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Everyone agrees that getting the right Stuart FL Realtor® for your team is vital when you’re buying or selling a home. Defining ‘right’ isn’t hard, either: for some of us, that will be a Realtor with the kind of dynamic sales personality that seems to make obstacles just disappear; for others, the ‘right’ Realtor® is the one we just ‘clicked’ with instantly—somebody who speaks the same language—is on the same wavelength—who we sense immediately will be someone with whom we can work seamlessly.
Sometimes even veteran homeowners who have bought and sold residences over the years have never had to develop a penetrating interview plan. Their trusted circle of friends may have included a real estate professional, or they may have had a good experience with the Realtor who introduced them to the community. But if that individual is no longer available, it’s going to be necessary to find a suitable replacement.
It all comes down to interviews—and why it’s important to get the most out of them. Personality is a perfectly valid basis for weighing candidates who will be performing the kind of vital service your Stuart Realtor will be called upon to do, but what if there is no single standout candidate in that department? If, after interviewing a host of equally sympathetic candidates, you can’t pare down the field with any degree of confidence—what then?
You won’t have to flip a coin (or consult a fortune teller!) if you’ve asked each candidate the same group of relevant questions. Some of them will differ depending on whether you are choosing a Realtor to help you buy or sell a property, but these are universally relevant:
If you make note of the answers to these and other similar questions, you should emerge with a feeling that you’ve gotten the most from the interview process. Along with the ‘track record’ materials every candidate Realtor will be sure to volunteer, at the end of the day, you’ll have with a solid basis for comparison. I hope you won’t hesitate to include me in your group of candidates!
As of June 2015, there are 2 active listings in Snug Harbor in Stuart, FL. The list prices are $848,000 and $1,395,000 for an average of $447.15 per sq. ft. of living area.
There are currently no homes under contract or pending.
3 homes have sold in the past 12 months. Ranging in sales price from $293,475 (foreclosure) to $3,020,000. The average sales price was $1,300,825 which equals $326.43 per sq. ft. of living area. These sales averaged 96% of listing price
Snug Harbor remains as one of the most desirable locations in Stuart, FL. Located on the wide Saint Lucie River just east of the city of Stuart Florida is this unique subdivision.
In 1975 the deeds were distributed and/or sold to the then owners and a condominium form of ownership was established under the name of the Snug Harbor Yacht Club. With both waterfront and non-waterfront homes and estates, located just minutes away from the ocean by boat or car and also convenient to downtown Stuart, offices, restaurants and recreational areas.
Snug Harbor is one of the finest communities in Martin County. There are only 72 home sites with a club house, deep water marina, boat ramp, trailer parking and tennis courts. There is an active association with social activities year round that make this community a very attractive place to call home.
Please feel free to contact Gabe Sanders (772-323-6996), a Snug Harbor resident, if you would like any information about this wonderful community.
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As of June 2015, there are 6 homes on the market in Locks Landing in Stuart Florida. Listing prices range from $375,000 to $525,000 for an average price of $427,150 which equates to a per square foot of $174.06.
There are 3 homes currently under contract. List prices range from $299,000 to $459,900, or an average list price of $400,933 which equals $160.03 per sq. ft. of living area.
In the past 12 months, 12 homes have sold in Locks Landing with sales prices ranging from $259,000 to $495,000 for an average sales price of $372,781 or $147.81 per sq. ft. of living area. These sales averaged at 95% of listing price.
Locks Landing in Stuart Florida is a planned unit community of 243 homes on the south eastern shore of the Saint Lucie Waterway, just upstream of the Locks on the Okeechobee Water Way at Phipps Park in Stuart, Florida.
Locks Landing homes range in sizes from just under 2,000 square feet of living area to some spacious 3,000 square feet plus homes on spacious preserve lots. Many homes enjoy lake views and a few homes offer views of the Saint Lucie Waterway. This wonderful family neighborhood boasts a number of docks with available water and electrics.. Easy access through the lock to the main Saint Lucie river and out to the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean or sail west into Lake Okeechobee for a fabulous day of fresh water fishing. For those without their own boat dock, there’s a convenient boat ramp to allow all to enjoy the fabulous boating available to all residents of Martin County.
