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Wow..wow…wow…wow..wow!!!!!

On June 30th, 2009, a Palm Coast Saltwater Canal home with an pool, 80’ of bulkheaded waterfrontage, two canals off the Intracoastal Waterway, 3 Bed/2Bath/2Car garage and over 1980 living square feet under heat and air…Closed Sale for $185,000….no that is not a TYPO….it Closed sale for $185,000…..that is under $100.00 per square foot with the LOT!!!!

If you break out the lot and figure it at $81K…the price of the sale of the lot at 6 S. Coral Reef Ct..(NO…this is NOT across from duplexes) in March of 2009 according to the public records in the Flagler County Taxrolls …that makes the square foot price for this home $52.31 per square foot….huh???? OH and did I mention…it has an in -ground pool…..YUP!!!! Wow…wow…wow!!!!

Now, the reason that this is so significant, this was NOT a distressed “Short Sale” or “Bank Owned Property” according to the original MLS Listing. That means…IT IS A COMP for future appraisals on the canals!!!

I would also like to point out that the original list price on this house was $297,900 and the last list price prior to closing was $239,800. So that equates to a 48% discount off of the original listed price and a 33% discount off the last listed price. hmmmm....like I always tell my customers....there is no such thing as an offer that is too low...you never know a sellers motvation until you submit an offer..and you never get anything unless you ask for it.

This is great news for buyers working with a REALTOR as a buyer’s agent, that knows this market, will give you a huge advantage when it comes to negotiating with the seller.

For sellers…this is not good news at all. Especially with the new HVCC program regarding appraisals. It is already being discussed that the HVCC is causing major problems for home valuations and killing up to as many as an estimated 25% of all currently pending home transactions. There are 33 saltwater canal homes currently pending or contingent sale…it will be very interesting to see what the final sale prices are on these homes…. when and IF they make it to closing.

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My name is Marshal Dane and I would like for everyone that has a facebook to please add me as a friend. I am an agent here in beautiful Florida and I am looking for anyone who has customers that would like to move down here. If I come across anyone who would like to relocate to my brand new friends area, (could be you) I will refer them to you before I find anyone else. Thanks!

"Eclectic"

"Electric" is defined as selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines, methods, or styles and the Curry Creek Café does just that. They take the best in various types of cooking styles and serve them up with a hometown feel.

Housed in a diner-style building on Tamiami Trail South in Nokomis, just South of Casey Key this little-known gem is anything but "diner style'. Once you get past the building and its dirt parking lot you will find some of the most outstanding food in Sarasota County.

The dining area is small but its charm is immediately felt with the vintage photos and memorabilia from the area. The food is nothing short than amazing. Chef/owner David Arbuckle is a Nokomis native who left the area to become an award-winning chef. His wife, Rofie, is from Indonesia, and though fairly new to the restaurant business, adds her signature to the menu with her wonderful egg rolls, coconut milk shrimp curry, jasmine rice, and traditional rendang (a beef stew).

Between Rofie's Indonesian dishes and Chef David's creativeness with the more traditional favorites such as meatloaf, lamb chops, and crab cakes, this is a restaurant not be missed.

Nick Herron & Kathleen Herron of the Herron Group / RE/MAX Alliance Group would be glad to show you any of the properties listed on Sarasota Barrier Islands of Casey Key. Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Manasota Key, Island of Venice, and Lido Key. Call 941.350.5035 or 1-800-789-6580

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Is the Fear of Foreclosure Ruining Your Life? Don't Let It!

My Services are Free to The Home Owner. The Peace of Mind Could be Priceless!

In Port Saint Lucie and St. Lucie West, if you are done with the fiasco that Loan Modification can be and you would like to discuss Short Selling your home and what your other options may be, Call Dan Allen at (772) 708-1487 or visit my Web Site at WWW.DanielAllen.REMAX.Com

If your Port Saint Lucie or St. Lucie West home is in foreclosure, or you are concerned that your property could be going into foreclosure in the near future, please read this short article. It could save you and your family thousands of dollars, months of frustration and start you and your family toward a new beginning and a happier day.

