Pace Island Community Sale - 09/30/10 10:54 PM

Pace Island Community Sale Fall 2010  The Pace Island Community Sale will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010. Members of the public will be admitted to the gated community to participate in this annual event.   For details, call the Pace Island office at 904-278-6560  
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Wordless Wednesday ~ The Spa at The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club - 09/29/10 11:52 PM

                             The Spa at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
The outdoor pool at the Spa at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is a delightful experience. There are grottoes with special jets for guest enjoyment. Try the grotto where you lie down on a bed of gentle jets complimenting your spa experience. Or another, with powerful jets to stimulate circulation. Swim the length, or just bask in the sun.
Everything at the Spa is a pleasure. Come see why it is ranked nationally as … (14 comments)

How to Represent Families with Special Needs Children When Buying a Home - 09/29/10 12:11 AM
This is a very important topic to give the best possible service to a family with a special needs child. Andrew Lenza has written an excellent post.
Via Andrew J. Lenza (Coldwell Banker):
Business cards? Check. Lockbox key? Check.Active listings? Check. Your clients enter through the front door of your brokerage. They have a special needs child. Uncheck. You didn’t ask if they had any special needs when you chatted on the phone? You asked number of bedrooms, style of house, school system and -- of course -- price. But you didn’t mix in the all important question: “Do you have any special … (2 comments)

Ponte Vedra Beach Real Estate Market Report - 09/27/10 11:37 PM

Ponte Vedra Beach Real Estate Market Report  Active 594  Distressed:  13 Bank owned 85 Short Sales  16% total Active homes for sale are distressed properties, either bank owned or short sales. Short sales are properties that will sell for less than what is owed to the lender(s). All Sold Properties are for time period 9/24/09 - 9/24/10 Sold 472  Distressed:  70 or 15%  Navigable Waterfront Sold          23 2009          34 2010 4000-5000 sq. ft. Sold 26 2009   48 2010   Activity is up for navigable waterfront properties in 2010 over 2009.  Homes sold between 4000-5000 … (2 comments)

BUYER ALERT: IT'S MORE AFFORDABLE TO BUY A HOME TODAY THAN IT WAS IN 2003 - 09/26/10 11:48 AM
BUYER ALERT: IT'S MORE AFFORDABLE TO BUY A HOME TODAY THAN IT WAS IN 2003
IF YOU ARE A BUYER ON THE FENCE, TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING FACTS: 1. THE WALLSTREET JOURNAL WROTE THIS WEEK THAT HOMEOWNERSHIP IS STILL A VIABLE OPTION FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES AND OUTLINED 10 GREAT REASONS TO BUY A HOME IN AN ARTICLE BY BRETT ARENDS. 2. INTEREST RATES ARE STILL NEAR HISTORIC LOWS. 3. BUYERS WHO BUY A HOME NOW WILL ACTUALLY BENEFIT MORE THAN THOSE WHO BOUGHT A HOME AND RECEIVED THE TAX CREDIT BECAUSE THE LOW INTEREST RATES WILL SAVE $$$ THOUSANDS … (9 comments)

The Spa at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club ~ Ponte Vedra Beach FL - 09/25/10 11:55 PM
The Spa at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club ~ Ponte Vedra Beach FL
If you have been trying to decide how to pamper yourself for a day or what to ask for Christmas or birthday, here is a perfect solution. The The Spa at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is well known for its luxurious care of guests. You can come for one treatment or a dozen - and enjoy the rest of the day around the pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room or lounge. Eat a scrumptions buffet lunch and your beverage of choice on the loggia overlooking … (4 comments)

Eagle Harbor's Diving Boards - 09/24/10 11:58 PM

Who knew Eagle Harbor had the only diving boards of any of the communities in Jacksonville? We didn't really think about it when we moved here, but we don't know another one that has diving boards. It's just another one of the many benefits Eagle Harbor residents enjoy. Why don't you make Eagle Harbor your next residence? If this article has helped you, please let us know. If we can help you sell or buy a home in Eagle Harbor, just give us a call or email us. 
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Learn to Sail at Eagle Harbor on Saturday September 25, 2010 - 09/23/10 11:37 PM
LEARN TO SAIL THIS SATURDAY AT EAGLE HARBOR WATERFRONT PARK DOCK!
SEPTEMBER 25, 2010 11 AM to 4 PM $5 per person or $10 per family (up to 4 people) SailLaser, Fleming Island's new sailing school, will offer sailing lessons to Eagle Harbor residents. Take advantage of this great opportunity! … (6 comments)

