Leslie Jones, Realtor, is the Jacksonville Home Connection
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Open house Sunday 2:00 - 4:00 Julington Creek Plantation - East GAte
YOU are Invited!!!!
OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
804 N Pokeberry PL, St Johns, FL
South on SR 13, east on Racetrack, right on Flora Ridge, Right into East Gate, Left on Pokeberry.
This beautiful Eastgate home is on a large lot in Julington Creek Plantation. This home built in 2000 is a custom built Richard Dostie (Toll Brothers) home. It features hardwood floors on the entire first floor, is wired for surround sound, has plantation shutters, a gas fireplace, built in's, high 8 ft interior doors, a security system, a large luxurious masterbath, a loft, a huge backyard among many other special features. It has 4 Bedrooms/3.5 Bathrooms, 3046 Sq Ft, Living 3465 Total Sq Ft, Master Suite, Master Bath with Jacuzzi Tub, Family Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen, Loft, 3 Car Garage, Laundry Room, Hardwood Floors throughout the First Floor, Huge Backyard, and Oversized Closets.
This community has an amenitiy center with mulitple pools, a sports complex, and planned activites. The county is known for it's excellent schools.
Please come to our open house and bring a friend. If you would like more information, please go to www.JacksonvilleHomeConnection.com
Waterfront Living Does Not Have to be a Dream
The economy has hit downtown Jacksonville, Florida's luxury highrise condominium, The Plaza, hard. The Plaza, at Berkman Plaza and Marina sold 2 bedroom condos on the St John's river with gorgeous river views for over 400,000 2 years ago. Today you can find one for 175,000. The building is like a resort with every amentity you can imagine. There is a 24 hour concierge, a full gym with sauna, steam bath, and whirlpool, a business center, a library, a heated pool, a putting green, tennis courts, squash courts, concierge lounge, guest suite, a coffee bar, and a marina. It is like living in a virtual resort. It is definitley the time to buy - a great opportunity to be able to own riverfront property.
Not too Late!!
Ms. or Mr.Buyer, in this market, you know it can take 45 to 60 days to close on a home. So let's work backwards from the November 30 deadline for the $8000 tax credit. You’ll want to have an accepted offer no later than mid-October. That leaves us only a handful of weekends to get you preapproved by a mortgage lender and find the right first home for you. Let's get started today!!! Call me!!!!
If you are, or if you know someone who might be a first time home buyer - now is the the time buy. Please contact me and let's find the house for you.
The Ten Commandments of Networking
Networking is such a big topic today. Everybody is doing it! There are a few rules to follow to make sure that it is effective.
1.) Always have your networking tools with you at all times. (cards, badge- wear all the time, phone or calendar)
2.) Set a goal for the number of people you will meet so you can measure if you met your goals.
3.) Act like a host, not a guest - ask if you can help when you arrive and stand by te door.
4.) Listen, and ask the five "W" questions: Who, What, When, Where, Why.
5.) Give a lead or referral whenever possible. Find out who the best referral for them will be.
6.) Describe your product or service in 60 seconds. don't be a sales person.
7.) Exchange business cards with the people you meet and write notes on the back.
8.) Spend 10 minutes or less with each person you meet so that you can met the number of people in your goal.
9.) Write notes on the back of the business cards you collect.
10.) Follow up with the people you meet. Hand written cards, emails, phone calls - and keep following up.
Jacksonville's tall ships festival
The Jacksonville's tall ship festival sailed into downtown Jacksonville on the river walk and went out with a bang. The beautiful tall ships were on display from the Hyatt Regency hotel past the Landing and ended at the Times Union Center. The tall ships were amazing to view and this year the tall ship "Bounty" was on display for anyone to see at no cost. The "Bounty" is a replica tall ship that was used in the film "Pirates of the Caribbean." Pirates, parrots and land lovers all came together for a weekend of fun and finished with a spectacular fireworks display.
