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Watersound Homes Under 2 Million

Watersound Homes Under 2 millionWatersound Homes Under $2 Million

Watersound is a private gated community on the South side of 30a tucked between state preserve, rolling dunes and the Gulf of Mexico. This St Joe community offers over 1 mile of Gulf  Front and total privacy. Watersound has 5 separate communities each with its own amenities and style The Watersound Real Estate market is moving and Homes on 30a has compiled a list of homes for you of all Watersound homes under 2 million. Quick and easy way to view Watersound Homes under $2 million.

New Watersound Florida Listing

21 Founders Lane
Watersound, Florida 32461

21 N Founders Lane

 

 

 

$1,995,000
MLS # 592686
6 Bedroom
5.1 Baths
3,540 Sq Ft

 

 

Construction to be complete this summer! Whether you are looking for your perfect home away from home or looking to invest in a rental property, 21 Founders Lane has all of the features the most discerning buyers require. Upon entering this beautiful beach home in the highly sought after gated community of Watersound Beach, you will immediately appreciate the open floor plan accommodating family and friends. The gourmet kitchen will include commercial stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry. The open living room features a beautiful fireplace and many doors and windows bringing focus to the elegant outdoor living space. The impressive 2 story screened-in front porch is perfect for outside dining and entertaining and overlooks the heated pool, outdoor fireplace and summer kitchen. No expense has been spared with the landscape design of this beautiful home and the outdoor living space faces a natural buffer to the park giving you privacy. The second level features the master suite and two additional bedrooms each with their own private bathroom. There is also a bonus room that could be used as a media room or office. The third level is host to the perfect kids getaway. Two more bedrooms with custom bunk beds share a full bathroom and common area large enough for a playroom. Enjoy gulf views over picturesque Watersound Beach from your tower and 4th level porches. Over the one-car garage, you will find a full carriage house complete with bedroom, living space and small kitchen.

 

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Watersound Residential Land Sales

Watersound Residential Land Sales

Watersound Real estate is starting 2013 out with a Bang. There were 15 residential lots sold or placed under contract in January. Watersound should see some serious growth this year, especially as the other planned communities like Rosemary Beach and Watercolor move closer to completion. Watersound is a unique community along Scenic 30a nestled in the natural landscape of towering dunes and almost a mile of Gulf Front.

Florida Realtors – “Bank Owned Sales No Longer A Bargain”

An article published on FloridaRealtors.org explains how the market has shifted and bank owned sales are no longer a bargain.  Many people are still seeking the hottest deals and biggest steals with an inherit belief that foreclosures are the way to go.  In all actuality with today’s market, the discount is much less than in the past.

“According to a study by Zillow, the national average discount of a real estate owned (REO) property compared to a non-REO was only 7.7 percent in September – a sizable change from the 23.7 percent average discount that peaked nationally in August 2009 and less than the average 9.1 percent discount one year earlier.”

Foreclosures in parts of Florida show to be anything but a bargain.  Zillow included 3 Florida metro areas in an analysis that touts an average REO saving of 2.9% in the Miami-Ft Lauderdale market which is down nearly 20% in August 2008 and in 2011 down almost half.  In November of 2008, Tampa REO’s peaked selling at a 29.1% discount compared to only a 9% discount this September.

“The smallest foreclosure discount is found in places where competition for homes” is high, says Zillow Chief Economist Dr. Stan Humphries. “People are willing to pay the same amount for a foreclosure re-sale that they would for a non-distressed home simply to take advantage of historic affordability.”

Real estate on a hyper-local level is on par with the claims from this article published November 9, 2012 by Florida Realtors Organization.  It has become the norm to see “feeding frenzies” when REO’s hit the market in our area and not uncommon to have 10+ offers on a particular property within 24 hours of it hitting the market.  In 2008, the discount from original list price vs sales price on 30A was 63.3% compared to 2011 which was 95.8% off the original list price.

The lesson here is to be educated and ready.  If you have been watching a property that is going through the foreclosure process –

1)  Have a pre-qualification and/or proof of funds letter from your lender ready.  All banks will require these documents to accompany an offer so if you have them ready, you have an edge against competing offers.

2)  Ask your realtor to provide a comprehensive comparable market analysis so you know what the property is worth prior to it hitting the market.  Many banks are listing just at or slightly under market value and knowing the true market value ahead of time will give you  a better idea of what to expect for the final purchase price.

3)  Be prepared to offer more than asking price but know your limits prior to entering into the offer process.

4)  Be Ready!  The realtors in our area are looking out for you and the minute they get wind of REO’s hitting the market, they are preparing their buyer’s to be ready.  It is up to you to prepare yourself for when your realtor calls informing you that the opportunity is knocking.