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Eagle Harbor Homes for Sale November 8, 2009 - Fleming Island Florida

Eagle Harbor EntranceEagle Harbor Homes for Sale

71 Active

12 Short Sale

2 Bank Owned

17% of all Eagle Harbor homes for sale are Short Sales.

The market trends are somewhat down from the from the Eagle Harbor Homes for Sale July 4 Market Report, which listed 97 homes for sale and 15% were short sales. Active homes for sale in Eagle Harbor are down by about 17%.

88 homes have sold in Eagle Harbor since 11/8/2008. This means we have about a 10 month supply of homes for sale if no other homes come on the market. The best looking, best priced homes will sell.

Eagle Harbor has many amenities, including an 18-hole golf course, three water parks, clubhouse, 5 day docks, one community with private docks, playgrounds throughout the community, tennis, a nature preserve, and many activities.

There is one townhouse neighborhood - Pine Lake, one condominium neighborhood - The Enclave, and many single family home neighborhoods Neighborhoods range from patio homes with very small lots, starter homes, production builder homes to custom homes on estate lots. There is something for everyone. Three neighborhoods offer waterfront homes on Doctor's Lake which opens into the St Johns River - The Preserve, Daniel's Landing and Neilhurst.

Eagle Harbor Swim ParkEagle Harbor Sunset at Day DockEagle Harbor Golf CourseEagle Harbor Golf Club

Active single family homes range from $142,900 to $1,599,000. The smallest home is 1438 sq. ft. and the largest is 5701 sq. ft.

Frank and I are Eagle Harbor residents. We moved to the Jacksonville area in 1989 to be close to Frank's family and have lived here ever since except a few years in Orlando. We are Top Producers at our company, Watson Realty.

If you are interested in purchasing a home on Fleming Island, we are ready to help you. We have the latest information on the best values in Eagle Harbor. Please email or call us at 904-673-2308.

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Original Photography, All Rights Reserved. *Eagle Harbor Homes for November 8, 2009*

All statistical information provided from the NEFAR MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Tax Credit Extension - First Time Home Buyers and Primary Residence Buyers

Tax Credit Extension for Clay County, Duval County, St. Johns County

It's a done deal. Friday, November 6, 2009, President Obama signed a bill extending the $8000 tax credit for first-time home buyers who qualify, through June 2010. It also provides a $6,500 credit for current homeowners who want to buy a primary residence.

Residents of Clay County, Duval County and St. Johns County have a great opportunity to buy a new home with low interest rates and great prices on homes for sale.

First Time Home buyers:

1. First Time Home buyers are eligible who meet criteria outlined below.

2. Must sign a contract by April 30, 2010.

3. Must close by June 30, 2010.

Current Homeowners:

1. Current homeowners who wish to buy a primary residence are eligible if they meet certain criteria outlined below.

2. They must have lived in their residence 5 out of the last 8 years.

3. They are eligible for a $6,500 tax credit.

Criteria for eligibility:

1. Single filing taxpayers have income limit of $125,000 to receive entire credit. Up to $145,000 income receive partial credit. Above $145,000 income, no credit.

2. Joint filing taxpayers are eligible up to $225,000 income. Up to $245,000 income is a partial credit and above $245,000 income is no credit.


Florida Homeowners Insurance - What is Citizens Property Insurance Corp.?

Moving to Florida - need homeowners insurance

If you're moving to Florida and checking out insurance, you may hear about Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Citizens is the insurance company of last resort for homeowners who can't get a policy anywhere else. There are some areas and houses that may be tough to find coverage, and some times of the year are more of a challenge than others. But overall, we have some of the most beautiful weather in the country!

Beautiful Florida Weather

Citizens was created in 2002 by Florida legislators to provide a safety net to be sure Florida residents had insurance coverage available. Currently they have over 1,000,000 active policies.

Citizens Property Insurance Corp. does charge higher rates than you can find at other companies, so it makes sense to shop around and compare, and you probably won't be selecting them if you can get coverage elsewhere.

When you are shopping around, please be sure to compare apples to apples. Be sure the coverages are equal all across the board when comparing rates for Citizens vs. other carriers. Be sure you have the umbrella coverage that you will need and not just the basics. Ask us for names of insurance agents who will take the time to explain the ins and outs of insurance coverage to you for your beautiful new Florida home.

