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New Saint Augustine Beach Listing 468 High Tide Drive in SeaGrove

SeaGrove, St. Augustine Beach  -  Announcing a new listing on 468 High Tide Drive, a 2,856 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story. Now MLS® $389,000 - Large Island home.

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Brand New Listing 219 Cotorro Lane in Saint Augustine Shores

Saint Augustine Shores, St. Augustine Shores  -  Announcing a price reduction on 219 Cotorro Lane, a 1,272 sq. ft., 1 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $134,900 - Private yard low HOA.

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Saint Augustine REAL ESTATE market update 08/22/2010

 

St Augustine real estate week in review from my customers point of view, I was extra busy this week with four customers , since I was a talking machine I want to share with you the type of homes and the feedback. We look at the following types of Property

  1. Town Houses
  2. Condos
  3. Single Family homes

Justin , A customer I been working for a few months has found a perfect location for his family needs his choice is a Brand New townhouse priced from $121,000 with 6% in Closing cost paid a $1,200 dollar incentive back from me, make this a sweet deal. We also preview two bank owned foreclosures priced @ $104,000 & $111,000, this is interesting because once you factor the Incentives from the Brand New home that would include a Home Warranty, Energy efficient HVAC, Low E windows make this a tough decision.

Joe, was interested in a great value, long term appreciation with easy access to I 95, Starbucks and a major Hospital for him we look at 2 Br 2 Bath Condos priced at $57,000.00 with a $300.00 a Month HOA, this is one insane deal as this condo sold for over $200,000 in 2005 - 2007

EVE, was great as it was her first time visiting Saint Augustine so I provide a full day of touring and visiting communities from Marine land to Jacksonville beach. Over 2 hours was spend busting a Myth that Ocean front homes are selling for under $300,000 so yes we stop and called every listing it was cute watching of face each and every time she heard the home was $900,000, 1.500,000 million etc but not one was under $600,000. It just goes to show that the Media and people will spread information with out facts. Once we were off of the Ocean front home I was able to show her some Fantastic deals under $225,000 with a large private lot with room for a pool, one community in Particle Interest was country walk that is offering homes from $145,000 for over 1500 SQFT and $215,000 for a Large two story home on a preserve lot.

 

Denise was also in Saint Augustine for the first time and looking to relocate and down size after selling her business in the north east. Its time to start living and stop working which was Denise wish... After a long two days of driving and views short sales , Foreclosures and brand new homes. we narrow down her choices

  1. Palencia under $240,000
  2. Whisper Ridge under $160,000 on a preserve lot that is already fenced and in good condition, brick or stucco
  3. Country walk 1600 SQ Foot home on the preserve with a Gold Package (tile in the wet areas) Bay windows in the Owners suite and 8 foot doors with a budget of $160,000 since the based was $144,900 and the upgrade to gold was only $5,000 for $15,000 in options, this leaves 10K for the Bay Windows, 8 foot doors and a extension to the lanai... No offer has been made but I believe Denise will be back after her 14 Day Caribbean Cruise

In the end the feedback for Saint Johns Florida was positive, EVE still wants to visit the west coast of Florida and is Price driven so I believe she loves Saint Augustine / Saint Johns Florida but will purchase based on price. Justin will purchase in Duval county and as well as JOE and Denise for sure will purchase in Saint Johns country once she makes her big decision on leaving the North and Family members.

While Saint Johns is not for everyone, I enjoy the vast amount of selection and price range I can offer each and every customer, my goal is not to sell a home it's all about location and want this County has to offer and if it is right for you...

 

  • Time is never an issue for me
  • I book all day appointments and work from 10 AM to 7 PM showing homes
  • No pressure but I do ask a lot of questions

Austin Park, Nocatee Pig Roast August 14 2010

Today I was invited to a friend home in Austin Park located in Nocatee Florida for a pig roast, I must say that I was surprise about the amount of Neighbors that join us for an afternoon / night of fun.

From a real estate agents point of view it nice that we not only sell homes we sell a lifestyle.

Check out all of the pictures here

After today, I am offering a complete PIG Roast for you and 20 neighbors compete with 100 Pound PIG, Sides, Chips, beverages and more!

