May 2016 Market Update for Island Dunes Condos on Hutchinson IslandMay 2016 Market Update for Island Dunes Condos on Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach, FLThere are currently 15 active listings on the market in Island Dunes at prices ranging from $215,000 to$995,000 for an average list price of $443,813 which equals $261.20 per square ft. of living area. These condos have averaged 85 days on market so far.There are 3 condos under contract awaiting closing listed from $234,900 to 385,000 for an average list price of $319,633 which works out to $245.94 per square ft. of living area. These condos averaged 47 days on the market prior to going under contract.In the past 12 months, 33 condos have sold ranging in sales prices from $160,000 to $835,000 with an average sales price of $390,783 whi... 06/23/2016

May 2016 Market Report for Ocean Bay Villas on Hutchinson Island As of May 2016 there are 8 available homes in the Ocean Bay Villas community on Hutchinson Island, FL. List prices are from $349,000 to $569,900, for an average list price of $449,943 or $186.70 per sq. ft. of living area. These townhomes have been on the market for an average of 173 days. There are no current pending sales. There have been 5 closed sales in the past 12 months. Sales prices ranged from $290,000 to $397,500 which averages to $350,500 and is equal to $143.90 per sq. ft. of living area. These homes sold for an average of 88% of list price and also averaged 184 days on market before going under contract.Ocean Bay Villas on Hutchinson Island is an exclusive private enclave for only 78 owners located beautiful a... 06/22/2016

Villa del Sol May 2016 Market ReportFor may 2016 there are three condos on the MLS in Villa del Sol on Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach FL. List prices range from $125,000 to $220,000 for an average list price of $164,967 or $206.88 per sq. ft. of living area. These condos have been on the market for an average of 246 days.There are two condos under contract in Villa del Sol. List prices were $275,000 and $235,000 for an average of $255,000 which equals $183.21 per sq. ft. of living area. These condos averaged 145 days on market prior to going under contract.In the past 12 months, 4 condos have sold with sales prices from $130,000 up to $250,000 for an average sales price of $187,500 which is $114.78 per sq. ft. of living area. These condos sold for an average of 87% of list price and ... 06/14/2016

 See all condos currently available at Harbour Isle Harbour Isle at Hutchinson Island is a community is located in the beautiful city of Fort Pierce, Florida. Being part of the Harbour Isle at Hutchinson Island neighborhood provides the local residents a tropical paradise lifestyle, known only to tourists as the perfect vacation spot.  In addition, to scenic waterfront views in the Treasure Coast, you’ll have outdoor activities, beautiful beaches, top notch shopping, and an entertaining nightlife at your fingertips.   See all condos currently available at Harbour Isle Harbour Isle Amenities: Highest quality new construction with lush landscaping 2000 square foot residences with high-end materials and appointments Gated / manned security entrance Beautiful clubhouse with exercise facilit... 02/02/2016

The Princess of Hutchinson Island October 2015 Market ReportAs of October 2015, there are 6 active listings in the Princess of Hutchinson Island. List prices range from a low of $229,900 to a high of $405,000 for an average list price of $327,150 and an average cost per sq. ft. of living area of $214.54. There are 2 condos under contract that have not closed as of this writing. List prices were $257,500 and $267,500 for an average list price of $262,500 or $195.02 per sq. ft. of living area. These two condos were on the market for an average of 90 days before going under contract. In the past 12 months, 7 condos have sold in the Princess. Sales prices ranged from $212,000 up to $395,000 for an average sales price of $285,642 or $197.86 per sq. ft. of living area. These condos were on th... 11/12/2015

On Friday, November 6th, the 30th Annual Navy SEAL Muster will kick off a weekend of activities.  From demonstrations to a 5k on the beach to special guests speakers.On 6 June 1943, the Naval Combat Demolition Unit (NCDU) training school was established at Ft. Pierce, Florida and organized by LCDR Draper Kauffman. He assembled volunteers from the Bomb and Mine Disposal School, Washington, DC (which he organized), and the Civil Engineering Corps and Naval Construction Corps (Seabees) School at Camp Peary near Williamsburg, Virginia to fill the first training classes. Before the base was closed in 1946, some 140,000 men, 3,500 of whom were NCDUs, had seen some sort of training here. After the base was closed, the area returned to normal. With the rapid post World War II growth, there were... 10/16/2015

Atlantis Condos on Hutchinson Island October 2015 Market ReportThere are currently 6 condos on the market in Atlantis. List prices range from $189,900 to $299,000 for an average list price of $226,566 which equates to $196.17 per sq. ft. of living area. There are 2 Atlantis condos that are under contract that haven't sold to date. List prices are $125,000 and $158,800 for an average of $141,900 or a per sq. ft. price of $134.76. These two condos went under contract in an average of 69 days. In the past 12 months, 20 condos have sold in Atlantis. Sales prices ranged from $139,284 to $295,000 with an average sales price of $206,334 or $189.54 per sq. ft. of living area. These condos sold in an average of 144 days and at an average of 94% of list price. Atlantis Condos on Hutchinson Island... 10/14/2015

