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This is a computer produced image of the new bridge. The final road work and landscaping is being completed now. First opened in 1927 the original bridge cost one million dollars. The new 82 million dollar bridge is a replica of the original. This includes duplicating the original lights. Here is a photo of the original.

In order to facilitate the construction a temporary bridge was built alongside the old bridge. This bridge is now being dis-assembled and will be utilized on another project up north. It will be several months until everything is completed.

The Internet and Social Media will Allow the People To Govern

The Internet is facilitating the ability of "We The People" to control our government. Via social media people from all across the country are able to make their wishes known. The Obama campaign made use of the Internet to capture votes and was an important contributor to President Obama's election. Now we are starting to use this media to bring about changes in our government.

Tea and coffee parties are the start. We can reach out as individuals and build groups. Groups will become crowds and crowds will become powerful forces to create change in Washington DC.

Do you know that if you serve one term in Congress you are paid your congressional salary for the rest of your life? Did you know that our Congressmen and Senators have the best health insurance plan available paid for by our taxes?

Obama ran on a platform of change. But, I don't think he thought it would be the change that is about to happen. It is time for us to use our votes to tell OUR government what we want.

St Augustine Equestrian Property
3 Bedroom, 21/2 Bath, 2,980 Sq Ft Home with pool, 15 Acres  $597,500

A horse lovers dream!!! This 15 acre horse farm offers a 10-stall horse barn, tack room, feed room, a 60' round pen for training, multiple fenced-in pastures, wash rack, hay barn, utility barn and so much more. The house has 3BR/3.5BA, sunken living room with fireplace, an office/den and a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Also included is a screened pool, a huge deck and a 3 car garage. This property is fully fenced and ready for your horses.

Other Equestrian Properties

29+Acres, 4 Bedroom home, complete professional equestrian facility $1,999,900  #111088

3 Acre Equestrian Property in River Oaks, 100 acres of trails, 4 bedroom home,  $1,750,000.  #101032

7.5 acre Equestrian Property with four stall stable, three bedroom home $495,000 #111822

19 Acre Horse farm with 12 Stall Stable, 4 bedroom home $685,000  #117892

3.9 Acre Equestrian Property in Whitelock Farms, stables, 4 bedroom home  $848,000  #118436

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Southern Antebellum Home
Four bedrooms, four full baths, 4,170 sq ft  Five plus acres
Priced at $399,900

Southern Antebellum Home straight out of the history books, with the original charm and grace.

Careful remodeling has brought this southern antebellum home to today's standards. The main hallway with chandeliers welcomes you to the formal Dining Room and Living Room  heart pine floors and large windows. There is crown molding throughout the house and both first and second floor ceilings are 10'7". Beyond is the updated kitchen and a wonderful wood paneled library. The living room has a fireplace that has been converted to gas. It has the original mantel with lintel trim and a marble fascia. An additional fireplace is in one of the 2nd floor bedrooms and there was another fireplace in the second bedroom on the 2nd floor. This can be redone. There are two master suites up & down. . At the rear is a patio and a garden. The home has been remodeled yet, there are some projects to be finished. There is an attached two car garage that has been converted into a workshop but could changed back into a garage. There is also a guest house that has barn wood flooring, a screened front porch, a living room, one bedroom, a eat-in kitchen and a full bath. This guest house is ready for restoration. Six acres total with fenced Bermuda grass pasture, three stall stable w/ tack room and two other storage buildings add to the list of facilities on the property. Located in the quaint, historic town of Ridge Spring (founded 250 years ago) outside of Aiken, South Carolina. Within walking distance of everything. George Washington's troops are believed to have camped on this property.

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St Augustine Equestrian Center

A great location just five minutes from the I95 Interstate and presently operated as a boarding facility, this equestrian center could be a training center or riding academy. The location, just minutes from the World Golf Village and it's related subdivisions is very accessible to a large area of the St Augustine, St Johns County and Jacksonville markets.  It is an hour to the Ocala area and three hours to West Palm and Wellington. Built in 2001 to current codes, it is situated on 17.5 acres. The 7,000 sq ft barn has 18 12 X 12 stalls with ceiling fans and a larger birthing stall. The main aisle and cross aisles are wide with good air flow. There is an attractive office, rest rooms, a shower and laundry, a feed room, a facility tack room as well as individual air conditioned tack storage closets for each stall. There is a hay barn and an additional storage barn. A arena is lighted and there is a separate arena for hunters and jumpers. There are multiple paddocks and pastures as well as a circle pen. A inside wash down area and an outside area both have hot and cold water. This St Augustine Equestrian Center is a great opportunity.