Beautiful Florida home

Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty (recently named State Regulator of the Year by LexisNexis) announced that Citizens just won approval to increase their rates about 5.4% - and that affects hurricane damage coverage. If you are looking in higher risk coastal areas, you will have to wait for the final figures. The increased premiums will go into effect January 1, 2010 and will encompass about 719,000 policies, including 350,000 homeowners. If you are considering a mobile home, the increase is 1.7% and 10.2% for condo associations. Inland homeowners may see their rates decline.

Get Motivated Seminar at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena

GET MOTIVATED!

Jacksonville Veterans Memorial ArenaThe "Get Motivated" Seminar was in Jacksonville today and a group of people from our office went, including our Broker. It was held at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena down by the Stadium and Suns' Baseball Field in downtown Jacksonville.

For a mere $19.00 per office, you could see Zig Ziglar, Steve Forbes, Rudi Guiliani, Colin Powell, Laura Bush, Terry Bradshaw - Live! I can't remember ever seeing and hearing so many famous people at one time. Plus, there were other excellent speakers who are not as well known, but some of them were very compelling.

Doors opened at 7am, speakers started at 9am. It was recommended to get there by 8am for a good seat. Latecomers still found good seats as people left.

Would I recommend this to others? Yes, if you want a good dose of positive attitude - many things you have heard before, but some new tips. If you need to realize that these famous people were once 'normal' like you and me, and that they excelled with good old fashioned hard work and ingenuity.

Rudy Guiliani related how his training as a law clerk for a Judge who was a former trial lawyer was invaluable to him during 9/11. The Judge taught him that for every hour in the courtroom, there must be 4 hours of preparation. That way, when surprises came up, you would have the answer or be able to handle it.During 9/11, plans for many other types of emergencies, such as hurricanes, were implemented to regain order in Manhattan. All the planning and preparation paid off, as New York was spared the kind of chaos that can follow an emergency.

Get Motivated Seminar at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial ArenaColin Powell speaks at Get Motivated Seminar at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena

All the famous speakers gave insights into their former lives, and encouragement and hope to the audience. If a Get Motivated Seminar is anywhere near you, I think it is worth money - even if you only get one idea from it.

Progressive Pediatrics - Jacksonville FL

Progressive Pediatrics - Jacksonville FLOne of the best things about living in Jacksonville is having Pediatricians like Valerie Miles, M.D. and Carolina Canas-Ceron, M.D., at Progressive Pediatrics. These sought-after physicians and their staff are a blessing to their patients and parents.

Both Physicians practice "integrative medicine" where they focus on the safest and most effective ways for the body to heal itself when ill. This includes regular medicines, and they also focus on prevention of illness and maintaining wellness.

Great tips: We were in last week and I was talking about giving my son Pedialyte during intense sports activities, such as a Soccer tournament. Dr. Ceron shared about her own recipe as a substitute to Gatorade or Pedialyte, which is sugar free and very inexpensive.

Dr. Carolina Canas-Ceron - Progressive Pediatrics in Jacksonville FL

Proactive: When John had the flu, we were required to wear masks from the moment we entered the building until we were cleared by the doctor. When we were there again Friday, they now ask patients to call when in the parking lot and the staff will bring out their their masks before entering the building, or they can wait in their cars and put their masks on when they come in. The treatment they set up for John included wearng a mask in the public areas of the home, and the result was nobody else in the family came down with the flu.

Progressive Pediatrics - Jacksonville FL

What we especially like about these doctors is their explanation of what is happening in your body, to help you understand. They also discuss nutrition along with medical treatment. They never rush us. Their popularity is evident by the nominations for Top Doctor by Jacksonville magazine and Top Pediatricians.

Awards for Drs. Miles and Ceron of Progressive Pediatrics

They have a One Stop Wellness Shop which is convenient for many of the products they recommend. Sometimes it is more convenient than going to the health food store. There is also a selection of helpful books for parents.

Progressive Pediatrics Store - Jacksonville FLBooks in Store at Progressive Pediatrics in Jacksonville FL

Latrice and Renee have been with the Staff since we began going there five years ago. They both work at the front desk, but Renee is filling in at the Store down the hall.

Latrice at Progressive PediatricsRenee in Store at Progresive Pediatrics

The Waiting Rooms are divided into Well and Sick. There is a table with free information for parents available in the lobby.

Waiting Rooms at Progressive PediatricsInformation available at Progressive Pediatrics

The practice is closed except for new babies and siblings, but if you are looking for a doctor, give them a call to see if they have an opening.

Monthly Open House 4th Tuesday at 6 PM

Phone: 904-338-0434

1539 Parental Home Road (North side of Parental Home off Beach Blvd.)

Jacksonville, FL 32216