Palm Cove Golf and Yacht Club Town-Homes for Sale in Palm City, Florida

05.13.11 by

Palm Cove Golf and Yacht Club Town-Homes for Sale in Palm City, Florida

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Wonderful opportunity to live in a gated Golf Course and Yachting community in Palm City.  This spacious 3 BR, 3.5 Bath Town-Home with a two-car garage is situated on a private cul-de-sac location. This updated home features ample space in an open plan with granite counters and stainless appliances.  Large walk-in closets with custom treatments.  The master bedroom is downstairs. A second bedroom upstairs features a spacious balcony with sweeping preserve views and peaks of the river. There’s a small in-ground pool for relaxing and enjoying cocktails after a fun day on the links or a great day of fishing.  This is a gated community. Currently, docks are available to purchase or lease and golf course membership is not mandatory.  Great full or part-time home!

This townhome is located in palm Cove Golf and Yacht Club – Championship 18-hole golf course, deep water docks are available for purchase or lease.  A magnificent clubhouse with a large heated pool and fitness center.

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Palm Cove Golf and Yacht Club Town-Homes for Sale in Palm City, Florida

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Beautifully Updated Waterfront Pool Home for Sale in Palm City – Just Listed

05.12.11 by

Beautifully Updated Waterfront Pool Home for Sale in Palm City – Just Listed
Pelican Cove

Waterfront paradise in the private secluded Pelican Cove neighborhood of Palm City!  This totally remodeled and updated home with 110′ on a deep water canal that is only 4 lots from the wide open Saint Lucie River and only a short ride to the wide open waters of the Atlantic Ocean. This fully upgraded home features 3 Br’s, 2 Baths and a 2 car garage.  A screened gas heated pool and spa with a large lanai and a built-in chef’s gas grill.  Totally renovated kitchen with high-quality granite surfaces, gas cooktop, custom cabinets, Sub Zero 70 bottle wine cooler, and much more.  Beautiful hickory hardwood floors in all living areas and master bedroom.  Solar hot water augments the electric water heater for low utility bills.  Many more refinements, please call for a complete list.
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Lushly landscaped in a wonderful quiet neighborhood with ‘A’ rated schools and close to shopping, the turnpike as well as only minutes to the pristine beaches of Martin County.  Very competitively priced, this home is ready for its new owner.
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Ocean access waterfront home with large deep water dock and screened pool.

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Beautifully Updated Waterfront Pool Home for Sale in Palm City – Just Listed

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River Landing Homes in Palm City Florida Real Estate

05.11.11 by

River Landing Homes in Palm City Florida Real Estate

River Landing in Palm City is a picturesque gated community that takes you closer to nature, right in your backyard.  The neighborhood is comprised of 120 custom-built homes that is nestled intimately with wooded areas of conservation preserves along with gorgeous views of wetlands and lakes.

This one-of-a-kind gated community offers child and pet-friendly quiet streets and has an ocean access boat ramp as well as an RV/Trailer/Boat storage facility, tennis courts and playground.

Living in River Landing is like being on vacation year-round with its quick access to the St. Lucie River for a great day of fishing on your boat. The homes in River Landing are mostly new with some older updated homes, and most spacious with ample space to give you the privacy you want.  Palm City is a wonderful town to live in because of its closeness to I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike as well as its “A” rated school system, entertainment and fantastic local restaurants!

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Market Report: Stuart Florida Real Estate Snapshot for Zip Code 34994, Condo Sales for April 2011

05.11.11 by

Market Report: Stuart Florida Real Estate Snapshot for Zip Code 34994, Condo Sales for April 2011

For April 2011 in the 34994 Zip Code area of Stuart, Florida :

There are currently 148 active condo listings (up 4 from last month).

39 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval. (a decrease of 11 from March)

26 Condos Sold in April (up 1 unit from last month).

Another solid month for condos in the 34994 zip code area of Stuart.  Pending sales are unfortunately off, most likely a reflection of the expected slower activity as we enter into the off-season for vacation home buyers in Martin County.  Inventory also grew slightly and remains troublesome (high).

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Market Report: Stuart, Florida Real Estate Snapshot for Zip Code 34994, Residential Sales for April 2011

05.10.11 by

Market Report: Stuart, Florida Real Estate Snapshot for Zip Code 34994, Residential Sales for April 2011

For April 2011 in the 34994 Zip Code area of Stuart, Florida :

There are currently 88 active listings (down 11 from March).

