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According to the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales are 13.5% about October 2010 numbers. Also, the total number of homes on the market hs continued to decline. According to the chief economist for NAR, these numbers would be even greater if the number of contract failures due ...
11/29/2011
Years ago, I formulated a questionaire or survey for buyers in order to truly understand their needs and the shorten the home buying search in my area. I have found that if you truly listen to your buyers, there is no need to show hundreds of homes, most of which do not meet the criteria of their...
11/23/2011
The delicious holiday foods we look forward to this time of year can be a source of danger to your pets. Although It can be tempting to give your pet a little treat from the table but please resist the urge.  In particular, please be careful about the following: Candies and Sweets: Chocolate is ...
11/14/2011
Investing in property is simply another form of investment. Buyers can invest directly or indirectly by using a managed fund or Real estate Investment Trust. There are basically three types of REITS: Equity, the most common type of REIT. Investors own real estate and make money from the rent they...
11/08/2011
The long awaited opening of the Vilano Beach Publix store os almost here, It is scheduled to open in January according to the project developer. The new Publix store construction will be completed in December and is scheduled for a grand opening early January 2012. Additional stores and retail sp...
11/02/2011
 According to Trulia, almost 40% of the inventory of homes for sale today are shortsales and foreclosures. Distressed properties are known for their value and also for long drawn out processes that never close or are prone to last minute surprises. Instead of avoiding these properties altogether,...
10/19/2011
Next weekend will be very busy with lots of fun events in St.Augustine. On October 22nd, there will be an Oktoberfest celebration at the St.Augustine Amphitheater . You will be able to support local musicians and sample more than 100 beers from around the world. Also on October 22nd, the 2nd annu...
10/15/2011
St.Johns County is leading all of Northeast Florida in the number of new building permits according to Market Graphics Southeast. Also, the number of unsold  new residential homes in St.Johns county has continued to has gone down over the past 20 months. New home sales are up . According to the M...
10/14/2011
Enjoy your waterfront retreat, close to St.Augustine and Jacksonville, This 4 bedroom home is just minutes from six mile marina, enjoy your private backyard, large deck for entertaining and boathouse.  Listed for just $174500.   This waterfront home in St.Johns County  has been recently remodeled...
10/10/2011
Diane, this is a great post. I think the past few years have weeded out the not-so-great or part-time agents. Sellers and buyers need our services today more than ever in this complex market. It used to be that you could be a good agent and do a good job and that was enough. It was all that it to...
10/06/2011
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