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This beautiful estate home makes it easy to enjoy the Queens Harbour lifestyle!

• Step out your back door to your 40′ boat dock and be on the ICW in minutes
• Enjoy a cold drink on the screened lanai with pool and summer kitchen
• Walk to the club and enjoy Queens Harbour’s extensive amenities
• Play a round of golf on the Mark McCumber-designed course

Inside, you’ll love entertaining in the spacious kitchen with granite counters, glass front cabinets and built-in wine rack. Stone and hardwood floors add the elegant ambience, and a one-of-a-kind mural adds visual interest to the dining area. Plenty of built-ins and extra storage mean there’s a place for everything, and if you need a little extra space, adding an additional bedroom would be a breeze.

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I have to admit, I really like both the Key West property in this week’s NY Times piece, as well as the Beacon Street condo in Boston. But as much as I like both of those areas, I’m pretty impressed with the properties you can find in and around Jacksonville for the same price. Let’s take a look…

Jacksonville Beach, Florida

What: 3 BED / 2.5 BATH town home in Jacksonville Beach

How Much: $625,000

Size: 2,449 s.f.

Price per Square Foot: $255.21

Setting: This property is one of several town homes that are part of the Costa Verano condominium complex. Just steps from the beach, this property offers easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment in the exciting beaches area.

Inside: An open floor plan includes a kitchen with breakfast bar and eat-in nook, a 2nd floor loft space, along with all the bedrooms, and distinctive distressed wood flooring. Town home residents also have access to all the amenities of the condominium tower, including fitness center, spa, sauna, theater and more.

Outdoor Space: While the beach is certainly the main draw, this town home offers an ocean view from the private terrace, as well as a secure, 2-car garage that opens into the residence.

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

What: 4 BED / 3 BATH pool home in The Plantation

How Much: $625,000

Size: 3,380 s.f.

Price per Square Foot: $184.91

Setting: The Plantation is an upscale, gated community in Ponte Vedra Beach. Residents are all equity members in the community and have access to amenities such as an Arnold Palmer/Edward Seay-designed golf course, a tennis club, fitness center, beach club and much more.

Inside: Very bright, open and well-maintained home includes Saturnia stone flooring and hardwoods, as well as an island kitchen. Master suite occupies it’s own private wing and opens to the pool and spa.

Outdoor Space: Overlooking the 9th fairway, the home includes a screened pool and spa, 2.5 car courtyard entry garage and elegant paver drive.

Jacksonville, Florida

What: 4 BED / 3.5 BATH home in Ortega area of Jacksonville

How Much: $625,000

Size: 3,243 s.f.

Price per Square Foot: $192.72

Setting: South of Jacksonville on the western bank of the St. Johns river, Ortega is an upscale community offer quick access to downtown Jacksonville, as well as NAS Jacksonville and Orange Park.

Inside: Built in 1957, this large pool home has been beautifully updated to include a large kitchen with granite counter tops, 2 wall ovens and a butcher block prep island. There’s a master suite on the main level, a guest suite below and a sitting room/office with large wood-burning fireplace.

Outdoor Space: A 4-car garage and storage shed provide plenty of storage and the in-ground pools is a great place to cool off on a warm summer day. There’s a screened lanai and wood deck, and a dock for your boat that will get you out to the St. Johns River in no time.

All data courtesy of Northeast Florida MLS

1. Do You Know What Your Home is Worth?

It’s a tough question. Tax records won’t give you an accurate answer. Nor will Zillow. Short of paying for an appraisal out of the gate, a real estate professional with access to your local MLS will have the most up-to-date data on home sales in your area. Ask for a CMA, or Comparable Market Analysis…

2. What’s the Value of Your Time?

Are you able to take time out of your day, maybe even come home from work, to show your property to prospective buyers? When you work with a licensed real estate professional, he or she can coordinate all showings for you, so you don’t have to take time out of your schedule.

3. Do You Know Exactly What You’re Signing?

There are a lot of documents required when selling or buying a home. Are you familiar with them all? Do you know what sorts of disclosures you’re legally required to provide? Are you comfortable reading a HUD-1 or settlement statement? Let an experienced real estate professional walk you through the process.

4. Do You Want a Smoother, Less Stressful Sales Process?

Then call a real estate professional. They’ll worry about all the details, so you don’t have to…

This is all consistent with what I’m seeing “on the ground” as I work with buyers and sellers in the area. In fact, as you can see from my most recent blog post, “How ‘Let Me Sleep on It’ Can Lead to a Real Estate Nightmare”, buyers are beginning to find that they may no longer have the luxury of taking too much time to make a purchasing decision. Wait too long before putting your offer in writing, many buyers are learning, and you may find that someone else has snatched that home you’ve been eyeing…

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Time.

Over the past few years, buyers have had the luxury of being able to “sleep on it” before making an offer on a home they like. In most cases, they could spend a day or two, or even a week, and still come back to find the seller ready and willing to receive their offer.

Times are changing.

In the first few months of this year, I’ve already have several buyers lose a home they wanted because they wanted to take some more time with their decision. Of course, I understand why. Buying a home is a big, big decision. Buyers should consider all of the pros and cons and make sure they’re making the decision that’s right for them.

But these days, it’s becoming increasingly likely that there’s another buyer lurking around out there eyeing the same home you are. Here in northeast Florida, the data show that inventory is shrinking and sales are on the rise. With fewer homes to choose from, and more buyers looking, it means we’re all beginning to lose the one luxury we wish we had more of…time.