Bay Tree on Hutchinson Island September 2015 Market ReportThere are currently 3 active listings in Bay Tree. List prices range from $355,000 to $437,500 for an average list price of $395,833 which equals $158.01 per sq. ft. of living area. There are no homes in Bay Tree currently under contract. In the past 12 months, 2 homes have sold in Bay Tree. Sales prices were $275,000 and $285,000 for an average of $280,000 and $152.90 per sq. ft. of living area. These homes sold for an average of 93% of list price and were under contract within an average of 25 days on the market. Directly across from the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, Bay Tree is a wonderful gated community that is made up of 32 homes on Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach. These newer homes are statuesque and spacious... 10/06/2015

May 2015 Market Report for Ocean Bay Villas on Hutchinson Island As of May 5, 2015 there are 4 available homes in the Ocean Bay Villas community on Hutchinson Island, FL.  List prices are from $369,000 to $595,000, for an average of $195.89 per sq. ft. of living area.There are no current pending sales.There have been 5 closed sales in the past 12 months.  Sales prices ranged from $245,000 to $530,000.   Sales prices averaged out at $153.33 per sq. ft. of living area.  One of these sales was a short sale.  The other four were non-distressed sales.Ocean Bay Villas on Hutchinson Island is an exclusive private enclave for only 78 owners located beautiful and unspoiled Hutchinson Island in Saint Lucie County on Florida’s Treasure Coast.  All villas in Ocean Bay feature three story luxury tow... 05/15/2015

 May 2015 Market Update for Island Dunes Condos on Hutchinson Island May 2015 Market Update for Island Dunes Condos on Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach, FLThere are currently 16 active listings on the market in Island Dunes at prices ranging from $168,900 to$725,000 for an average list price of $397,525 which equals $258.70 per square ft. of living area.There are 5 condos under contract awaiting closing listed from $164,900 to 759,000 at an average list price of $410,960 which is a per square ft. of living area price of $236.32In the past 12 months, 34 condos have sold ranging in sales prices from $138,000 to $769,000 with an average sales price of $384,588 which equals $233.38per square foot of living area.  These sales averaged 95% of the final listing prices.Located on the unspoiled... 05/15/2015

Buying a home with the FHA 203k in Fort Pierce FL or anywhere else for that matter can be smooth or a nightmare. It is mostly attitude. The attitude of the borrower. Nightmares typically happen when they try to do it themselves. I'm referring to the buyer again. The buyer wants to cut the cost to lower the loan amount, then lower it some more, cutting out all of their dream to achieve this secondary goal. They totally have disconnected from their original goal of buying their dream home. It is important to keep your eye on the target. If your dream home is sitting there in front of you why then would you want to cut this and that out of the scope of work to keep the payment $30 or $50 per month lower? Buying that dream home on the other hand is as easy as using a team of professionals. ... 03/01/2015

Everyone needs a break sometimes!  Living in Port St. Lucie, I'm lucky to be at most two hours from some of the biggest vacation spots on the planet.   Everyone loves Walt Disney World (stay tuned for a series of posts on this subject) and Miami.  Both are only two hours away!  Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral are only 1 1/2 hours away and West Palm Beach is just 45 minutes away. This weekend, even two hours seemed like a long drive when you consider how beautiful, tranquil and unspoiled our very own beaches are!  We chose to stay at the Courtyard by Marriott on Hutchinson Island, just a short drive from home.   The Courtyard by Marriott on Hutchinson Island is one of my favorite home-away-from-home because it is so welcoming and comfortable.  The tans, greens and blue used throughout... 02/01/2015

  Newer Hutchinson Island Townhouse Sold OverviewMapsPhotosDescription Video Tour $325,000 Townhouse Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Partial BathroomInterior: 1,916 sqft Location 10187 S Ocean Dr.Jensen Beach, FL 34957USA Our recent listings Updated Downtown Stuart CondoWaterfront Land in Stuart FLPool Home in Great LocationWaterfront Estate on the Indian RiverPalm City Update Townhouse in Sunset Trace Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale Search here for all Hutchinson Island Homes Search here for all Hutchinson Island Condos Presented by the Gabe Sanders BlueWater Realty Team Read more at Stuart Florida Real Estate News   01/05/2015

