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Tue, 25 May 2010 17:59:22 -0700

This amazing house in Eagle Landing is waiting for you. You will love the wide open floor plan with the tall ceilings and airy feel. The kitchen is enormous and has enough cabinet space for just about everything you can imagine. The kitchen also has corian counter tops and a large walk in pantry. The house is a 3 bedroom 3.5 bath but the large upstairs bonus room could either be a great game room, mother in-law suite, or just add a closet and easy you have a nice large 4th bedroom. All of the rooms are very spacious in this house. The Master Suite is on the first floor and has a plenty of closet space, a large tile walk-in shower, and a garden tub. Come see why Eagle Landing is one of the greatest golf course communities to live in, in Florida. You will love the club house, the course, the pools and the other amenities.

See PHOTOS and Details HERE

$ 294,500.00
1244, Harbour Town,
ORANGE PARK,
FLORIDA
32065
Clay County

MLS # 535549

Style:
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1
Sq.Ft: 3,554

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:44:10 -0700

If you are facing financial difficulties and are having a hard time paying your mortgage you are not alone. Many Americans are facing hard financial times due to the economy and have no control over their hardships. I understand your situation and I want to help. If you live anywhere in Northeast Florida I can try to help you directly, but if you live outside of NE Florida I can still help. I do have agents that I work with and trust to help you throughout Florida and the rest of the country. My help is completely FREE to you and will never cost you anything to work with me or my associates. IF YOU EVER ARE REQUIRED TO GIVE ANYONE MONEY TO HELP WITH A LOAN MODIFICATION OR SHORT SALE IT IS PROBABLY A SCAM!!! STAY AWAY! If we short sale your property the LENDER will pay my fee, if we do not sell the house my services are completely free to you!

As of April 5th, 2010 the new HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program) guidelines have taken effect and you may be able to modify your existing mortgage, do a short sale, or give back your home to the lender with out having to pay for the home any further (Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure). The new requirements, if you qualify under the government plan, you will no longer have to pay back any deficiencies you may have on your loan. For Example, if you are looking to short sale your house and you owe $200,000 and the bank allows you into the new HAFA short sale program, you will not be responsible to pay back the remaining balance if your house sells for $150,000. It will now show as “mortgage settled for less than full payment”.

If you have tried to talk to your lender but they won’t listen maybe I can help. I want to see if we can first modify your loan if you chose. If you cannot pay your mortgage any further we will try a short sale. If you sell your house under the new HAFA program the lender will now give you $3,000 to relocate. You must agree to keep your home is good shape to qualify for the money, so make sure you keep the place clean and marketable. If you do not sell your house in 120 days (and up to 12 months), you may then have the possibility to give your house to the bank in a deed in lieu of foreclosure. It keeps the foreclosure off of your record and lets you get on with your life.

I would love to discuss the Foreclosure Alternatives with you and see if I can help you. Our meeting will be 100% confidential and remember you are not alone, this is happening to thousands of Americans across the country.

Please feel free to contact me anytime with any questions you may have. You can call or send me an email.

I look forward to helping you soon!

Mike Schwiebert, REALTOR
INI Realty Investments, INC
904-562-9345
mike@MrOrangePark.com

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:42:11 -0700

Please feel free to contact me anytime with any questions you may have. You can call or send me an email.

I look forward to helping you soon!

Mike Schwiebert, REALTOR
INI Realty Investments, INC
904-562-9345
mike@MrOrangePark.com

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:38:33 -0700

Please feel free to contact me anytime with any questions you may have. You can call or send me an email.

I look forward to helping you soon!

Mike Schwiebert, REALTOR
INI Realty Investments, INC
904-562-9345
mike@MrOrangePark.com

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:38:07 -0700

Please feel free to contact me anytime with any questions you may have. You can call or send me an email.

I look forward to helping you soon!