EAGLE HARBOR POOLS - 09/22/10 11:21 PM
EAGLE HARBOR POOLS EAGLE HARBOR IS BLESSED TO HAVE THREE SEPARATE SWIM PARKS - WE HAVE POOLS GALORE HERE IN EAGLE HARBOR! 
FOR POOL HOURS AND INFORMATION, CALL 904-264-8989 (SWIM PARK) 904-394-5918 (WATERFRONT PARK) 904-637-0035 OR CHECK EAGLE HARBOR ONLINE. SWIM PARK - THIS IS THE ORIGINAL WATER PARK WITH THE SUPER POOL THAT COST OVER $2,500,000 TO BUILD. BUILD AND THEY WILL COME - THE SAVVY DEVELOPER BUILT THIS FIRST AND THE PEOPLE CAME, MAKING EAGLE HARBOR AN INCREDIBLY SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY THAT CHANGED COMMUNITY AMENITIES IN THE NORTHEAST FLORIDA AREA FOREVER. THERE IS THE SUPER POOL THAT IS SO LARGE … (8 comments)

Eagle Harbor HOA Meeting ~ September 24, 2010 - 09/21/10 09:54 PM
 
Eagle Harbor HOA Meeting ~ September 24, 2010

The monthly HOA Meeting for Eagle Harbor Association Board has been rescheduled for September 24, at the O'Connor Business Center. Residents are invited to attend.
Friday, September 24, 2010 4:00 PM O'Connor Business Center 1590 Island Lane, Suite 28 Fleming Island FL 32003
 
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Eagle Harbor Yard Sale ~ November 6, 2010 - 09/20/10 11:50 PM
Eagle Harbor Yard Sale ~ November 6, 2010 It's that time again! The semi-annual Eagle Harbor Yard Sale will be held Saturday, November 6 in the parking lot of Fleming Island Elementary School. Tables will be available for a fee and the sale will go on all day. It's a great time to clean out your closets and garage and make some extra $$.
Here are some photos of the Spring Eagle Harbor Sidewalk Sale held last March.
If you want more information about the sale, please call the Waterfront Park at 904-394-5918.
Details for Eagle Harbor residents will … (5 comments)

Speechless Sundays ~ Eagle Harbor ~ Adult Pool at Waterfront Park - 09/20/10 12:00 AM

Among the things that sets Eagle Harbor apart from other communities is the Adult Pool at the Waterfront Park. This pool is heated year round (well, not necessary in June-September) and in the fall when the other pools close, the kids get to join in the fun. But the rest of the year, this pool is the inter sanctum of The Adults! Eagle Harbor residents enjoy morning swim most of the year, and guests may bring their own food and beverages - can anyone say par-tay?

This area of the pool has jets in the walls - and they … (9 comments)

Chick-fil-A Giving Away Free Breakfast Sept. 20-24, 2010 - 09/19/10 11:19 PM
Guess what? Fleming Island, Orange Park and Roosevelt Mall area residents can get FREE breakfasts from Chick-fil-A this week, begining Monday Sept. 20, 2010. That's right, each day until 10:30 am, you can get a free breakfast item with the purchase of something else. So for the cost of a cup of coffee, you can have a free breakfast! Here's what's cooking each day:
Monday - Three-count Chicken Minis (yum!)
Tuesday - Sausage Biscuit
Wednesday - Free Cinnamon Cluster
Thursday - Yogurt Parfait (Cookie Crumble or Harvest Nut Granola)
Friday - Chicken Biscuit
Here are the addresses … (5 comments)

Rethinking Homeownership? - 09/18/10 06:35 PM
 
Rethinking Homeownership? Time Magazine just dropped a bomb on the idea of homeownership in its recent cover story on the idea of 'Rethinking Homeownership.' What are they thinking? I understand that there are families and individuals who will not be part of owning a home for the next few years due to job loss or home loss via short sale or foreclosure or the big enchilada of bankruptcy. But all is not lost. There will be a new day and people can settle themselves in a home again that will be theirs. They can realize the American dream of homeownership … (10 comments)

