Superbly presented villa in the highly desirable area of Tesoro

March 11, 2010 by kenduncan  
Filed under Executive Homes

Superbly presented villa in the  highly desirable area of Tesoro Golf Club Port St Lucie comprising Entrance Vestibule, Reception Hall, Cloakroom Bathroom, Lounge, Diningroom, Familyroom/sunroom Fitted dining kitchen, Large utility room, Master bedroom suite /dressingroom/wet room, 4 Double bedrooms all en-suite . Double garage. Gardens to front, sides , large back patio area with built in heated pool/spa. This home is finished to a very high standard. Originaly listed at $1,680,000 now offered at $799,000 Via San Ramone Tesoro Golf Club Port St Lucie

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 Living Rm: 28 x 22 Den: 16 x 15 Master BR: 19 x 14 Liv SqFt: 3,915 BR: 4 Kitchen: 0 x 0 Family Rm: Bedroom 2: 12 x 15 Tot SqFt: 5,300 FB: 4 Dining Rm: Florida Rm: Bedroom 3: 13 x 14 Guest Hse: HB: 2 Dining Ar: Patio/Balc: Bedroom 4: 14 x 12 Yr Built: 2008/ Resale FANS: Utility: Porch: Bedroom 5: Pool Size: 30 x 15 Pets: Y Tesoro Golf Club Port St Lucie

The are few places in the world that are offering luxury executive homes at these discounted prices. If you are looking for an exclusive golf course community,Tesoro Port St Lucie  could be the place to buy.

Dear Buyer

I specialize in working with serious buyers. My expertise and knowledge allows me deliver top value in an investment property or new home, advice on finance and a timely closing for my buyers. If you want a professional Realtor working for you please call me.

Ken Duncan Realtor 

Real Estate of Florida  Homes for Sale in Tesoro Golf Club Port St Lucie

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Taken from the St Lucie County MLS courtesy of Golf and Waterfront Homes

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 Invest in solid equity Treasure Coast realty.

  •  There has never been a better time to buy investment property, with some properties selling at 75% off the original selling price , the capitol value will continue to rise over the coming years.
  •  Good investment property will provide income to cover expenses over the coming years, the investment bonus is not from the rental income but from the capitol value appreciation over the coming 5-7 years.
  •  A good quality investment property Treasure Coast costing $175,000 with a 25% down payment of $43,750.  If the investment property rises at 6% over the next 5 years to $185,500. The capitol value increase of  $10,500 offer a return of  24%  on the $43,750 investment.
  •  I have been involved in property investment for 30 years; I look for sound good quality homes in good areas that will show a good return in capitol value over the coming years.
  •  Good homes in good areas make it easier to rent to good tenants who appreciate a quality home.
  •  South Florida is one of the hottest property markets in the USA, investors from all over the world are taking advantage of the great deals available.
  • A few examples of the bargains available.

Tesoro Home $1 million off the original price.   Harborage Condo originally selling for $500,000 now $159,900  Balantrae home reduced to $339,00

Ocean views selling for $800,000 when built in 2006 now $280,000

If you are serious about property investment on the Treasure Coast give me a call.

The homes pictures are examples of more great discount priced investment properties

Dear Buyer

I specialize in working with serious buyers. My expertise and knowledge allows me deliver top value in an investment property or new home, advice on finance and a timely closing for my buyers. If you want a professional Realtor working for you please call me.

Ken Duncan Realtor 

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

January 25, 2010 by kenduncan  
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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.

Dear Buyer

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A million dollar home for sale in the PGA Village Port St Lucie for $599,000.

