Stuart Florida Real Estate

Fairwinds Cove, Jensen Beach  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 3412 NE Causeway Blvd. Unit 302 on August 4 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

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If you're considering purchasing a home, but feel ‘out of touch' with what's happening in real estate give us a call today at (772) 323-6996 or visit us on the web at www.GabeSanders.com or www.TreasureCoastFLHomes.com. Our office is located at 2 N. Sewalls Point Rd. in Stuart, Florida (Sewall's Point); please ask for Gabe Sanders or Susan Maxwell.

North Hobe Sound Shores, Hobe Sound  -  Announcing a price reduction on 8511 SE Driftwood St., a 3,232 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $999,000 -

Magnificent waterfront home with all the bells and whistles. Ocean access, 6 lots from Intracoastal. Large dock with lifts and davits. Quiet source 30 KW propane generator, impact windows, plantation shutters, crown moldings throughout, double sided coral  rock fireplace between living and dining room with separate fireplace in master bedroom. Master bath has Jacuzzi tub, shower designer fixtures and marble floors and granite tips. Gourmet kitchen with wonderful light and storage galore. Heated pool with  spa and summer kitchen. Due to remodeling effective age is like new. Lush tropical landscaping. Must see this home to appreciate quality of construction & design. 

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What comes around goes around, and bad news for sellers has a flip side for buyers.  Those ready to make a purchase can take advantage of some great deals, including "REO" properties.  If you're unfamiliar with that term, it simply stands for "Real Estate Owned."

If a bank is forced to foreclose on a property, then the bank owns that real estate, making it "REO."  Of course, banks don't really want to own the home, because it negatively affects their financial status, and they have to pay for taxes, insurance and maintenance on the property.

To avoid losses, banks want to sell these holdings as quickly as possible, making many such properties a very attractive purchase.  Where do you begin if you're interested in finding these investments?  Many real estate agents and brokers already have relationships with the lenders, and should be able to point you in the right direction and provide both guidance and assistance in your search and purchase offer.

Once you've found a suitable property, however, you'll probably still want to seek the counsel of an attorney who specializes in real estate transactions.  As is the case with most purchases, you'll want to be absolutely certain that you'll receive a clean, marketable and insurable title, with no ghosts in the closets.

Ask a trusted agent about the advantages of an REO today!

If you're considering purchasing an REO property, but feel unsure or scared, give us a call.  We have lots of experience with bank owned foreclosures and will advise you appropriately.

Give us a call today at (772) 323-6996 or visit us on the web at www.GabeSanders.com or www.TreasureCoastFLHomes.com. Our office is located at 2 N. Sewalls Point Rd. in Stuart, Florida (Sewall's Point); please ask for Gabe Sanders or Susan Maxwell.

Includes Ocean Access Dock and Lift

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• 1,278 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm Condo "4 Story Condominium" - MLS® $249,000 - Priced to Sell!

Fairwinds Cove, Jensen Beach  -  Spacious 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath with an open plan that feels much larger. Fully furnished and ready for immediate occupancy. Wide full length balcony overlooking pool & clubhouse with lovely peeks of the wide waters of the Intracoastal (Indian River).

Included with this sale is dock #16 with a 4500 lb. lift (seller says upgradeable to 6500 lb). Suitable for up to a 26' boat. Great opportunity for a Florida home with dockage and easy Ocean access.

Fairwinds Cove boasts 2 Pools, Tennis Courts, Shuffleboard Courts, recently remodeled clubhouse with kitchen, reading room and library, big screen TV and lounge.

A beautifully maintained and friendly social community

Lexington Lakes, Stuart  -  Announcing a price reduction on 1590 SE Sheffield Ter. Unit 201, a 1,417 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm Condo with 1 car attached Garage, Now only $145,000

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Yes, there's been trouble in real estate paradise, and no matter the causes, the dramatic results have been experienced across the country.  Before assuming that housing is a risky investment, please understand that owning a home offers countless advantages over stocks and other securities.

First, home ownership lets you put in a little money and get the whole house.  Money in stocks only buys a very small piece of the company. 

You also benefit because the government "bribes" you into buying a home by offering scores of tax write-offs, like mortgage interest, property taxes, depreciation - you may even avoid capital gains taxes.

As homeowner, you're also the sole shareholder!  YOU control what to buy and what to pay.  YOU choose how to increase value through improvements.  Try to exercise that kind of power at a company shareholders meeting of thousands!

Stocks incur risk because they may become worthless.  That's extremely unlikely with your home.  Even in the worst periods, homes retain most of their value.  Fluctuations over a couple years eventually balance.  What you haven't heard widely reported is that housing lost value in only ONE year out of the last thirty-five.

But the undeniable advantage of a home over a stock certificate?  Quite simply, you can't live, dream, raise a family, and feel secure with only a piece of paper over your heads!

We know and understand all the new and innovative finance methods available on the Treasure Coast of Florida.  Why not give us a call at (772) 323-6996 or visit us on the web at www.GabeSanders.com or www.TreasureCoastFLHomes.com . Our office is located at 2 N. Sewalls Point Rd. in Stuart, (Sewall's Point) Florida; please ask for Gabe Sanders or Susan Maxwell.

Martin County Florida's single family home inventory in June declined for the fifth consecutive month, which is an indication of market improvement.

There are 2409 homes available through the Multiple Listing Service, a decrease of 71 homes from the previous month and 495 since January 2008. The month-to-month inventory declined 20.5 percent since January.

The current inventory reflects a 16-month supply at the current sales pace.

Martin County had 152 single family home sales in June, a 5 percent improvement from the 144 home sales in the month prior, and 12 percent above the 134 homes sold in June 2007.

To date, 754 homes have been sold by Realtors so far this year, a 4.3 percent increase from the 722 sales posted in the same period a year ago.

The median sales price of a home in Martin County in June fell to $234,950, a 3.1 percent increase over May's $227,500, but 32.5 percent below the June 2007's $337,000.

Condos sales in Martin County increased 22.2 percent in June, from 35 in June 2007 to 45 last month.  Condo median prices fell 30.7 percent from $260,000 in June 2007 to $180,000 for June of 2008.

There are currently 1168 condos available for sale in the MLS as compared to 1281 in June of 2007.

These numbers show signs of positive activity in home and condo sales while showing that we're not at the end of price declines yet.  If inventory levels continue their decline, we should see a leveling of prices when absorption rates reach less than 9 months.

Understanding real estate dilemmas and their solutions is our business, and we'll happily share our knowledge with you.  Why not give us a call at (772) 323-6996 or visit us on the web at www.GabeSanders.com and www.TreasureCoastFLHomes.com. Our office is located at 2 N. Sewalls Point Rd. in Stuart, Florida (Sewall's Point); please ask for Gabe Sanders or Susan Maxwell.

Palm City  -  Announcing a price reduction on 1217 SW Fast Street, a 3,018 sq. ft., 3 bdrm, 2 bath, single story "Solid CBS ". Now MLS® $899,000 - Surrounded by water.

Experience the 'Real Florida' in this secluded Palm City waterfront estate. Have your own peninsula, with over 400 feet on the water.  This home offers privacy with fantastic surrounding views of deep, protected waters only minutes away from the South  Fork of the St. Lucie River.  Gorgeous stone gas/wood fireplace, vaulted ceilings, screened heated pool & spa and bedrooms with serene water views make this house one that you will want to call your home. Outstanding features include a dock with 12,000  lb. boat lift, a long designer paved tree lined driveway, tropical landscaping, newer architectural aluminum tiled roof & accordion shutters.  New AC, pool heater, deck & patio pavers.  Fabulous opportunity for a one of a kind location.

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