In Port Saint Lucie and St. Lucie West if you are behind on your real estate mortgage payments and have no hope of catching up, loan modification is an important first step. Loan modification is also a avenue for unscrupulous business people to enter your world. Some loan modification companies are legitimate organizations trying to help home owners in distress, but far too many loan modification scams in Port Saint Lucie and St. Lucie West are popping up. Fortunately for the home owners in the Port St. Lucie area these loan modification Scum Bags and Slime Balls are easy to pick out. Beware and investigate any Loan Modification Company before you sign up with them, but if they do any of the following, check them out twice as thoroughly.

1) The Loan Modification Company asks for money in advance

2) The Loan Modification Company charges the home owner for expenses

3) The Loan Modification Company Guaranties results

4) The Loan Modification Company asks to hold onto your Deed

5) The person modifying your loan is not a licensed real estate agent, but they ask you to sign a contract to sell your property.(They will usually introduce you to a "INVESTOR" who will pay cash for your home and tell you they do it all the time.) That may be true, they may do it all the time. Just a few weeks ago in St. Lucie County 6 people were arrested for doing just that all the time.

Recently a lost midication officer with The Bank of America told me"Home owners that are trying to modify their mortgage are always better served by communicating directly with the mortgage lender. No one except the mortgage lender can agree to modify the loan. The percentage of successful third party loan modifications is extremely low"

If you have already exhausted the possibility of modifying your home mortgage and have decided it is time to consider short selling your property, Call me at (772) 708-1487 or visit my Web Site at WWW.DanielAllen.REMAX.Com

My Services are Free to The Home Owner. The Peace of Mind Could be Priceless!

If you are done with the fiasco that Loan Modification can be and you would like some straight answers in Port Saint Lucie, or St. Lucie West on Short Selling your home and what your other options may be, Call Dan Allen at (772) 708-1487 or visit my Web Site at WWW.DanielAllen.REMAX.Com

West Palm Beach Modern Condo Living at THE SLADE Condominium right across from the Florida Intracoastal Waterways, near the yacht marina and next to all the night life, where nights come alive in downtown West Palm Beach Florida. Come with me as we tour this luxury condo at super affordable prices today!

Feel in the thick of it all as you rock in the clubs on Clematis or dinner at some of the fine dining or just grabbing a bite to eat at a quick stop like Field of Greens. During the day you can enjoy live outdoor concerts with views of our spectacular intracoastal waterways. Cityplace is where the action is from the Muvico Movie theatre to Comedy Improv, shopping, music and all kinds of different restaurants that you get to choose from.

Here is the view from the roof top pool overlooking the famous Florida Intracoastal.

Now,imagine pulling up to your private condo just steps from some of the greatest views and in a quaint and historic area of West Palm Beach. Here is the view to the west.

The Slade is the place to live if modern is your style. You will be fit right in when you enter the lobby full of bright red modern sofas and modular seating arrangments.

There are two pools, one in a garden setting overlooking the west side of the city and the second pool is a ' to die for' edgeless pool that looks like the water is falling right into the Intracoastal! What a view! Check out these photos of the views I captured with my camera.

The gym is spacious with loads of equipment from treadmills to free weights and everything else you need to stay in shape and get your work out in, how convenient is that!

Have your friends over for get togethers in the lounge area right off of the garden pool area. The entire setting is all modular modern just like a revival of the 50's; yet more upscale.

This is a view of the Rock Garden next to the Garden setting pool with plenty of room to sit and read a book or do your morning meditations.

If modern is your thing than you will find your home here at the Slade Condominium at 1551 N Flagler in West Palm Beach Florida. Check out this chair!

We have a short sale listing at the lowest price only $199,777 for a one bedroom condo with Ocean, Intracoastal water views and Pool views in this building on the 11th floor- if you would like further information please call Nestor Gasset or Katerina Gasset at 561-753-0135.

Condo prices have come down to where they are a best buy here in West Palm Beach Florida.

Enjoy the show!