TownPark Home in Tradition Under Contract

TownPark Home in Tradition Under Contract

Like new homes in the desirable TownPark community of Tradition in Port Saint Lucie is now under contract.  This home located at 11715 SW Bennington Circle was listed for $262,000.  Gabe Sanders will be representing the buyer of this home.

Town Park home in Tradition

Living is easy in this beautiful Gulfstream model located in desirable TownPark community. With 2 bedrooms, 2 baths plus den open floor plan you will enjoy this perfect home for relaxing and entertaining. The minute you walk in you feel as the designer just left and you are there to enjoy all the beauty. Foyer invites you with its airy feeling and sleek light fixture. Living room/formal dining makes you just want to sit there and admire its crisp contemporary style. Recessed lighting makes it bright and comfortable. Family room is perfect for entertaining as you can prepare meals in your stylish and modern kitchen while conversing with family or friends. All GE stainless steel appliances, thick granite counter tops, wooden cabinets and oversized pantry complete this functional space.

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Beautiful 18×18 porcelain floor tile makes the living area calm and cool. Breakfast corner is spacious enough to provide your guests with lots of comfort. Large sliders overlook beautifully landscaped yard with robelina and tiger tail palms that will provide lots of privacy. The covered paved patio creates your own little oasis to enjoy the warm Florida evenings.

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The master bedroom is simply a retreat with its coffered ceiling, neutral colors and beautiful window treatments. New Avila laminate flooring just adds to this stunning look. Keep going past the two large walk-in closets and take a peek at the master bath with its huge glass shower, dual sinks and beautiful tile. Den has large double doors, gorgeous laminate flooring, beautifully toned colors and it can serve as an office or a third bedroom if desired. It is next to the 2nd bath and the guest bedroom which rest assured your guests will appreciate with its beautiful laminate floor, earth colors, stunning window treatments and ample closet space. The laundry room comes complete with GE Profile front load washer and dryer along with plenty of shelf and closet space. The two car garage has abundant storage and attic space.

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This home is perfect for full time living or a vacation spot. Ideally positioned within walking distance to great amenities (clubhouse, exercise room, pool, tennis courts, basketball court etc.) of TownPark and close proximity to the shopping center, restaurants, schools and entertainment.

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For more information about Tradition and/or TownPark real estate, please call Gabe Sanders at 772-323-6996.

TownPark Home in Tradition Under Contract

 

Stuart Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34994 Residential July 2016

Stuart Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34994 Residential July 2016

Stuart Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34994, Residential Sales for July 2016

For July, 2016 in the 34994 Zip Code area of Stuart, Florida :

There are currently 70 active listings (Unchanged from June)

Stuart Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34994 Residential July 2016

33 Residential sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (Increased by 1 homes from last month).

 Stuart Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34994 Residential July 2016

18 Homes Sold in June (Up by 1 homes from June)

Stuart Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34994 Residential July 2016

The residential real estate market for the 34994 ZIP code area of the Stuart, Florida continued the summer with strong activity for July with positive future activity (pending sales) and also an increase in closed sales.  Though, the reduced inventory is a potential problem.

The one month absorption rate for the 34994 zip code for July decreased to 3.9 months from 4.1 months for June.  Still in a sellers’ market for the 34994 zip code area of Stuart, FL.  A 6 to 7 month absorption rate is considered a balanced market where neither the seller nor buyer have an advantage.

The July 2014 numbers were 62 Active Listings, 32 pending sales and 16 closed sales.   Slightly better sales numbers for this year when compared to July of 2015.

Stuart Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34994 Residential July 2016

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Hobe Sound Four Bedroom Home Under Contract

Hobe Sound Four Bedroom Home Under Contract

A wonderful opportunity for the family or individuals looking for an affordable four bedroom home in Hobe Sound.  This home is now under contract and was last listed at the very attractive price of $235,000.

Hobe Sound FL real estate

Older but solid CBS home in a well established Hobe Sound neighborhood. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home plus garage which has been converted into 4th bedroom.  The 4th bedroom could possibly be a mother-in-law suite with separate entrance. Enter home into a large foyer area that opens to a spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace. Plenty of room in the kitchen for several cooks which is open to a formal dining area. Large fenced back yard with shed. Great family home with lots of room. Updated windows, hurricane shutters and a full home automatic backup generator come with this home. Very well located close to shopping, beaches as well as Jupiter and Stuart FL.

