One of the most popular events in St. Augustine is the monthly First Friday Art Walk. This trendy cultural event is held each month from 5 - 9pm. Tonight marks the first Art Walk of 2009 and will be the place to be in St. Augustine.
Art Galleries of St. Augustine (AGOSA) represents the finest St Augustine galleries with more than 25 member galleries featuring local art, glass, pottery, jewelry and more.
More than 20 Galleries will be participating tonight offer their latest exhibits, music and refreshments. You can also enjoy wonderful catered delights at many of the galleries sponsored by The St Augustine Independent Restaurant Association.
CLICK HERE for information on Show Openings and Artist Exhibits!
Stroll the streets of the Nations Oldest City or hop on a Sightseeing Train or Trolley starting at 6pm on King Street. Travel a loop around town to other neighborhood galleries every 15 minutes starting at 6pm. You can park at Rembrandtz Gallery, or Butterfield Gallery to catch the train. The train and trolley tours start at 6pm until 9pm. This is a FREE service (and you know how much I like FREE) from the Ripley's Sightseeing Trains and the Old Town Trolley Tours.
After the Art Walk, meet your friends at one of the local watering holes, A1A Ale Works or Tradewinds Lounge to enjoy live music and dancing.
Today the weather is great and it should be a lovely evening to continue the New Year celebration in St. Augustine, I hope to see you there!
Marjorie Taylor is a licensed Real Estate Broker and community leader representing Homes in St. Augustine. She is passionate about helping clients buy and sell Homes in St. Augustine and Homes in St. Augustine Beach, Florida.
904-591-9121
www.SeaGroveStAugustineBeach.com
Ah, the good old days.....buy low, do a few fixes here and there and then sell for a nice profit. Fix it and keep it is more like it now a days. The National Association of Realtors reports that the typical first time home buyer plans to stay in that home for 10 years, up from seven years in 2007. They also report that the number of first-time buyers is rising. They now account for 41 percent of transactions. This is up from 39 percent in last year's survey and 36 percent in 2006.
Based on this report, it appears that the FTB's (First Time Buyers) are an excellent target market for sellers in the St. Augustine real estate market. What do these buyers expect? Here are two things that I have discovered they are looking for, before they even walk through the front door.
Back to Basics - These Buyers expect a roof that does not leak, an operating heat and air-condition system and walls and foundation that is in good repair. By neglecting these basics a seller can loose money twice, first in a lower sales price and secondly by running the risk of additional costs prior to closing when a lender requires the repairs to be made.
Curb Appeal - the first impression a home will make determines if the FTB will take a further look.
If its true what they say "the eyes are the window to one's soul" then the front of the home is the window to the rest of the home. It lets the buyer know what to expect inside. So, prune trees and shrubbery, trim and edge lawn, and pull weeds. Fresh mulch will give the yard a clean, well kept look and let the buyer know that you take care of the property.
Does the front entry say Welcome - Come on in? A clean freshly painted front door, a clean walkway with trimmed foliage, perhaps a pot of colorful plants at the entry will be appreciated by buyers. Again, allowing them to anticipate all the great things that are in store for them once they step foot inside. A no brainer you say? Well I'm surprised by the condition of many front yards of homes on the market now. This is one of the most inexpensive, yet most important things a seller can do.
Some of our suggestions will bring the home up to the level of the comparable properties in the area. Which ones do you think will will add dollars to the seller's bottom line and help the home sell faster?
Marjorie Taylor is a licensed Real Estate Broker and a leader representing Homes in St. Augustine. She is passionate about helping clients buy and sell Homes in St. Augustine and Homes in St. Augustine Beach, Florida.
904-591-9121
www.SeaGroveStAugustineBeach.com
A friend of mine is traveling (driving) north to spend Christmas with his family. We spoke several times during the trip and he reported some gas stations offering regular gas under $1.50 a gallon.
Holey moley! What a difference a few months makes! (I traded in my gas guzzling Expedition for a fuel efficient Altima last summer when prices were over $4.00 a gallon.)
I usually get gas at my corner station, out of convenience and habit. However, after hearing the prices in other areas, I wondered what the lowest price was in the St. Augustine area. I set out on my mission by searching Gasbuddy.com. What a cool site. Not only does it list the lowest prices in the area, but offers a pretty fab search tool for websites. Sure wish I would have known about this site $2.50 a gallon ago.
Check it out:
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Way kewl ap....I'll be contacting my Web Guru to add this to my website.
Now for the best gas prices in St. Augustine today:
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1.64 |
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1099 S Ponce de Leon Blvd & Arapaho Ave |
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Dec 17,7:30 AM |
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1.65 |
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150 Hampton Point Dr near CR-210 West |
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Dec 18,6:47 AM |
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1.65 |
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2250 CR-210 near Russel Sampson Rd |
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Dec 18,6:47 AM |
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1.65 |
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4540 US-1 N & Ocean Blvd |
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Dec 17,5:34 AM |
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1.67 |
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US-1 S & Lewis Point |
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Dec 18,7:00 AM |
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1.67 |
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1625 CR-210 West & I-95 |
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Dec 18,6:47 AM |
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1.67 |
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US-1 S (Food Lion Shop Ctr) |
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Dec 17,7:30 AM |
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1.68 |
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1740 CR-210 West near I-95 |
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Dec 18,6:47 AM |
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1.68 |
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1740 CR-210 West near I-95 |
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Dec 17,10:08 PM |
It looks like $1.64 is the best I can do today, so I'll be heading out to Citgo shortly.