Locks landing is only moments to I-95 for those needing to commute either north or south on the Interstate. The equestrian farms of Martin County are only a short drive to the west; while to the east is shopping, restaurants, beaches and all the amenities that Martin County has to offer. This family friendly community also boasts an ‘A’ rated school system with local children attending Crystal Lake Elementary School, David L Anderson Middle School and South Fork High School
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For any questions you may have about Locks landing, please call the Gabe Sanders real estate team at 772-323-6996 or Contact Us Here
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There are currently 7 homes and/or villas available for sale in the Jensen Beach Golf and Country Club.
List prices range from $269,000 to $399,000 or an average list price of $331,755 which equals $168.32 per square foot of living area.
9 homes are under contract awaiting the final sale. List prices range from $200,000 to $375,000 for an average list price of $298,077 that equals $1150.90 per square foot of living area.
In the past 12 months, 38 homes have sold. The sales prices ranged from $185,000 to $440,000 for an average sales price of $281,340 which works out to a price per square foot of $151,92 at a 97% sales to list price ratio.
The Jensen Beach Golf and Country Club in Jensen Beach Florida is one of the most desirable communities on Florida’s Treasure Coast. There are 656 homes and home sites spread out on over 240 acres of wildlife preserve with plenty of privacy and homes from four different builders. Homes began to be constructed in 2000 and new homes from D.R. Horton and Renar Homes have been recently completed. Previous builders included WCI Communities and Engle Homes.
The Jensen beach Golf and Country Club is home to the Eagle Marsh Golf Course. This is apublic course and all are welcome to play. Inexpensive membership plans are available along with dining facilities, a snack bar and a pro shop. More information about the Eagle Marsh Golf Club can be found on their web site.
Homes in the Jensen Beach Golf and Country Club range from smaller 2 BR attached villas of approximately 1300 plus square feet of living area and single car garages to spacious one floor and two story pool homes of just over 2500 square feet with 3 car garages. In addition to the facilities associated with the Eagle Marsh Golf Club, there are two community pools and an active tennis club with 6 professional courts along with a local pro and active league play.
All of these amenities come at an incredibly attractive HOA fee of around $225 per month and include landscaping, trash pickup as well as basic cable TV service.
The Jensen Beach Golf and Country Club is attractively situated only 2 miles from the Indian River (the Intracoastal Water Way) and quaint downtown Jensen Beach, only across the causeway to the public beach of Jensen beach for those wishing to take advantage of the clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Less than a mile to the west is the Treasure Coast Mall and the shopping and restaurant corridor of US-1.
For those with children, the ‘A’ rated Jensen beach High School is within walking distance from the front gate of the Jensen Beach Golf and Country Club.
Here are the currently available homes in the Jensen Beach Golf and Country Club
For any questions you may have about the Jensen Beach Golf and Country Club, please call the Gabe Sanders real estate team at 772-323-6996 or Contact Us Here
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Waterfront and Golf Course Communities in Martin and Saint Lucie Counties
For the June 2015 Market Report The Retreat in Hobe Sound there are currently only 2 homes on the market, ranging in price from $248,000 to $405,000 for an average price of $326,950 which equals $155.30 per square foot of living area.
There are also 2 homes under contract and awaiting sale. Listing price are $249,000 and $252,500 for an average price of $250,720 which is $156.84 per sq. ft. of living area.
In the past 12 months, 27 homes have sold in the Retreat. Sales prices ranged from a low of $221,000 to a high of $475,000 for an average sales price of $302,422 which equals $159.99 per sq. ft. of living area. These sales averaged 95% of list price.
This is a beautiful DiVosta master planned community at the end of Seabranch Ave just west of US-1 in Hobe Sound. The Retreat contains 555 well built CBS homes ranging from 2 BR to 4 BR homes that continue to impress their owners with their functionality and quality DiVosta construction.
