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It’s a Good Time to Buy a Florida Vacation Rental

Hutchinson Island Florida Condo For Sale

Hutchinson Island is located in the city of Fort Pierce off the coast of Martin and St. Lucie counties, Florida. Hutchinson Island is a barrier island bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Indian River on the west and on the north by the Fort Pierce Inlet, which separates it from what is known in St Lucie County as North Hutchinson Island, or sometimes “North Beach.” North Hutchinson Island extends into Indian River County, but it is rarely called that north of the county line. In fact the Indian River county portion which extends to the Sebastian Inlet is usually called Orchid Island, although it is not a separate island. On Hutchinson Island you will find white powder sands on our unspoiled Atlantic Ocean beaches, it’s the home to the St Lucie County Regional History Center, the St Lucie County Marine Center featuring the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibits as well as the National Navy UDT/SEAL Museum.

In addition to the array of attractions, the city of Fort Pierce is host to many festivals as well as open air concerts in its amphitheaters. Great golfing waits for you a few miles down the road at the award winning Fairwinds designed by Jim Fazio and regarded as one of the top public courses on the Treasure Coast or Edward G. Enns Indian Hills Golf Course. Join us for an intimate 3.5 acres at Healthcote Botanical Gardens. The garden displays plants of the warm-temperature, tropic and sub-tropic regions. Enjoy unique architectural and landscape features as you view collections of flowering trees, palms, bromeliads, cycads, bonsai, as well as themed gardens. The city of Fort Pierce referred as “Fisherman’s Paradise” offers fantastic offshore big game fishing, including sailfish, dolphin, swordfish, marlin, wahoo, kingfish, cobia, barracuda, amberjack, tuna, bonito and Spanish mackerel. Reef and bottom fishing such as grouper, snapper and sea bass. The inshore fishing is world class on thee famous Indian River Lagoon, species caught included jack Crevalle, snook, tarpon, redfish, flounders, bluefish, permit, snapper and trout. City of Fort Pierce has many chatters available from smaller inshore skiffs to large offshore luxury yachts with knowledgeable local guides and captains.

Martin county portion of Hutchinson Island South offers magnificent private communities. Sailfish Point a luxury residential community in Martin County located on the southern tip of Hutchinson Island. The community is a resort style with a Jack Nicklaus golf course, marina and yacht club, oceanfront clubhouse, fitness center and spa. Residences at Sailfish Point are single family estate homes, luxurious oceanfront condominiums, villas and townhomes. Sailfish Point offers one and a half miles of private, white sand beach, great for swimming, surf fishing, windsurfing and strolling. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, the turquoise waters provide a perfect respite or playground to residents of the community. Five miles of shoreline along the Atlantic, St Lucie Inlet and Indian River, surrounding the community with clear, scenic & navigable waters.

Island Beach Colony features exceptional oceanfront estates and island living. Joes Point an enclave of 49 custom homes with private dock and beach. Whimbrel Landing in Jack Island minutes from Fort Pierce inlet by boat. Bay Tree a private gated community located across the street from the Beach.

St Lucie county portion of Hutchinson Island North offers beautiful condominiums oceanfront and Intracoastal such as Altamira, The Atrium, Bryn Mawr, Harbour Isle, Hibiscus By The Sea, Oceanique.

For more information about investment opportunity in Hutchinson Island, Martin or St Lucie County, please contact Bold Real Estate Group.

About the Author: Millie Gil is a licensed Real Estate Broker and Vice President of Bold Real Estate Group. For more information please forward email to communityinfo@comcast.net

How Can I Get The Highest Price In The Shortest Amount Of Time

How Can I Get The Highest Price In The Shortest Amount Of Time

November 20, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

It’s all in the Presentation; that’s the first key to getting buzz about your home. You want as many people as possible checking out your market- priced-property which also translates into almighty Marketing.
The better you market your home, the more offers you will get. And the more offers you get, the more choices you have to get the highest price and terms you want.

One of the most important elements of marketing your home effectively is setting the price right. Set the price too high, and you won’t get any offers and your home will take too long to sell. Set it too low and you cheat yourself by not getting your homes full, fair value.

Another important factor is the condition of your home. The buyers’ decisions are generally governed by first impressions. A well-maintained house with pleasant interiors is a prerequisite to enhance the looks of your house. Make sure that your home looks ready to be sold. Fix any defects; condition alone can sometimes prompt fast buying decisions.

You should also consider upgrading your home by making major repairs and cosmetic improvements before selling. Buying and selling is emotional; a stylish yet well maintained looking home triggers the emotional response that can lead to a sale.

You may want to think about the Terms you’re offering. You may need to adjust them in order to attract buyers. If you insist on being paid your asking price, think of what you can offer to the buyers.
For example, improvements and upgrades you’ve made could convince them why they should be paying the price you have asked.

And keep in mind; there is a difference between how you market a home and how you live in it. That’s why it is important to make your home as enticing as possible to all prospective buyers. A “well polished” house appeals to more buyers and will sell faster for a higher price. You may want to consider professional staging to make your home show better.

Lastly, having a good promotion strategy is very important. Your property must be prominently advertised as this is crucial to selling your property at a higher price in a shorter amount of time. Your real estate agent should be a rock star in marketing and advertising.

Following these simple steps will help you achieve your home sale goals!

About the Author:  Millie Gil has been a successful Licensed Real Estate agent for over 25 years in Florida.  Millie is Vice President of Bold Real Estate Group, a boutique agency committed to concierge personalized service for discerning buyers, sellers and renters.  For more information please forward your request to floridagreathomes@comcast.net

The Internet Is A Goldmine

The Internet Is A Goldmine

November 20, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

Lately, the Internet has become a goldmine when trying to do anything. Buying, Selling, or simply probing various subjects can be accomplished, however, when it comes to real estate, that’s a whole different monster.