ORANGE PARK OPEN HOUSE ~ 1-4 PM 9/19 ~ 228 River Road Home for Sale - 09/16/10 11:31 PM
ORANGE PARK OPEN HOUSE ~ 1-4 PM 9/19 ~ 228 River Road
Come see us Sunday, 9/19 1-4PM at our Open House at 228 River Road in old Orange Park. This gorgeous low country custom home was built in 2003 with entertaining in mind. The floor plan flows graciously and there is plenty of parking for a large crowd. Offered at $399,900 on 1/2 acre under moss-draped oaks, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths including nanny suite with separate entrance. Interior features include hardwood floors, plantation shutters, formal living room and dining room, french doors, family room, fireplace with stone surround, crown … (5 comments)

EAGLE HARBOR OPEN HOUSE ~ 1603 Hawks Nest ~ Fleming Island FL - 09/16/10 10:51 PM
EAGLE HARBOR OPEN HOUSE Come visit us this Sunday, Sept. 19, 1-4 PM at our listing at 1603 Hawks Nest in beautiful Eagle Harbor on Fleming Island. This beautiful David Weekley Monterey Floor Plan is offfered at the amazing price of $327,000.
With over 3400 sq. ft., 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Study, Powder Bath, Bonus Room/5th Bedroom with Bath 3, architectural accents, over-sized Garage, screened Lanai, spacious Front Porch, corner lot, hardwood floors, Plantation Shutters, fireplace, built-ins, computer center, columns, crown molding, jetted tub, gas range, and more. Realtors®, send your buyers and you will be protected. Just tell them … (2 comments)

Wordless Wednesday ~ Jacksonville Suns Stadium, Jacksonville Jaguars Stadium & Hart Bridge - 09/15/10 11:57 PM

This photo was taken from the third floor of the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. It overlooks the Jacksonville Suns Baseball Stadium, the Jacksonville Jaguars Everbank Stadium and the Hart Bridge in the distance. I wish the day had been prettier, but thought this was a pretty cool shot to show how compact our sports/entertainment complex is downtown by the St. Johns River.
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Friendship Fountain To Be Restored - 09/15/10 11:11 PM
Your local Jacksonville area Realtor wants to share some important information with you: Friendship Fountain is going to be restored! This 45-year old Jacksonville Landmark has received funding from the city to bring it back to the beautiful condition designed and built by prominent Jacksonville architect Taylor Hardwick. Groundbreaking was held last Wednesday for the $3.1 million restoration project. The money will go towards adding grassy areas, additional seating, new sidewalks, lighting and trees, and also restoring pumps and electrical systems. If you are new to the Jacksonville area or considering a move or visit here, Friendship Fountain is worth a … (3 comments)

Why You Need to Sell Your House Now - 09/14/10 11:14 PM
Today we participated in a RealtyTrac webinar hosted by CDPE. Rick Sharga of RealtyTrac shared a lot of data that confirms what many people have been saying about the housing market. Here are the highlights: ~ The sub prime loans are finished but the alt a loans are still resetting and people are losing jobs. The result of this is we still have a huge wave of foreclosures to come. ~ Half of all short sales people still have equity in their houses. Job losses is a reason they doing a short sale in many instances. ~ Banks have an estimated … (14 comments)

Jacksonville Home Sales - Volume Up and Prices Down in Most Areas - 09/13/10 10:43 PM
Your local Jacksonville area Realtor would like to share some important Jacksonville information with you.
Jacksonville Home Sales continue to rise this year compared to 2009 while prices continue to fall, according to an article in Jacksonville.com The Jacksonville reporter used a real estate aggregator named DataQuick Information Systems to gather the information by zip codes. The data showed increases ranging from a high of 140% in the 32217 zip code which is north of Mandarin between the St. Johns River and Philips Highway (US 1) to an 15% decrease in Springfield zip 32208, compared to sales in 2009. On the … (4 comments)

Clay County Pet Laws - 09/12/10 11:55 PM
Clay County Pet Laws
Clay County Animal Control Phone 904-269-6342 Leash - Dogs must be on a leash unless they are in their own fenced yard; cats are allowed to run free unless they become a nuisance. License - none required for dogs and cats in Clay County. Emergency Pet Shelters - Clay High School, Orange Park High School, and Keystone Heights High School admit dogs, cats, see and eye animals, birds, rabbits, rodents (ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, etc.). No reptiles allowed. Shots  - Rabies vaccine required annually for any dog or cat 4 months old or older and must … (1 comments)

Congratulations, you missed the $8,000 tax credit - 09/12/10 10:54 PM
If you missed the $8000 tax credit, read on!
Turns out you have a much better deal right now with the low, low interest rates - not to mention that the house you liked last Spring is probably lower priced right now if it's still on the market! Jim Lee has done an excellent job explaining why you should be happy right now if you're in the market to buy a home.
Via Jim Lee, REALTOR®, Knoxville, Tennessee (Realty Executives Associates):
No, I'm not being facetious or implying you're a dummy because you haven't bought a house yet.