Located near Schools, Golf Courses, Shopping, Medical facilities, Beaches, and all the amenities either a family or a second home owner looks forward to in Florida living. Amenities at the Retreat include a heated community pool, clubhouse, fitness room and tennis courts. Golf course access in right next door at Lost Lake.
The Retreat was a finalist in the Communities of Excellence contest in the communications division. Association volunteers under the direction of the Communications Committee utilize a bimonthly newsletter, website, bulletin boards, community television channel, town hall meetings, resident directory, email blasts, and open board meetings with published minutes to get information to and from the residents. The newsletter is particularly popular. The website provides information of a business nature, with a resident showcase for display of artwork.
Currently some select Retreat Homes are available at very attractive prices.
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With our Treasure Coast’s housing news behaving pretty much in line with the rest of the nation’s—that is, exactly as expected for a brisk spring selling season—you don’t usually expect to see much eye-catching housing news in the national press. That’s why last week’s USA Today Money section’s front page story was interesting. Inside, there was more, too. Tucked inside the same section was “THE WEEK AHEAD” which provided a day-by-day schedule about imminent housing news releases—a welcome heads-up for any devoted Stuart housing news observer. I’ll get back to how that wound up working out later…
The lead housing news item, headlined “AS RENT GOES UP, SO MAY HOUSING MARKET,” centered on the sort of shift that can wind up being indicative of something: for the first time in at least five years, they found “a milestone that should spur the sluggish home-buying market.”
That milestone was a rise in U.S. median rent prices, which climbed 4% from a year earlier—the most robust increase since March 2013. A little less firm was what the ‘something’ that this indicated, but the balance of opinion seems to be that the climbing rent number will prod more renters into buying a place of their own. This seems a reasonable enough takeaway, and it’s one that is supported by history. Underlying that conclusion is another contributing factor: “multifamily construction fell off a cliff after the…financial crisis in the late 2000s…”, so the tightening availability of rentals also factors in.
The item ends with a slightly contrary (and logical) point: rising rents means it will be tougher for tenants to save up for down payments, all the more because rents are now rising faster than wages.
That earlier-mentioned “THE WEEK AHEAD” article on the second page had a list of real estate news reports that were scheduled to be released last week. It was headlined, “Data may point to warmth,” and was indeed more real estate news (rather than a weather update). But the optimism about warm spring weather possibly pointing to a rise in home builder sentiment was slightly chilled when the actual report came out: sentiment dropped two points in May.
Housing starts data were scheduled to be released on Tuesday—and this one turned out to be GREAT! The Census Bureau “surprised the market” with the strongest monthly report for starts and permits in 7 ½ years—soaring 20+% in April (with single family housing up 16% from March). So, one has to wonder: if home builders are less optimistic than predicted, why are they breaking out the hammers and saws so energetically? The housingwire.com website thought it represented a rebound from “weather-depressed” previous numbers…so maybe the “Data may point to warmth” headline had been right, after all.
The rest of the real estate news releases for the week were less interesting because they centered on reaction to the Federal Reserve’s release of the minutes of their meeting, which (let’s face it) are traditionally confusingly vague. But the week was slated to end with Friday’s Labor Department release of consumer prices, as indeed it did: price rises slowed to 0.1% from the 0.2% in March. Good news, also. All in all, Stuart readers had to come away from the spate of housing news with a considerably warmer feeling than they’d had for much of the winter.
For an up-to-the-minute update on how our Treasure Coast’s market compares with the rest of the nation’s – and how your own plans stand to fare – just give me a call any time or check out my market reports page on my website!
Under contract in 22 days, this Emerald Lakes townhouse has sold for $138,000. Ask the BlueWater realty team about Stuart FL townhouse sales.