Another Patterson Appearance on WOIC 1230AM - Saturday at 10:05AM EDT
On Saturday (March 28, 2009), please tune into The Charles Campbell Show that will air live from Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Campbell presents news, views, guests and information that is unique to his radio broadcast. Dr. Campbell is an award-winning journalist, foreign correspondent and syndicated columnist. Dr. Campbell's SCHEDULED GUESTS include another appearance by David Patterson.
CLICK HERE FOR LIVE STREAM OF DR. CAMPBELL'S SHOW
David Patterson is Broker Associate and Career Development Chairman for Keller Williams Realty in Columbia SC. Mr. Patterson is recognized by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission as a licensed real estate instructor with a faculty at the Real Estate School for Success.
Patterson earned his Bachelor Degree in Mathematics from Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina and has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation and the Certificate of Professionalism by the Central Carolina Association of Realtors.
CCAR recognizes some of its members for their participation in educational opportunities which sets them apart as professionals with the knowledge and skills to provide clients with the best possible service.
DAVID PATTERSON LOVES HELPING FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS and FORT JACKSON PCS AND JOB RELOCATION MOVES TO COLUMBIA AND IRMO SC! [click here to watch a video testimonial from one of my relocation clients]
Hopefully, you will share some of your Saturday morning with Charles and David.
Recouping Costs
In todays market, we all know that price and condition sells houses. I was interested in an article I read on which rehabs recouped the most money. I was surprised. In the south Atlantic states - 86.6% of costs were recouped at the sale with the addition of a deck - surprise - surprise - i was expecting it to be the kitchen!! Of course the kitchen was not far behind but it was still behind replacement of siding. I thought this was very informative so I put a button on my website for everyone to click which will take you to all the results. Just go to JacksonvilleHomeConnection.com and look for the link along the left side of the home page.
First Time Homebuying
Hello to all my Friends, Family, and Clients
Put on your thinking cap!!! Do you know anyone that may have:
Just gotten married…… Just had a baby……. Just graduated from school…… Just gotten promoted…… Just gotten sick and tired of renting and paying for someone else's mortgage…… And wants to be a homeowner!
Many of us have children, grandchildren, or know friends of our children and grandchildren that are in the age bracket of being a first time homebuyer. You may even be the one in the age bracket!! Now is the very best time to buy a first home.
I am attaching a link that will explain the huge $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. Prices are down, rates are low, and the spring rush for homes hasn't begun. Click on this link to learn about this tax credit for first time homebuyers.
http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/2009/home2.html
Also, there are loans available with down payment assistance, 100% financing, and loans with rehab money built in. I have a great relationship with a lender who will help answer any borrowing questions like: How much can I afford? Please reply with questions or names, emails, or/and phone numbers of anyone you may know who may want to take advantage of this great opportunity. I would love to help them purchase their first home. Or, you may forward this email to them and tell them to call me.
Keller Williams also has a book called Your First Home that I offer to my first time home buyers. It does not matter where anyone lives – we are a national company and I am happy to answer any of their questions and will put them in touch with a great agent. Remember – a referral is the finest compliment and gift that I could ever receive from my friends and family.
www.JacksonvilleHomeConnection.com
3025 Bishop Estates Rd., Fruitcove, Fl
Waterfront Living on 3 Acres with Deep Water!! South of Jacksonville in St John's County!! Ocean access!! Quiet, peaceful yet close to everything!!
Buy Today!!!! Buy Today!!!! Buy Today!!!!
Foreclosure Rate
Did you know that nationally 1 in 54 housing units filed for foreclosure? In Nevada that number changes to 1 in 14 and here in Florida it changes to 1 in 22. As I look down a street in a neighborhood, with these numbers in mind, one of the homes is probably in distress. This market is shifting and we are being forced to shift with it.