Mike Schwiebert, REALTOR
INI Realty Investments, INC
904-562-9345
mike@MrOrangePark.com

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:28:46 -0700

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A MIDDLEBURG E/LAKE ASBURY Property ( Active )
RAVINES Subdivision

2325,Oak Point

MIDDLEBURG

FLORIDA, 32068

Property Type: Residential

County: Clay

MLS#. 476334

Size:	1,975.00 sq. ft
Price:	$184,900.00
Bedrooms:	4
Bathrooms:	3

Description:

Get gated community living for a great price! This cozy house in the ravines is a great place to call home. the calming neutral colors and the open floor plan make this homes easy to bring your furniture and move right in. The upgrades like ceramic tile, raised panel cabinets, and wood burning fireplace make this house a steal for the price. **See the virtual tour for additional photos!!! This home is ready to move in NOW no long waits for short sales!

Architecture:

Year Built: 2003

Structure: Wood Frame
Slab-on-Grade

Parking Facilities: 2 Car Garage

Exterior: Cementitious Siding

Roof: Shingle Roof

Fireplace: 1 Fireplace

Interior Features:

Interior Amenities:

Ceramic Tile
Tile Floors
Walk-in-Closet(s)
Wall-to-Wall Carpet
Window Treatment(s)

Major Appliances:

Dishwasher
Disposer
Range Electric
Refrigerator
Self Cleaning Oven
Washer/Dryer Connect

Utilities:

Cable - Available
DSL Available
Sewer - Public
Water - Public

Type of Cooling:

Central Cooling
Electric Source

Water Heater:

Electric Water Heater

Property Features

Common/Club Ament:

Garbage Pick-up
Sprinkler System
Walking/Jogging Path

Waterfront:

Misc Exterior:

Covenants/Restrictns
Mandatory Fees
Misc Exterior: Outside Lighting
Patio - Open
Sprinkler System

Lot size:

60×109

Directions:

County rd 218 to the ravines ( ravines rd) follow ravines road back to where it splits by the pool, follow it to the right,right on ravines lake road, then right on oak point terrace.

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Disclaimer: information provided by IMLS is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:02:51 -0700

NO Closings costs on the remaining homes for sale at the Oakleaf Village Center in Orange Park, Florida. Plus if you act soon you may still be eligible for a tax credit of $6,500 to $8,000. Come see the beauty of these homes for sale in Oakleaf Plantation. These are not your typical cookie cutter homes or neighborhood for that matter. Located in the heart of Clay County you will love all that these houses and neighborhood have to offer. The houses are loaded with upgrades and features like granite or corian counter tops, upgraded cabinets, tile back-splashes, under-cabinet lighting, oversize tile, wood burning fireplaces, Owners and Guest suites in every house, epoxy garage floor coatings and much more. No two homes are the same in this neighborhood. The remaining homes are priced between $210,000 and $269,900. Come see some of the nicest homes for sale in Orange Park.

For additional information or to schedule a showing call Mike Schwiebert, REALTOR INI Realty Investments, INC. at 904-562-9345.

For home specific information visit: http://www.mrorangepark.com/feature_list.php tag: homes for sale in Oakleaf Plantation, Homes for sale in Orange Park FL.

To see floor plans visit www.StarHomesJax.com

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Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:06:12 -0800

Let there be life! Yes it is true the Oakleaf Village center is finally coming to life. For the last few years many Oakleaf residents have driven past the half constructed houses near the Oakleaf Village Center and wondered, "what is going on with this place?" After the long wait, the houses are now being taken over by a local builder. The houses will be finished off to the original style and even better quality that what was planned way back in 2006. And the cost?... This is great news for the people who would like to buy in this neighborhood, now the houses are essentially half price! Some of the houses in there were priced well into the $400,000's and today the new builder will be selling the houses ranging from the $170's to the low $300's depending on the size and features.

The current 6 houses in the Village Oaks subdivision, which is the single family neighborhood in the Village Center, are loaded with many upgrades and features. The houses feature upgrades like natural stone floors, hardwood floors, granite and corian counter tops, crown moulding, huge walk-in closets and much more. The southern charm and the attention to detail on these houses, make this a one of a kind neighborhood in Oakleaf Plantation. This neighborhood will be one of the few in Oakleaf Plantation featuring new construction homes and the only neighborhood that will feature this type of "Village Center" living.

There will be more details released on the builder and the available floor plans in the next few weeks, so keep your eyes open. In the meantime if you would like more information on the existing homes, you may call Mike Schwiebert, Realtor, with INI Realty Investments, Inc. at 904-562-9345.

