Ponte Vedra Beach Homes for sale at 50% Off!  Secrets Revealed…


Ponte Vedra Beach Homes for sale at 50% off don’t exist.  Let’s clear that up immediately.  There has been a significant drop in the prices of what Ponte Vedra Beach homes were selling for at the peak of the market and our current prices.  Maybe that is what those advertisements are referring to.

But as a result of those advertisements I have had 3 clients in the past week say the following:

•    “I am from Michigan and homes are selling about 40% of what they are listed.  What deal can I get on a Ponte Vedra home?”

•    “A home near Palm Beach on the Intracoastal Waterway was on the market at $1.1 million and sold for $450,000.  I am looking for that kind of deal in Ponte Vedra.”

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The unwanted honor of the top three areas of Most Overpriced Homes belong all in Florida:  #1 Orlando-Kissimmee, FL #2 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL and then Jacksonville, FL as #3.  Their predictions are based on the fact that these metro areas have homes that stay on the market longest and sell for less than asking price the most.

Ranking was based on percentage of homes that have seen price reductions which they see as an indication of inflated price (or it could be of unrealistic sellers and competition from short sale and foreclosures), days on the market, list to absorbed price (price it went off the market not neccesarily closed). 

While Jacksonville Florida has an overall 11 months of inventory that indicates that it is still a…

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I have yet to come across Chinese Drywall in Jacksonville Florida but that is not saying it is not here.  I recently read an article by Allison Grant of chinesedrywall.com and wanted to pass on the information.

  • Just because there is no odor from the Chinese Drywall doesn't mean it's not chinese drywall.  The odor is dependant on how well you smell, the amount of chinese drywall used and quality of paint.  So don't rely only on your nose.
  • Chinese Drywall effects copper and  metal surface.  This includes corroding metal pipes and electrical wiring.  Homes with Chinese Drywall often have ac problems.  So check the freon line on the exterior of the a/c and your evaporator coil.  Also the ground wire in electrical outlets is often copper check to…

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Purchasing a St. Johns County property can have many hidden expenses; particularly those expenses involved with moving. If your head is spinning because of all the expenses you must pay in the upcoming weeks and months, fear not: there are a number of ways you can cut your expenses so that your new home purchase doesn’t leave your savings account empty and your emotions running high:


  • Ask for assistance from the seller with closing costs. Given the state of the economy and certainly the state of the real estate market, it never hurts to ask the seller to help with the closing costs on your St. Johns County home. In fact, many home sellers will offer to pay for some – if not all – of the closing costs as an incentive to…

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6-figure towns

Holmdel, N.J., residents pull in more than $159,000 a year. Which other places in our Best Places database have high incomes?

  21 of 28   21. Ponte Vedra, FL Ponte Vedra, FL Population: 27,640 Median family income (per year): $116,399 Median home price: $405,082

This seaside community has strong ties to golf: Ponte Vedra is home to the PGA Tour, the Players Championship and Masters champion Vijay Singh.

Twisted oaks and aqua lagoons dot the landscape, and Ponte Vedra's beauty helped its population skyrocket: It doubled in the 1980s

 

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2009/moneymag/0907/gallery.bplive_6_figure_towns.moneymag/21.html

Carey Frankel, ABR, GRI
Phyllis Frankel…

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A comprehensive home inspection is an important step in the home buying process, and can often make or break a deal. It is therefore in your best interest, as the buyer, to secure the services of a qualified home inspector to thoroughly inspect your new Jacksonville Beach property.

What does a comprehensive home inspection include?

 

    • Roof – In addition to the roof, the roof inspection will likely include the gutters, downspouts, vents, flashing and the chimney. An inspector will likely check for missing shingles or signs of excessive wear, although he may or may not climb onto the roof to perform the roof inspection.

 

    • Foundation – The home inspector will likely check the exterior of your Jacksonville Beach home’s…

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What is a competitive market analysis and what role does it play in the home selling process?

This question is often asked by home sellers when they put their Jacksonville home on the market. If you are working with a real estate agent, he or she will likely use a competitive market analysis, often referred to as CMA, to determine the listing price for your home.

A CMA can be a short, one or two-page document, or it can be a rather lengthy and in-depth document. The detail and size of the CMA for your Jacksonville property will largely depend on your agent. However, most CMAs detail the following information:


  • Active Listings – Active listings are essentially all homes that are currently for sale in your area. The active listings…

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We all know that the housing market is competitive right now amongst home sellers. There are more sellers than buyers and the large inventory of homes is enough to make any seller more than a bit nervous.

So, what can you do to attract home buyers if your Jacksonville home needs repairs, updates or improvements? The biggest question, in fact, among homeowners in this situation is: is it worth it to make repairs or improvements or to sell my house in its current condition?

The answer to this question is not as cut and dry as it may seem. In fact, the decision to make repairs and improvements on your home can vary widely depending on the town and neighborhood in which you live.

Your best bet when making the decision to sell your home as-is or make…

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A brand new home is the dream of many home buyers, and for good reason. From counter top materials to the number of bathrooms and the fixtures on the walls, you get to hold the reins and make all the decisions. But before you start choosing kitchen cabinets, make sure you don’t forget all of the details involved in buying new construction:

  1. Understand that upgrades can cost you big in the long run. It may be very tempting to say ‘yes’ to every upgrade offered to you, but it is important to understand that upgrades often come with a hefty price. Before you know it your $250,000 home is now $280,000. When choosing upgrades for your Duval County real estate, consider upgrades that will get you a good return on your …

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With the beautiful town of St. Augustine as its backdrop, the fantastic, new Sebastian Cove community is a great addition to St. Augustine’s already hot real estate market.

Conveniently located near the St. Augustine Outlet Mall, as well as Interstate 95 and SR 16, Sebastian Cove enjoys an easy commute to Jacksonville and a quick, five-minute drive to downtown St. Augustine.

Other points of interest located in close proximity to Sebastian Cove include the World Golf Village and Hall of Fame and the Royal St. Augustine championship golf course.

Both condominium and single-family homes are featured at Sebastian Cove, and the homes within the community have been described as both affordable and luxurious.

The amenities and services of Sebastian…

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