Seller financing available to qualified a buyer.     $999,000.

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Fun in The Sun

 

The ultimate in vacation homes. Escape to the Bahamas. We have a Realtor on Long Island in the Bahamas. He has building lots and vacation homes availaable for those seeking something different than Florida. Long Island is at the southern end of the Bahamas chain and is untouched by the crowds. This is truely an island to escape to!!

Call me for further Information
Glenn Weilbacher
888-236-2579

A Cold Winter in Florida

The sunshine state is experiencing the coldest winter in may years. Growers are struggling to save the citrus crop as record cold has visited the state. I myself have been using bed sheet tents and heat lamps to protect the plants in my flower garden.

We have lost hundreds of Manatees as they are warm water mammals. They are often found near the warm water outlets from power stations but this winter they are really struggling to survive. The friendly Manatees are often browsing in the creeks and canals off the Intracoastal. They are gentle creatures that will come right up to humans. I have had Manatees come up alongside my boat and drink the fresh water draining off the decks when I was washing the boat.

Here in St Augustine we have had a record low of 24 degrees. I have friends in Georgia and South Carolina who are digging out from under snow today.

I certainly expect to see a busy tourist vacation season this Spring as Northerners seek to escape the winter weather in the Northeast. In another four weeks the temperatures will be in the 70's and 80's. We are certainly looking forward to it.

St Augustine Real estate

Take a photo tour of a St Augustine neighborhood. It's almost as good as a drive through.

 This is Anastasia Dunes in St Augustine. It is a neighborhood of custom homes just a block from the ocean.

Our website has more tha 50 neighborhood tours. Stop by and take a tour.

St-Augustine-homesearch.com

Listing Pages That Sell Homes

I am constantly amazed by listing agents who put up minimal photos on a listing. All the text description in the world will not accomplish what a nice photo presentation will.

Getting the Listing
Even when sitting with the seller in the listing presentation showing examples of listing pages it is the photos that will get you the listing. We have had sellers say "Wow is that my house?" when they first see their listing on line. Photos are the way to market a home.

Doing the Photos
If necessary bring in some plants and other interesting accessories to "stage" the home for the photos. It is possible to make a sows ear out of silk. Put the toilet seats down and clear the kitchen counters. It is sometimes better to take exterior photos just before twilight

Create a Web Page
Our MLS limits us to 12 photos and that just doesn't do the job. So, we create a web page and link to it from the listing. Look at this page Listing 118815 A page done like this sells a home.

A Stand Out Listing
Our listings are competing with others and by making ours better presentations of a home we get more inquiries.

 A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words
by Michael A. Russer, AKA Mr. Internet
Due to the marketing power of the Internet and the fact that 87% of buyers use this as their source for finding a home, it becomes clear that having eye catching photographs is vital! Recent studies show that listings with 20+ photos have over 15 times more views and nearly 10 times more leads as listings with a single photo. The average number of days on the market also has a direct correlation to the number of photos posted.

St Augustine, St Johns County MLS Search

Introducing Yuliya Callahan A New Member of Our Support Team Yulia brings an added dimension to our team. In recent years she has assisted many homebuyers in finding their ideal home and neighborhood. She has specialized in new homes and is also has an International clientele. Originally from Russia, Yuliya was a winner in the green card lottery and came to the USA settling in New York City. She moved to Jacksonville where she met her husband Dan. Today they have two sons, Max and Noah.   Short Sales There Are Problems with Many Short Sales There is a lot of interest in short sales but, they can be problematic and many buyers have been very disappointed by their efforts to purchase a short sale. Many home listings that are labeled "short sale" are not lender approved short sales. In this case the seller has yet to apply for an approval from the lender. At the same time, there are approved short sales that are being mis-handled by the listing agent or are delayed for months by the lender. So, before we will make an appointment to show a short sale we interview the listing agent in order to qualify the short sale. For More Info Click Here   The Tax Credit   First-Time Homebuyers (FTHBs): First-time homebuyers (that is, people who have not owned a home within the last three years) may be eligible for the tax credit. The credit for FTHBs is 10% of the purchase price of the home, with a maximum available credit of $8,000 Single taxpayers and married couples filing a joint return may qualify for the full tax credit amount. Current Owners: The tax credit program now gives those who already own a residence some additional reasons to move to a new home. This incentive comes in the form of a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified purchasers who have owned and occupied a primary residence for a period of five consecutive years during the last eight years. Single taxpayers and married couples filing a joint return may qualify for the full tax credit amount. For More Info Click Here