A beautifully updated Emerald Lakes townhouse featuring a modified open kitchen with granite counter-tops and newer appliances (2 years old). This 2 BR, 2 and 1/2 Bath townhouse has lake views from both bedrooms. Only a short walk to one of two community pools and tennis courts. This townhouse has new carpets, new washer and dryer and new hurricane and impact resistant PGT sliding windows. Dual sinks and Corian counters in the master bathroom. 2 assigned parking spaces plus ample guest parking. A great location close to shopping, beaches, restaurants, medical facilities and historic downtown Stuart. Emerald Lakes is available for all ages and 2 pets under 40 lbs. are permitted. A wonderful opportunity for an affordable Stuart home. The list price for this Emerald Lakes townhouse is $144,900.
The community of Emerald Lakes lies in the Port Salerno area of Stuart, Florida and consists of 400 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes and 130 single family villas. The town homes and villas are governed by two separate home owners association yet share many of the same amenities.
Spread out over 100 acres of beautiful Florida landscape, with 3 ‘Emerald Lakes’, miles of walking paths, 7 tennis courts, 3 heated pools and two club houses. Very conveniently located within walking distance of a Publix Grocery store, Beall’s, Walgreen’s, Banks, Gold’s Gym, etc.
Just a few miles away are numerous Golf Courses, Martin County’s famous waterways, marinas and beaches and also within minutes of I-95 for easy access to locations both north and south. Fort Lauderdale is only a little over an hour to the south and Disney World is just over 2 hours to the north. A perfect location!
Residents of Emerald Lakes enjoy the good life with low HOA fees and an excellent management staff for both Home Owners’ Associations.
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Another Florida Club home sold by the Gabe Sanders BlueWater Realty Team. Great buyers found us on the Internet and Sheila Everhart sold this home to them for $237,000.
Enjoy living in your very own popular DiVosta Capri home which is in pristine condition. Features include beautiful granite counter tops in the kitchen and the master bathroom, tiled backsplash in kitchen, stainless sink, pendant lighting, and matching trim work added around windows, mirrored wall unit in the living room and added spot lighting for your artwork. The patio has an extended screened area for easy grilling access. For the exterior, there are accordion shutters and sunscreens. This home is wired for a generator should you desire the extra piece of mind backup power can provide. Located on a private wooded setting w/pocket view of the 16th tees. The Florida Club is a Non-Equity Golf Club; all you need to do is pay and play. This gated community has a heated community pool as well as lighted tennis courts for the residents’ exclusive use.
Conveniently located at the gateway to Stuart, Florida and Martin County, Florida Club Divosta Capri Home Sold is a DiVosta built golf club community located off Kanner Highway and within minutes of I-95. This non-equity golf club community consists of 433 homes. 113 homes in the estates’ section of Florida Club Divosta Capri Home Sold featuring larger lots and spacious estate sized homes. Many with both lake or golf course views and a few with both. The remaining Florida Club homes feature either single family or attached one-story villas, many also with golf course and/or lake views. Residents of Florida Club Divosta Capri Home Sold can enjoy daily golf or if they wish can forgo being a member and just enjoy the benefits of living in a wonderful gated community without the expense of golf club membership. Additionally, for those wishing to play only occasional (or just seasonal) golf, Florida Club Divosta Capri Home Sold is open for non-members.
As of this writing, homes can be purchased in Florida Club Divosta Capri Home Sold from the mid to low $200’s for villas to the mid $500’s for larger estate homes. Perfect for anyone who wants the convenience of easy access to I-95 with Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami, just a quick trip to the south and Orlando to the north. Yet still only minutes to the wonderful Atlantic Beaches of both Stuart or Hobe Sound and Jupiter Island.
The Martin County location ensures low property taxes and ‘A’ rated school system. Enjoy the Florida sunshine and all that this friendly neighborhood has to offer.
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Another Stuart FL sale from the Gabe Sanders BlueWater Realty Team. This home on 11 Lantana Lane was a bank owned foreclosure which closed for a sales price of $420,000.
Magnificent 2 story home with 3 bedroom, 3 baths, and ceramic tile flooring. A large open pool adjacent to a covered patio with a very private fenced back yard with a playhouse and Tiki Shack. Enter this home through a decorative circular drive to your open front foyer and entrance. The living room enjoys wonderful views of the yard and has a fireplace. The master bedroom has two closets one cedar lined along with an over sized master bathroom.