28 Residential sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (down 1 from last month).

8 Homes Sold in April (up 2 from March)

Inventory is significantly reduced in Stuart’s 34994 zip code area for April.  Strong pending sales and an increase in closed sales for April were all positive signs for this segment of Martin County’s real estate market.

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Market Report: Stuart Point, Florida Real Estate Snapshot for Zip Code 34994, Residential Sales for April 2011

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Market Report: Sewalls Point, Florida Real Estate Snapshot, Residential Sales for April 2011

05.09.11 by

Market Report: Sewalls Point, Florida Real Estate Snapshot, Residential Sales for April 2011

For April 2011 in Sewalls Point, Florida :

There are currently 60 active listings (unchanged from March)

12 Residential sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (An decrease of 1 from March)

5 homes closed in Sewalls Point Florida in April (up from 2 in March)

This spring has shown excellent resiliency in the real estate market for Sewalls Point.  Other than a very weak February, both March and April have shown positive results with increases in both pending and closed sales.  If you look at the greater area snapshot for Martin County, it appears that this trend is continuing for all of Martin County.

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Price Reduced by $40,000 on Palm Cove Golf and Yacht Club Home for Sale

05.08.11 by

Palm Cove Golf and Yacht Club Home for Sale
Price Reduced by $40,000 – Must Sell!

102 SW Hatteras Drive in Palm City, FL 34990

WORTH SEEING! Life is good in this beautiful 3600 sq. ft. custom-built home. Enjoy the well-designed floor plan. Elegant living room, dining room. Cooks’ delight gourmet kitchen, large center island, butlers pantry with wine refrigerator, sink, disposal. Private master suite, two large walk-in closets. Luxurious master bath, double vanities. 3 additional guest bedrooms, 2 baths. Large office. Delightful gas-heated free-form pool, summer kitchen with gas grill, and refrigerator. Lushly landscaped backyard. Expansive golf course vista. Walk to full-service community marina (slips available), clubhouse with exercise center, heated pool and non-equity golf course.

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Another Home for Sale in the Meadows in Palm City, Florida -SOLD

05.07.11 by

Another Home for Sale in the Meadows in Palm City, Florida -SOLD

SW Greenwich Way in the Meadows

Desirable lakefront Burg & Divosta Hampton Model in a park-like setting. This home is located in the Meadows, one of Palm City’s favorite communities. A 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 Car side entry garage with living, dining and a family room with sweeping lake views. The kitchen comes complete with a breakfast area. The master bathroom features dual sinks as well as a separate shower and spacious roman tub. Resort-style pool, tennis courts and playground. Numerous tropical plantings for year-round bloomings. Within walking distance to shopping, banks and restaurants. Easy access to Florida’s Turnpike for commuters, with West Palm Beach only a 30-minute drive. Additional pictures and detail of this home are available at http://protogeek.com/2524GreenwichWay.

The price for this wonderful Meadows Home for Sale in Palm City, Florida is $223,900.

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Another Home for Sale in the Meadows in Palm City, Florida -SOLD

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Should I Pay off My Mortgage?

05.06.11 by

Should I Pay off My Mortgage?

Martin County homeowners may dream of the day they can pay off their mortgage. Financial advisers across the country say they are hearing questions all the time about the wisdom of retiring the mortgage early.

The pros:

  • The obvious reason to do it: Paying off the home loan on your Martin County home could save tens of thousands of dollars in interest during the time you would make payments.
  • The second reason is the peace of mind you have from owning your Florida home free and clear.
  • Most experts recommend owning your home free and clear before you retire.
  • If you still have a higher interest mortgage, paying down your principal will make refinancing easier.
The cons:

  • Some financial needs should come first: Max out your 401(k) contributions. Pay off credit cards. Create a 6-month emergency cash fund.
  • Mortgages are cheap money. When you pay down your mortgage or pay more every month, you are probably hoping for those big dollar savings on interest.  But remember these are future dollars and they will be worth less 20 years from now.  Keep your higher value dollar today and pay the bank its lower value dollar in the future.
  • If you plan to move to another city or trade up or down in the future, it’s not wise to pay off the mortgage. You would tie up your money in a home you might not be able to sell very soon when you want to buy another one.
The mortgage interest tax deduction doesn’t help everyone.  If you are in a high tax bracket, it’s more valuable.  If you are retiring or in a lower tax bracket, it’s not worth as much.Check to see if the investment you could make with the payoff money would earn more interest than what you are presently paying on your home loan.  A 50/50 stock/bond portfolio has historically earned 8.2 percent in the long term, but might only make 6 percent now, according to Money magazine.

