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Bring on that Recovery!

By
Real Estate Agent with Florida Homes Realty and Mortgage

Did you know that a review of our nation's history shows that eight of the last 10 recessions have ended as a result St. Augsutine market Stablizedof robust housing markets?  Yeah... bring on that recovery!!!

Our country has found itself in the midst of a lasting recession, mounting debt, wide-spread unemployment and a fragile housing market. in an article "Ensuring Home Ownership for Future Generations" Ronald Phipps, the 2011 President of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) believes that to restore the nation's economy, we must look toward home ownership.

Locally, the St. Augustine and St. Johns County market seems to have stabilized. 

Year to date:

We have had 1,665 Sales compared to 1,487 during the same period last year

The median Sales Price year to date is $165,000 up from last years $163,200.

All signs that now is a great time to buy or sell a home in St. Augustine!

Posted by

Marjorie Taylor, Broker Associate

Marjorie Taylor, is a licensed Real Estate Broker Associate with Florida Homes Realty and Mortgage.  Representing the North East Florida area. A community leader, active in the St. Augustine Regional Council, Taylor is past Director and Technology Committee Chairman of the St. Augustine St. Johns County Board of REALTORS.  A Certified Home Stager, she is professionally educated and trained, having earned the designations of CDPE, CRS, CSP, e-PRO, GREEN, GRI, TRC.

Marjorie is passionate about St. Augustine and the needs of her clients. Past recipient of the Entrepreneur of the Year - Women’s Council of REALTORS St. Augustine Regional.

904-591-9121
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David Burrows
Classic Realty - Fairfax, VA
No Pressure, Just Seriously Devoted to Real Estate

You are right - housing has always played a huge part in recovery from a recession. Thanks for sharing.

Sep 14, 2011 08:38 AM
Malcolm Johnston
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON
Trenton Real Estate

I whole heartedly agree, bring it on!!!!

Sep 14, 2011 08:42 AM
Virginia Cheezum
F. C. Tucker Company - Indianapolis, IN

That's great news for the Saint Augustine area, congrats.  I just did a couple market analyses for the Northern Virginia area and our numbers are quite as positive.

Sep 14, 2011 09:30 AM