Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in December 2009

Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in December 2009

ORLANDO, Fla. – Jan. 25, 2010 – Florida’s existing home sales rose in December, marking 16 months that sales activity has increased in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®.

Existing home sales rose 33 percent last month with a total of 14,630 homes sold statewide compared to 11,013 homes sold in December 2008, according to Florida Realtors. Statewide existing home sales last month increased 4.3 percent over statewide sales activity in November.

Florida Realtors also reported a 91 percent increase in statewide sales of existing condos in December compared to the previous year’s sales figure; statewide existing condo sales last month rose 22 percent over the total units sold in November.

Seventeen of Florida’s metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported increased existing home sales and higher condo sales in December. A majority of the state’s MSAs have reported increased sales for 18 consecutive months.

Florida’s median sales price for existing homes last month was $140,400; a year ago, it was $155,300 for a 10 percent decrease. Housing industry analysts with the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) note that sales of foreclosures and other distressed properties continue to downwardly distort the median price because they generally sell at a discount relative to traditional homes. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.

The national median sales price for existing single-family homes in November 2009 was $171,900, down 4.4 percent from a year earlier, according to NAR. In California, the statewide median resales price was $304,520 in November; in Massachusetts, it was $285,000; in Maryland, it was $245,569; and in New York, it was $210,000.

According to NAR’s latest outlook, home sales are seeing a boost from the federal homebuyer tax credit. “There are many more potential buyers who can enter the market in the months ahead,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “Activity should ramp up for another surge in the spring when buyers take advantage of the expanded tax credit, which hopefully will take us into a self-sustaining market in the second half of 2010. In all, 4.4 million households are expected to claim the tax credit before it expires, and balance should be restored to the housing sector with inventories continuing to decline.”

In Florida’s year-to-year comparison for condos, 5,968 units sold statewide last month compared to 3,132 units in December 2008 for an increase of 91 percent. The statewide existing condo median sales price last month was $107,000; in December 2008 it was $130,300 for an 18 percent decrease. The national median existing condo price was $178,000 in November 2009, according to NAR.

Interest rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.93 percent last month, significantly lower than the average rate of 5.29 percent in December 2008, according to Freddie Mac. Florida Realtors’ sales figures reflect closings, which typically occur 30 to 90 days after sales contracts are written.

Among the state’s larger markets, the West Palm Beach-Boca Raton MSA reported a total of 849 homes sold in December compared to 638 homes a year earlier for a 33 percent increase. The market’s existing home median sales price last month was $247,900; a year ago it was $246,000 for an increase of 1 percent. A total of 763 condos sold in the MSA in December, up 45 percent over the 527 units sold in December 2008. The existing condo median price last month was $111,400; a year earlier, it was $112,900 for a decrease of 1 percent.

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Short sale specialists seem to have a much higher completion rate than a real estate company. Many like The Short Sale Specialist Team have been handling short sales for a number of years. This is the information that they were happy to pass on to me.

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• Identify the most probable top dollar buyer and attract that buyer through a Target Marketing Program.
• Develop a budget and marketing plan.
• Actively market the property to all probable buyers in our database.
• Submit the property to Multiple Listing Service.
• Add the property to all buyer inventories
• We will add our property to the over 20 national internet search engines that we utilize. Everything from Homes on Sale to Craig’s List.
• Complete a comparative market analysis that will compare your home’s value to other properties in the area
• Handle all necessary paperwork to ensure that the sale closes as agreed.
• Represent your best interests at all times
• Show you exactly what each and every offer means to you
• Keep you updated on the market and answer all your questions promptly and honestly
• We will become knowledgeable about your property and convey its best features to buyers and agents.
• Always promote your property with enthusiasm.
• Keep you fully informed of all progress and results.
• Handle all inquiries and leads promptly
• Pre-qualify all prospective buyers
• Consult with you on preparing your home for sale.
• More information about selling your home through Real Estate of Florida and Ken Duncan realtor

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Selling a home in the Martin County or Port St Lucie area for the first time can be just as troubling and just as difficult as purchasing a new home. While the experienced real estate investor may or may not have a regular realtor and enough experience to make the process easier to live with, it is never actually easy. For anybody who does not buy and sell real estate in the Treasure Coast on a regular basis, care should be taken not to fall into any common traps. We can help you price your Port St Lucie or Martin County home by supplying you with an up to date market analysis of properties in your area that are on the market or that have just sold. While the real estate can be prepared to whatever extent the current homeowner wishes, better prepping will often lead to faster home sales for more money

