Monday, May 24, 2010

Yulee Home - Offered by Co-Op Broker

Address: 86349 Meadowwood DR , YULEE , FLORIDA ; 32097 County: Nassau
List Number 529167 Status Active
Property Type Residential Price $ 199,900
Region 40-NASSAU COUNTY Area 472-ONEIL,NASSAVILLE,HOLLY PT
Parcel # 38 2N 27 1332 0056 0000 Subd-Legal MEADOWFIELD BLUFF
Common MEADOWFIELD BLUFF Association Fee Y
Assoc Fee $ 185 Assoc Fee Freq Annually
CDD Fee Y/N N CDD Fee 0.00

Bedrooms 5 Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1 Bdrms Conform Y
Approx. Heated SqFt 2,877 Year Built 2006


John Holbrook - Realtor Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach & Yulee, FloridaCell: 904-415-0171 Email: holbrook66@msn.com Web: www.nassaumls.netwww.johnholbrook.blogspot.com

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Amelia Island Plantation Stalking Horse

Amelia Island Co., parent company of the Amelia Island Plantation, announced Monday it has an initial preferred bidder in its bankruptcy reorganization plan.

Noble Investment Group of Atlanta has been selected as initial preferred bidder, or “stalking horse” bidder. Noble is an investor group for hotels and resorts throughout the country, according to the Amelia Island Co. release.

The high-end resort, on Nassau County’s Amelia Island, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November and continues its day-to-day operation while looking for an investor to assist with a long-term reorganization.

Through private equity real estate funds, Noble has invested more than $1.5 billion in hotels and resorts throughout the U.S., according to the release.



John Holbrook - Realtor Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach & Yulee, FloridaCell: 904-415-0171 Email: holbrook66@msn.com Web: www.nassaumls.netwww.johnholbrook.blogspot.com

Thursday, May 20, 2010

What to watch for when buying a vacant home

What to watch for when buying a vacant home
DETROIT – May 20, 2010 – When it comes to the housing market for foreclosures – buyer beware.

"One mistake that we see all the time is buyers going in and assuming all the mechanicals are working," said Brandon T. Johnson, president of GTJ Consulting in Roseville, Mich. "You have to be careful you don't get burned that way."

Johnson's company maintains foreclosed homes for a number of lenders, Realtors and Freddie Mac. He said the term "as is" shouldn't scare buyers off as long as they know what it means. He recommends that buyers get private inspections on houses they want to buy to avoid surprises such as missing plumbing or water damage.

Here's a list of 10 things to watch for in foreclosed or vacant homes from Ross Kollenberg, mitigation and construction manager for On-Site Specialty Cleaning & Restoration in Troy, Mich:

1. Air quality. This tells a lot about the home's condition. Include air and surface testing in your home inspection. It is a few hundred dollars well spent.

2. Black cobwebs, greasy gray residue on walls and/or a strong oily odor. This is soot damage, which requires professional cleaning, and points to a malfunctioning furnace. It also could be a tip-off that the home had a fire.

3. Discolored subflooring. From the basement, check the subflooring above for stains and small holes, both caused by mold.

4. An older home with extensive renovations. Check with the city for permits: You'll get remodeling details. If asbestos or lead paint is present and has been disturbed, be sure it's been remediated by a certified specialist. It the home has four or five major changes, it may not be up to code, and that could mean extensive fixes for the next owner.

5. Peeling, bubbling, and discolored paint; swelling in walls or ceilings (especially around kitchens and bathrooms); a musty odor: All indicate water damage and, potentially, the presence of moisture and mold.

6. Missing sinks, toilets and other fixtures. Sometimes the previous owner will take the fixtures with them, but won't shut off the pipes or will rip fixtures from the wall. If a pipe was cracked during the fixture removal, it could start a slow leak in the wall that isn't easily seen. Make sure those fixtures have been properly removed and not ripped from walls and floors.