January 17, 2010 by kenduncan  
Filed under Executive Homes

A million dollar home for sale in the PGA Village Port St Lucie for $599,000. Six years ago this home would have sold for well into the million dollar range. It is now offered for a fraction of that price. E 416,000 ,  £368,000

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Design: MEDITERR, View: GOLF, POOL, GARDEN Const: CBS , CONCRETE , STONE WtrFrt: NONE Unt Desc: ON GOLF CRSE Secur: BURG ALARM, GATE-MANNED, SEC PATROL Roof: S-TILE Mmbrsh: OTH MEMB AVL Floors: CARPET, CERAMIC TILE, MARBLE Cool: CENTRAL, CEILING FAN Frnsh: UNFURNISHED Heat: CENTRAL Dining: FORMAL, DIN-LIV, SNACK BAR Utilities: 3-PHASE ELEC, PUBLIC WATER, PUBLIC SEWER CABLE Gst Hse: Boat Service: MBR/MBath: SEPSHOWER, SEPBATH, DUAL SINKS Spec Info: SOLD AS-IS, HOME WARR Rooms: Restrctn OTHER FAMILY, UTIL-LNDRY, DEN ,CABANA BATH ,RECREATION Window/Trmts: FeeIncl: COMMON AREA, TRASH REMOVL, SECURITY CABLE Equip/Appl: WASHER, DRYER, REFRIGERATOR, RANGE, DISHWASHER, ELEC WTR HTR, DISPOSAL, ICE MAKER, MICROWAVE, SMOKE DETECT, INTERCOM, AUTO GAR DR, CNTRL VAC, WALL OVEN Private Pool: Inground, SPA, CHILD GATE Parking: ATT GARAGE, 2 + SPACES, DRIVEWAY Lot Desc: PAVED ROAD MH Features: Subdv Info: GOLF COURSE, BIKE – JOG, CLUBHOUSE, PUTT GREEN Interior: CAT/VAU CEIL, SPLIT BEDRMS, ROMAN TUB, WLK IN CLOS, PANTRY, FOYER, BAR, FRENCH DOOR Exterior: COVRD PATIO, OPEN PATIO, AUTO SPRINK, FENCE, BLT IN GRILL, SHUTTERS

FANTASTIC PREMIER GOLF & TENNIS COMMUNITY PGA VILLAGE CAN JOIN PRIVIATE CLUB OR NEW ISLAND CLUB IS INCLUDED OFFERING POOL, TENNIS, BASKETBALL COURT, FITNESS CENTER, BILLIARDS ROOM, BANQUET ROOM & SOCIAL EVENTS  (SCARBOROUGH ESTATES) A  27 HOME COMMUNITY.  THE ARCHITECTURE OF THIS  5,464 SQ. FT.HOME IS JUST BEAUFIFUL! THE MASTER SUITE IS SPACIOUS HOSTING 2 LARGE WALK-IN CLOSETS, A GRAND HALLWAY, MARBLE, GRANITE, ROMAN TUB, STONE TILE, SHOWER WITH GLASS DOORS, HIS AND HER BATHROOMS & BIDET.  DRAMATIC ENTRANCE 16′5″ CEILINGS, COFFER, CROWN MOLDING & ELEGANT. IMPORTED LIMESTONE MARBLE FLOORS WITH A LOVELY VIEW THE MINUTE YOU WALK IN THE DOOR. FOR THE PERSON WHO LOVES THE KITCHEN ENTER THIS STUNNING GOURMET KITCHEN BOASTING UPGRADED STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCE PACKAGE & MAGNIFICENT CUSTOM CABINETS & GRANITE WHICH FLOWS IN THE BUTLER PANTRY & COMPUTER DESK AREA.  JACK & JILL BEDROOM/BATH THAT CONNECT WITH A BEAUTIFUL BATHROOM FEATURING WARM NEUTRAL COLORS WITH MARBLE COUNTER TOP, CUSTOM CABINETS & TILE, FRENCH  DOORS THROUGHOUT, CUSTOM SINKS IN KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS, BEAUTIFUL LIGHTING, GRAND WINDOWS, UPGRADED CARPETS, LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM WHICH FEATURES SINK, CABINETS & WASHER AND DRYER.  LARGE  COVERED PATIO WITH BEAUTIFUL COLUMNS TO MATCH THE INTERIOR COLUMNS IN LIVING ROOM, WONDERFUL SUMMER KITCHEN & INVITING POOL/SPA PACKAGE. FANTASTIC VIEW OF LEGACY GOLF COURSE! HURRINCANE SHUTTERS, INTERCOM SYSTEM & ALARM INCLUDED. HOME WARRANTY WITH HOME