 
In fact, just … (4 comments)

Speechless Sundays ~ Let's Get Physical - 09/12/10 09:53 PM

Let's Get Physical ~ When the stakes are high, some soccer teams get physical. Really physical. It takes an inordinate amount of effort to maintain your cool and keep your objective on the goal. In this case, the ball. Our player kept his objective in spite of the player hooking his arm and constantly trying to knock him off the ball. The Ref didn't see it or call it. Sound like the game of life? Sometimes life isn't fair, tries to knock us off the ball and the powers that be either don't see it or don't call it. When … (7 comments)

Eagle Harbor CDD Information ~ When Will My Eagle Harbor Home CDD Be Paid? - 09/10/10 06:42 PM
Eagle Harbor CDD Information ~ When Will My Eagle Harbor Home CDD Be Paid?   Homeowners and Buyers in Eagle Harbor on Fleming Island FL alike want to know when their CDD will be paid off. There are three time periods at which the CDDs will retire. The Operations portion of $523.40 a year will still be due for each home, but the CDD bonds will be paid off either in 2012, 2016, or 2030.   Below is a list of the year and Eagle Harbor neighborhoods with the year their CDD will be paid off:   2012 Commodore Point, Fiddler's Ridge … (5 comments)

Middleburg FL Home for Sale ~ Attractive Home for First Time Homebuyers - 09/09/10 11:45 PM
Middleburg FL Home for Sale ~ Attractive for First Time Homebuyers

2486 Aloha Ln, Middleburg FL 
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
1485 sq. ft.
Offered at $125,000 - this home is a short sale
Year Built 1998 Enjoy nature from roomy screened porch or play sports in the huge back yard preserve lot. RV/Boat Gate for your larger toys, Cul de Sac location,  Great Room, Separate Dining Room, Screened Porch with Ceiling Fan, Breakfast Nook, Plant Shelves, Garden Tub, His/Hers Closets, Laminate Flooring, Stone Backsplash, Lighted Glass Cabinets, Upgraded Bath Mirrors, Updated Countertop and Mirror in Bath … (5 comments)

Eagle Harbor Boating Classes September 2010 - 09/08/10 11:53 PM
Eagle Harbor Boating Classes September 2010 Eagle Harbor  has lots of Calendar events in September. Note the following classes for waterfront lovers: September 20 & 22 Safe Boater's Class 6-9pm Waterfront Park Cost $15 each September 25 Learn to Sail 11-4pm Waterfront Park $5 per person or $10 per family (up to 4 people) If you have any questions about these activities, call the Stephanie at 264-8989 or email at ssanci@hamptongolfclubs.com. If this article has been helpful to you, please let us know. If we can help you with any real estate related needs, please call, text or email us. … (2 comments)

Wordless Wednesday ~ Man's Best Friend - 09/07/10 11:36 PM

For most of my life I have been a cat person. We always had cats growing up, and some dogs are fierce, so I was a die hard cat fan. Sure I thought dogs were okay, but cats ruled! Enter Otto into our lives last Fall. Guess what? I'm a converted dog person! I am no longer afraid of dogs who come up to me when we are walking and not uncomfortable to be around them in other people's homes when they come to sniff. You know the best thing about Otto? He absolutely loves me unconditionally! As much as … (14 comments)

Eagle Harbor Golf Club Hosts Inaugural Challenged Athletes Golf Tournament - 09/07/10 11:22 PM
Eagle Harbor Golf Club Hosts Inaugural Challenged Athletes Foundation & Camp No Limits Golf Tournament Eagle Harbor is pleased to host the inaugural Challenged Athletes Foundation & Camp No Limits Tournament at the Eagle Harbor Golf Club. 100% of the net proceeds will be divided between Camp No Limits and Challenged Athletes Foundation. DATE: Saturday, October 2, 1010 TIME: 2 PM Shotgun Start FORMAT: Captain's Choice Scramble COST: $75 per player OR $300 per foursome INCLUDES: Golf, prizes and dinner BENEFITTING: Camp No Limits & Challenged Athletes Foundation BONUS! INFORMATION: 904-269-9300 Eagle Harbor Golf Shop EMAIL: Jim Houston - jhouston@hamptongolfclubs.com There … (0 comments)