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:16:59 -0800

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If you buy one of the new inventory homes at Beatrice Walk subdivision you
get a:

Free 2004 Volkswagen Beetle!

Come see the Homes and the Car Saturday December 6th between 11am and 4pm.
Offer is valid until the first home sells.

6327 Louis Clark
Sales Price: $209,900
Bedrooms:# 4
Baths:# 2
Sq.ft:# 1918
Description: This house is amazing! The wide open floor plan is very inviting. The house features hardwood floors in the formal dining room, ceramic tile in the kitchen, baths and entry. Crown moulding graces the main living areas along with tall base trim. The home also has maple cabinets in the kitchen, a covered lanai, epoxy garage floor coating and much more!

6321 Trimpe Lane
Sales Price: $199,900
Bedrooms:# 3
Baths:# 2
Sq.ft:# 1905
Description: You have to see this house. The beautiful glass front door is warm and inviting. The house features hardwood floors in the formal dining room, ceramic tile in the kitchen, baths and entry. Crown moulding graces the main living areas along with tall base trim. The home also has maple cabinets in the kitchen, a covered lanai, epoxy garage floor coating and much more!

Please Read the following disclaimer:

This special offer is not valid with any other offers. The offer applies to either one of the new construction inventory homes offered by Star Construction and Engineering Inc. located at Beatrice Walk subdivision on a first come first serve basis with an accepted contract. When the first home is sold the promotion is over and another automobile (car) will not be offered for the second house. The automobile is offered as a gift of personal property and no value is assigned. Again the Automobile is personal property with no added value to the real estate transaction. The gift / automobile is a Red 2004 Volkswagen Beetle. It is know to be in good working order but hold no valid warranty and gift is given in as is condition. The recipient is responsible for any applicable tax, tag or title fees for the automobile.Offer is valid until the first home sells.

Contact Mike Schwiebert, Realtor, INI Realty Investments Inc. for more details.

904-562-9345
email Mike@MrOrangePark.com

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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:54:35 -0800

If you are looking for a home for sale in anywhere in Northeast Florida such as Julington Creek, Orange Park Country Club, Oakleaf Plantation, Durbin Cossing or anywhere else, you can find your perfect home at MrOrangePark.com. Simply click on the neighborhoods listed below and you can sell the homes available in that area. If there are any areas that are not listed that you would like a list of homes emailed to you, contact me and I will send the list right over. Enjoy!

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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:22:26 -0800

If you are looking for an ethical, hard working Realtor for buying or selling a home in Orange Park or Jacksonville in Clay or Duval County Florida, I am YOUR real estate agent. I work hard to be your local specialist by bringing you the latest news and technology in the real estate industry.

My website is one the easiest real estate website to use for search for a new home in NE Florida. I have designed this site to be an easy to use site for anybody looking for Orange Park, FL Real Estate. Being my real estate listings, or if you are searching all Homes or Real Estate in our MLS search. You can even do a search on my Map Search feature that let you click in any area of Northeast Florida and see the home for sale. If you find homes you like you can even use my Home Saver feature to save the homes you like to you very own password protected file.

Orange Park, FL has allot of quality homes, re-sale homes, and new construction homes available. Contact me today via email or call for more information, maps, photos to schedule showings on any of the homes & real estate we have for sale in the entire Clay, or Duval county areas.

Again, thanks for visiting, and for anything related to Orange Park, FL Real Estate, add us to your favorites & check back soon.

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:31:27 -0800

Chances are if you are looking to sell your house now you NEED to sell it. In order to get your home sold in a buyers market your house has to be able to be found by the potential buyers.

If you want to have your home professionally marketed so it can be seen by thousands of buyers, you need to have your home seen on MrOrangePark.com and the 33 other websites where I broadcast my listings. With more than 84% of people starting their home search online it is imperative that your home can easily be found on a LOCAL real estate website. For homes for sale in Orange Park or Oakleaf Plantation, Mr Orange Park .com is one of the most searched websites due to its great placement on the major search engines. Try a search on Google for "homes for sale in oakleaf plantation orange park fl", and you will see my links 4 or 5 times on the first page. The same results happen if you place "jacksonville fl" in the place of orange park. The more your home is seen the better chance it has of selling.

