AMEER REPORT APRIL 2019
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CaraAmeer Every property tells a story. What’s yours?
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What’s New, What’s Now and What’s Next? Fla.’s housing market: Median prices, Inventory rise in February The 2019 real estate market is off and running and moving at a fast clip! Tax reform continues to be on many people’s minds, especially as those living in high tax, cold weather states file their tax returns. More thoughts are turning to relocating to warmer weather climates with a simpler tax structure and Florida continues to see interest from those in the Northeast. New Yorkers in particular are the new “foreign” buyer for Florida with many opting to head to south Florida. According to census data from July 2017-2019, Florida had the highest level of net domestic migration while New York lost the most residents. Florida’s housing market reported higher median prices and increased inventory (active listings) in February compared to a year ago, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 18,966 last month, up 1.9 percent compared to February 2018. In February, statewide median sales prices for both single-family homes and condo-townhouse properties increased year-over-year for the 86th consecutive month. The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes was $250,000, up 1.3 percent from the previous year, according to data from Florida Realtors Research Department in partnership with local Realtor boards/ associations. Last month’s statewide median price for condo-townhouse units was $187,500, up 4.7 percent over the year-ago figure. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the national median sales price for existing single-family homes in January 2019 was $249,400, up 3.1 percent from the previous year; the national median existing condo price was $538,690; in Massachusetts, it was $379,900; in New York, it was $278,000; and in Maryland, it was $275,000. Looking at Florida’s condo-townhouse market in February, statewide closed sales totaled 7,981, down 5.7 percent compared to a year ago. Closed sales may occur from 30- to 90-plus days after sales contracts are written. Source: Florida Association of Realtors News
DID YOU KNOW? Florida Homes Spark Almost 1 in 10 Mortgage Requests
https://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?p=1&id=377967
High-tax vs. low-tax states? It’s not that simple
https://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?p=3&id=377959
Top day to list a Fla. home? Depends where you live
https://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?p=1&id=378123
904.635.7058 | cameer@cbvfl.com | www.caraameer.com
Do You Know A Buyer For These Properties?” PABLO CREEK RESERVE - $899,000 MLS 951681 | Beds: 5 |Baths: 4 | Sq. Ft: 3985 Incredible value in exclusive Pablo Creek Reserve w/water views. Move-in ready!
SOLD
NEPTUNE BEACH! - $510,000 MLS 966135 | Beds: 4 |Baths: 2 | Sq. Ft: : 2054 The right size ranch on a corner lot. Impeccable quality and finishes throughout. Move-in ready w/heart of pine floors, renovated kitchen, newer AC, roof, brand new AC ductwork installed. Spacious rear deck & huge fenced backyard w/room for a pool. Just minutes to the sand! GREENLEAF VILLAGE IN NOCATEE! - $339,000 MLS 924425 | Beds: 4 |Baths: 3.5 | Sq. Ft: 2342 The “Hidalgo” by David Weekley. 2 story w/first floor master & spacious backyard. Like new!
DING
PEN SALE
JACKSONVILLE BEACH POOL HOME! -$419,000 MLS 977521 | Beds: 3 |Baths: 2 | Sq. Ft: 1520 Reach the beach in this spectacular concrete block pool home. Large corner lot with circular pavered driveway. Fully fenced with space to park a boat or RV along with detached shed. Salt life lives here!
ABERDEEN - $264,900 MLS 954371 | Beds: 4 |Baths: 2 | Sq. Ft: 1944 Outstanding value in St. Johns County. The right size ranch w/huge fenced backyard overlooking water. VIZCAYA - $2200/month MLS Beds: 3|Baths: 2.5| Sq. Ft. 1895 Executive style townhome for rent in the Mediterranean community of Vizcaya. Located on a cul-de-sac street, this home boasts hand scraped hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, screened lanai & spacious bedrooms overlooking a preserve lot.
SOLD
As Seen On, Written and Quoted... Cara continues to serve as a contributor and media commentator in real estate for a variety of outlets and also serves as a columnist for the real estate industry publication, Inman News.
Cara on Realtor.com’s House Rules series: You Can’t Take it With You.. Or Can You?
Home Buying Checklist for Parents – Here’s Five Things You Shouldn’t Forget
Commentary for Realtor.com Move over shiplap siding…. hello royal renovation! 904.635.7058 cameer@cbvfl.com | www.caraameer.com
The Wrap IT’S AWARDS SEASON I was fortunate to finish 2018 in the top ten percent of agents for Coldwell Banker Vanguard, receiving the 2018 Platinum Award and was also in the top 15% of Coldwell Banker agents nationwide and named to the International Diamond Society. I was also named to Coldwell Banker Vanguard’s Wall of Honor for leadership, service, production and my contributions to the company and real estate industry. I also received the 2018 Company Generated Business Award for the most closed outgoing referrals. Through my national connections within Coldwell Banker, I was able to assist customers on the move throughout the country, which included a luxury home sale in Minnesota, home purchases in Southern California, Washington D.C and the Boston area. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with a question, a need for a service provider, questions about home repair and improvement, remodeling cost vs. value or if I can assist with real estate related information at any time. Just think of me as your real estate concierge. Whether you are curious about the house down the street or simply want to get a snapshot of values in your neighborhood, give me a call. Services I can assist with include: • New construction representation • Vacant land search • Moving information/referral to agents(s) in other real estate markets of interest whether for job relocation, second home, family or friends interested in relocating • Realtors Property Resource – comprehensive database to research information on virtually any property in the United States • Tenant placement assistance • Rental property analysis • Investment/Income opportunities The friendships and relationships that I’ve built with each and every one of you are the lifeblood of what I do and that is the greatest gift of all. Real estate has been an amazing door that has opened to connect with such an incredibly talented, gifted, kind, diverse and interesting group of people that I may not have ever had a chance to meet otherwise. In the end, the relationships I’ve built are like finding the gold at the end of the rainbow, and that is what it is all about.
Cara