Remember, if you know of anyone looking at Homes in St Augustine or Homes in St Augustine Beach, I would love a chance to help them out. I love helping people find St Augustine Real Estate.
Marjorie Taylor is a licensed Real Estate Broker and a leader representing Homes in St. Augustine. She is passionate about helping clients buy and sell Homes in St. Augustine and Homes in St. Augustine Beach, Florida.
904-591-9121
www.SeaGroveStAugustineBeach.com
Live the simple beach life .....without giving up a single city pleasure!
SeaGrove offers you the perfect mix of small-town friendliness and sophisticated design in the heart of St. Augustine Beach. In this carefully planned neighborhood you will find our 40 luxury condominium homes built around the SeaGrove Town Center featuring the charming traditional Florida Coastal architectural design.
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cated in the center of the Neighborhood, the SeaGrove Condominiums have easy access to the Town Center, the Public Library, Post office, Swim Club and Town Green. You can start your morning with a run on the beach, walk to the cafe', hike trails along the marsh and even launch your kayak from the boat dock.
Residents of the SeaGrove Luxury Condominiums have a wonderful quality of life through the enjoyment of the Neighborhood amenities as well as the temperate climate of North East Florida. SeaGrove is located close to the beach and the historic sites of the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine. All of these features make the SeaGrove Luxury Condominiums a great place to call home.
Marjorie Taylor
Homes in St Augustine
www.SeaGroveStAugustineBeach.com
904-591-9121
When I am not busy selling Homes in St. Augustine, I am taking advantage of all the wonderful events that are offered in this wonderful city. With the Holiday season in full swing, there are many activities planned in the St. Augustine area. Here is a listing of what to do in the Nation's Oldest City this weekend.
Friday, December 12th
Historic Weapons Firing Demonstration
Take the boat to Rattlesnake Island and experience daily military life at Fort Matanzas the 18th century Spanish fort that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. For More information call 904-471-0116 or visit www.nps.gov/forma
Times 10:30 - 3:30
Sunset/Moonrise Tour
Join us at the St. Augustine Lighthouse and enjoy viewing the sunset and moonrise from the most unique perspective in all of St. Augustine! A champagne toast will be provided by San Sebastian Winery. For more information call Pam at 904-829-9725
Times 5pm - 6:30pm
Saturday, December 13th
Cookies and Milk with Santa
Meet Santa at the St. Alligator Farm for a fun morning of stories, milk and cookies. Each child will decorate their very own holiday cookie. For more information call 904-824-3337
Times: 9am - 4pm
Santa's Garden Celebration
Bring the entire family to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus in Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. Admission is one unwrapped toy per vehicle or one non-perishable food item per person. For more information call 386-466-6783
Times: 9am - 4pm
Regatta of Lights
Find your place along the bay front for St. Augustine's annual holiday parade of boats. Various vessels, from Sailboats to Shrimp boats, will be all a glitter with brilliant lighted displays. For more information call 904-824-9725 or www.sayc2000.com
Times: 6pm
Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th
15th Annual Holiday Tour of Bed and Breakfast Inns
Tour St. Augustine's historic B&B's all decorated in holiday splendor. Tour participants will sample tasty treats through out the tour. For more information www.staugustineinns.com
Times 2pm - 5pm
Sunday December 14th
Handel's Messiah
Enjoy the multi talented St. Augustine Community Choir as they present the annual performance of excerpts from Handel's Messiah. The location of this year's performance is the Cathedral Basicila located at 38 Cathedral Place. For more information please call 904-824-2806
Times: 3pm
Spanish "Belen" Nativity Craft at St. Augustine Art Association
This is a special presentation by art historian Elizabeth Gessner about the Old World Spanish craft of miniature Nativity scene construction. The presentation is located at the St. Augustine Art Assoc. Gallery. For more information visit www.staaa.org
Times: 5pm - 7pm
Luminaries in the Plaza
St. Augustine's Plaza de la Constitution will be all aglow with hundreds of candlelit luminaries. Join the St. Augustine Pilot Club in singing traditional carols. For more information call 904-824-2486
Times: 5pm-8pm
Monday, December 15th
Dinner and a Movie
Gypsy Cab Company will be the local to enjoy a classic film, A Deal is A Deal. Enjoy a fabulous buffet dinner then sit back and enjoy a movie that is unavailable in local theaters. For more information call 904-824-8244
Times: 6pm, movie starts at 7pm
Please visit the St. Johns Chamber of commerce web site at www.stjohnscountychamber.com for more visitor information. I will look forward to seeing you downtown.
Marjorie Taylor
Homes in St. Augustine
www.SeaGroveStAugustineBeach.com
904-591-9121
Marjorie Taylor
Homes in St Augustine
www.SeaGroveStAugustineBeach.com
904-591-9121
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