Contact me for a free no obligation consultation to help you evaluate your home. If you list your home with me I also provide you with 3 hours of professional services to get your home ready to sell (power washing, staging, home prep).

Best of all I do not have long term listing agreements to hold you hostage. If you are not happy you can walk any time.

Mike Schwiebert, REALTOR
INI REALTY Investments, Inc.
Cell: 904-562-9345

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:03:59 -0800

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Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:38:56 -0800

Six months ago if you were looking for a short sale in Orange Park or Jacksonville I may have tried to get you to look at foreclosures as a viable option. With banks now finally figuring out that some money is better than none, skilled REALTORS have been able to get the banks to negotiate. I have actually have had 2 short sales accepted with in the last 3 weeks. In the past it was taking 5 to 6 months to get an answer back from the lenders that were holding the notes. Response time has greatly improved for the better. Countrywide which is a large bank with multiple steps to go through to get an offer submitted, has been easier to work with lately. Response times can still be up to 90 days but it is not near as long as it was in the recent past. If you have a little time to wait you could save BIG! One of my recent deals the bank accepted $65,000 less than what was owed by the borrower.That can be a huge savings for first time home buyers, investors, or people looking to move up to a larger home.

Foreclosures are still readily available in Jacksonville and Orange Park as well. The time for acceptance can be much shorter than a short sale, but if the home has gone through foreclosure already the asking price is typically close to what the bank will accept for the home. In some cases many of the foreclosure homes have been abandoned for some period of time. These homes may require a little work to get them back in shape but the saving out weigh the little extra work involved. Either short sales or foreclosures can be a great way to get the house you have always wanted, for a reasonable price.

If you would like a free list of short sales or foreclosures, please call or email me and I will be happy to get a list to you for your area of interest.

Best wishes!

Mike Schwiebert, REALTOR
INI Realty Investments, Inc.
904-562-9345
www.MrOrangePark.com

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:37:04 -0700

If you are a first time home buyer and you have been waiting for the perfect time to buy a home in Northeast Florida now is the time. I would love to show you why this is the best time to buy a home and start building personal wealth. With all of the foreclosures currently on the market, you can get a great deal that typically you would not find. Many first time buyers are taking advantage of this market and creating record number of first time buyers entering home ownership.

To help make the home buying process easier for you I have built a group of area professionals to provide one stop home shopping for you. You can work with me to help find these quality providers: home owners insurance companies, title companies, financial advisers, home warranty companies and other providers.

DO NOT believe they media hype that credit has frozen and you cannot get a home loan. It is simply not true! I have a group of professional mortgage lenders that I have built trust with over time so you can benefit from their professional services. They can get you pre-qualified for loan in a matter of minutes so you can know if this is the right time for you to buy. There is no charge for the pre-qualification and they are confidential. They can find you the best first time home buyers programs in the Jacksonville or Orange Park area. The advantage with using a local bank for you home loan is they are aware of the current real estate market and the local first time home buyers programs that are available. Besides that you get one point of contact and you can reach them on their cell phone instead of calling a 1-800 number and getting random customer service reps.

To meet with me or one of the service providers simply call me at 904-562-9345 or email me a mike@MrOrangePark.com. I look forward to showing you how easy and fun it can be to buy a new home.

Mike Schwiebert, REALTOR INI Realty Investments, Inc. www.MrOrangePark.com 904-562-9345

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:17:25 -0700

Check out the best MLS search for Northeast Florida, www.MrOrangePark.com. It makes it simple to find homes for sale in Jacksonville Florida, Orange Park, St Augustine or anywhere else where the Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service covers. You can do a simple search for a city such as Orange Park and find all of the homes for sale in the city, or You can get as detailed as finding specific areas like Argyle Forest or you can really break down the search and search for homes for sale in specific neighborhood in areas within Oakleaf Plantation and find a subdivision such as The Oaks. The MLS Map search will also let you easily search any area by simply clicking on the area map where you would like to find a new home for sale. Look for a home at Ponte Vedra Beach and from there you can narrow down the search to find homes within you search criteria. It is so simple!