The Internet only satisfies advertising and marketing without the education and experience of a seasoned real estate agent. Just think of all the necessary contracts, exclusions and state mandated paperwork needed to sell or buy a home.

Realtors do much more than erect a sign and advertise pretty pictures on the net.
Just take a look at some reasons you need a realtor;

• Education and experience – A good realtor understands the complex procedure and paperwork involved in selling a home. You get the benefit of a person who knows which T’s to cross and all the I’s that need to be dotted.
• Saves time and energy – You won’t have to spend time scheduling and conducting tours of your home, which cut into your work and weekends.
• Gauging offers – An agent can help discern serious buyers from those who are simply looking.
• The market – A good realtor will know the market and understand trends, which can help your bottom line. They can identify comparable sales and hand these facts to you, in addition to pointing you in the direction where you can find more data on schools, crime or demographics
• Negotiation – An agent has the negotiating skills to help you get a good price. Agents remove themselves from the emotional aspects of the transaction and focus on getting you a fair price.
• Professional contacts – Your agent’s contacts with other Realtor and with contractors, inspectors, landscapers and the like can help you find a solution for any problem you may encounter.
• Handling Volumes of Paperwork – Today’s purchase agreements can run 10 pages or more. And that doesn’t include the federal and state mandated disclosures or disclosures required by local laws. One tiny mistake or omission could land you in court or cost you thousands

It’s true that nearly everyone with Web access does at least some shopping via the Internet when looking for a home. But the basic real-estate transaction remains unchanged. The success of a real estate transaction begins with the MLS – multiple listing service; and just about all of those homes have a listing agent and although we look at the Internet as a marketing Goldmine, the web has done very little to change the power of the Realtor.

This is just a sample of the full spectrum of services regularly provided by real estate agents to help you buy or sell a home.

About the Author  Millie Gil has been a successful Licensed Real Estate agent for over 25 years in Florida.  Millie is Vice President of Bold Real Estate Group, a boutique agency committed to concierge personalized service for discerning buyers, sellers and renters.  For more information please forward your request to floridagreathomes@comcast.net

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PGA Village Golf Community

Named by Golf Digest as one of the "75 Best Golf Resorts in North America" for 2007-08, PGA Village blends championship golf and an extensive selection of lifestyle and neighborhood options seamlessly together. Located in the heart of Florida's Treasure Coast and St. Lucie West, the community features nine distinctive upscale neighborhoods situated for privacy with scenic panoramic water and golf course views. The community offers a mix of new and pre-owned one or two-story single family homes and luxurious designed attached residences. Over half of the 2,800 acre community will be undeveloped--dedicated to upland and wetland preserves, scenic lakes and impeccably maintained golf course landscaping that showcases the best of Florida's natural beauty. PGA Village offers four championship courses that speak for themselves. Designed by legends Tom and Jim Fazio and Pete Dye, the community’s championship golf courses were designed to surround golfers and protected species in the serenity of a 430-acre wildlife sanctuary. The PGA Golf Club also includes a 6-hole short course, plus the new PGA Learning Center with over 35 acres of golf fun for players of every age and skill level. PGA memberships range from affordable single and family to a premier golf membership for extremely active golfers.

Acreage: 2,800 acres (1,200 hectares)

Gatehouse: Professionally manned gatehouse and roving patrol officers 24-hours a day.

Club Structure: Private, Non-equity

Golf: Four PGA owned and operated championship courses: PGA Golf Club's Dye Course by Pete Dye, Fazio North and Fazio South both designed by Tom Fazio, and The PGA Country Club course ™ by Jim Fazio. An additional private course, The Legacy, by George Fazio.

Clubhouse: Casually elegant clubhouse offers fine dining and social opportunities. A new clubhouse includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, spa, swimming pools, card rooms and tennis.

Tennis: Five lighted Har-Tru courts at the PGA Country Club ™ and six additional lighted courts at the private Legacy Golf & Tennis Club.

Fitness: Health South is a full-service golf fitness center on the grounds of PGA Learning Center.
Concierge: Bold Real Estate Group will provide concierge services including set up of excursions and area information.

Recreation: Swimming area with heated spa, adult and children's pools.

PGA Learning Center™: The 35-acre, state-of-the-art learning center includes a full-time PGA professional staff.

Dining and Shopping: Residents will find an enticing selection of restaurants in the area, ranging from light meals and fast food to gourmet dining. Nearby shopping venues include mainstream consumer retail outlets, shopping mall and specialty boutiques.

Health Care: Three nearby hospitals, Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute, St. Lucie Medical Center and Martin Memorial Health Systems provide complete modern medical care including 24-hour emergency services. Martin Memorial's St. Lucie West Walk-In Clinic is located in the St. Lucie West area.

Lodging: One and Two bedroom or guest suite Golf Villas located in PGA Village offering private garages, decks, and screened patios. FREE access to 6-holes Short Course. Heated swimming pool, picnic & barbecue areas. Fully equipped kitchens. Two onsite restaurants. Contact for reservations.

Location: Easy access to I-95, just 40 minutes north of West Palm Beach and 90 minutes south of Orlando. Near shopping, beaches, spring training camps of the NY Mets, LA Dodgers, Montreal Expos, Florida Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals.

Homes: PGA Village offers a selection of quality single-family custom homes, condominiums and villas with lake, preserve, or golf views priced from mid $100,000’s to over $1.6 million. All real estate inquiries should be directed to (772) 224-9011 or communityinfo@comcast.net View exclusive inventory of homes at http://www.Florida-Great-Homes.com or http://www.BoldRealEstateGroup.com