Living Rm: 16 x 22 Den: 12 x 12 Master BR: 18 x 22 Liv SqFt: 3,790 BR: 4 Kitchen: 16 x 15 Family Rm: 22 x 15 Bedroom 2: 12 x 12 Tot SqFt: 5,464 FB: 4 Dining Rm: 12 x 16 Florida Rm: 0 x 0 Bedroom 3: 12 x 11 Guest Hse: 0 HB: 1 Dining Ar: 10 x 12 Patio/Balc: 0 x 0 Bedroom 4: 12 x 11 Yr Built: 2006/ New FANS: 6 Utility: 0 x 0 Porch: 0 x 0 Bedroom 5: 13 x 15 Pool Size: 15 x 26 Pets: Y

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Dear Buyer

I specialize in working with serious buyers. My expertise and knowledge allows me deliver top value in an investment property or new home, advice on finance and a timely closing for my buyers. If you want a professional Realtor working for you please call me.

Ken Duncan Realtor

Please contact Ken By phone:305-320-6744 By Email:    kenduncanrealtor@gmail.com

 

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This is just a sample of the many foreclosure Treasure Coast Homes that are available.

January 7, 2010 by kenduncan  
Filed under Homes and Condos Under $350,000

Beautiful like new home in desirable gated community. Many Upgrades, loft on 2nd floor, including wood cabinets in kitchen, window treatment, elegant corian banjo counter tops, double ovens, celing fans, prewire for speakers and more. Master bedroom upstairs. Patio for BBQ. Private backyard and patio for BBQ. This is just a sample of the many foreclosure Treasure Coast Homes that are  available.  

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Living Rm: 22 x 18 Den: Master BR: 19 x 14 Liv SqFt: 2,745 BR: 4 Kitchen: 16 x 14 Family Rm: 24 x 15 Bedroom 2: 12 x 11 Tot SqFt: 3,612 FB: 2 Dining Rm: 12×15 Bedroom 3: 12 x 10 Dining Ar:yes Patio/Balc:10×15 Bedroom 4: 13 x 11 Yr Built: 2006  $150,000 Newport Isles Blvd Port St Lucie

Design: View: Const: CBS WtrFrt: Unt Desc: Secur: Roof: S-TILE Mmbrsh: Floors: CARPET, CERAMIC TILE Cool: CEILING FAN, CENTRAL Frnsh: Heat: CENTRAL Dining: , BREAK AREA Utilities: Public water and sewer Master bedroom has a spa tub with seperate shower with dual sinks, a family whirlpoollarge loft Equip/Appl: DISHWASHER, DISPOSAL, DRYER, ELEC WTR HTR, MICROWAVE, REFRIGERATOR, SMOKE DETECT, AUTO GAR DR, WALL OVEN Parking: Lot Desc: LT 1/4 ACRE MH Features: Subdv Info: Tennis Courts, Huge Pool with picnic area, basketball , cycling , ponds and preserve. Easy access to the  realty in the PGA Villager Port St Lucie.  Minutes from Tradition Port St Lucie.  Another beautiful Treasure Coast Homes. Beautiful large closets , bedrooms are split from the master.

Dear Buyer

I specialize in working with serious buyers. My expertise and knowledge allows me deliver top value in an investment property or new home, advice on finance and a timely closing for my buyers. If you want a professional Realtor working for you please call me.

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Another great buy in The PGA Village Port St Lucie

December 18, 2009 by kenduncan  
Filed under Homes and Condos Under $350,000

Homes for sale in The Pga Village Port St Lucie, Port Saint Lucie foreclosure listings  and Treasure Coast Florida Homes and Hutchinson Island, Ken Duncan realtor and Real Estate of Florida our real estate includes condos, single-family homes Treasure Coast Homes at bargain prices,  gated communities including the PGA Village  and Legacy golf and tennis country clubs. If you are looking for or selling a  home, an investment property or a seasonal condo in The PGA  country club or the PGA Village

8425 Muirfield Way, PGA Village Port St Lucie  $ 220,000

Perfect PGA Village Home! 2060 Square feet 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 bathrooms Great Location…Greenside, #7 on The Ryder course! Great Floorplan, Split w/ Volume Ceilings. Spacious Kitchen w/ Nook. Master w/ Roman Tub and French Door to 27×10 Patio. Private Guest Suite. 3rd Bedroom has Double Door Entry.

