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Now is the best time to buy your home in Northeast Florida
Spring has sprung and you are ready to begin your new home search. Spring is a great time to start looking for a new home in preparation for a summer move. Summer is a great time to buy a home.
Let's look at some of the reasons why now is the time to begin planning.
1. Summer is a great time to buy a home because you can see your potential new home in all of its glory. You will be able to see if the lawn is green, if the foliage is alive and in good condition etc.
2. Have a vision of what you want before you begin your house hunting. Think about what local activities your family will require, the proximity to your work, how close the home is to your needs such as groceries, daycare etc.
3. Budget. Get your financial plan together. Can you afford a Home Owners Association fee if you find the perfect home? What about any other related expenses - landscaping, pool services etc?
4. Select a Realtor you trust to help you through the entire buying process. Select Millie Gil and Carlos J. Gil as your Realtors.
5. Select a mortgage company or financial institution to help you with the pre-approval needs for your new home. Your realtor will be able to recommend some reputable companies based on their daily experience in dealing with mortgage companies.
6. Get a reality check. No matter how much you have to spend, it is unlikely that you will get 100% of everything you want in a home. Select a few "must haves" and let the rest of your wants come as they may. Some people have too many "must haves" and they end up tirelessly searching for that perfect home that just doesn't exist. The same thing goes for your champagne taste and your beer budget. If your realtor has shown you several homes that you want but have sold for more than you can spend, you may need to realize that you have to live within your means. Continuing your search for homes that you cannot afford will only delay the inevitable - finding a suitable home that you can afford!
7. Do your market research. Have your realtor do some market research for the area you are considering. This will help you to focus on what is real. Yes, there are many foreclosures and distressed properties out there but do you really want to go this route - dealing with the banks and their red tape. Then you will have to deal with the contractors once you purchase the home? Let your realtor help you find a home that is suitable for you and your family.
8. Read everything before you sign it or before proceeding with the deal. Read Everything! Enough said.
9. Don't get discouraged. It is normal to make offers on more than one home before you have a seller accept your offer. Don't worry, this is to be expected.
10. Don't let the competition get the better of you. It is not uncommon for buyers to start a bidding war for a home they want. But don't let temptation get the better of you. You do not want to end up spending thousands of dollars over your budget just because you want to "win" the deal. Remember, there are plenty of homes out there and if you miss out on this one there will be others. Guaranteed!
Your realtor will help you stay focused. So don't hesitate to talk to them about your wants and needs. Your agent knows the game and will be able to help you get the most for your money without getting into a bidding war.
Nocatee Florida First Coast Real Estate New Homes
Nocatee is a master-planned community located in Ponte Vedra, a golfer’s city and home to the PGA Tour of the Northeast Florida First Coast. Nocatee currently features seven new neighborhoods and a wide variety of ready and magnificent homes for quick move-in or a great location to build your new home with choice of builder and preferred home style. Homes are priced from the low $100s to more than $1 Million offering a wide selection of Condominiums, Townhomes, Patio Homes, Carriage Homes, Single Family, Estate Homes and 55+ active Adult Community.
Nocatee lifestyles features employment opportunities, new town center anchored by Publix Supermarket, banking, corporate office park, restaurants, St. Johns County School district, civic uses, amenities, fitness center, a resort style water park and much more.
No matter how simple the process seems to purchase a new home from a builder you cannot go wrong by obtaining professional advice from a real estate agent who looks after your interest. The Builder’s Sales Staff of each community works for the builder.
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Bold Real Estate Group is a boutique agency committed to concierge personalized service for discerning buyers. Our team of professionals strive to provide the highest standard of real estate service Locally, Nationally and Internationally by combining today’s technologies with yesterday’s caring attitude. Our goal is to give our clients the confidence to know that their transaction will be completed successfully and with confidentiality. Buyers trust us to expose them to properties that meet and exceed their desires. We build trust through our words and actions, instilling customer loyalty for life.
The waterways of northeast Florida have a much different feel than those to the south. Among the many unique places to visit is St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest continuously occupied city, first visited by Ponce de Leon in 1513.
The Intracoastal Waterway in St. Augustine offers a wide variety of opportunities for boaters. You can launch at a number of local ramps and explore myriad creeks that meander into the marshes. Here you’ll find a plethora of bird life, while beneath the waters, mullet, sheepshead and redfish dart from submerged oyster bars. On calm days, head out Matanzas Inlet for a chance at bluefish, mackerel, tuna, grouper and snapper in the Atlantic Ocean. Cruising along the waterway will also afford you a unique view of the old city, including the mighty Castillo de San Marcos.
Distinctive accommodations abound, like the charming and historic St. Francis Inn. Dating from 1791, St. Francis is the city’s oldest inn and features a lovely courtyard entrance, attractive rooms and a wonderful homemade breakfast.
To the north of St. Augustine is Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, located on a barrier island between St. Augustine and Jacksonville. Ancient middens (shell mounds) contain an early 19th century Minorcan coquina block well. In addition to its rich history, the GTM Reserve provides a host of activities including fishing, birding, hiking and biking on nine miles of nature trails. There’s also a chance of seeing northern right whales and three species of sea turtles on the Atlantic beaches.
The city of Jacksonville is located less than an hour to the north, and is a short side trip for cruisers on the waterway. There you can have access to a vibrant waterfront as well as Jacksonville Landing, which has magnificent restaurants, bars and shopping venues.
Your visit to Florida would not be complete without a visit to Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, where you’ll find un-crowded beaches, a historic fort and winding roads shaded by moss-covered oaks. A wealth of accommodations awaits the visitor on Amelia Island, from funky beach houses to the exclusive Amelia Island Plantation. The Nantucket-style Elizabeth Pointe Lodge, with well-appointed room, peaceful porch and never-empty cookie jar, is located on the beach with an expansive view of the Atlantic.
A short ride away is historic downtown Fernandina Beach, which sits right on the Intracoastal. Its full service municipal marina provides excellent accommodations for boaters and a wonderful array of shopping and eating venues along tree-covered streets.
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