509 Weeping Willow in Sea Grove is back on the Market - Saint Augustine Beach

Sea Grove, St. Augustine Beach  -  Back on the Market - 509 Weeping Willow, a 2,070 sq. ft., 4 bdrm 2 story "Patio , Porch and Balcony". Now MLS® $289,900 - Short sale -SeaGrove IS hot and property is moving - if this was not a Short sale it would be sold!

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Brite Real Estate Professionals Is a Marketing machine and we need to Feed it!

That's right we are Hungry for Listings in Saint Johns County

  • St Augustine Beach
  • Saint Augustine
  • Vilano Beach
  • World Golf Village
  • St Johns
  • Palencia
  • Julington Creek
With over 80 Unique visits each day on this web site, now add Zillow, MLS, Youtube and more

  • Listing on MLS
  • Listing on all of my websites (Over 80 Unique visitors a day and a database of 1500 Buyers )
  • Premium Listing on Zillow, each and every one of my Listing on Zillow is a Feature listing
  • The more Views a Property get, translate in to Showing and Showing get offers !
  • So contact Brite Real Estate Professionals today and get moving soon
 Zillow 07/25/2010 - 08/01/2010 Since Listed
On first page of search 1,170 1,170
Property views 12 12
Listing source
 
July 2010 Market Trend for Saint Augustine , Saint Johns County

If this report is a trend then we are at the end of the buyers Market as pricing is moving up across the Board and in Saint Augustine Beach prices are up over 29% in just one year.

  • Sold Listing 152 for July 2010 down 3.79% from July 2009
  • Sold Listing YTD 2010 1188 up from 1009 equals a Strong 17.74 %
  • New Listings for July 2010 411 Up from 362 from July 2009 an Increase of 13.29%
  • Ave Sell Price for July 2010 $262,800 up 31%
  • Medium Sell Price for July 2010 $186,000 up 15%
  • Pending Listings are up 8% as well

The good news is I am still finding deals, writing contracts and closing at below average.

Brite Real Estate Professionals is growing

 

We Have finial expanded our office and have been lucky to have 3 top agents join us this month, good news for all of us, over the next few weeks I will be posting about each Agent and the Specialties that each bring.

  • More Coverage for all of our Sellers
  • Able to handle all our leads and provide the best service possible
  • More buyers , more agents
  • With Brite real estate you not only get a team of professional agents you get results
SO keep them emails and request coming we have the team and the Knowledge to help you find a home in St Johns County Florida and to save you money.
  • Our team of agent will save you time and Money
  • Options and resources for home owners in trouble
  • CDD myths and facts - we know!
  • Surveys - Do you really have room for a pool, just because you see a big yard that does not mean you can have a huge in ground pool 
  • Financing options - we still have 100% loans
  • Buying for less then rent
  • HUD1 - do you understand all of those crazy charges and how they are Calculated
  • I audit each and every HUD1 for my customers and save you money
  • Did you really get all of the credit you deserve ?  

It all start with a Dream to buy or a reason to sell, Do you know what direction the Market is heading? Not sure that I do but from some recent sales I noticed in the many communities that I sell, real estate is moving from a $100 a foot to $150 to me that is a huge spread.

 

At Brite real estate professionals, I can assure you we are not high Pressure sales just facts and deals.

259 Saint Johns Forest Closed Today for $550,000.00 - St Johns Florida

We closed on time but not with out Issues, after this sale I will be posting about buying a Short sale and additional issues that you must prepare yourself for.

  1. Short Sales and Issues from a Sellers point of view.
  2. Short Sales from a Buyers point of view and when I recommend or agree to write a contract
  3. Tax Issues and how can you protect yourself
  4. Why a seller must be a Qualified Short seller 
  5. Short sales offers and why being on target can save a deal

Another deal another lesson, I have closed on 4 deals this month and each one has had issues, the good news is that I close 99 % of my deals, in this market buyers and sellers must be ready for a bumpy road

  • Title Issues
  • Seller issues with the short sale process
  • What sellers do not know, scare me!

Let just say that I have plenty of new material that will be created and posted on this site and my new super site.

