homesforsaleinstaugustine: 100% Financing Available!!
- 06/21/11 01:17 AM
June is National Homeownership Month. Activities and events in communities across the country will focus on housing’s role in creating jobs and stimulating economic activity. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), "the sale of an existing median- priced home ($173,000 in 2010) generates $58,529 in economic activity. This includes $15,570 in direct real estate industry support (fees for real estate agents, title companies, mortgage brokers); $5,235 in furniture, home furnishings, landscaping, etc; and $9,987 in stimulated economic activity. New home sales generate even more economic activity, including the costs of construction materials and construction jobs". There are many great … (0 comments)
homesforsaleinstaugustine: Is there a Competive Market?
- 06/21/11 12:57 AM
I'm really busy. Busy listing and selling homes in St. Augustine. My office is busy, my Associates are telling me the same thing, properties in St. Augustine are selling. It's not just here, it's been happening across the county since the Spring. Why is that? What has changed? Motivated by the improved economy and a fear that interest rates will definitively head upward, more prospective homeowners are scouring listings and trolling open houses these days. Although we are not seeing an appreciation in value, the homes that look good, are in great condition and are well priced are moving! … (3 comments)
homesforsaleinstaugustine: Short Sale Marketing Idea
- 12/15/10 01:21 AM
I’ve been conducting a little experiment. I’ve been posting the St. Augustine Short Sale of the Day on my Facebook page, Homes in St. Augustine. I’m amazed at the response that I’ve received. I post an image like this one:
This image is a screen shot of my daily MLS update for Short Sales.
I added a simple message “Homes in St. Augustine - Short Sale Deals of the day 12-15-2010”. My resolution for 2011 is to do this on a weekly basis titled “Homes in St. Augustine - Short Sale Deals of the Week”. I plan to … (1 comments)
homesforsaleinstaugustine: Marsh Creek Country Club Lifestyle
- 11/23/10 01:18 AM
It’s all about lifestyle … Marsh Creek Country Club at St. Augustine Beach on Anastasia Island offers the perfect mix of intimate, small-town friendliness, coupled with superb location, subtle sophistication and wonderful amenities.
St. Augustine Beach's only private country club community is uniquely located between the breathtaking Intracoastal Waterway and the area's mile of beautiful beaches. Within the community you will find an 18-hole golf course designed by Mark McCumber, tennis and fitness facility and clubhouse and pool. Relax and enjoy the newly activities or enjoy dinner and a intracoastal view sunset in the Dining room. Check out the location … (0 comments)
homesforsaleinstaugustine: RealBird Rocks
- 11/23/10 12:43 AM
IHave not used RealBird in a while and am pretty excited about the new features. I am experimenting with the Active Rain links and finding that it is quite simple. The whole process took about 15 minutes and I'm pleased with the outcome. What do you think? … (7 comments)
homesforsaleinstaugustine: Beat the Winter Blahs Before they Get Here
- 11/11/10 02:34 AM
With the cooler winter months approaching, it becomes more difficult to create an inviting “curb appeal” look. Even Sunny homes St. Augustine, this can be a challenge. With a little creativity, homeowners can brighten that first buyer’s first impression. With shorter days, it is more likely that buyers will be looking at homes at dusk or even after sunset. Creative use of flood spotlights can focus on the home’s architectural features and help create a warm inviting glow. Add splashes of color with plants, grasses and evergreens. Fountain grasses do well in the colder weather, and plants from the cabbage family … (0 comments)
homesforsaleinstaugustine: Marsh Creek Trends Report
- 07/22/10 04:08 PM
It is interesting to read a quote of mine from a report for the Marsh Creek Country Club 2010 Trends Report last year and the prediction that the market improvement would be "quite gradual". "There are a lot of pre-foreclosures out there which will keep the prices depressed; unemployment is still high, which will eliminate some of the migration here. That is why I think it will be quite gradual. With that said, Marsh Creek Country Club still tends to be a very popular place to live and sales there have been picking up. " This year I am relaying a report … (2 comments)
homesforsaleinstaugustine: Sales Statistics for SAINT JOHNS County FL
- 07/19/10 06:21 PM
The St. Johns County Board of REALTORS supplies us with monthly statistics from REALIST. Below is the latest report showing the sales of homes in St. Augustine. It appears that the number of Single Family Residential sales in May has increased from those in the previous month but a decrease from April of last year. However, the Median Sale price has increased from last month. The condominium market has also seen an increase in sales with a decrease in Median Sale price from the previous month.
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homesforsaleinstaugustine: Tax Credit Extendeed? I think NOT
- 06/18/10 01:58 AM
When I woke up Thursday to a TON of mail regarding an extension in the Home-buyer Tax Credit Deadline, I was amped! Stoked! I was just plain ol EXCITED about the positive implications to my beloved town of St. Augustine, FL and the real estate industry in general. I passed on the e-mails and even blogged about it. Yeah! However, I jumped the gun. After some additional research, the tax credit has NOT been extended. (BUMMER) Since the news wires and active Real Estate Agent's (like me) e-mails were buzzing with extension reports, maybe there is something in the works? Here … (2 comments)
Author Bio: Marjorie Taylor, is a licensed Real Estate Broker working with Florida Homes Realty and Mortgage in the North East Florida. A community leader, Taylor is past Chairman of the St. Augustine St. Johns County Board of REALTORS Technology Committee; involved with the St. Augustine Regional Council. A Certified Home Stager, Taylor is professionally educated and trained, earning the designations of CDPE, CRS, CSP, e-PRO, GREEN, GRI, TRC.
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