7. Fungus growth inside cabinets, behind drawers and built-ins. That could mean there has been water damage. Since water falls down, look for the source above the mold. One trick inspectors use to determine whether there could be hidden water damage is to pull out the kitchen drawers and look inside to see whether the back wall has been rebuilt. If it has, that could mean water damage has been covered up.

8. Excessive painting of every nook, cranny, door and floor. The seller may be covering up mold. "When you go do a home that is 'landlord white' and the trim is flat, we tell people there is a reason the house was painted this way," Kollenberg said. "When we see it is over everything, it is a tip-off that it is just covering something up."

9. Unheated house in winter months. If the home has been properly winterized, there's no need for heat. If not, pipes will burst and cause water damage.

10. Blocked drains or pipes. These will cause future problems and may have already created sewage backups. Check for a telltale water ring in the basement, Kollenberg said.

Copyright © 2010 Detroit Free Press. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.

John Holbrook - Realtor Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach & Yulee, FloridaCell: 904-415-0171 Email: holbrook66@msn.com Web: www.nassaumls.netwww.johnholbrook.blogspot.com

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Northeast Florida Housing Report

Jacksonville, FL – Traffic Beats Expectations for
First Time on Better Tax Credit Demand

(3,320 single-family permits in 2009, 23rd largest market in the country)
Traffic improves and exceeds expectations. Buyer traffic continued its momentum from
March into April, as our traffic index increased to 67 from 50 in March, exceeding
expectations (readings above 50 indicate traffic exceeded agents’ expectations). This
marks the regions’ first reading to come in above agents’ expectations. Agents credited the increase in traffic to the tax incentive, as buyers needed to sign a contract by April 30th (and close on a home by June 30th) in order to qualify. The increase in demand follows an improvement in our March survey, in which buyers’ urgency returned, and people started to express more interest in the credit. This urgency is also responsible for the volatility seen in the Jacksonville region since the November 30th tax credit expired. Buyers had no motivation to enter the market in early months, as they considered the extensive time frame to still sign by April 30th. However, buyers emerged again as the credit’s deadline approached. According to one agent, “People are running out of time on the government incentive. They realize the opportunity is here, and want to take advantage of it.”

Prices continue to decline, inventory trends improve. Prices remained under pressure
in April, as our home price index fell to 28 from 34 in March, falling further below a neutral reading of 50, with readings short of 50 indicating sequentially lower prices. Prices have yet to gain positive momentum throughout the downturn. Meanwhile, inventory trends improved for the second consecutive month, as our home listings index came in at 61 (up from 50 in March), with readings above 50 suggesting lower inventory levels over the past 30 days. We view this as a positive for the region, though we remain concerned over the potential level of foreclosure inventory held for sale by banks, not currently listed for sale.

John Holbrook - Realtor Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach & Yulee, FloridaCell: 904-415-0171 Email: holbrook66@msn.com Web: www.nassaumls.netwww.johnholbrook.blogspot.com

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Mobil Home - Fernandina Beach, Florida

Mobil Home - Fernandina Beach, Florida

Address: 85719 Lonnie Crews RD , FERNANDINA BEACH , FLORIDA ; 32034 County: Nassau
List Number 513081 Status Active
Property Type Residential Price $ 79,900
Region 40-NASSAU COUNTY Area 472-ONEIL,NASSAVILLE,HOLLY PT
Parcel # 45 2N 28 5500 D030 000 Subd-Legal SPRING HILL
Common SPRING HILL Association Fee N
Assoc Fee $ 0 Assoc Fee Freq N/A
CDD Fee Y/N N CDD Fee 0.00

Bedrooms 3 Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0 Bdrms Conform Y
Approx. Heated SqFt 1,296 Year Built 1996

John Holbrook - Realtor - 904-415-0171
Prudential Chaplin Williams Realty

Amelia Island Property under $100k

Amelia Island Property under $100k

Address: 1322 South 6TH ST , AMELIA , FLORIDA ; 32034 County: Nassau
List Number 520154 Status Active
Property Type Residential Price $ 99,900
Region 40-NASSAU COUNTY Area 440-FERNANDINA BCH DOWNTOWN-SOUTH
Parcel # 00 00 31 1800 0193 0030 Subd-Legal CITY OF FERNANDINA
Common CITY OF FERNANDINA Association Fee N
Assoc Fee $ 0 Assoc Fee Freq N/A
CDD Fee Y/N N CDD Fee 0.00