The Home Save Feature of the www.MrOrangePark.com website will allow you to create your very own shopping cart so you can save one property or multiple properties so you only have to look in one place to find your dream home. You can login anytime to view your homes and from there you can print, email, request more information and much more.

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Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:43:07 -0700

The Home Save Feature of the www.MrOrangePark.com website will allow you to creat your very own shoppin cart so you can save one property or multiple properties so you only have to look in one place to find your dream home. You can login anytime to view your homes and from there you can print, email, request more information and much more.

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Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:38:20 -0700

Check out the best MLS search for Northeast Florida, www.MrOakleaf.com. It makes it simple to find homes for sale in Jacksonville Florida, Orange Park, St Augustine or anywhere else where the Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service covers. You can do a simple search for a city such as Orange Park and find all of the homes for sale in the city, or You can get as detailed as finding specific areas like Argyle Forest or you can really break down the search and search for homes for sale in specific neighborhood in areas within Oakleaf Plantation and find a subdivision such as The Oaks. The MLS Map search will also let you easily search any area by simply clicking on the area map where you would like to find a new home for sale. Look for a home at Ponte Vedra Beach and from there you can narrow down the search to find homes within you search criteria. It is so simple!

The Home Save Feature of the www.MrOakleaf.com website will allow you to creat your very own shoppin cart so you can save one property or multiple properties so you only have to look in one place to find your dream home. You can login anytime to view your homes and from there you can print, email, request more information and much more.

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Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:48:23 -0700

Here is a great building for Sale at 12050 State Route 121 in Macclenny Florida (Baker County). If you need great drive by traffic and plenty of room for expansion this is a prime location. The Building is set up for commercial use but could easily be used as a single family home as well. There is also an area toward the back of the parking lot where you could place a Modular office for either separate rental income or additional office space. The water, septic and separate power is already in place. There is fully stocked pond at the rear of the property (huge catfish) and also a back building that is great for employee meeting or family functions. Check out the Virtual tour: http://www.ubuildtours.com/tour.php?id=410A

to get a good feel for the whole property. You can also click here for a feature sheet. Listed at only $499,900 Below Appraisal!

Front View

Driveway and Some of the Parking Lot

Inside of Back Building

Stocked pond, View from inside Back Building

Contact Mike Schwiebert, REALTOR Watson Realty Corp. for More Information

904-562-9345 or email Mike@MrOakleaf.com

www.MrOakleaf.com

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:55:07 -0700

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	Welcome to a cozy place to call home! This is a nice home situated on a large corner lot that has mature hardwood trees and immaculate grass. The back yard is fenced in and has a separate fenced in area for boat or RV Storage. The inviting double door entry takes you to a beautiful natural stone wood burning fireplace. The kitchen has a nice flat top stove, with a micro-hood over the top, and corrian counter tops. The kitchen also has a nice breakfast nook with a wrap arround window seat. Right off of the kitchen is a large dining room for all of your dinner guests. The home also has a nice loft on the second level that over looks the back yard from a balcony. The large master suite has a corner garden tub and dual sinks. The nice master closet has shelves already installed for extra storage. This home has a new roof, new paint and new carpet. This is a must see home in a nice established neighborhood. If this home is not what you are looking for please contact me so I can help you find the perfect home. Thanks! Mike More Description

Brokered and Advertised by Watson Realty Corp. Oakleaf Plantation Office LID 1956065

Information is deemed to be correct but not guaranteed.

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:13:55 -0700

August 29th, 2008

I wanted to thank the Williams family for choosing me to represent them in the sale of their home. The Williams did everything right to help me get their home ready to sell. They removed the personal items, kept the interior of the home immaculate, and made the home very easy to show. With the combination of my marketing strategies and their help to make the house very show able we had a contract in 33 days (even in a “slow market”). I wish the Crosby family many happy memories in their new home! I have attached the letter that Mrs. Williams had given to me at closing and it is greatly appreciated. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Williams!

8-26-08

Dear Mike:

I write this letter to let you know how much my husband and I appreciate your help in the sale of our home on Shindler Drive. We spoke to several Realtors in the process of picking one that would be right for us. From the first meeting we sensed your enjoyment of your work and the ability, integrity and energy we would need to help us get out home sold.