As a Realtor®, I never want to come across as pushy or engaging in hard sell tactics. My job is to consult with buyers, help them understand the market factors at play in the particular area or neighborhood in which we’re shopping, and help them make an informed decision that’s right for them. More and more, unfortunately, I’m finding I have to remind buyers of an old adage we last heard back in the days of the real estate bubble…

You snooze, you lose.

I think Mr. Buffett’s statement speaks to the analytical, numbers-driven definition of “value” that we all jump to right away. After all, “value” is something that can be quantified, right? It’s about the numbers, so there must be a mathematical equation that always let’s us see the exact “value” of an asset.

But then I read this blog post from the folks over at the KCM Blog. And I was reminded again of just how subjective the idea of “value” can be. This is especially true in the housing market, as the KCM Blog so eloquently points out.

The most important question I ask every new buyer or seller that I work with is this one – “Why are you moving?” The answer—whether it’s for a new job, better schools, more room, closer to the beach—tells me a lot about their motivations. It means we’re not just talking about the dollars-and-cents “value” of a home. We’re talking about the things a person, a couple or a family value the most.

This is a much bigger discussion. It’s “Values” with a capital “V” and an “s” on the end, vs. little old “value”. And when we start thinking about our “Values”…who we are, who we want to be, our families and friends and the things that really matter in our lives…that dollars-and-cents definition of “value” starts to look a lot less significant.

So, let’s what’s on the market right now at around $475,ooo…

St. Augustine, Florida

What: 5 BED/3.5 BATH Home in the Palencia Community (New Construction)

How Much: $474,900

Size: 3,615 s.f.

Price per Square Foot: $131.37

Setting: Palencia is a 1,450-acre master planned community conveniently located between downtown Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Amenities include an Arthur Hills-designed golf course, tennis courts, clubhouse, fitness center and more. The community is a nice mix of large estate homes, smaller garden homes, condominiums and even some commercial space. This home is in the Sebastian Square neighborhood.

Inside: As the home is still under construction, any potential buyer still has time to make some decisions regarding decor/upgrades. The home already includes granite counters, an island kitchen, grand 2-story foyer, decorative tile inlays in master shower and more.

Outdoor space: A split 3-car garage offers an ideal solution for extra storage, and the backyard is private and serene. Palencia is a natural gas community.

St. Augustine, Florida

What: 3 BED/2 BATH Home in Marsh Creek Country Club

How Much: $474,000

Size: 2,351 s.f.

Price Per Square Foot: $201.62

Setting: Marsh Creek Country Club is a golf course community on St. Augustine’s Anastasia Island. The golf course itself was designed by PGA Tour professional Mark McCumber and residents enjoy easy access to area beaches, dining and entertainment venues and downtown St. Augustine.

Inside: Lots of upgrades distinguish this home, including a custom mantel over the fireplace, slate floors, commercial-grade stainless steel kitchen appliances and more.

Outdoor Space: Situated on a private preserve lot, the home is surrounded by natural, native landscaping. In back, a screened pool is the centerpiece, offering a tranquil space to relax and unwind.

Jacksonville, Florida

What: 4 BED/2 – 2 BATH Home in Historic Avondale

How Much: $475,000

Size: 3,424 s.f.

Price per Square Foot: $138.73

Setting: The historic Avondale neighborhood sits along the St. Johns River just west of downtown Jacksonville. Residents have access to lots of local independent shops and restaurants, as well as entertainment venues.

Inside: This 2-story home was built in 1927 and includes hardwood floors, high baseboards, French doors, brick fireplace with wood mantel and an updated kitchen with granite counter tops.

Outdoor Space: A large front porch is a great place to enjoy summer breezes, or step out back to the private pool. There’s also a cabana with office above, and a second-story balcony overlooking the pool.

Information courtesy of NEFMLS

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

What: 4-bedroom, 4 1/2-bath Mediterranean style home in The Plantation

How Much: $625,000

Price per Square Foot: $172.60

Setting: The Plantation is an upscale, gated community in Ponte Vedra Beach. Residents are all equity members in the community and have access to amenities such as an Arnold Palmer/Edward Seay-designed golf course, a tennis club, fitness center, beach club and much more.

Inside: This upscale home comes complete with high ceilings, art niches, granite, Plantation shutters and plenty of storage. The master suite is downstairs, along with a guest suite and office/study.

Outside: The home has a 3-car courtyard entry garage and a large screened lanai overlooking the 13th fairway.

Jacksonville, Florida

What: Unique, updated 5-bedroom, 3 1/2-bath home in historic Avondale

How Much: $600,000

Price per Square Foot: $139.53

Setting: Located near the St. Johns River in the desirable Avondale neighborhood, this home affords all the convenience and excitement of an urban lifestyle. Built in 1925, this updated home is close to dining, shopping and entertainment.

Inside: This home has been beautifully renovated with a custom kitchen and updated bathrooms, wide-plank heart of pine flooring, office with separate entrance and a private guest suite or bedroom upstairs.

Outside: Enjoy evenings on the covered front porch surrounded by large live oak trees. The home also has an attached 2-car garage and a partially fenced yard.

Atlantic Beach, Florida

What: 3-bedroom, 3 1/2-bath home in Atlantic Beach

How Much: $600,000

Price per Square Foot: $196.66

Setting: Atlantic Beach is an eclectic beach community just east of Jacksonville. This home is located in the Oceanwalk neighborhood and is close to Hannah Park, a great place for camping or enjoying the beach, as well as Naval Station Mayport.

Inside: Renovated home has an open floor plan, gourmet island kitchen, wood floors and plenty of natural light. A large, screened lanai extends the indoor space.

Outside: Situated on a corner lot, the home is nicely landscaped and sits among shade and mature trees.

Information courtesy of NEFMLS