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Design: Med, View: GOLF Const: CBS WtrFrt: NONE Unt Desc: Secur: SEC SYST/OWN, ENTRY CARD, GATE-MANNED Roof: S-TILE, BARREL Mmbrsh: Floors: CARPET, CERAMIC TILE Cool: CENTRAL, CEILING FAN Frnsh: UNFURNISHED Heat: CENTRAL Dining: FORMAL, EAT IN KITCH, BREAK AREA Utilities: ELEC AVAIL, PUBLIC WATER, PUBLIC SEWER CABLE UNDERGROUND Gst Hse: Boat Service: MBR/MBath: SEPSHOWER, SEPBATH, DUAL SINKS , MST BR GRND Spec Info: SOLD AS-IS, DISCLOSURE Rooms: Restrctn OTHER GREAT, UTIL-LNDRY, DEN Window/Trmts: SINGLE HUNG, BLINDS, VERTICALS FeeIncl: COMMON AREA, LAWN CARE, SECURITY CABLE Equip/Appl: WASHER, DRYER, REFRIGERATOR, RANGE, DISHWASHER, ELEC WTR HTR, DISPOSAL, ICE MAKER, MICROWAVE, SMOKE DETECT, AUTO GAR DR, PURIFIER Private Pool: None Parking: ATT GARAGE, DRIVEWAY, DECOR DRIVE Lot Desc: PRIV ROAD, GOLF FRONT, TREED LOT, ZERO LOT MH Features: Subdv Info: POOL, GOLF COURSE, TENNIS, BIKE – JOG, CLUBHOUSE, SIDEWALK Interior: VOL CEIL, SPLIT BEDRMS, ROMAN TUB, WLK IN CLOS, PANTRY, FOYER, FRENCH DOOR, W/D HOOKUP Exterior: COVRD PATIO, SCRND PATIO, AUTO SPRINK, ZONED SPRINK

Living Rm: 25 x 16 Den: Master BR: 21 x 13 Liv SqFt: 2,060 BR: 3 Kitchen: 13 x 10 Family Rm: Bedroom 2: 13 x 13 Tot SqFt: 2,775 FB: 2 Dining Rm: 12 x 12 Florida Rm: Bedroom 3: 12 x 12 Guest Hse: HB: 1 Dining Ar: Patio/Balc: 27 x 10 Bedroom 4: Yr Built: 2000/ Resale FANS: 5 Utility: 8 x 6 Pets: Y

Dear Buyer

I specialize in working with serious buyers. My expertise and knowledge allows me deliver top value in an investment property or new home, advice on finance and a timely closing for my buyers. If you want a professional Realtor working for you please call me.

Ken Duncan Realtor

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Please contact Ken

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By Email: kenduncanrealtor@gmail.com

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2 Bedroom Ocean Front Condo

December 13, 2009 by kenduncan  
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In reality, those real estate shows are really fake

December 11, 2009 by kenduncan  
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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.”

Dear Buyer

I specialize in working with serious buyers. My expertise and knowledge allows me deliver top value in an investment property or new home, advice on finance and a timely closing for my buyers. If you want a professional Realtor working for you please call me.

Ken Duncan Realtor

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Fractional Shares of an Ocean Front Condo on N Hutchinson Island

November 7, 2009 by kenduncan  
Filed under Fractional Ownership

 On Offer: Fractional Shares of an Ocean Front Condo on N Hutchinson Island

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Fractional Ownership  Explained                                                 

Fractional ownership is becoming widely accepted but the current economic climate and lack of bank finance could be the turning point that makes it a mainstream method of purchasing second homes and holiday properties.

Over at least a decade people have fulfilled their dream of owning a holiday home by borrowing against the increased value of their main residence and then borrowing further against the second property. In many cases 100% of the acquisition cost was funded by the bank leading to an extremely fragile property market in many popular destinations. The position is now very different due to falls in house prices and, with few loans available, those still wishing to own that ‘place in the sun’ must look at alternative means of purchasing these properties.

