sawgrass Homes

Active 25

Expired 4

Pending 1

Marsh Landing Homes

Active 51

Pending 3

Expired 5

Sold 1

Julington Creek Homes

Active 131

Pending 17

Expired 20

Sold 2

Eagle Landing

Active 48

Pending 6

Expired 5

Sold 1

American Cancer Society in Need of Volunteers

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:41:22 -0800

The American Cancer Society is in need of office volunteers in both the Orange Park and Jacksonville offices. Volunteers are the heart of the organization and work to assist office staff and help answer the phones. They are currently seeking volunteers who are reliable, have a positive attitude, and are dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.

Contact:

Barbara Stewart

1536 Kingsley Avenue, Suite 123

Orange Park, FL 32073

Phone: (904) 264-6039

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Jacksonville Home Sales Up in Nov. 2010

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:57:20 -0800

Sales volumes and prices for single-family homes in the Jacksonville area increased slightly in November 2010. The Florida Association of Realtors, notes that sales volumes rose by 8.4 percent to 912 from 841 sales in October 2010, however sales fell by 17 percent year over year from 1,101 in November 2009.

Average prices in the Jacksonville metro area increased to $144,700 in November — a 2.6 percent improvement from $141,000 in October.

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American Cancer Society's Relay For Life in Ponte Vedra Beach

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:21:26 -0800

Come out for food, fun, and to learn more about how you can help fight back against cancer in the Ponte Vedra Beach community. Learn about Relay For Life and see how you can become involved in taking up the fight against cancer! Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event.

Teams fundraise throughout the year leading up to the 18 hours of relay. Community members walk the track, camp out and take part in fun activities throughout the day and night.

www.relayforlife.org/pontevedrabeachfl

Dec 15, 2010 (6:00 PM to 7:30 PM)

Contact Phone: 904.391.3645

Location:

Karma

822 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

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Jacksonville Real Estate Snapshot - December 2010

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:06:57 -0800

A quick snapshot of the real estate trends in a few Jacksonville neighborhoods.

Sawgrass Homes

Active 1

Expired 1

Pending 1

Marsh Landing Homes

Active 52

Pending 1

Expired 4

Julington Creek Homes

Active 148

Pending 14

Expired 7

Sold 5

Cimarrone Homes

Active 12

Pending 1

Eagle Landing

Active 51

Pending 5

Expired 11

NEW LISTING: 7636 SAW TIMBER , JACKSONVILLE , FLORIDA ; 32256

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:08:03 -0800

MLS: 561627

Price: $400,000

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

SF: 3,291

Features:

Convenient to shopping, restaurants and major highways, this immaculate and move-in ready home leaves nothing to be desired! Spacious with an abundance of upgrades including elegant 2 story foyer, hardwood flooring, crown molding, built-ins, designer light fixtures, plentiful storage space...there is a place for everyone w/ formal living & dining rooms,4 bedrooms & large bonus room

Christine Lee Team
Keller Williams Jacksonville
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Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities in the Jacksonville Community

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:48:11 -0800

Just wanted to share a few resources for Thanksgiving volunteer opportunities in the greater Jacksonville area. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Contact a local Jacksonville organization for more information:

Nocatee's Alternative Transportation

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:39:44 -0800

The initial network of golf cart roads at the Nocatee subdivision in Ponte Vedra is now complete and marks the first residential and commercial development in St. Johns to develop an alternative transportation route.

The 16-foot-wide pathways are intended for use by golf carts, bicycles and other low-speed transportation to travel to local amenities, stores and parks without the use of a car.

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NEW LISTING: 1701 THE GREENS WAY 1331 , JACKSONVILLE BEACH , FLORIDA ; 32250

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:27:46 -0800

MLS: 559017

Bedrooms: 1

Bathrooms: 1

SF: 842

Features:

Great location in Jacksonville Beach -- minutes to the ocean, this one bedroom one bath condo is located in The Palms Community on the 3rd floor which provides privacy. Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, tiled fireplace, newer appliances, newer paint, and ceramic tile throughout except the bedrooms. New state of the art security system. Screened lanai with ceiling fan and storage closet. Gated community with two swimming pools.

Christine Lee Team
Keller Williams Jacksonville
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New Jacksonville Jags App

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:06:13 -0800

Never miss a second of the Jags action! You can download the Ultimate Jaguars app by texting "jags app" to 724665.

The Jacksonville Jaguars' home game against the Houston Texans on Sunday at 1 p.m. will be broadcast regionally on CBS and locally on WTEV.

Tickets are available beginning at $50. Touchdown Club tickets are available beginning at $210. Tickets can be purchased by calling (904) 633-2000 or 1.877.4.JAGS.TIX (option 3); by visiting jaguars.com; or at the main ticket office on the West side of EverBank Field.

St. Johns County Virtual School Program

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:32:01 -0800

St. Johns County students in the 6^th-12^th grades can take 6 courses online through the St. Johns Virtual School. Students in the program are able to work from home by logging in each day. Eligibility is determined by the level at which a student scores on their FCAT tests.