Jacksonville Links
Make JacksonvilleHomeConnection.com a favorite and then with one click will have Jacksonville links at your fingertips. Whether you want to see where to dine, where the closest marina is, what movie is playing, where to sign you child up for soccer - you name it and the link is there - if you know a link you would like to see there - let me know.
Lowest prices ever to be waterfront
What beautiful water views - Downtown Jacksonville, Florida - an exciting place to be. I live in The Plaza Condominiums on the river, downtown, and can't imagine moving back to the suburbs. We are in the center of everything - walk to Jaguar football, walk to the theatre, walk to the Symphony, walk to art musuems, walk to restaurants, walk miles along the river!! Now is the time to buy downtown - people should take advantage of the market - live on the river in a luxury 5 star condo - prices are down - go to my web site : JacksonvilleHomeConnection.com and call me - I would be glad to show what is available.
Tax Proposals to be voted on in Florida
Did you know that Florida voters will be voting on new tax proposals in the Nov. Election. The Tax and Budget Reform Commission, which meets every 20 years, has passed seven constitutional proposals which will be added to the 2008 General Election ballot on November 4, 2008. We, the voters of Florida will have the opportunity to vote on these following proposals. This is my understanding of these proposals in hopes that we will all be informed by Nov.
Tax Exemption for Wind Hardening and Renewable Energy Creation
Improvements Not Affecting the Assessed Value of Residential Real Property
This would allow the Legislature to exempt from the assessed value of residential homes, improvements made to protect property from wind damage and installation of a new renewable energy source device. You will be able to improve your home to protect it from wind damage or install devices for renewable energy and it will be exempt from the assessed value of your home.
Working Waterfront
Assessments of Working Waterfront Properties Based on Current Use
This would assess specified working waterfront properties based on current use rather than highest and best use. This includes:
- Use of land predominantly for commercial fishing purposes;
- Public accessible land used for vessel launches;
- Marinas and dry storage that are open to the public; and
- Water dependant marine manufacturing facilities.
Tax Exemption for Conservation Property
Property Tax Exemption of Perpetually Conserved Land; Classification and Assessment of Land for Conservation
This would provide a property tax exemption for real property which is perpetually used for conservation. Also, for land not perpetually encumbered, the Legislature would be required to provide classification and assessment of land use for conservation purposes solely on the basis of character or use (like agriculture is today).
Public Funding for Religious Institutions
Religious Freedom
This would change the state's power to spend funds directly or indirectly for religious institutions. The language in the Constitution would be replaced with language that would prevent the state from excluding individuals and entities from a generally available public benefit or a contract which would provide government services on the basis of religion.
Community College Funding
A Local Option For Community College Funding
This would allow a local optional sales tax by local referendum to add to funding for public community colleges. Approved taxes would sunset after five years.
Tax Swap - State Required School Property Tax Replaced with Equivalent State Revenues to Fund Education
This would eliminate the required local effort portion of property taxes by 2010, (estimated to be $9 billion).
It requires the legislature to replace this portion by either:
- Eliminating sales tax exemptions;
- Increasing sales tax up to one penny;
- Sending reductions; or
- Other taxes.
This proposal also includes a five percent assessment cap on non-homesteaded property.
Sixty-five Percent on Classroom Instruction and Education Funding for School Choice Programs
65 Percent of School Funding required for Classroom Instruction
This would require at least 65 percent of school funding received by school districts be spent on classroom instruction, and not on administration.
This proposal also provides that the requirement for a "uniform, efficient, safe, secure and high quality system of free public schools" is a minimum non-exclusive duty. This proposals reverse the legal precedent prohibiting public funding of private school alternatives to public school programs without creating an entitlement.
Jacksonville Home Connection
We are pleased to announce our new team!! Leslie Jones and Terry Harris have joined forces and formed a new team called:
Jacksonville Home Connection where we connect buyers and sellers!!!! Go to our web site www. Jacksonvillehomeconnection.com and make it a favorite.