We are very appreciative of the extra things you helped us with; i.e., door repair, arranging and overseeing our roof being replaced and being present for the appraisal and inspections of our home. You were always available for my calls or emails which helped in this very emotional process.

We will highly recommend you to our friends and family who may be in need of either purchasing or selling their homes.

Thank you,
S. Williams

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:33:52 -0700

by Keunwon Chung, Statistical Economist

International real estate purchases in the U.S. continue to account for a significant share of business for many REALTORS®. NAR Research's latest report, The 2008 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of International Home Buying Activity* indicates that that international buying activity in the
U.S. is widespread. Below are highlights from the report.

Of the REALTORS® surveyed, more than a quarter - 26 percent - served at least one international client in the 12-month period May 2007 to May 2008. About half of those clients actually purchased
a U.S.-based home. REALTORS® who sold homes to international clients reported that their transactions with these clients accounted for about 16 percent of their entire business. For about
8 percent of those REALTORS® who work with foreign buyers, more than half of their transactions were international sales. NAR estimates that between 150,000 and 190,000 homes were sold to
foreign nationals during that period.

People from North America, Europe and Asia accounted for more than 85 percent of recent foreign home buying transactions. The top six countries of origin for foreign home buyers, in rank order, were Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, China, India and Germany. This year, Canada replaced Mexico as the country with the largest share of foreign buyers in the U.S. The percentage of Canadian buyers doubled from last year, from 11 percent to 23.5 percent.

There are many similarities between domestic home purchasers and those from abroad. But there are also differences. Like U.S. buyers, the majority of foreign buyers purchased a detached single-family
home. But they were more likely than domestic buyers to purchase a condominium or town home. International buyers tended to purchase more expensive properties, which cost an average of 36 percent more than the typical domestic buyer's home purchase. In fact, more than 14 percent of properties sold to international buyers sold in excess of $750,000.

Recent foreign buyers purchased properties in every state and the District of Columbia. The South and West regions accounted for the most significant shares of foreign purchases. The most popular states where international buyers purchased homes were Florida, California, Texas and Arizona. New York , Washington and Nevada were also popular. The top four states were also the top destinations in last year's survey, and likely for the same reasons. Florida, California and Texas are major gateways into the U.S. from other countries. In addition, the climate in most areas of these states is relatively mild compared with that in states located in the Northeast and Midwest.

As mentioned above, foreign purchasers tended to buy more expensive properties than their domestic counterparts. International buyers paid a median $297,400 (in U.S. dollars) for a U.S. property - significantly greater than the $217,900 median price for a U.S. existing home of any type in all of 2007, but less than the median price paid by foreign buyers in the previous year's survey.

The majority of foreign buyers financed their U.S. property purchase with a mortgage. But mortgage financing is less common for them than for domestic buyers. Slightly more than half of foreign homebuyers - 54 percent - used a mortgage, compared to 93 percent of all home buyers in the U.S. The share of foreign purchasers financing through a mortgage decreased significantly from last year's survey results in which well over two thirds of international buyers used a mortgage.

Four in ten foreign buyers paid cash for their U.S. property. Reflecting the decline in mortgage financing, the share of foreigners paying cash increased from 28 percent last year to almost 43 percent in the current survey. Buyers from Canada and Germany were most likely to have paid cash for their U.S. purchase. In fact, buyers from Canada were more than twice as likely to buy a U.S. home with cash than via any other method.

Foreign exchange rates have helped make U.S. homes more affordable for international buyers. The euro, for example, has strengthened 24 percent versus the U.S. dollar over the past two years. Home prices are also now more affordable in places such as Florida and Arizona, contributing to those states' popularity among foreign buyers.

The U.S. contains a large supply of real estate. It is also fairly easy to purchase a home in this country; the U.S. does not restrict or scrutinize most property purchases by foreigners, as happens in other countries. There are few barriers to owning a property. Except to the extent necessary to enforce U.S. laws and regulations (including immigration and homeland security), foreign participation in the U.S. housing market is largely free. Foreign investors have the same property rights in the U.S. as Americans do.