Stay tune for more get information as I will update St Johns , Saint Augustine Market trends and reports

$50 Restaurant Certificate , Eat, Drink and Save Money St Augustine Style

Enjoy this $50 Certificate to dine for less at one of Saint Augustine restaurant participating in Restaurant.com for free with Brite Real Estate Professionals from now until the end of August 2010

$50 Restaurant Certificate , Eat, Drink and Save Money St Augustine Style, visit any real estate property with Brite Real Estate Professionals Agent and if is your free with no Purchase or future commitment - Sweet Deal this is our way of Saying thank to St. Augustine Locals and Visitor that love our City.

So make that call and make an appointment to see a Condo, Single Family home, Townhouse , New Construction, Foreclosure and after 1 Showing that right just one I will hand you this Certificate for Free.

New Home Specials Deals now until the end of August 2010

I have the following Package Specials with Advantage Home Builders Until August 31, 2010

Country Walk

  • 5 Years Paid HOA
  • 10,000 in Options
  • up to 3% with Home Builders Preferred lender
  • New Energy Star Homes from $134,900.00 - 1438 SQFT
  • 63' wide Preserve or Lake Premiums - $3,000 lake - $2500 - Preserve
  • Features Silver Series for standard options
  • Up Grade to Gold Series for only $5,000

Gold Series Includes:

Full Stucco Exterior

Ceramic tile floors in Foyer, Kitchen, bath and Laundry

Full security system pre-wired

up to 6 recessed lights in Kitchen

Essentials Solid Surface Bathroom Counter tops

Master bath with separate Garden Tub and walk in Shower And More

We are offering over 12 Energy Star home Plans From 1438 Sq Feet to 3076 Sq Feet

  • 1438 - Hemlock  Offered for $134,900
  • 1553 - Birch Offered for $139,900
  • 1684 - ELM Offered at $145,900
  • 1703 - Maple offered at $158,900
  • 1900 - ASH offered at $173,900
  • 2080 - Hickory Offered at $179,900
  • 2228 - Robin Offered at $194,900
  • 2312 - Cypress Offered at $198,900
  • 2454 - Crane Offered at $204,900
  • 2725 Oak Offered at $210,900
  • 3076 - Heron Offered at $230,900

Advantage home builders is the Only Builder I know in this price range that will also do Semi Custom changes, Want a Custom dream home? now is your chance to Build a Brand New Home with your options and Designs....

As a added Bonus , Each week for the First sale I will added an Additional $2500.00 this is only available for each Week, First Purchase contract for a Total of 5 Homes all other terms and Incentive are the same - this offer can be Terminated at any time and is Only available from Brite Real Estate Professionals

Price Reduced on B-123 Rio Del Mar Street in Saint Augustine Beach

RIO DEL MAR, St. Augustine Beach  -  Announcing a price reduction on B-123 Rio Del Mar Street, a 800 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story "Livingroom Down". Now MLS® $69,900 - 2 Br 1.5 Bath.Walk to the Beach

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3015 Aqua Vista Ln in Las Palmas Condos unit 203

Las Palmas Condos, St. Augustine  -  Announcing a new Listings on 3015 Aqua Vista Ln, Unit 203 a 1,182 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $89,900 - Las Palmas Water View.

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Gated Condo For Sale in Las Palmas Condos

P1040347
2 Br 2 Bath

• 1,182 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $89,900 - Las Palmas Water View

 -  2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Condo in a Gated Community 2nd floor walk-up with a Great Pond view, Las Palmas offers a club house, resort style pool, fitness center, tennis and car care

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2 Story For Sale in Vilano Beach with 30 Feet Floating Deck - Open floor plan with gorgeous views

P1050075
Open floor plan with gorgeous views

• 5,038 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story - $1,700,000 - 30 feet floating Dock

 -  4 bed /4.5 bath also plumbing for a 5 bath downstairs.
2 15feet wide garages with door opening of 12 feet that holds 2 car garages.
Dock 30 feet floating
2 30Amps 110 Volt marine outlet
Poured concrete structure
8 inch hollow cored concrete between floors
Arctic Well for irrigation system
New flooring upstairs
New Pavers in drive way
10 new widows installed in 2010
Outdoor Jacuzzi/barbecue
Open floor plan with gorgeous views

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