Bedrooms 3 Full Baths 1
Half Baths 0 Bdrms Conform Y
Approx. Heated SqFt 1,014 Year Built 1996

John Holbrook - Realtor 904-415-0171
Prudential Chaplin Williams Realty

Monday, May 3, 2010

Bank Owned Timber Creek, Yulee

Bank Owned Timber Creek, Yulee

Address: 76263 Long Leaf LOOP , YULEE , FLORIDA ; 32097 County: Nassau
List Number 533416 Status Active
Property Type Residential Price $ 239,000
Region 40-NASSAU COUNTY Area 492-W I-95/N FL LNE
Parcel # 11 2N 26 2050 0103 0000 Lot 103
Subd-Legal TIMBER CREEK PLANTATION 1 Common TIMBER CREEK PLANTATION 1
Association Fee Y Assoc Fee $ 468
Assoc Fee Freq Monthly CDD Fee Y/N N
CDD Fee 0.00

Bedrooms 5 Full Baths 3
Half Baths 0 Bdrms Conform Y
Approx. Heated SqFt 3,042 Year Built 2005

John Holbrook - Realtor

Bank Owned Amelia Island Plantation

Bank Owned Amelia Island Plantation

Address: 8346 Sanctuary LN , FERNANDINA BEACH , FLORIDA ; 32034 County: Nassau
List Number 533337 Status Active
Property Type Residential Price $ 3,495,000
Region 40-NASSAU COUNTY Area 460-AMELIA ISL PLANTATION
Parcel # 00 00 30 0603 0006 0000 Lot 6
Block 0 Legal Unit # 0
Subd-Legal THE SANCTUARY Common THE SANCTUARY
Association Fee Y Assoc Fee $ 1,500
Assoc Fee Freq Annually CDD Fee Y/N N
CDD Fee 0.00

Bedrooms 5 Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1 Bdrms Conform Y
Approx. Heated SqFt 6,280 Year Built 1985

John Holbrook - Realtor

North 14th Street - Fernandina Beach Bank Owned

North 14th Street - Fernandina Beach Bank Owned

Address: 319 North 14TH ST , FERNANDINA BEACH , FLORIDA ; 32034-5121 County: Nassau
List Number 526107 Status Active
Property Type Residential Price $ 159,900
Region 40-NASSAU COUNTY Area 410-FERNANDINA BCH DOWNTOWN-WEST
Parcel # 00 00 31 1800 0245 0072 Subd-Legal Verifying Subdivision
Common VERIFYING SUBDIVISION Association Fee N
Assoc Fee $ 0 Assoc Fee Freq N/A
CDD Fee Y/N N CDD Fee 0.00

Bedrooms 4 Full Baths 3
Half Baths 0 Bdrms Conform Y
Approx. Heated SqFt 2,536 Year Built 1990

John Holbrook - Realtor

Johnson Lake Rd - Yulee bank owned

Johnson Lake Rd - Yulee bank owned

Address: 75746 JOHNSON LAKE ROAD , YULEE , FLORIDA ; 32097 County: Nassau
No Photo Available
List Number 532660 Status Active
Property Type Residential Price $ 89,900
Region 40-NASSAU COUNTY Area 492-W I-95/N FL LNE
Parcel # 18 2N 27 4315 0035 0000 Subd-Legal JOHNSON LAKE ESTATE
Common JOHNSON LAKE ESTATE Association Fee N
Assoc Fee $ 0 Assoc Fee Freq N/A
CDD Fee Y/N N CDD Fee 0.00

Bedrooms 4 Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0 Bdrms Conform Y
Approx. Heated SqFt 1,600 Year Built 1997