Their conclusion:

The Money experts say that if paying off the mortgage would give you great satisfaction and a sense of security, go ahead and do it.

Should I Pay off My Mortgage?

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Federal Judge Rules for EPA Guidelines for Everglades Restoration

05.05.11 by

Federal Judge Rules for EPA Guidelines for Everglades Restoration

According to U.S. District Judge Alan Gold, the Sate of Florida has not done enough to protect the threatened Everglades.  According to Judge Gold’s ruling on Tuesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must step in to enforce anti-pollution rules. 

His decision gives the EPA greater authority over water permits affecting discharges from sugar growers, farms and businesses, which are reported to be largely responsible for phosphorous-laden fertilizer runoff that is degrading the water quality of neighboring streams, rivers and the vast Everglades. The EPA last year proposed new cleanup measures that have been opposed by the state of Florida.

Various Everglades restoration projects have been the subject of court battles for 25 years.  Judge Gold said that protecting the area is too important to be derailed by complaints that cleanup is too costly or politically unfeasible. 

He also mentioned that “There is no possibility of reversing the damage that has been done to the Everglades, and there is only the chance to preserve what remains in its current state.”

This decision was highly critical of the state’s handling of the Everglades’ problems. Making note of Republican Gov. Rick Scott’s recent request that EPA drop numeric limits for nutrients such as phosphorous in Florida waterways.

Federal Judge Rules for EPA Guidelines for Everglades Restoration

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Hammock Creek Homes for Sale in Palm City Florida

05.04.11 by

Hammock Creek Homes for Sale in Palm City Florida

Hammock Creek is one of Palm City’s most desirable upscale gated communities. Elegant homes are surrounded by lakes, lush preserves, and Hammock Creek Golf Course, a Jack Nicklaus-designed course. All levels of golfers can play and enjoy this course. The par 72 course, plays 7,107 yards from the black tees.

This gorgeous community is located near fine dining, and A-rated schools, and has quick access to Florida’s Turnpike and I-95, which is perfect for commuters! Truly an outstanding place to live!

There are three sections to Hammock Creek offering a variety of home styles and price ranges.  The Estates, the Sanctuary and the Preserve.  Please feel free to contact us for more information about the neighborhood, amenities and current homes that are for sale in this fantastic community.

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the Meadows Homes for Sale in Palm City Florida – SOLD

05.03.11 by

the Meadows Homes for Sale in Palm City Florida – SOLD

2954 SW Brighton Way in the Meadows

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The Oaks in Hobe Sound

04.30.11 by

The Oaks in Hobe Sound

Just minutes from the beaches in Hobe Sound, The Oaks is a beautiful gated community where every home has a preserve or pond to look out onto in their backyard. These gorgeous homes are all brand new and have plenty of space for growing families. The community has a play area for children and a public pool. Located in Martin County where schools have only the best reputation with their ‘A’ ratings. The Oaks is close to many recreational areas such as Jonathan Dickinson Park where you and your family can enjoy boating, fishing and jogging.

Some of the currently available homes for sale in the Oaks:
the Oaks in Hobe Sound Real Estate

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The Oaks in Hobe Sound

The Evergreen Club in Palm City Florida

04.29.11 by

The Evergreen Club in Palm City Florida

Nestled in a secluded corner of Palm City, The Evergreen Club is an elegant gated community that its residents love to call home.  The community is close to it all; ‘A’ rated schools, boat ramps, theatres, fantastic local restaurants, shopping, and beautiful beaches!
The Evergreen Club is known for its 18-hole championship golf course that does not require an expensive membership to play.  Every home is unique and will be sure to have something special about it that will charm you.  Located on a beautiful 520-acre parcel, each of the 299 homes that feature at least one acre of land for a spacious non-crowded feeling!  Enjoy all the beautiful Florida sights that The Evergreen Club has to offer, you may find yourself rarely wanting to leave home!  Golf club membership is not mandatory but if you are a member of The Evergreen Club you will enjoy full golf privileges, dining privileges and fun social events. There are no dining minimums, no assessments, or large down payments.