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What Real Estate of Florida and Ken Duncan Realtor will do for you

What Real Estate of Florida and Ken Duncan Realtor will do for you

• Identify the most probable top dollar buyer and attract that buyer through a Target Marketing Program.
• Develop a budget and marketing plan.
• Actively market the property to all probable buyers in our database.
• Submit the property to Multiple Listing Service.
• Add the property to all buyer inventories
• We will add our property to the over 20 national internet search engines that we utilize. Everything from Homes on Sale to Craig’s List.
• Complete a comparative market analysis that will compare your home’s value to other properties in the area
• Handle all necessary paperwork to ensure that the sale closes as agreed.
• Represent your best interests at all times
• Show you exactly what each and every offer means to you
• Keep you updated on the market and answer all your questions promptly and honestly
• We will become knowledgeable about your property and convey its best features to buyers and agents.
• Always promote your property with enthusiasm.
• Keep you fully informed of all progress and results.
• Handle all inquiries and leads promptly
• Pre-qualify all prospective buyers
• Consult with you on preparing your home for sale.

Whether the Port St Lucie or Martin County real estate that is for sale is a primary residence or one that has been used as an actual investment to generate positive cash flow, there are some steps that will need to be taken before the house is ready for the local real estate market.

 Homes for sale in Stuart, Sewall’s Point, Palm City, Hobe Sound, Hutchinson Island, Port Saint Lucie and Jensen Beach Indian River Drive and Hutchinson Island, Ken Duncan realtor and Real Estate of Florida our real estate includes condos, single-family homes, gated communities and golf and tennis country clubs. If you are looking for or selling a permanent home, an investment property or a seasonal condo in a country club, this is the place to start.

Selling a home in the Martin County or Port St Lucie area for the first time can be just as troubling and just as difficult as purchasing a new home. While the experienced real estate investor may or may not have a regular realtor and enough experience to make the process easier to live with, it is never actually easy. For anybody who does not buy and sell real estate on a regular basis, care should be taken not to fall into any common traps. We can help you price your Port St Lucie or Martin County home by supplying you with an up to date market analysis of properties in your area that are on the market or that have just sold. While the real estate can be prepared to whatever extent the current homeowner wishes, better prepping will often lead to faster home sales for more money

Please contact Ken

 By phone:   305-320-6744

By Email:    kenduncanrealtor@gmail.com

A link to a customer comment page.

Homes for sale in Stuart, Sewall’s Point, Palm City, Hobe Sound, Hutchinson Island, Port Saint Lucie and Jensen Beach Indian River Drive and Hutchinson Island, Ken Duncan realtor and Real Estate of Florida our real estate includes condos, single-family homes, gated communities and golf and tennis country clubs. If you are looking for or selling a permanent home, an investment property or a seasonal condo in a country club, this is the place to start.

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In reality, those real estate shows are really fake

In reality, those real estate shows are really fake

CHICAGO – Dec. 10, 2009 – Flip on your television and tune into HGTV’s “House Hunters” and you might see yet another set of Chicago homebuyers and a local real estate agent in action.

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The popular cable TV program seems to like the local real estate market; it’s certainly been featured before. And with every show, another buyer and agent learn the skinny about what’s real and unreal on reality television.

“House Hunters” is one of those programs you can stumble across and then find yourself sitting down to watch, critiquing the three different properties being shown and the buyer’s tastes, and then guessing which one they’ll pick. It also provides a sense of property values in a given locale, as in “look how much more/less house we can get if we moved somewhere else.”

So hearing the behind-the-scenes details of several episodes that have been filmed here recently is a bit like pulling back the curtain to reveal the real Wizard of Oz.

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A few months ago while they were looking for another set of homebuyers, the show’s producers stumbled across the blog of Chicago Realtor Eric Rojas (score another one for social marketing) and asked if he had a willing buyer.

He did. But Chicagoans Kurt and Kelly Schnakenberg had to be more than willing to appear on television. They had to have the financial wherewithal to actually close on a home, and they had to have the right personalities for the show, something they demonstrated in a videotape sent to the producers.

Rojas, meanwhile, had to fill out a questionnaire about how he does business.

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For the show, the couple looked at three properties in Lakeview: a $415,000 loft, a $355,000 vintage condo with a kitchen that needed work and a $400,000 loft-style town house that needed updating.

Of those three, one of them was the unit the couple did indeed purchase in March. Another one was under contract to someone else so the listing agent had no problem showing it. The third unit was for sale, but the couple had never seen it before and had pretty much already made up their mind.