John Holbrook - Realtor - 904-415-0171

Golf Course Home in Fernandina Beach - REO

Golf Course Home in Fernandina Beach - REO

Address: 95181 AMELIA NATIONAL , FERNANDINA BEACH , FLORIDA ; 32034 County: Nassau
List Number 532572 Status Active
Property Type Residential Price $ 399,900
Region 40-NASSAU COUNTY Area 472-ONEIL,NASSAVILLE,HOLLY PT
Parcel # 26 2n 28 006a 0112 0000 Lot 112
Subd-Legal AMELIA NATIONAL Common AMELIA NATIONAL
Association Fee Y Assoc Fee $ 660.57
Assoc Fee Freq Annually CDD Fee Y/N Y
CDD Fee 1,880.00

Bedrooms 5 Full Baths 4
Half Baths 0 Bdrms Conform Y
Approx. Heated SqFt 3,735 Year Built 2007

Call for a tour - John Holbrook 904-415-0171

Sunflower Court - Amelia National REO

Sunflower Court - Amelia National REO

Address: 95031 SUNFLOWER CT , FERNANDINA BEACH , FLORIDA ; 32034 County: Nassau
List Number 532558 Status Active
Property Type Residential Price $ 239,900
Region 40-NASSAU COUNTY Area 472-ONEIL,NASSAVILLE,HOLLY PT
Parcel # 26 2n 28 006a 0151 0000 Lot 151
Subd-Legal AMELIA NATIONAL Common AMELIA NATIONAL
Association Fee Y Assoc Fee $ 660.57
Assoc Fee Freq Annually CDD Fee Y/N Y
CDD Fee 1,880.10

Bedrooms 4 Full Baths 3
Half Baths 0 Bdrms Conform Y
Approx. Heated SqFt 2,636 Year Built 2007

John Holbrook - Realtor Prudential Chaplin Williams Realty 904-415-0171

Amelia National REO

Amelia National REO

Address: 95242 AMELIA NATIONAL , FERNANDINA BEACH , FLORIDA ; 32034 County: Nassau
List Number 532539 Status Active
Property Type Residential Price $ 239,900
Region 40-NASSAU COUNTY Area 472-ONEIL,NASSAVILLE,HOLLY PT
Parcel # 26 2n 28 006a 0125 0000 Lot 125
Subd-Legal AMELIA NATIONAL Common AMELIA NATIONAL
Association Fee Y Assoc Fee $ 660.57
Assoc Fee Freq Annually CDD Fee Y/N Y
CDD Fee 1,880.10

Bedrooms 4 Full Baths 3
Half Baths 0 Bdrms Conform Y
Approx. Heated SqFt 2,600 Year Built 2006

Call John Holbrook 904-415-0171

Amelia National Bank owned Starling Court

Amelia National Bank owned Starling Court

Address: 95086 Starling CT , FERNANDINA BEACH , FLORIDA ; 32034 County: Nassau
List Number 532425 Status Active
Property Type Residential Price $ 379,900
Region 40-NASSAU COUNTY Area 472-ONEIL,NASSAVILLE,HOLLY PT
Parcel # 26 2N 28 006A 0073 0000 Lot 73
Subd-Legal AMELIA NATIONAL Common AMELIA NATIONAL
Association Fee Y Assoc Fee $ 660.57
Assoc Fee Freq Annually CDD Fee Y/N Y
CDD Fee 1,880.10

Bedrooms 5 Full Baths 4
Half Baths 0 Bdrms Conform Y
Approx. Heated SqFt 3,813 Year Built 2008

Call John Holbrook for info 904-415-0171
Oak Bluff Court - Fernandina Beach bank owned

Address: 2121 Oak Bluff CT , FERNANDINA BEACH , FLORIDA ; 32034 County: Nassau
List Number 524589 Status Active
Property Type Residential Price $ 148,000
Region 40-NASSAU COUNTY Area 440-FERNANDINA BCH DOWNTOWN-SOUTH
Parcel # 00 00 30 043c 0012 0000 Subd-Legal OAKRIDGE
Common OAK RIDGE Association Fee N
Assoc Fee $ 0 Assoc Fee Freq N/A
CDD Fee Y/N N CDD Fee 0.00