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Sewalls Point Single Family Market Report July 2016

Sewalls Point Single Family Market Report July 2016

Sewalls Point Real Estate Snapshot, Residential Sales for July 2016

There are currently 69 active listings (Down by 7 homes since last month)

Sewalls Point Single Family Market Report July 2016

11 home sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (Increased by 6 homes from June)

Sewalls Point Single Family Market Report July 2016

2 Homes sold in July (Decreased by 17 home sales from June)

Sewalls Point Single Family Market Report July 2016

The single family real estate market in Sewalls Point for July showed a big decrease in closed sales for July.  Pending sales look good, however, and I expect these sales figures to improve in the coming months.  The inventory of available homes is up from last year but down from last month.

The current absorption rate exploded to 34.5 months, in June it was 7.6 months. An unfortunate slowdown for Sewall’s point, but possibly an opportunity for buyers.  A 6 to 7 month absorption rate is considered a balanced market where neither the seller nor buyer have an advantage.

Comparing the results to July of 2014, the inventory was 58 homes on the market, 12 pending sales and there were 5 closed sales. Better numbers last year, even though we have a greater inventory now.

Sewalls Point Single Family Market Report July 2016

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Great New Price for this Palm City Pool Home

Great New Price for this Palm City Pool Home

Canoe Creek real estate in Palm City FL

This spacious Palm City pool home on over an acre of privacy has been reduced to $465,000.  One of the best values for the square footage in Palm City.  Located in Canoe Creek off of Murphy Rd.

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Spacious 4BR, 3.5 Bath pool home.  Perfect home for those looking to live in large rooms on an over an acre lot with minimum HOA rules and low fees. This home features a huge family/great room with exposed wooden beams with a fireplace and a wet bar. There’s a large den/office that leads into a spacious master bedroom.  The master bath has dual vanities on granite counters with separate tub and shower as well as a private entrance to the spacious back yard.  The kitchen has been recently upgraded to granite counters and mostly stainless appliances as well as new tile. There are 3 additional bedrooms one of which has an ensuite bath.  Large screened lanai and an over sized pool.

Canoe Creek real estate in Palm City FL

Canoe Creek real estate in Palm City FL Canoe Creek real estate in Palm City FL

Canoe Creek in Palm City is a wonderful family community filled with 107 captivating homes that have plenty of room for your family to grow. Each home has a spacious yard with beautiful manicured Florida foliage that creates a tranquil backdrop. The neighborhood is approximately 25 minutes from gorgeous stretches of beaches in Stuart. Canoe Creek is close to great ‘A’ rated schools, recreation, and the exciting and beautiful Downtown Stuart while still close to I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike for those needing to commute or wishing to travel either north or south.

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 Great New Price for this Palm City Pool Home

Great New Price for this Stuart Pool Home

Great New Price for this Stuart Pool Home

Stuart FL real estate

New price for this well located home in one of the most desirable areas of Stuart is now $540,000.  Call us for an appointment to see 221 SE Martin Ave. in Stuart FL .

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Unique Old Florida charm. Enter the home with wood floors and Miami Dade County Pine wood ceilings, with wood burning fireplace, exposed beams and vaulted ceilings. Open floor plan with views of the pool from living and family room. Hurricane impact sliders opens up the family room to enjoy the Florida outdoors. The 80 inch smart TV on an adjustable arm allows you to entertain and watch the TV on the patio conveys with the house.

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There are numerous structures that come with this property.  The main house has two bedrooms two baths with a third bedroom and half bath with separate entrance. As well as a totally detached apartment with full kitchen and double walk-in closet and bathroom.

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Also, there’s a hurricane safe room located on the property that can double as a bomb shelter.  Lush tropical landscaping with some fruit trees. four car detached carport and two storage sheds. Florida living at its best!