The conversations aren’t the same, either. Kurt Schnakenberg said he and his wife did debate the merits of various condos but it was never so serious and “usually over a bottle of wine.”

Chicago agent Carrie Georgitsis, who showed properties to her father for a different episode, had no idea how tiring it would be until she found herself involved in 40 hours of filming for what amounts to less than 25 minutes of programming. She found herself having to say the same things over and over, while the camera crew shot her conversations with her father from different angles, and had to be careful not to tip off viewers to which property was chosen.

Why can’t it be more real than it is? Here’s three good reasons: One, it’s a TV show and it’s meant to be entertaining. If it turned out that the buyers had bad credit and couldn’t close on a home, there’d be no happy ending and no “after” shot showing the new homeowners in their abode.

Two, sellers – and homeowners associations – have to agree to the filming and some don’t want to be bothered or don’t want to deal with the legal ramifications if a crew member gets hurt during filming. And three, if the buyers and the real estate agent are totally unlikable and mumble, do you want to watch them buy a house?

Rojas doesn’t think so.

“‘House Hunters’ is house candy,” Rojas said. “It’s not realistic. It’s directed. You don’t learn anything about buying. You learn about real estate values. You learn about how houses look.”

Despite all that, agents who’ve done it say they still watch the show, and they’d go back on it again. After all, it’s great marketing exposure, particularly because programs are repeated.

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“It’s totally fake, but does anybody think reality TV is real? It’s all canned, but it’s fun to watch,” said real estate agent Karl Vogel, who also was featured in a recent episode helping a Boston native find a home in Chicago. “Who can say they don’t like to be on television, except you look fat?”

The Schnakenbergs, who’d never before seen the show, already plan to capitalize on their upcoming 30 minutes of fame when it comes time to sell their condo. “Listing it ‘as seen on HGTV’ couldn’t hurt us,” Kurt Schnakenberg said. “I’m not sure if it will get us more money, but it will help us get more showings.”

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Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in October 2009

Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in October 2009

Existing-home sales record another big gain, says NAR

ORLANDO, Fla. – Nov. 23, 2009 – Florida’s existing home sales rose in October, marking 14 months that sales activity has increased in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. October’s statewide sales also increased over sales activity in September in both the existing home and existing condominium markets. Including ocean front condos on Hutchison Island, Foreclosure homes in Port St lucie, Foreclosure homes in Martin County.

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Existing home sales rose 45 percent last month with a total of 15,160 homes sold statewide compared to 10,444 homes sold in October 2008, according to Florida Realtors. Statewide existing home sales last month increased 5.1 percent over statewide sales activity in September.

Florida Realtors also reported an 82 percent increase in statewide sales of existing condos in October compared to the previous year’s sales figure; statewide existing condo sales last month rose 6.1 percent over the total units sold in September.

All of Florida’s metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported increased existing home sales and higher condo sales in October. A majority of the state’s MSAs have reported increased sales for 16 consecutive months. Including ocean front condos on Hutchison Island, Foreclosure homes in Port St lucie, Foreclosure homes in Martin County

 

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Florida’s median sales price for existing homes last month was $140,300; a year ago, it was $169,700 for a 17 percent decrease. Housing industry analysts with the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) note that sales of foreclosures and other distressed properties continue to downwardly distort the median price because they generally sell at a discount relative to traditional homes. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.

The national median sales price for existing single-family homes in September 2009 was $174,900, down 8.1 percent from a year earlier, according to NAR. In California, the statewide median resales price was $296,090 in September; in Massachusetts, it was $290,000; in Maryland, it was $261,718; and in New York, it was $213,900.

According to NAR’s latest industry outlook, the housing market is continuing its positive momentum. “We’re getting early indications of price stabilization, but we need a steady supply of qualified buyers to meaningfully bring inventories down and return us to a period of normal, steady price growth,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “That, in turn, would help fully remove consumer fears, which would then revive the broader economy.”

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In Florida’s year-to-year comparison for condos, 5,398 units sold statewide last month compared to 2,958 units in October 2008 for an 82 percent increase. The statewide existing condo median sales price last month was $105,200; in October 2008 it was $147,900 for a 29 percent decrease. The national median existing condo price was $175,100 in September 2009, according to NAR. Including ocean front condos on Hutchison Island, Foreclosure homes in Port St lucie, Foreclosure homes in Martin County

Interest rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.95 percent last month, a significant drop from the average rate of 6.20 percent in October 2008, according to Freddie Mac. Florida Realtors’ sales figures reflect closings, which typically occur 30 to 90 days after sales contracts are written.