Parents interested in finding out more about the program can contact the virtual education office for more info and to sign up at (904) 547-7166.

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Veterans Day Parade in Jacksonville

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:32:45 -0800

One of the largest Veterans Day parades in the Southeast is held each year in Jacksonville. This year’s parade will take place tomorrow, Nov. 11^th, at 11 a.m.

Bleacher seating for the parade will be provided at the corners of Water Street, Hogan Street and Marsh Street. The parade will begin at Water Street and passes along the Jacksonville Landing.

Christine Lee Team
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Farm to Table Benefit in Ponte Vedra

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:59:11 -0800

The Farm to Table dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. at The Augustine Grille at Sawgrass Marriott in Ponte Vedra on Saturday, November 13^th. Several local chefs — including recent "Top Chefs: Just Desserts" chef Erika Davis — will prepare a five-course meal using locally-sourced ingredients.

The event benefits the Beaches Local Food Network's new children's gardening program — a 2,000-foot section of the group's organic community garden in Neptune Beach.

Seating is limited, so call (904) 270-0273 for reservations.

Christine Lee Team
Keller Williams Jacksonville
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Jacksonville Foreclosure Rankings

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:11:11 -0800

The Jacksonville metropolitan area ranked 29th nationwide in the ratio of homes receiving foreclosure-related notices throughout the third quarter of 2010. According to RealtyTrac, one Jacksonville home out of every 77 homes in Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties got a notice of foreclosure proceedings.

The highest ratio in Florida is in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, with one home out of every 35, making it ranked second nationally. Other top 30 Florida cities on the foreclosure list included Naples, Lakeland, Sarasota and Port St. Lucie.

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Honky Tonk Rodeo @JCP

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:21:55 -0800

Don’t miss the Honky Tonk Rodeo at Julington Creek Plantation on Friday, Nov. 12^th from 7-10 p.m. Event is $12 per person. Come out for:

-Unlimited Mechanical Bull Rides

-Plenty of Country Music

-Free Line Dancing Lessons

Christine Lee Team
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Rockin the Red in Ponte Vedra

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:17:52 -0700

Rocking the Red will hold its “Prescription for Prevention” fundraising event on Friday, November 5, from 7-11 p.m. at the Crosswater Hall at Nocatee, 245 Little River Road, Ponte Vedra, 32081. Tickets are $100 per person and include dinner, entertainment and a live auction. The event will raise funds to increase awareness, screening and early detection of heart disease in young women. For ticket information call 904.468.7332 or visit www.rockingthered.org.

Christine Lee Team
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Pollo Tropical is Coming to Jacksonville

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:15:28 -0700

Pollo Tropical, the fast-food restaurant famous for its marinated grilled chicken dishes, sandwiches, salads and plantains, is coming to Jacksonville.

Construction crews broke ground late last week for the restaurant, located next to CVS pharmacy at the Markets at Town Center near the St. Johns Town Center on the Southside of Jacksonville.

The Cuban-inspired menu features grilled chicken, roasted pork, grilled pork ribs and more throughout its menu of sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups and platters.

Christine Lee Team
Keller Williams Jacksonville
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Jacksonville Real Estate Update - Nov. 2010

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:24:45 -0700

A quick snapshot of the real estate trends in a few Jacksonville neighborhoods.

Sawgrass Homes

Active 34

Expired 4

Marsh Landing Homes

Active 55

Pending 2

Sold 1

Expired 3

Julington Creek Homes

Active 143

Pending 5

Expired 17

Sold 2

Cimarrone Homes

Active 12

Pending 2

Sold 1

Eagle Landing

Active 52

Pending 8

Sold 1

Expired 4

Halloween Safety in Jacksonville

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:26:42 -0700

A few Halloween safety tips for Trick-or-Treaters in the Jacksonville area:

1) Plan your route ahead of time.

2) Carry a flashlight with new batteries to light the road ahead.

3) Always trick or treat with groups.

4) Only visit well-lit houses.

5) Don’t allow your kids to eat any candy until you’ve checked it at home.

Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

Jacksonville Home Affordability

Christine Lee (Christine Lee Team, Keller Williams) — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:09:01 -0700

The latest numbers in Jacksonville show that the median average home price in the month of October was $175,900. This makes home ownership well within reach for most Jacksonville area residents with an inferred affordable mortgage (based on household income) of $267,130.

Additionally, there are other factors to keep in mind when it comes to budgeting for a mortgage. Here are a few tips:

1) Start by cutting uneccessary expenses. Keep a detailed list of your typical expenses for a week. You might find a way to scale back on luxuries like salon visits, gym memberships or eating out that could save you hundreds of dollars!

2) If you currently have a cell phone, land line phone, cable and internet with different carriers – look into bundled services and package deals to cut back on these costs.

3) Once you think you’ve cut back as much as you can, you may want to consider finding a part-time job or another way to earn extra income in order to save for a new home or keep current on your payments.

Christine Lee Team
Keller Williams Jacksonville
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