Evergreen Club Real Estate

The Evergreen Club in Palm City Florida

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Market Report: Hobe Sound Florida Real Estate Snapshot for Zip Code 33455, Condo Sales for March 2011

04.27.11 by

Market Report: Hobe Sound Florida Real Estate Snapshot for Zip Code 33455, Condo Sales for March 2011

For March 2011 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

There are currently 37 active condo listings. (Down 9 from last month)

9 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval. (Down 3 from February)

There were 5 sales. (An increase of two condos from last month)

Inventory for Hobe Sound condos is down to a pretty low level, sales were up a bit and pending sales were off for the Hobe Sound condo market snapshot.

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Market Report: Hobe Sound Florida Real Estate Snapshot for Zip Code 33455, Condo Sales for March 2011

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Closing Cost Assistance on HomePath Homes

04.26.11 by

Closing Cost Assistance on HomePath Homes

GMAC Bank Correspondent Funding (GMACB) Approved Correspondent Clients please note that GMAC Bank is pleased to announce that Fannie Mae is currently offering buyers up to 3.5% in closing cost assistance now through June 30, 2011, for all Fannie Mae HomePath Loans.

The HomePath property buyer must meet the following qualifications to be eligible:

  • Buyers and/or selling agents (the agent representing the buyer) must request the incentive upon submission of the initial offer in order to be eligible.
  • The initial offer must be submitted on or after April 11, 2011. If an initial offer was made prior to the effective date, the offer is not eligible for the incentive.
  • The loan must close on or before June 30, 2011. No exceptions will be made to this deadline.
  • Only buyers purchasing a HomePath property as their primary residence may receive up to 3.5% in closing cost assistance. Second homes and investment properties are excluded from the incentive.
  • The buyer must sign the Owner Occupant Certification Rider to the Real Estate Purchase Addendum.
  • If a buyer’s total closing costs are under 3.5%, the difference will not be available as a credit to the buyer.

Closing Cost Assistance on HomePath Homes

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Market Report: Hobe Sound Florida Real Estate Snapshot for Zip Code 33455, Residential Sales for March 2011

04.26.11 by

Market Report: Hobe Sound Florida Real Estate Snapshot for Zip Code 33455, Residential Sales for March 2011

For March 2011 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

There are currently 434 active listings. ( down 27 from February)

103 Residential sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (up 3 from last month)

45 Homes Sold in March (up 21 from December)

After a disappointing February, a strong rebound in the Hobe Sound Florida real estate market (zip code 33455) with gains in all categories and almost double the sales from the previous month.

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Market Report: Jensen Beach, Florida Real Estate Snapshot for Zip Code 34957, Condo Sales for March 2011

04.24.11 by

Market Report: Jensen Beach, Florida Real Estate Snapshot for Zip Code 34957, Condo Sales for March 2011

For March 2011 in the 34957 Zip Code area of Jensen Beach, Florida (Martin County) :

There are currently 63 active listings. (Up 4 from last month)

21 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval. (Same as  February)

7 Condos Sold (Up 2 from last month)

A modest increase in sales and a small increase in inventory in the Jensen Beach Florida condo market, basically unchanged from last month.

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Market Report: Jensen Beach, Florida Real Estate Snapshot for Zip Code 34997, Condo Sales for March 2011

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Market Report: Jensen Beach, Florida Real Estate Snapshot for Zip Code 34957, Residential Sales for March 2011

04.23.11 by

Market Report: Jensen Beach, Florida Real Estate Snapshot for Zip Code 34957, Residential Sales for March 2011

For March 2011 in the 34957 Zip Code area of Jensen Beach, Florida :

There are currently 181 active listings. (Up 3 from last month)

80 Residential sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval. (up 5 from February)

20 Homes Sold (up 7 from last month)

Solid gains in sales and pending sales for the Jensen Beach Florida market (zip code 34957) for this month, with a slight increase in inventory.

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Market Report: Palm City Florida Real Estate Snapshot for Zip Code 34990, Condo Sales for March 2011

04.22.11 by

Market Report: Palm City Florida Real Estate Snapshot for Zip Code 34990, Condo Sales for March 2011

For March 2011 in the 34990 Zip Code area of Palm City, Florida :

There are currently 65 active condo listings. (down 6 from February)

7 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval. (down 2 from last month)

5 Condos Sold in March. (up 2 from February)

Improvements in all areas except for pending sales from the previous month for Palm City Florida condo market snapshot – zip code 34990

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Market Report: Palm City Florida Real Estate Snapshot for Zip Code 34990, Condo Sales for March 2011

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