Fractional ownership has always been a highly practical and cost effective method of owning holiday property since you only own the time you are likely to spend in it – for most a maximum of 5 weeks. In simple terms, 10 owners could share the same property, all can enjoy more or less the same benefits as they would if they owned it outright and the cost is just one tenth.

To help you compare fractional ownership to other investments, 

 

QUESTIONS SOLE OWNERSHIP FRACTIONAL TIMESHARE
ASSET WHERE THE PROPERTY VALUE WILL GROW YES YES NO
CAN BE PASSED ON TO FAMILY YES YES YES
OWERSHIP PERIOD BY CHOICE BY CHOICE BY DEVELOPERS CHOICE
INVESTMENT ASSET YES YES NO
RESALE YES YES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT
DAYS OF USE ALL YEAR 14-90 DAYS 7DAYS
TAX DEDUCTION ON LOAN YES Please contact your accountant for complete details YESPlease contact your accountant for complete details NO
ASSET RETURN YES  DEPENDING ON THE REAL ESTATE MARKET YES DEPENDING ON THE REAL ESTATE MARKET NO DEPRECIATION OVER TIME
FINANCING BANKS BANKS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
OWNERSHIP DEEDED DEEDED OR SHARE MEMBERSHIP

 

 It is expected that sales of fractional ownership properties will now expand dramatically and this is supported by the increasing number of fractional developments on offer. Ritz-Carlton, Starwood, Hyatt and other well known names have fractional product that is selling and offering buyers resort style holiday facilities but with ownership and an element of investment potential.

When you decide to proceed with fractional ownership you own a fraction of the property, usually defined as a number of days out of 365 or weeks out of 52, and you continue to do so in perpetuity or until you sell or perhaps leave it to your family in your will. 

A Few Fractional Ownership Facts

As with any association, if an owner does not pay their fees, the association can place a lien and if necessary eventually repossess the fee simple real estate interest of that owner. Any financing a lender approves on a fractional sale interest can only be secured on the borrowing owner’s specific real estate interest.  A foreclosure would happen only on that fraction, there is no consequence to the other owners or their real estate interest.

Think of the group of owners as you would any group of owners in an association, such as for condominiums or a gated community.  There are Rules and Regulations, management oversight, expense management and democratic voting processes.  The main difference is that common expenses extend to the shared property, for example: utilities, furniture replacement and house repairs.In some cases there are 2- and 3-day gaps between fractions, and one 8-day gap. The longer 8-day gap is an annual period in early Fall left open in case of the need for more major maintenance and repairs. You can trade usage periods with other co-owners. Fractional Ownership also offers the chance to trade with other owners in the USA and the rest of the world.

The Location

Hutchinson Island Treasure Coast Florida is a barrier island full of tropical vegetation. Lounge on you balcony watching dolphins and sea turtles in the Caribbean currents that feed Hutchinson Island. Every form of entertainment is minutes away by car. Hutchinson Island is one of Florida’s jewels with 52 weeks of beautiful weather. There are miles of unspoiled and unclouded Atlantic beaches are a few yards away from the back door..

The Atlantic Ocean waterfront of Hutchinson Island provides inspiration and recreation for our human visitors, a natural habitat for marine life and a tempering influence on Hutchinson Islands unusually even climate. Considerable effort has been exerted to keep our beach habitat natural, unspoiled and accessible, and we’re sure you’ll agree its well worth it. Hutchinson Island has the near-perfect climate. The average conditions are mild and sunny in the winter and comfortably breezy in the summer. The area has an average annual temperature of 73.7 degrees between the extremes of normal winter and summer temperatures.

Information on Sea Palms

We are in the process of acquiring an Ocean Front Condo on Hutchinson Island. We will have  shares available for purchase in this 1 bedroom condo in the popular Sea Palms resort condominiums.

 Sea Palms Condominium is located on N. Hutchinson Island, Florida in what is commonly referred to as the Treasure Coast. We are the first condo ever erected on N. Hutchinson Island and stood alone for years until the UDT Navy Seal Museum was eventually built right next door. Today there are a total of 9 condos in a row at the southernmost tip of N. Hutchinson Island.. After experiencing hurricanes Frances, Jeanne and Wilma Sea Palms suffered the least damage in a 9 condo row on N Hutchinson Island because of our sturdy 100% poured concrete construction.