Among the state’s smaller markets, the Gainesville MSA reported a total of 172 homes sold in October compared to 130 homes a year earlier for a 32 percent increase. The market’s existing home median sales price last month was $156,700; a year ago it was $173,300 for a 10 percent decrease. A total of 22 condos sold in the MSA in October, up 22 percent over the 18 units sold in October 2008. The existing condo median price last month was $116,700; a year earlier, it was $133,300 for a 12 percent decrease. Including ocean front condos on Hutchison Island, Foreclosure homes in Port St lucie, Foreclosure homes in Martin County

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With its seven distinctive villages just a short stroll or bike ride from a charming town square, a grocery store and a national-brand retail center, Tradition is a return to the days when your town had everything you need!

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Looking for new homes in Tradition Port St. Lucie? Whether you desire a friendly Florida retirement community or you dream of a charming small town in which to raise a family, Tradition is truly your kind of town. With more than 400 acres of lakes and waterways, cozy neighborhood parks and playgrounds, all linked by miles of paved pathways, it’s a lifestyle that’s unmatched anywhere in America.

Green spaces abound inside Tradition. In the many neighborhood parks, children have plenty of room to play and make new friends while adults will find them to be wonderful places to meet and catch up on “what’s new.”

But you’ll also live a more relaxed life in Tradition knowing that Port St. Lucie has been at or near the top of the list of Safest Cities in Florida for the last eight consecutive years — and one of the safest cities in the entire country. That’s according to City Crime Rankings for cities of 100,000 – 499,999 population.

   Tradition offers its residents free wi-fi internet access in the community areas and an advanced fiber-optic network connected to every home, providing a multitude of advanced services (Hometown Cable Plus).

For residents who prefer a having a choice for their home appliances, you’ll be pleased to know that Tradition provides natural gas service, too.

For people who enjoy the outdoors — or for those who enjoy just getting out — Tradition is perfectly located. Here, in the heart of Florida’s Treasure Coast, you’re never far from a wealth of recreation and entertainment choices.

Golfers of any ability will appreciate the beautiful PGA Village. With three signature PGA golf courses and a state-of-the-art 35-acre Learning Center, it’s the premier “duffer destination” in the area.

Areas Attractions

Disney’s Animal Kingdom: I-4 and U.S. 192, Lake Buena Vista (Orlando). 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (closing times vary). $47-$56.70. (407) 824-4321; disneyworld.com.

Disney-MGM Studios: I-4 and U.S. 192, Lake Buena Vista (Orlando). 9 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. (407) 824-4321; disneyworld.com.

 

Epcot Center: I-4 and U.S. 192, Lake Buena Vista (Orlando). 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily (closing times vary). disneyworld.com. (407) 824-4321.

Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center: Stingray, gamefish feedings; aquariums; touch tanks; trails; butterfly garden. 890 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. $8. floridaoceanographic.org.

 Historic Bok Sanctuary: National historic landmark, Olmsted-designed gardens, singing tower with 60-bell carillon. 1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. $3-$10. (863) 676-1408; boksanctuary.org.

Islands of Adventure: 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando. (I-4 exits 74-B, 75-A). 9 a.m.-10 p.m. $42.30-$53.75. (407) 363-8000.

Lion Country Safari: 500-acre drive-through wildlife park, animal exhibits, rides. 15.5 miles west of I-95 in West Palm Beach. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. $16.99-$21.99. (561) 793-1084.

McKee Botanical Garden: McKee Botanical Garden, 350 U.S. 1, Vero Beach. Return of the Dinosaurs exhibit through March 2010. (772) 794-0601; mckeegarden.org. Also: Ghosts and Goblins in the Garden, 6 p.m., Oct. 31. Annual Holiday at McKee, 6-8 p.m., Dec. 18-21.

St. Lucie County Marine Center: Ecosystems exhibit; boat tours first, third Saturday. 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. (772) 462-3474. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. $2-$3. Free first Tuesdays.

St. Lucie County Regional History Center: 414 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. $1.50-$4. (772) 462-1795.

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Are Your Buying Florida Vacation Home or Investment Property

I have been actively seeking properties for my clients for several years, during this time I have studied the south Florida market very closely which has given me the expertise to find good quality homes in sound neighborhoods which through time should see a substantial capitol value increase.

Let me take this knowledge and work with you to help you find the South Florida home that you have always dreamed about properties from $50,000 to $5,000,000 there has never been a better time to invest in Florida.

My experience together with my personal knowledge of the market in Florida is an extremely valuable asset to have working for you in your search for a Florida vacation home or investment property. 

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