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Sold – Villa Del Sol Condo on Hutchinson Island

Sold – Villa Del Sol Condo on Hutchinson Island

This Villa Del Sol condominium of Jensen Beach on Hutchinson Island has been sold by Gabe Sanders – Stuart FL real estate.  This townhouse style condo was listed for $235,000 and sold for $220,000.

Villa del Sol real estate on Hutchinson Island

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own your 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo directly on the Ocean with reasonable monthly fees and close to great shopping & dining. This fabulous open concept unit has been almost totally renovated. It features a huge living/dining area, a tasteful new kitchen with contemporary cabinetry, granite counter tops, new stainless steel appliances & a large pantry, tile flooring throughout, split bedrooms and two gorgeous bathrooms.  As a bonus, this building has a brand new roof as of December 2015.

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Walk to shopping as well as the public beach at the Jensen Beach causeway.  Just a short bike or car ride to downtown Jensen Beach for restaurants, grocery shopping and all amenities.

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About Villa Del Sol

The Villa Del Sol condominium on Hutchinson Island is the first set of condos north of the Jensen Beach Causeway in Saint Lucie County.  This complex was completed between 1970 and 1974 and includes 73 units of condos as well as townhouse style condos from 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath units of 540 sq. ft. of living area under AC up to 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Baths, 2 story units of 1,394 sq. ft.

This is an oceanfront complex with a community pool, private beach access and manager on site.  1 large pet is permitted and the rental policy allows rentals of 30 days or greater.  As of this writing the condo fees are $426 per month.

Great location only a short drive to downtown Jensen Beach as well as within walking distance of shops on Hutchinson Island.

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Sold – Jensen Park Estates Pool Home

Sold – Jensen Park Estates Pool Home

My most recent closing is for this Jensen Park Estates pool home located on 981 NE Zebrina Senda.  This home was listed for $219,900 and sold for $222,000 with a USDA loan requiring no down payment and no closing costs.  The buyers new monthly mortgage and escrow costs will be $1,450 saving close to $300 a month from his previous rental payments in a smaller home not in nearly as good a location.

Jensen Park Estates real estate

Discover this 3, possible 4 bedroom pool home in popular Jensen Park Estates!  New roof, newly resurfaced pool & newer baths! Covered patio and fenced backyard, wood floors, crown moldings, eat-in kitchen!

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Jensen Park Estates is a non-gated community located just west of Savannah Rd in the heart of Jensen Beach.  There are 381 home sites in this community, most of which have been built upon.  Homes were built from 1980 to the latest one which was completed in 2010.

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There’s a wide range of sizes and shapes of homes ranging from 6 bedroom homes with over 3,100 sq. ft. of living area down to more modest 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom homes with just under 1,100 sq. ft.  There are both frame and concrete block construction as well as homes with and without private pools.

Jensen Park Estates real estate

Some homes have large lots of over ½ acre while others are fairly modest lots with just over .12 acres.  Homeowner fees are a very reasonable $150 per year.

Neighborhood children attend the Jensen beach Elementary School which is just a little over ½ mile away, Stuart Middle School and the Jensen Beach High School.

Very close to shopping areas of US-1 as well as close to the Intracoastal (the Indian River) with its boat ramps, public beaches on Hutchinson Island, Indian Riverside park, and much more.

Jensen Park Estates is an excellent option for both families and retirees looking for affordable homes in the heart of Jensen Beach.

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The Art of Real Estate Sales

The Art of Real Estate Sales

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So are you what they call an artiste? Someone who has a particular flair for painting a portrait, writing a story, or delivering a stirring performance on a public stage? Well if the answer to any or all of these questions is yes, then let us ask you another question: Could it be that, as an artist, you might just make a really good Realtor?

Your first and very emphatic answer to this question might just be, “No!” The fact remains, however, that ‘artist types’ also can make really good ‘Realtor types.’ And in a vast variety of ways. Still don’t believe us? Well read on….

1. If you can draw a picture, then you can draw a rendering. Many real estate listings come complete with defined, high quality illustrations of the home up for sale. Commonly known as renderings, these miniature works of art can be an essential tool in presenting and—yes—selling a home.