Sewalls Point is an upscale and unique peninsula town located on the eastern side of Martin County, Florida. Sewalls Point is home to many younger families, professionals and some seasonal residents. Surrounded by water on its north, south and west, this unique community is famous for its waterfront homes and is often called a boaters’ paradise. Sewalls Point waterfront real estate offers wide water views of the Saint Lucie River on the west side and the Indian River (the Intracoastal Waterway) on the east side. Beautiful tree-lined streets feature estate homes, many of which are wide waterfront estates with quick access to the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of just over 2,000 residents, Sewalls Point boasts a high quality of life with small-town character, while offering the amenities of a much larger town, with its own City Hall and Police Force.
Sewalls Point is very well situated only minutes from the beaches of South Hutchinson Island and also close to shopping malls, restaurants, big-name chains, three nearby medical centers and more. Travel only a few minutes by boat to Manatee Pocket a harbor with marinas, waterfront restaurants, and tackle stores. Shop or just browse at the Shoppes of Harbour Bay Plaza featuring specialty shops.
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The April 2015 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Single Family Homes continues to outperform the Florida statewide market activity with very strong gains, though somewhat of a more moderate pace from last month. Year to year closed sales was up by 24.7% (was up 41.6% in March). New pending sales increased by 23% as compared to April of 2014 (increased by 35.8% in March).
The median sales price was up by 5.1% from last year (up by 3.6% in March) while the average price increased by 14.9% (was up by 33.3% last month). Continuing with some very strong gains in prices for the year.
The inventory of available single family homes decreased from March 2015 by 82 homes to 1260 units this month, and this is also a 9.9% decrease from last April. Current supply of inventory decreased to 5.6 months from March’s 6.1 months supply. (A 9.9% decrease from last year). Martin County single family home sales have again entered a sellers’ market. A balance market favoring neither the buyer and sellers is recognized as one with a 6 month inventory of supply.
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April 2015 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Single Family Homes
To view the latest set of reports from Florida Realtors for the state of Florida, Martin County and Saint Lucie County, please visit GabeSanders.com and select Market Data.
Market information is courtesy of Florida Realtors Research. For additional information and historical archives please visit the Florida Realtors Research page.
9650 S Ocean Drive unit 409 in the Princess of Hutchinson Island has been sold by Rusty Abbott of the BlueWater realty Team of Stuart FL. This condo sold for $215,000. After some tricky negotiations we feel that this buyer received an excellent value.
An exciting opportunity for an affordable 4th floor condo in one of Hutchinson Island’s premier condo buildings in the Princess. Great views from this Jensen Beach condo.
The Princess of Hutchinson Island is one of the more elegant high rise condominiums on Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach. Located just North and East of Nettles Island and just 2 miles North of the Jensen Beach Causeway this 20 story condominium has both 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom condos and 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condos with varying floor plans from 1,209 sq. ft. to spacious 1,716 sq. ft. units.
The Princess was built in 1984 and has a heated pool, Jacuzzi, common area with a game room, kitchen and bar. There’s tennis and bocce courts as well as trailer parking and a vehicle wash area.
The maintenance fees which include use of all facilities as well as exterior maintenance and insurance run from just under $500 a month to $700 a month depending on the size of the condo. The Princess of Hutchinson Island is one of the premier locations on the Island and is a much sought after building.
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Additional Jensen Beach Condos on Hutchinson Island in Saint Lucie County you may wish to consider:
Admiral – Atlantis – Claridge – Dune Walk – Empress – Island Club – Island Crest – Island Dunes – Islandia – Miramar – Miramar Royale – Ocean Dunes –Oceana North – Oceana Oceanfront – Oceana South – Ocean Towers – Oceanrise – Ocean Bay Villas – Regency – Sand Dollar Shores – Sea Winds – Villa del Sol
This waterfront lot with ocean access (fixed bridges) is now under contract. The contract is contingent on financing so if you have an interest, please call me as we will take one or two back-up offers.