Happy Labor Day - Buy Made in the USA! - 09/06/10 04:14 PM
Happy Labor Day - Buy Made in the USA! Happy Labor Day to every American worker contributing to our economy. We hope you have a day of rest and relaxation today. We just want to let you know we appreciate you and what you do for our country. What can we do to show we appreciate you? BUY MADE IN THE USA! This post was inspired by a thoughtful commentary from Dick McMeekin this morning on 90.9 FM Jones College Radio in Jacksonville FL. Dick explained how he has started looking at the labels on every product he buys so he … (11 comments)

Speechless Sundays ~ Durbin Crossing New Home Builders in Jacksonville FL - 09/05/10 11:57 PM

Durbin Crossing is a 2,000 acre new home community in St. Johns County in the Jacksonville area. There are nine new home builders in Durbin Crossing. The homes range from 1450 sf starter homes priced in the $180,000s by Mattamy Homes, to luxury homes by Toll Brothers over 4000 sf priced in the low $500,000s. There are two Amenity Centers, Tennis, Basketball, Playground and miles of walking/biking.
If this article has helped you, please let us know. If we can help you or refer you to the network of agents we know around the country, just give us a … (9 comments)

Durbin Crossing New Home Builders ~ a Jacksonville FL Area New Homes Community - 09/05/10 11:42 PM
Durbin Crossing New Home Builders ~ a Jacksonville FL Area New Homes Community

Durbin Crossing is a very popular new home community in the Jacksonville area. It is located in St. Johns County, south of Julington Creek and north of C.R. 210. There are a number of new home builders in this lovely Jacksonville area community. Here are the builders that are available to build your new home in Durbin Crossing:  Beazer Homes - offers 2 series for buyers. Executive Series, 4 Floor Plans, 2485 sf - 3253 sf $240,000s - $300,000+                         Presidential Series, 6 Floor Plans 2734 sf - … (2 comments)

Durbin Crossing Labor Day Celebration 2010 - 09/04/10 10:49 PM
Durbin Crossing Labor Day Celebration 2010
Durbin Crossing residents celebrate Labor Day at the Durbin Crossing South Amenity Center this Monday - details below:
Date                             September 6, 2010 Time                            11 AM - 3 PM Address                        145 South Durbin Parkway                                    St. Johns, FL 32259 Amenity Center             904-230-2011 There are some really fun things planned for all ages of Durbin Crosing residents. Come join the fun!
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Beautiful Low Country Home for Sale in Old Orange Park FL - 09/03/10 10:37 PM
Magnificent low country style home for sale in old Orange Park! Fabulous floor plan for gracious entertaining. Formal rooms, front porch, sun room, over-sized two-car garage, bedroom and bath suite with separate exterior stairway entrance. This is a flexible home. It could be 3 or 4 bedrooms and all are suites. The dormers are real for lots of storage!
Interior features include: hardwood floors, plantation shutters, gas fireplace with tumbled stone surround, upgraded kitchen cabinets, stainless appliances, jetted tub, crown moulding, french doors. Bathrooms are very spacious. Complete with wireless security system; no need for land line. This is a true … (4 comments)

Countrywide (now BofA) To Offer Identity Theft Insurance to 17.5 Million Customers - 09/02/10 11:53 PM
Dear Readers, we don't know if any of you would be eligible for this offer from Bank of America (formerly Countrywide), but please read on to see if you qualify for identity theft insurance. Call us if we can help you at 904-673-2308.
Via Bob Hertzog (Summit Home Consultants):
Countrywide (now BofA) To Offer Identity Theft Insurance to 17.5 Million Customers
In what is being described as the largest case of identity theft in our history, on Monday a Kentucky federal judge agreed to allow both former and current Countrywide customers to receive free credit report monitoring, identity theft insurance, and reimbursement (up … (3 comments)

"Government Should Encourage Foreclosure"...Really????? - 09/01/10 11:50 PM
"Government Should Encourage Foreclosure"...Really????? According to an article today in Forbes.com, the government should be encouraging banks to foreclose houses. Why? Because then we would quickly work through all the distressed inventory and we could get back to a normal housing market. Really??????? What about the 'Shadow Inventory' we already have? It is reported that between 700,000 to 3,000,000 foreclosed properties are being held by the banks in order to avoid flooding the market and depressing prices further. Remember, paraphrasing one of my favorite blog post titles "To you and me it's a home, but to the bank it's scrap metal." … (4 comments)

 
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Fleming Island, Orange Park, Jacksonville

Fleming Island, FL

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