2. If you can write an article, then you can write a real estate blog. As a Realtor you can use your onsite blogging tool to write short pieces about homes you have for sale, as well as about other aspects of and news about your business. In addition, you can pen real estate columns for other websites, and for magazines and newspapers, that will draw attention to you and your business. For while it is true that a picture says a thousand words, a thousand words also can say—well, a thousand words!

3. If you can write product descriptions or descriptive essays, then you can write a real estate listing. A listing basically amounts to an ad for a home, as it describes the house itself and lists particulars regarding its square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, traits and amenities, residential style, etc. If you can ‘write what sells,’ then your writing most definitely can sell a home.

4. If you can snap a high quality photograph, then a model home just might prove to be your ultimate ‘photographer’s model’. And as just about every home listing—whether in print or online—comes complete with a high definition photograph, a Realtor who also happens to be a photographer has two talents going for them—at least!

5. If you can deliver a stirring persuasive monologue on stage, then you also can use your powerful voice and winning demeanor to sell a home. As an actor or actress, chances are that you’ve already developed the oratorical skills to make the winning sales pitch. Olivier would be proud!

So, it this is something you would consider, give me a call and see if joining the Stuart FL real estate team would be the right choice for you.

 

VilaBella Town-Home Condos in Stuart FL August 2016 Update

VilaBella Town-Home Condos in Stuart FL August 2016 Update
 
In August of 2016 there are 2 townhomes for sale in VilaBella.  These two homes were listed for $194,000 and $199,000 for an average list price of $197,400 which equals $129.91 per sq. ft. of living area.  These two homes have been on the market for an average of 108 days (As of August 3, 2016).
There are no pending sales currently in Vilabella.
In the past 12 months, 3 homes have sold with sales prices ranging from $142,340 up to $174,000 with an average sales price of $154,780 which equals $106.37 per sq. ft. of living area.  These sales averaged 57 days on market and sold at 95% of list price.

These new condominiums located in Stuart are just minutes from it all! Located on Central Parkway connecting the two main roads of Kanner Highway and US-1, VilaBella allows residents easy access to all Stuart has to offer but also keeps residents in a peaceful secluded haven. Modern and pet friendly condominiums feature stainless steel appliances with granite counter tops in the kitchen and in the bathrooms. All units have one car garages and terraces with beautiful views of this well landscaped gated community. Hurricane shutters are included with all units. Residents can enjoy a spacious club house with picnic areas and a community swimming pool. VilaBella is close to great schools, downtown Stuart and the gorgeous Stuart beaches!


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Highlands Reserve August 2016 Market Update

Highlands Reserve August 2016 Market Update

There are currently 16 homes actively listed in Highlands Reserve for August of 2016 in Palm City, Florida.  Prices range from $369,900 to $719,990.  The average list price is $571,365 which equals $173.09 per square foot of living area.  As of Aug 3, 2016 these homes have averaged 121 days on the market.

There are 9 homes under contract awaiting closing.  List prices ranged from $339,000 to $782,990.  The average list price is $505,110 at $154.89 per square foot of living area.  These homes averaged 88 days on the market before going under contract.

In the past 12 months, 39 homes have sold in Highlands Reserve with an average sales price of $450,467 at $142.18 per square foot of living area.  Actual sales prices ranged from $284,000 to $775,000.  These homes averaged 115 days on market and sold at 97% of listed price.Highlands Reserve real estate in Palm City FL

 Highlands Reserve is one of the newest upscale communities in this section of Martin County. Enter the magnificent gates and surround yourself with the well appointed amenities of the clubhouse and natural beauty of this community. Included are paths into winding nature trails will offer dramatic views of surrounding natural preserves and serene lakes.

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Located only seconds from I-95 and within minutes of shopping, beaches and the laid back easy lifestyle of Martin County. Perfect for the family with an ‘A’ rated school system. Only 30 minutes to West Palm Beach and 2 hours to Orlando.

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Low HOA fees of $315.00 per month include landscaping and irrigation as well as the security gate, use of the full service clubhouse with large pool and state of the art fitness center.  Lounge and kitchen for private parties and occasions.