Bedrooms 4 Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0 Bdrms Conform Y
Approx. Heated SqFt 2,003 Year Built 1989

Call John Holbrook for info. 904-415-0171
Amelia Island - Bank REO

Address: 96055 Caribbean CT , FERNANDINA BEACH , FLORIDA ; 32034-8476 County: Nassau
List Number 524132 Status Active
Property Type Residential Price $ 259,900
Region 40-NASSAU COUNTY Area 450-AMELIA ISLAND
Parcel # 00 00 30 0315 0012 0000 Lot 12
Subd-Legal ISLEWORTH Common ISLEWORTH
Association Fee N Assoc Fee $ 0
Assoc Fee Freq N/A CDD Fee Y/N N
CDD Fee 0.00

Bedrooms 4 Full Baths 3
Half Baths 0 Bdrms Conform Y
Approx. Heated SqFt 2,194 Year Built 2004

Call John Holbrook - Realtor 904-415-0171
Pittman Rd - Callahan Bank owned

Address: 55058 Pittman RD , CALLAHAN , FLORIDA ; 32011 County: Nassau
List Number 519036 Status Active
Property Type Residential Price $ 125,900
Region 40-NASSAU COUNTY Area 492-W I-95/N FL LNE
Parcel # 15 2N 25 0000 0001 0010 Subd-Legal METES & BOUNDS
Common METES & BOUNDS Association Fee N
Assoc Fee $ 0 Assoc Fee Freq N/A
CDD Fee Y/N N CDD Fee 0.00

Bedrooms 3 Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0 Bdrms Conform Y
Approx. Heated SqFt 2,224 Year Built 1964

John Holbrook - Realtor
Page's Hill - Yulee Bank owned

Address: 86634 WORTHINGTON DR , YULEE , FLORIDA ; 32097-6441 County: Nassau
List Number 518435 Status Active
Property Type Residential Price $ 144,900
Region 40-NASSAU COUNTY Area 471-NASSAU CO N-CHESTER/PIRATES WOOD
Parcel # 51 3N 27 1626 0037 0000 Subd-Legal PAGE HILL
Common PAGE HILL Association Fee Y
Assoc Fee $ 144.90 Assoc Fee Freq Annually
CDD Fee Y/N N CDD Fee 0.00

Bedrooms 3 Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0 Bdrms Conform Y
Approx. Heated SqFt 1,416 Year Built 2003

John Holbrook - Realtor
Heron Isles - Yulee Bank Owned

Address: 96210 CORAL REEF RD , YULEE , FLORIDA ; 32097 County: Nassau
List Number 516706 Status Active
Property Type Residential Price $ 119,900
Region 40-NASSAU COUNTY Area 471-NASSAU CO N-CHESTER/PIRATES WOOD
Parcel # 37 3n 28 0740 0136 0000 Subd-Legal HERON ISLES
Common HERON ISLES Association Fee Y
Assoc Fee $ 466.54 Assoc Fee Freq Annually
CDD Fee Y/N Y CDD Fee 500.00

Bedrooms 4 Full Baths 3
Half Baths 0 Bdrms Conform Y
Approx. Heated SqFt 1,986 Year Built 2006

John Holbrook - Realtor
Military Homebuyer - Yulee & Fernandina Beach

Members of the military and certain other federal employees serving outside the U.S. have an extra year to buy a principal residence in the U.S. and qualify for the credit. Thus, an eligible taxpayer must buy, or enter into a binding contract to buy, a principal residence on or before April 30, 2011. If a binding contract is entered into by that date, the taxpayer has until June 30, 2011, to close on the purchase. Members of the uniformed services, members of the Foreign Service and employees of the intelligence community are eligible for this special rule. It applies to any individual (and, if married, the individual’s spouse) who serves on qualified official extended duty service outside of the United States for at least 90 days during the period beginning after Dec. 31, 2008, and ending before May 1, 2010

John Holbrook - 904-415-0171 - Realtor