Paved driveway and pad in place. Existing mobile home has been removed. There’s 81 feet of waterfront with ocean access suitable for a smaller boat that can go under two fixed bridges with approximately 6′ clearance. Community has an RV boat storage lot with one space for every resident. Great opportunity in a wonderful friendly community.
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The Tropical Paradise community is a subdivision with modular and manufactured homes that are slowly replacing the original mobile homes that were in place.
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The April 2015 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes continues to show improved activity from last year and similar numbers to last month. Closed sales were up by 17.9% (was up by 24.6% in March) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) increased by 8.6% (was up by 7% in March).
Both median and average sales prices continue to rise ( April 2014 to April 2015) by 11.4% and 8.1% respectively, compared to March’s 9.2% and 5.5%. Values of housing is continuing to increase fairly dramatically for Florida real estate.
The inventory of available homes for sale fell by 1.7% from last year. This is the first decrease in just under two years. Some high demand areas of Florida have seen decreasing inventory for a number of months now. For April there was only a 4.9 months supply of inventory, this is a sellers market with the advantage for sellers. (April of 2014 had a 5.7 month supply)
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April 2015 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes
To view the latest set of reports from Florida Realtors for the state of Florida, Martin County and Saint Lucie County, please visit GabeSanders.com and select Market Data.
Market information is courtesy of Florida Realtors Research. For additional information and historical archives please visit the Florida Realtors Research page.
Martin County multi-family housing is the umbrella term covering all the various kinds of residences that shelter more than one family. Everything from duplexes and homes with guest cottages to apartment complexes fall into the category, which is most often thought of in terms of the solid investment potential it represents.
While Stuart multi-family housing offers all of the same investment potential and more (the economies of scale can give an apartment building listing, for instance, many times the profit potential of a single family rental), a multi-family residence can also be the pathway to home ownership for a first-time home buyer. You might not think so, but when a prospective buyer will also be resident, standard financing guidelines—even for FHA loans—may apply. The lending particulars vary by a given Florida property’s specifics—among other factors, whether or not cash flow-producing tenants are already in place. But the assumption that the higher mortgage amounts associated with multi-family housing opportunities automatically puts them out of reach ain’t (as the song says) necessarily so!
The NAR® finds that some 38% of residences are purchased by first-time buyers—yet it’s a safe bet that most of them would never consider that purchasing multi-family homes could be a great way to own their first home (and even generate some extra income at the same time). To begin to examine this as a possibility, some basic research into some of the key elements of multi-family financing is a logical preliminary step.
Today’s loan requirements may be seeing some degree of easing, but most Stuart multi-family homes listings carry bigger down payments than single residences. Even so, some FHA loans for a one- to four-unit home require just a 3.5% down payment. A variety of other loan programs emphasizing affordable down payment options may also apply.
Some traditional lenders have no specific cash reserve requirements, while the FHA has defined guidelines. For one- or two-unit properties, buyers must have one month’s worth of reserves (cash left after closing). For three- to four-unit homes, the requirement is for three months of reserves.
Lenders evaluate debt-to-income ratios to include other monthly debt payments as well as the anticipated mortgage payment. They weigh that against gross monthly income…and, needless to say, lenders who include a high percentage of projected rental income will be more likely to find a loan viable.
Whether you are a first-time or veteran home buyer, considering the Martin County’s multi-family housing listings is an idea that may be worth pursuing. Give me a call to discuss how one of today’s prime offerings might fit into your future!
For April 2015 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :
There are currently 178 active listings. (Down by 44 homes from March)
133 Residential sales are pending and awaiting close (Up by 13 homes from March)
68 Homes Sold in April (Up by 14 homes from last month)
The Hobe Sound Florida Market Report ZIP Code 33455 section of Martin County had an exceptionally strong April in closed and pending sales. Unfortunately the active inventory is now down to almost unheard of low levels that will effect future sales with the lack of homes for sale for buyers.
The current absorption rate for the Hobe Sound Florida Market Report ZIP Code 33455 plunged to 2.6 months (4.3 months in March). Now a pretty extreme seller’s market for the Hobe Sound area of Martin County. An absorption rate of 6 to 7 months is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the buyer or seller.