Highlands Reserve real estate in Palm City FL

Highlands Reserve is a D. R. Horton community and new construction homes are still available.  There are usually some excellent offers available through Realtors.  Call us today for our new construction special rebate program.

Highlands Reserve real estate in Palm City FL

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Piper’s Landing Pool Home Sold

Piper’s Landing Pool Home Sold

Pipers Landing Pool Home

A wonderful pool home with many updates was just sold by Gabe Sanders – Stuart FL Real Estate in the Piper’s Landing golf course community in Palm City, FL.  This home sold for $285,000.

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Elegant and spacious home with a private setting. Open and bright with 16 foot ceilings. Gracious foyer welcomes you to the living room with views of the pool. Fireplace opens to both family & living room. Family room with wet bar off the kitchen opens to enclosed, screened lanai with heated pool and covered area for your dining and entertaining pleasure.

Pipers Landing Pool Home

Remodeled kitchen is a blend of custom wood cabinetry, new appliances and a large center island offering a functionality that even the most avid chef will enjoy. Large master suite offers sitting room and two spacious walk in closets. New hurricane impact windows.

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June 2016 Monthly Market Detail St Lucie County Townhouses and Condos

June 2016 Monthly Market Detail St Lucie County Townhouses and Condos

The June 2016 Monthly Market Detail St Lucie County Townhouses and Condos showed continued strong closed sales activity.  Closed sales were up 5.7% from last year (was up 19.0% in May) while new pending sales unfortunately decreased  by 14.8% (was up by 13.6% in May).

Prices continued to rise with the median sales price increasing by 23.6% (was up by 3.6% in May) while the average sales price increased by 1.4% (decreased 2.9% in May).  St Lucie County townhouses and condos are showing a very sustainable slow increase in prices for the past few months.

The inventory of available townhouses and condos decreased by 39 units from last month to 566 units, which is only 0.2% greater than June 2015. The current supply of inventory dropped to 5.6 months, which is equal to last year.  The St Lucie County townhouses and condos has once again swung back into a sellers market. Typically a 6 month inventory is considered a balanced market showing no advantage to either buyers or sellers.

June 2016 Monthly Market Detail St Lucie County Townhouses and Condos

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June 2016 Monthly Market Detail St Lucie County Townhouses and Condos

Sold! – Another Royal Oak Towers Condo

Sold! – Another Royal Oak Towers Condo

Royal Oak Towers in Stuart FL

Another Royal Oak Towers condo in Stuart FL has been sold by the BlueWater Realty Team.  This condo was listed for $129,000 and the sales price was $127,000.

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Ground floor unit near downtown. Walk to restaurants, the Lyric and shops. 2 bedroom, 2 bath over looking the fountain. Laminate wood floors in living room, tile in bedrooms. Kitchen has Corian counter, breakfast bar and pantry. Hurricane windows recently installed. Lots of natural light. Screened in patio. Back door opens to small grass area and walk way to pool. Unit has 1 covered parking spot. Only minutes to the beach.

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About the Royal Oak Towers

One of the best locations in Stuart FL.  This all ages condominium community is within walking distance of the Martin Memorial Hospital, Martin County Court House and School Headquarters as well as numerous medical and professional offices as well as the charming historical downtown Stuart area.

This condominium complex consists of three adjoining buildings with only 18 units in total.  There are only two residences per floor for each building with under-building covered parking available for most owners.  All of the condos are 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a balcony and 1,129 sq. ft. of living area.  There are common laundry areas for each building, though many unit owners have installed washer and dryer units in their condos.

Amenities include a barbecue area and pool in the back of the complex and a picturesque fountain out front.  There’s also a large sun deck that can be used for year round tanning or for parties.

The current association fees (July 2016) are $435.00 per month.  These fees include building maintenance, pool, common area charges, trash pickup, painting, roof repair, reserve funds.  All ages are welcome and up to one large pet is allowed.  This is also one of the rare condo associations that allow trucks and motorcycles.

These condos are typically in great demand, so please contact us if you want to be notified when a residence comes up for sale.