FHA 203k is just another renovation loan and it works allot like the the HomeStyle Renovation Mortgage by FannieMae. What is the major difference? Simply PMI - Private Mortgage Insurance. If you have good credit and are putting 20% or more down on the property there is NO PMI with the FannieMae renovation loan versus the FHA 203k having PMI for the term of the loan.  So before you tell your client to get into a home with as little money as possible... think about your liability. I know you told them the roof might leak but if it turns out to leak... mmm, you just might get sued anyway.  When your client decides to use a renovation loan I would encourage them, if they can afford it, to get the work done, all of the work so they don't become a slave to the house. Don't spend every waking ... 12/18/2014

Tradewinds Townhouse Hutchinson Island Under Contract Like new townhouse in the Tradewinds of Jensen Beach on Hutchinson Island is now under contract.  Listed for $325,000 and now has an accepted offer.  Those wishing to see this property can still schedule an appointment to view it. A unique opportunity to own your own just like new 3 BR, 2 & 1/2 Bath Tradewinds townhouse on Hutchinson Island. This British West Indies style home features 10′ ceilings (main floor), granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, 42″ cabinets and for your convenience and peace of mind hurricane impact glass. Additional upgrades to this town-home include new high efficiency front load washer & dryer, glass shower doors, custom closet shelves, smart privacy blinds, 3 camera alarm system, custom mirrors a... 12/12/2014

What can I do when my appraisal came in too low? 1) You may be paying too much for the property - renegotiate the purchase price. 2) If it is less than 10% low you might consider switching to an FHA 203k loan, even a streamlined k, or "limited 203k" which it is about to be called will gain you up to a 10% advantage on the appraised value and you get to use the appraised value as if the work is completed. 3) Reach a new "middle ground" on the selling price Any of these are a possible solution to your problem.  What happens if the seller won't budge on their selling price? That is a real problem. You can't negotiate with idiots. 1) They have no sense of the reality of their situation... their agent or Broker failed to school them on the real value of the property. 2) They weren't aware of... 12/10/2014

Tradewinds Townhouse Hutchinson Island Back on Market Like new townhouse in the Tradewinds of Jensen Beach on Hutchinson Island is back on the market.  Available to view this morning, Dec 2, 2014, from 9:30 to Noon during a broker open house. A unique opportunity to own your own just like new 3 BR, 2 & 1/2 Bath Tradewinds townhouse on Hutchinson Island. This British West Indies style home features 10′ ceilings (main floor), granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, 42″ cabinets and for your convenience and peace of mind hurricane impact glass. Additional upgrades to this town-home include new high efficiency front load washer & dryer, glass shower doors, custom closet shelves, smart privacy blinds, 3 camera alarm system, custom mirrors and a screened back patio with travertine t... 12/01/2014

Tradewinds Townhouse Hutchinson Island Pending Like new townhouse in the Tradewinds of Jensen Beach on Hutchinson Island is now under contract.  This home went under contract 7 days after list date.  List price is $325,000.  A unique opportunity to own your own just like new 3 BR, 2 & 1/2 Bath Tradewinds townhouse on Hutchinson Island. This British West Indies style home features 10′ ceilings (main floor), granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, 42″ cabinets and for your convenience and peace of mind hurricane impact glass. Additional upgrades to this town-home include new high efficiency front load washer & dryer, glass shower doors, custom closet shelves, smart privacy blinds, 3 camera alarm system, custom mirrors and a screened back patio with travertine tile. This unit boa... 11/16/2014

Tradewinds Townhouse on Hutchinson Island Open House Sunday November 9, join Sheila Everhart of the Gabe Sanders BlueWater realty Team for an open house in the Tradewinds of Jensen Beach on Hutchinson Island. A unique opportunity to own your own just like new 3 BR, 2 & 1/2 Bath Tradewinds townhouse on Hutchinson Island. This British West Indies style home features 10′ ceilings (main floor), granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, 42″ cabinets and for your convenience and peace of mind hurricane impact glass. Additional upgrades to this town-home include new high efficiency front load washer & dryer, glass shower doors, custom closet shelves, smart privacy blinds, 3 camera alarm system, custom mirrors and a screened back patio with travertine tile. This unit boasts ample storag... 11/07/2014

Tradewinds Townhouse on Hutchinson Island Just Listed Like new townhouse in the Tradewinds of Jensen Beach on Hutchinson Island is now available for sale.  List price is $325,000.  A unique opportunity to own your own just like new 3 BR, 2 & 1/2 Bath Tradewinds townhouse on Hutchinson Island. This British West Indies style home features 10′ ceilings (main floor), granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, 42″ cabinets and for your convenience and peace of mind hurricane impact glass. Additional upgrades to this town-home include new high efficiency front load washer & dryer, glass shower doors, custom closet shelves, smart privacy blinds, 3 camera alarm system, custom mirrors and a screened back patio with travertine tile. This unit boasts ample storage with numerous walk in clos... 11/03/2014