YOU are Invited!!!!

OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

804 N Pokeberry PL, St Johns, FL

South on SR 13, east on Racetrack, right on Flora Ridge, Right into East Gate, Left on Pokeberry.

This beautiful Eastgate home is on a large lot in Julington Creek Plantation. This home built in 2000 is a custom built Richard Dostie (Toll Brothers) home. It features hardwood floors on the entire first floor, is wired for surround sound, has plantation shutters, a gas fireplace, built in's, high 8 ft interior doors, a security system, a large luxurious masterbath, a loft, a huge backyard among many other special features. It has 4 Bedrooms/3.5 Bathrooms, 3046 Sq Ft, Living 3465 Total Sq Ft, Master Suite, Master Bath with Jacuzzi Tub, Family Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen, Loft, 3 Car Garage, Laundry Room, Hardwood Floors throughout the First Floor, Huge Backyard, and Oversized Closets.

This community has an amenitiy center with mulitple pools, a sports complex, and planned activites.  The county is known for it's excellent schools.

Please come to our open house and bring a friend. If you would like more information, please go to www.JacksonvilleHomeConnection.com

The economy has hit downtown Jacksonville, Florida's luxury highrise condominium, The Plaza, hard.  The Plaza, at Berkman Plaza and Marina sold 2 bedroom condos on the St John's river with gorgeous river views for over 400,000 2 years ago.  Today you can find one for 175,000.  The building is like a resort with every amentity you can imagine.  There is a 24 hour concierge, a full gym with sauna, steam bath, and whirlpool, a business center, a library, a heated pool, a putting green, tennis courts, squash courts, concierge lounge, guest suite, a coffee bar, and a marina.  It is like living in a virtual resort.  It is definitley the time to buy - a great opportunity to be able to own riverfront property.

Ms. or Mr.Buyer, in this market, you know it can take 45 to 60 days to close on a home. So let's work backwards from the November 30 deadline for the $8000 tax credit. You’ll want to have an accepted offer no later than mid-October. That leaves us only a handful of weekends to get you preapproved by a mortgage lender and find the right first home for you. Let's get started today!!!  Call me!!!!

If you are, or if you know someone who might be a first time home buyer - now is the the time buy.  Please contact me and let's find the house for you.

Networking is such a big topic today.  Everybody is doing it!  There are a few rules to follow to make sure that it is effective.

1.) Always have your networking tools with you at all times.  (cards, badge- wear all the time, phone or calendar)

2.) Set a goal for the number of people you will meet so you can measure if you met your goals.

3.) Act like a host, not a guest - ask if you can help when you arrive and stand by te door.

4.) Listen, and ask the five "W" questions:  Who, What, When, Where, Why.

5.) Give a lead or referral whenever possible.  Find out who the best referral for them will be.

6.) Describe your product or service in 60 seconds. don't be a sales person.

7.) Exchange business cards with the people you meet and write notes on the back.

8.) Spend 10 minutes or less with each person you meet so that you can met the number of people in your goal.

9.) Write notes on the back of the business cards you collect.

10.) Follow up with the people you meet. Hand written cards, emails, phone calls - and keep following up.

The Jacksonville's tall ship festival sailed into downtown Jacksonville on the river walk and went out with a bang.  The beautiful tall ships were on display from the Hyatt Regency hotel past the Landing and ended at the Times Union Center. The tall ships were amazing to view and this year the tall ship "Bounty" was on display for anyone to see at no cost.  The "Bounty" is a replica tall ship that was used in the film "Pirates of the Caribbean."  Pirates, parrots and land lovers all came together for a weekend of fun and finished with a spectacular fireworks display.

In todays market, we all know that price and condition sells houses.  I was interested in an article I read on which rehabs recouped the most money.  I was surprised.  In the south Atlantic states - 86.6% of costs were recouped at the sale with the addition of a deck - surprise - surprise - i was expecting it to be the kitchen!!  Of course the kitchen was not far behind but it was still behind replacement of siding.  I thought this was very informative so I put a button on my website for everyone to click which will take you to all the results.  Just go to JacksonvilleHomeConnection.com and look for the link along the left side of the home page.

Hello to all my Friends, Family, and Clients

Put on your thinking cap!!! Do you know anyone that may have:

Just gotten married…… Just had a baby……. Just graduated from school…… Just gotten promoted…… Just gotten sick and tired of renting and paying for someone else's mortgage…… And wants to be a homeowner!

Many of us have children, grandchildren, or know friends of our children and grandchildren that are in the age bracket of being a first time homebuyer. You may even be the one in the age bracket!! Now is the very best time to buy a first home.

I am attaching a link that will explain the huge $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. Prices are down, rates are low, and the spring rush for homes hasn't begun. Click on this link to learn about this tax credit for first time homebuyers.

http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/2009/home2.html

Also, there are loans available with down payment assistance, 100% financing, and loans with rehab money built in. I have a great relationship with a lender who will help answer any borrowing questions like: How much can I afford? Please reply with questions or names, emails, or/and phone numbers of anyone you may know who may want to take advantage of this great opportunity. I would love to help them purchase their first home. Or, you may forward this email to them and tell them to call me.

Keller Williams also has a book called Your First Home that I offer to my first time home buyers. It does not matter where anyone lives – we are a national company and I am happy to answer any of their questions and will put them in touch with a great agent. Remember – a referral is the finest compliment and gift that I could ever receive from my friends and family.

www.JacksonvilleHomeConnection.com

Waterfront Living on 3 Acres with Deep Water!! South of Jacksonville in St John's County!!  Ocean access!!  Quiet, peaceful yet close to everything!!

Buy Today!!!!   Buy Today!!!!  Buy Today!!!!

Did you know that nationally 1 in 54 housing units filed for foreclosure?  In Nevada that number changes to 1 in 14 and here in Florida it changes to 1 in 22.  As I look down a street in a neighborhood, with these numbers in mind, one of the homes is probably in distress.  This market is shifting and we are being forced to shift with it.