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Sold! – Another Royal Oak Towers Condo

June 2016 Monthly Market Detail St Lucie County Single Family Homes

June 2016 Monthly Market Detail St Lucie County Single Family Homes

June 2016 Monthly Market Detail St Lucie County Single Family Homes is bucking the trend from the rest of Florida and it’s neighbor to the south with continued increased activity as compared to last year.  Closed sales were up by 8.9% (in May they were up by 11.2%) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) increased by 2.2% (they were up by 7.7% last month).

The prices for June are continuing with strong appreciation as well.  Both the median and average sales prices up by 12.8% and 19.2% respectively from last June (For May these numbers were 15.6% and 15.2%).

Active listings fell by 112 homes to 1,516 homes.  This inventory is still 1.7% greater than last year.  The current supply of homes is at 3.4 months (an 6.2% increase from last year). The St Lucie County single family home market remains in a hot sellers market.

June 2016 Monthly Market Detail St Lucie County Single Family Homes

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June 2016 Monthly Market Detail St Lucie County Single Family Homes

Gabe’s August 2016 HouseCalls Newsletter

Gabe’s August 2016 HouseCalls Newsletter

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June 2016 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Townhouses and Condos

June 2016 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Townhouses and Condos

June 2016 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Townhouses and Condos is giving us some mixed signals with closed sales off from last year but a very strong month for new pending sales..  Closed sales were down by 5.0% (was down by 5.1% in May) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) were up by 39.1% from June 2014 (decreased by 5.4% in May).

Another month of mixed signals with prices as the median sales price increased by 5.7% (was down by 0.4% in May) while the average sales price decreased by 5.4% (was up by 6.7% in May) as compared to June of 2015.  I’ve been predicting some sort of moderation in the rate of price increases and this appears to have happened.

The inventory of available townhouses and condos decreased by 36 units to 381 properties as compared to last month.  The first monthly decline after two months of increases. This is 1.0% below the June 2015 inventory.  Currently, there’s a 3.9 month supply of inventory (an 8.3% increase from last year).  Still in a strong sellers market for townhouses and condos in Martin County.

June 2016 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Townhouses and Condos

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June 2016 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Townhouses and Condos

Summerfield Golf Club Market Report for July 2016

Summerfield Golf Club Market Report for January 2016 – Home of the Champions Golf Club

As of January 2016:
There are 10 homes on the market in Summerfield ranging in listing price from $321,900 to $589,900 for an average of $419,366 which equals $186.29 per square foot of living area.  As of July 24, 2016 these homes will have been on the market for an average of 75 days.

There are 4 homes under contract (pending) awaiting their closing. Listing prices are from $300,249 to $372,490 for an average of $342,910 which equates to $156.03 per square foot of living area.  These homes averaged 57 days on the market before going under contract.

In the past 12 months, 37 homes have sold.  Sales prices ranged from $215,000 to $497,000 for an average sales price of $344,923 which equals $164.60 per square foot of living area.  The average days on market for these sales was 57 days and the average list to sales price was at 96%.

Summerfield Golf Club is located on over 275 acres and hosts a little over 500 single family homes adjoining the Champions Golf Course.  Selected as one of the top 10 Golf Courses he nation by Golf Magazine in 1995, it is the first public golf course awarded the Audubon Signature Sanctuary Statuary because of its natural beauty.  This Tom Fazio designed course is open to the public with very reasonable membership fees.  Visit the Champions Course web site for more information at http://www.thechampionsgolfclub.com/

The residential section is known as Summerfield Golf Club and is a secured gated community with homes ranging in size from smaller 2 bedroom coach homes of around 1500 square feet up to 5 bedroom estate homes boasting over 3,000 square feet of living area.

Summerfield boasts an exceptionally large community pool and clubhouse with dining and entertainment facilities, fitness center and a professional 6 court Tennis club.  All of these amenities available at very reasonable HOA fees, along with the convenience of on-site manager to handle any issues that may arise.

Very conveniently located near US-1 and Cove Rd, residents can enjoy close proximity to shopping, medical facilities with downtown Stuart only minutes away and only 30 minutes to the palm Beaches.  Easy access to I-95 where travel to Orlando or Miami is only 2 hours by car.

