The Ponte Vedra Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 9th Annual Ponte Vedra Car Show at the Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass. Proceeds from this event help the Chamber cover their yearly expenses. Serving the business community of the beaches area for nearly 15 years, the Ponte Vedra Chamber of Commerce has more than 300 business and professional people who provide the leadership needed to create a strong business environment.
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Selling your home but not wanting to spend a lot of money in preparation? There are multiple steps you can take to greatly improve the appearance of your home without having to outlay significant amounts of cash.
Here's a quick summary of the Windemere Condominiums neighborhood in Ponte Vedra Beach. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
- Neighborhood: Windemere Condominiums
- Nearest Major Intersection: Ponte Vedra Boulevard and Corona Road
- Gated: Yes
- Clubhouse: No, but memberships can be purchased to the Sawgrass Country Club, located nearby.
- How Many Homes: 34
- Size Range: Large three bedroom units that range in size from 1,800-3,000 square feet.
- Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes
- Recreation: Pool, private beach access
- Nearest Grocery Store: Publix
- LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature: These condos have jaw-dropping ocean views!
- Fun Fact: The Windemere and the Hallmark share a gorgeous pool. I think it’s my favorite community pool!
The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach will be holding its Second Annual Ponte Vedra Home and Art Tour fundraiser on Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Five homes in the exclusive neighborhoods of The Plantation, Sawgrass Players Club, Marsh Landing, and Ponte Vedra Boulevard will be showcased. In addition to the home tour, you'll be able to focus on the artwork to see how it affects the overall design. A few of the artists will be available to meet in person. This is a self-driving tour, allowing you to start or stop at the location of your choice.
In this year’s Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling magazine, the top five remodels are ranked by the percentage of cost recouped at sale. What provides the most bang for your buck? Keep reading…
- Entry door replacement (102.1% payback) – Make sure that the door selected matches the styles of the home and neighborhood. In a moderately priced home, a regular steel door that matches the home’s trim makes the most sense. Make sure that you comparison shop to get the most value for your money. And, thoroughly inspect the door before buying and installing, particularly with steel doors, because they can dent easily but can’t be repaired.
- Garage door replacement (83.9%) – Consider how future homeowners will use the garage. If it’s more likely to be used as a workshop, a door with insulation and windows might be more appropriate. Windows tend not to cost too much and they make a large difference in the usability of the garage. While it’s perfectly acceptable to reuse the current door opener if it’s in good working condition, you might consider upgrading to a belt-driven opener. It’s much quieter than the chain-driven models.
- Siding Replacement (80.0%) – Conduct enough research to know that you are comparing apples to apples with the various siding products. Cement siding is preferable to pressboard or other composite materials. In addition, check with the contractor on the amount of overlap (“lap”) that will be applied to each board, this can make a difference on material costs. Also, consider pre-painted siding. This can be used as a selling point with potential buyers since boards won’t have to be repainted every few years.
- Kitchen Remodel (72.8%) – When contemplating this remodel, be careful not to over-improve unless you plan on staying in the home a considerable amount of time. To save money, look into keeping existing electrical wiring and plumbing. Painting existing cabinets may also be an area to save. One of the most important parts of the remodel – upgrading the countertop!
- Deck Addition (72.8%) – Size is definitely important when considering this remodel. Too small and the remodel will be viewed by buyers as useless. Too big and you’ll never recoup the cost. Adding a natural stain (wears more evenly than colored stains) can be a selling point as new buyers won’t have to worry about re-staining every year.
Here's a quick overview of the Amelia View neighborhood on the northeast side of Jacksonville, Florida. If you have questions about this neighborhood please feel free to contact me.
- Neighborhood: Amelia View
- Nearest Major Intersection: Starratt and Yellow Bluff Roads
- Gated: No
- Clubhouse: Yes
- How Many Homes: Approximately 300
- Size Range: Larger homes with three to five bedrooms
- Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes
- Recreation: Community pool, basketball and volleyball courts, community boat and camper parking, and community dock and boat ramp
- Nearest Grocery Store: Publix
- LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature: Love the beautiful view of Samples Creek and the Nassau Sound from the community dock.
- Fun Fact: Wild peacocks can be heard every now and again from neighboring property.
Here's a quick summary of the Ocean Links of Ponte Vedra neighborhood. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
- Neighborhood: Ocean Links of Ponte Vedra
- Nearest Major Intersection: Solana Road and A1A
- Gated: No
- Clubhouse: Yes, including an entertainment room and catering kitchen.
- How Many Homes: 192 units
- Size Range: Units have between one and three bedrooms with one to two full baths.
- Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes
- Recreation: Yes, golf course, health and fitness facility, swimming pool, heated Jacuzzi, lighted tennis court, and children’s playground.
- Nearest Grocery Store: Publix
- LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature: Location! Everything is so close - grocery store, restaurants, shopping.
- Fun Fact: Tidiest condo community in town.
Winter is upon us and according to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly half of all home heating fires occur during the winter months. It’s always wise to review safety tips and make sure you and your family have an escape plan in place.
Happy New Year! There are encouraging signs in the real estate market as we wrap up 2010. Pending sales are up with a 21% increase from this time last year. An increase in pending sales suggests that the glut of inventory should eventually regain balance. Closed sales have followed the same upward trend, with an 11% increase year over year. And, an additional piece of good news, the percent of original list price received at sale has increased 1% over this time last year. (Normally a one percent increase is not reason to celebrate, but in this case, it's a positive indicator because it is no longer declining).
The Jacksonville Beaches FIne Arts Series is hosting a concert this Sunday afternoon (February 13, 2011) at St. Paul's by the Sea Episcopal Church in Jacksonville Beach. The Beaches Fine Arts Series will be featuring Christopher Houlihan, an award winning organist and graduate of The Julliard School in New York. Houlihan is considered "one of the brightest stars in the new generation of American organists. The organ in St. Paul's is massive, the acoustics are wonderful and the performer is outstanding. The concert should be great and, believe it or not, it's free!
If you haven't been to a Beaches Fine Arts Series concert you're missing out on a wonderful venue. The performance start at 4:00 and there will be a reception and visual arts display immediately after the concert in the church's Parish Hall.