Sea Palms has a large selection of on site and nearby amenities including tennis courts, shuffleboard, heated tropical pool, beach access, private parking, snorkelling, waterskiing, surfing, biking, boating, sailing, shopping and great restaurants.

Fractional Owned 1 Bedroom Condo

We are offering 6 shares of 8 weeks of a 1 bedroom condo on the fourth floor of Sea Palms. The unit will be finished to a very high standard with marble flooring throughout. Designer fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops. A washer and dryer will be included. The living room is directly off the kitchen area. The living room will be fully furnished with Tommy Bahama styled furniture including a flat screen television with a Bose surround sound system. Wireless internet will also be available. The dining area will include a Tommy Bahama styled dining set with matching dresser. There is a small bathroom off the living room again finished with marble counter tops.

Access to the ocean front patio from the living room is through newly installed sliding glass doors. The marble tiled patio will be set up with a matching table and chair set to enjoy the beautiful ocean views.

The master bedroom has views of the ocean through the large windows. The master bedroom will be furnished with Tommy Bahama styled décor in keeping with the tropical theme. The master bathroom with granite top and dual sinks has just been recently remodelled. There is a large walk in wardrobe with marble tiled floors and ample hanging space for a large wardrobe.

The Costs

The cost per share will be in the region of $40,000 for 1 share of 8 weeks ownership per year in perpetuity. The 8 week period will be broken down into 4 two week time periods spread equally throughout the year. Each year your 2 week periods will advance by 2 weeks. Four 1 week maintenance periods will be used through out the year. Cleaning will be done to each unit after the owner has left.

The yearly fees will be divided between the 6 owners. To include management fees, association fees, insurance, taxes, and cleaning. The management company will also hold an owners fund of $6000 which will be used to cover any costs for maintenance. The owners will be responsible to top up the fund equally if any portion is used.

To Finish

You won’t find a more cost effective way to own your dream vacation home. A home that you can share with your family, friends and business associates.Your own share of a Fractional Ownership home.

 For Information

 Contact Ken Duncan by Telephone 305-320-6744 by email ken@yourfraction.net

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2 Bedroom Ocean Front Condo N Hutchison Island

November 5, 2009 by kenduncan  
Filed under Homes and Condos Under $350,000

Foreclosure Ocean Front Condo Hutchison Island

In the heart of the Treasure Coast, N. Hutchinson Island is located between Ft. Pierce and Vero Beach with easy access to attractions in Palm Beach County (one hour drive) as well.

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Dear Buyer

I specialize in working with serious buyers. My expertise and knowledge allows me deliver top value in an investment property or new home, advice on finance and a timely closing for my buyers. If you want a professional Realtor working for you please call me.

Ken Duncan Realtor

 Sea Palms Condominium is located on N. Hutchinson Island, Florida in what is commonly referred to as the Treasure Coast. We are the first condo ever erected on N. Hutchinson Island and stood alone for years until the UDT Navy Seal Museum was eventually built right next door. Today there are a total of 9 condos in a row at the southernmost tip of N. Hutchinson Island. As the oldest, we the residents feel we are the sturdiest. After experiencing hurricanes Frances, Jeanne and Wilma we are told that Sea Palms suffered the least damage in our 9 condo row because of our sturdy 100% poured concrete construction.Foreclosure Ocean Front Condo Hutchison Island $159,900

2  Bedroom 2 bathroom condo with ocean views. 

Living Rm: 32 x 12 Den: Master BR: 13 x 13 Liv SqFt: 1,040 BR: 2 Kitchen: 13 x 8 Family Rm: Bedroom 2: 13 x 11 Tot SqFt: 1150

BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT VIEWS, HEATED POOL, 2 TENNIS COURTS.COMMON AREA, MAINT-EXTR, LAWN CARE POOL SERVICE TRASH REMOVL PARKING SECURITY ROOF MAINT MANAGER INSUR-BLDG CABLE ELEVATOR, Foreclosure Ocean Front Condo Hutchison Island

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 By phone:   305-320-6744

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