The following homes are currently available for sale in Summerfield:

Summerfield Golf Club Homes for Sale

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June 2016 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Single Family Homes

June 2016 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Single Family Homes

The June 2016 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Single Family Homes showed a marked decrease from lasy years activity, yet still a strong and active market.  Closed sales were down by 10.0% (was down by 2.8% in May). New pending sales decreased by 17.5% as compared to June of 2015 (Decreased by 14.7% in May).

Prices, however, continued their rise as the median sales price was up by 15.9% from last year (up by 15.8% in May) while the average price increased by 9.2% (was down by 3% last month).  I expect that prices will moderate to a much smaller rate of increase in the coming year.

The inventory of available single family homes decreased from last month by 66 homes to 988 units for this month,  this is 8.8% greater than last June.  Current supply of homes is 4.9 months, for June of last year it was a 4.4 months supply. (This is a 11.4% increase from last year).  Still a sellers market for Martin County single family home sales.

June 2016 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Single Family Homes

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June 2016 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Single Family Homes

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June 2016 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Single Family Homes

Monarch Country Club July 2016 Market Report

Monarch Country Club July 2016 Market Report

There are currently 6 active listings in the Monarch Country Club.  List prices range from $219,900 up to $599,000 for an average list price of $365,983 which works out to $172.25 per sq. ft. of living area.  As of July 29 these homes have been on the market for an average of 59 days.

There are 6 homes under contract which have not yet closed in Monarch.  List prices range from $239,900 to $539,900 for an average of $391,267 or $165.48 per sq. ft. of living area.  These homes were on the market for an average of 88 days before going under contract.

In the past year (12 months back), 35 homes have sold in the Monarch Country Club.  Sales prices ranged from a low of $209,500 up to $585,000 for an average sales price of $373,083 or $155.26 per sq. ft. of living area.  These homes sold on average at 95% of the last list price and were on the market for an average of 67 days before going under contract.

About the Monarch Country Club

One of Palm City’s premier neighborhoods, Monarch Country Club is home to the ‘Monarch’ Golf Course in a wonderful gated community of approximately 500 homes.

entrance to the Monarch Country Club

Homes in the Monarch Country Club range in size from estate sized homes with over 3,800 sq. ft. of living area and up to 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with 3 car garages down to smaller attached villas with a more modest 1,300 sq. ft. of living area and 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a 2 car garage.  For those living in the Monarch Country Club, membership in the golf club is not mandatory and there are a number of social memberships also available including tennis and community pool memberships.

clubhouse of the Monarch Country Club

As of July 2016, the HOA fees (not including golf or social) ranged from just under $400 up to $450 a month depending on the size and the section of Monarch the home is located in. All ages and pets are welcome in Monarch and children are currently zoned to attend the Bessey Creek Elementary School, Hidden Oaks Middle School and Martin County High School.

swimming pool of the Monarch Country Club

This community is well located in Palm City close to Florida’s Turnpike for commuters and with easy access to shopping, restaurants, medical facilities and the many boat ramps and waterways in Martin County.

tennis courts in the Monarch Country Club

The championship course at Monarch boasts 6,867 yard par 72 with a slope of 133 and a rating of 73.6.  Shorter options exist for all levels of play.  This is an Arnold Palmer designed course that opened in 1987 and is currently managed as a ClubCorp facility.

clubhouse at the Monarch Country Club

There’s a beautiful clubhouse with pro shop, fine dining room, snack bar and outside bar that is open to club members and residents of Monarch Country Club.  The two story structure offers beautiful views of the emerald green fairways of the ‘Monarch’ course at the Monarch Country Club.  This fine facility is also available for business, social conferences and weddings.  Adjacent to the clubhouse is a professional caliber tennis facility with six perfectly maintained, lighted Har-Tru courts. A full-service Pro Shop is available to suit all of your needs. Lessons, groups, tournaments are all accommodated by the friendly staff.

Homes in the Monarch Country Club

Currently there are a number of fine homes available for sale in the Monarch Country Club, ranging from smaller attached villas to larger estate homes with magnificent lake and golf course views.

Here are the currently available Monarch Country Club Homes for Sale

Monarch Country Club July 2016 Market Report