The numbers for April 2014 were: 228 active listings, 88 pending sales and 42 closed sales. Last April was a good month for Hobe Sound, but this year was even stronger.
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This gorgeous Oceana oceanfront corner condo located at 10600 S Ocean Drive Suite 810 is now under contract. The BlueWater Realty Team wants to thank all that have shown it.
Spectacular views, completely updated, southeast exposure, wraparound balcony, corner unit, 8th floor with ocean and river views in Oceana South. Travertine 18″ diagonal tile, updated stainless steel and granite kitchen, breakfast bar. Walk-in closets in both bedrooms, new vanities and light fixtures in both baths, hurricane accordion shutters. Amenities include 2 swimming pools, 1 heated, a jacuzzi spa, gazebo, picnic tables, outdoor grill, exercise room, banquet room, library in clubhouse, and 2 large screen TVs with sitting areas. This is a secure building with a gated entry and secured lobby area. Boardwalk to beach. Florida living at it’s finest. Best gated building with great reserves and management.
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The Oceana South Condo building on Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach FL was completed in 1982. This is a direct ocean front building with 126 units in 12 stories. Oceana South has two pools, Jacuzzi, tennis courts, exercise room, billiards, club house, picnic area, car wash and is a gated complex with direct access to your own beach.
Condo sizes vary from corner units with wrap around balconies that have 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and feature 1,119 sq. ft. of living area under air, while the interior 2 bedroom, 2 bath condos have 1,023 sq. ft. with smaller balconies. There are also 1 bedroom, 2 bath units with 89 sq. ft. of living area. One lucky owner does have a penthouse double unit with 2,142 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths.
Condo fees as of the time this information was written (Jan 2015), range from $1,350 to $1,475 per quarter. These fees include building insurance, reserve funds, management and use of all the common areas. 1 pet under 30 lbs. is permitted (or two pets of 15 lbs. or less) and rentals are allowed with a minimum duration limit.
Oceana South is an excellent choice for those wishing to escape the harsh northern winters and enjoy a relaxing beach lifestyle with wonderful friendly neighbors.
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Additional Jensen Beach Condos on Hutchinson Island in Saint Lucie County you may wish to consider:
Admiral – Atlantis – Claridge – Dune Walk – Empress – Island Club – Island Crest – Island Dunes – Islandia – Miramar – Miramar Royale – Ocean Dunes – Oceana North – Oceana Oceanfront – Ocean Towers – Oceanrise – Ocean Bay Villas – Princess – Regency – Sand Dollar Shores – Sea Winds – Villa del Sol
Whenever we think of how our Treasure Coast home staging professionals approach their craft, it’s all the positives that come to mind—how they transform a ho-hum living room into a welcoming showplace; a run-of-the-mill front porch into a curb appeal magnet, etc. That is true, but equally important are the negatives they address. Stagers locate and eliminate elements that detract.
This is all by way of pointing out that another element of the Martin County real estate industry—the home inspection part—provides an extremely positive contribution by zeroing in on negatives. It’s pretty darned important that a Jensen Beach home inspection do just that!
Picture this: it’s just under a year since you bought your home, but what started out as a dream home is beginning to take on aspects of a nightmare. Cracks have appeared in the foundation (were they there all along?); asphalt tiles are raining down onto the driveway (am I seeing gaps up on the garage roof?); and puddles are springing up underneath the network of pipes that (now that I’m looking closely) do seem to show a bit more rust than they probably should…
This is the kind of evolving nightmare no Treasure Coast home buyer should have to deal with. A thorough home inspection unearths problems before you close on the home—so while it may require an investment of a few hundred dollars, it’s the most sensible way to prevent expensive (but foreseeable) maintenance surprises down the road. Going about tapping a professional whose home inspection credentials measure up won’t take an undue chunk of your time:
This is an area where the Better Business Bureau is truly invaluable. Likewise, customer feedback sites like Angie’s List offer reviews of Treasure Coast home inspection services that are full of useful information. The only detail that’s less attention-worthy is cost. When you’re in the process of investing hundreds of thousands of dollars, paying a bit extra for a superior home inspection is “pound-wise.”
