Saint Augustine, FL

It feels like spring is in the air here in St Augustine Florida, even though it is just the beginning of February. Home Depot is busier than ever with residents starting their Spring projects early this year. Homeowners should estimate the potential change in the value of their real estate versus the cost of specific changes before performing any work. Some upgrades are more advantageous than others in elevating a home’s value. Below is information on St Augustine Florida home repairs that increase home values.

Recommendations on St Augustine Florida Home Repairs That Increase Home Values

Home owners often hope to regain the entire amount of money spent on repairs when they go to sell their property. This is a natural tendency, but unfortunately, it is not supported by what is seen in the marketplace. Different home repairs add different value to a property, and that increased value can vary in different parts of the country. To give you an overview on home repairs that increase home values, below are some national figures.

National Averages for Mid-range Renovations

The figures below are from Remodeling Magazine’s annual Cost vs. Value Report.

Analyzing Home Repairs That Increase Home Values

Another factor contributing to the value of repairs is whether it is a mid-range or up-scale renovation. Kitchen repairs, for example, can be performed on the low end or the high end and each will lead to a different figure. So, not only should you consider the type of repair but also the amount of money to spend. For a broad list of property repairs, a comparison of mid-range versus high-end projects, and detailed current St Augustine Florida home repairs that increase home values, visit www.costversusvalue.com.

Attend the St Augustine Repeat your Wedding Vows event held February 12, 2012 at Ripley’s Belive it or Not Museum. Repeat your wedding vows Feb. 12 and help Ripley’s break another World Record.

St Augustine Repeat Your Wedding Vows Event Details

Feb. 12 at 2pm. Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum in St. Augustine, Fl will attempt to host the world’s largest wedding vow renewal ceremony. Ripley is looking for couples who would like to participate in this special activity, just two days prior to St. Valentine’s Day. Check-in will begin at noon Feb. 12th. Couples need to bring proof of their existing marriage and a photo ID to present at check-in. To register, email the name of the bride and groom along with the state and date of the original wedding to mock@ripleys.com.

Visit the 2012 Repeat Your Wedding Vows in St Augustine

Be sure to attend the St Augustine Repeat your Wedding Vows February 12, 2012. Married couples…come help break a world record and make some history. Be a part of the Ripley’s Believe it or Not! hall of fame. If your are not married, visit Ripley’s on the 12th to witness this record breaking event. See you there!

St. Johns County School District retained the No.1 title in Florida for its High Schools based of FCAT scores.

The Florida's Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) are based on performances including graduation rate, participation and performance in accelerated programs, and college readiness skills.

In all, the district has two A schools, four B schools and one M school, based on the 2010-11 state assessment.

A’s went to Allen Nease and Ponte Vedra high schools. B schools are Bartram Trail, Creekside, Pedro Menendez and St. Augustine high schools.

M stands for “maintaining” and is applied to St. Johns Technical High School, which for 2009-10 received an F.District officials have disagreed with that F score, arguing the school is designed as an alternative school and uses a different rating system than traditional high schools. Officials said the M rating reflected improvements in reading and math gains for 2010-11.

The school district also ranked No. 1 in Florida when school grades for elementary and middle schools were released during the summer of 2011.

This is one more reason to make St Johns County and the St. Augustine area your home for 2012. Please let me know ow I can help you with our home search & purchase.

St. Augustine and St. Johns County 24 Hr. Market Report for January 5, 2005 shows that there were 18 homes with price adjustments. It appears that the Sellers are understanding that even in the active St. Augustine real estate market, the correct list price is vitally important.

Nearly 25 homes were re-listed in the last 24 hours, catching up the large end of year expired listings.

St. Augustine, St. Johns County 24 Hr. Market Report for January 2, 2012 shows quite a few of the end of the year expired listings have been renewed. Which leads me to think that agents that were out listing new homes yesterday, forgot to renew their expiring December listings!

Not surprising at all that there were no closings during this 24 hour period as it was New Year's Day.