Even so, some foreign clients were unable to successfully purchase a home in the U.S. The NAR survey asked participating REALTORS® why they thought some of their international clients did not actually purchase properties. More than half of respondents reported that the cost of property was the main reason. ("Cost of property" concerns could include issues such as affordability, as well as a fear of possible price declines.) Nearly a quarter of REALTORS® indicated their international clients felt that U.S. property taxes were a burden. In addition, 27 percent felt that current U.S. visa restrictions/immigration laws were barriers to buying a property in the U.S. If visa regulations that favor longer stays for overseas buyers such as retirees from abroad were in place, sales to foreign purchasers would be even higher.

This latest research confirms what many REALTORS® know from experience - that the U.S. housing industry truly has no boundaries. Many international buyers recognize that real estate is an excellent investment and are drawn today by abundant inventory, low interest rates and a softer dollar. These conditions allow them to own their own piece of the American dream.

*The 2008 NAR Profile of International Home Buying Activity is based on responses from approximately 4,000 who serve foreign buyers. It describes international home buying activity in the U.S. over the 12-month period from May 2007 to May 2008 and updates information from the 2007 survey. The full report is available from NAR's Research Division or at www.realtor.org/research/research/reportsintl.

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I would like to welcome all international buyers to Northeast Florida when they are looking for a property or a flat for an investment in Florida. We have a great selection on new and previously owned properties and flats that are currently available for very good prices. The euro and the pound have held very well against the US dollar so you can really get a lot for your money in Florida.

There are a plenty of activities to do all over Northeast Florida. From the beaches to professional sporting events, too many multicultural functions there are always activities to enjoy. Disney is also just a short trip away. The weather is also great year round. It does not get too cold in the winter or too hot in the summer like some of the other areas in Florida. We also have lower insurance rates on properties than most of the state due to our lower risk of hurricanes. We also have international ports and airport to assist you in any of your business or travel needs.

What many international buyers may not know is when you are looking for a property in the Jacksonville area of Northeast Florida, I can assist you in looking at ALL of the properties or flats for sale. I understand that in many other countries around the world only the listing agent can show you the property that you may be interested in. Here in Florida, you can work directly with me to look at any properties that you may be interested in. It is convenient because you only have to call one phone number or email one address when you would like information on multiple properties. You can build a relationship and trust with me to keep your best interest in mind. I have the latest online technologies to help show you the virtual tours of the properties online and also the abilities to review documents or contracts online where we can both see and discuss them at the same time. It really helps when we are discussing important contracts so I can help explain the processes in necessary.

I ask for your business and an opportunity to show you how hard I will work for you when you are looking to buy a property or flat in Jacksonville or anywhere in Northeast Florida. I look forward to working with you soon.

Please feel free to email me or call me anytime if you have any questions.

Have a great day!

Mike Schwiebert, REALTOR®
Watson Realty Corp.
Jacksonville, Florida

Phone: 00+1+904+562+9345
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Oakleaf Plantation Market Update for July 2008

As we move into August our latest statistics for the Oakleaf Plantation Homes that have sold are providing us with some more light at the end of the tunnel. Since the first of the year we have been predicting a steady upward trend through summer and continuing on through winter. Inventory has gone down and our prices are going back up. As the supply and demand are taking effect it is helping many of us regain some value in our homes. The market throughout Florida is seeing a similar effect.

Notice the graphs below are showing how the market has been all over the place since August of 2006. Even though our current home sales prices are lower than the were in the past few years you can see how the market has stabilized and is now continuing in an upward trend. That is good news for everyone in Oakleaf Plantation!

The graph below shows the number of Sold homes in Oakleaf Plantation and the average days they were on the market before they sold. As a whole the average days on the market has decreased. This graph can easily be skewed by homes that may still be priced above the market value. I cannot fault anyone for wanting to get the most amount of money possible for their home but unfortunately neither myself or the customer can establish the sales price for their home only the market can.

If you are an Oakleaf Plantation Resident and would like a free evaluation of your home, please feel free to call me and I would be happy to help you out. I love to keep my community informed on where our values are and what direction I see them heading.