Home inspectors who have maintained strong ties to the Treasure Coast business community have their reputation riding on the line with every inspection. Their incentives are perfectly aligned with yours for providing a thorough inspection with written findings that will hold up over time.
If there’s a question about the structural integrity of the home, look for an inspector with engineering credentials. Likewise, if there are questions about other areas of the house (like the electrical system), be open to calling in an appropriate specialist to take a look. It’s really your peace of mind that will benefit.
When you choose me as your Realtor®, I will also be happy to recommend several Treasure Coast home inspectors who have demonstrated their skill and reliability for my clients over the years. I hope you won’t hesitate to give me a call!
For April 2015 in the 34957 Zip Code area of Jensen Beach, Florida (Martin County) :
There are currently 28 active listings. (Decreased by 2 condos from March)
16 Condo sales are pending and awaiting settlement. (Decreased by 5 condos from March)
11 Condos Sold (Increased by 6 condos from March)
The Jensen Beach FL 34957 Condo Market Report April 2015 remains a small sector as far as condos in Martin County and making meaningful comparisons with such small numbers can be problematic. Closed sales were up for the month while both pending sales and active listings declined. The current inventory is so low that future sales will be impacted unless more condos come on the market.
The one month absorption rate for the April 2015, Jensen Beach Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34957 dropped to2.5 months (from 6 months in March), once again a strong sellers’ market. A balanced market is considered to be a 6 to 7 month absorption rate favoring neither the buyer or seller.
The April 2014 numbers were: 29 active listings, 9 pending sales and 9 condos closed. A better month as compared to last year.
Jensen Beach Florida Real Estate presented by:
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Enjoy living in your very own popular DiVosta Capri home which is in pristine condition. Features include beautiful granite counter tops in the kitchen and the master bathroom, tiled backsplash in the kitchen, stainless sink, pendant lighting, matching trim work added around windows, mirrored wall unit in the living room, and added spot lighting for your artwork. The patio has an extended screened area for easy grilling access. For the exterior, there are accordion shutters and sunscreens. This home is wired for a generator should you desire the extra piece of mind backup power can provide. Located on a private wooded setting w/pocket view of the 16th tees. The Florida Club is a Non-Equity Golf Club; all you need to do is pay and play. This gated community has a heated community pool as well as lighted tennis courts for the residents’ exclusive use.
Conveniently located at the gateway to Stuart, Florida and Martin County, Florida Club Divosta Capri Home Under Contract is a DiVosta-built golf club community located off Kanner Highway and within minutes of I-95. This non-equity golf club community consists of 433 homes. 113 homes in the estates’ section of Florida Club Divosta Capri Home Under Contract featuring larger lots and spacious estate-sized homes. Many with both lake or golf course views and a few with both. The remaining Florida Club homes feature either single-family or attached one-story villas, many also with golf course and/or lake views. Residents of Florida Club Divosta Capri Home Under Contract can enjoy daily golf or if they wish can forgo being a member and just enjoy the benefits of living in a wonderful gated community without the expense of golf club membership. Additionally, for those wishing to play only occasional (or just seasonal) golf, Florida Club Divosta Capri Home Under Contract is open for non-members.
As of this writing, homes can be purchased in Florida Club Divosta Capri Home Under Contract from the mid to low $200’s for villas to the mid $500’s for larger estate homes. Perfect for anyone who wants the convenience of easy access to I-95 with Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami, just a quick trip to the south and Orlando to the north. Yet still only minutes from the wonderful Atlantic Beaches of both Stuart or Hobe Sound and Jupiter Island.
The Martin County location ensures low property taxes and an ‘A’ rated school system. Enjoy the Florida sunshine and all that this friendly neighborhood has to offer.
For more information about golf at Florida Club Divosta Capri Home Under Contract please visit their web site: Florida Club Web Site and watch their welcome video below:
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