PALM BEACH GARDENS’ LEADING COMMUNITIES HAVE MANY HOMES FOR SALE AT GREAT PRICES

There are many homes for sale today at very affordable prices — some below market value – in Palm Beach Gardens’ most popular communities. Communities as as Steeplechase, Ironhorse, PGA National. Evergrene, San Michele, Montecito, Frenchmans Reserve, Mirasol and Mirabella at Mirasol all have a large number of outstanding homes on the market.

And many of these homes are available at foreclosure or short sale prices. Remember, prices in Palm Beach Gardens and throughout Palm Beach County are hovering at about the same levels as they were in 2004. The significant gain in home value throughout the period from 2004 into 2006 has largely evaporated.

This fall is an outstanding time to purchase your new home prior to the winter season when prices are firmer. During the fall home sales period, fewer buyers are looking for new homes and sellers are more likely to make a deal with those who present fair contracts on resales. With the winter season comes there are many more home buyers and lookers so sellers are less likely to negotiate buyer advantaged sales.

You can start your home search on our website, just utilize our quick search feature and you can find homes by map, by neighborhood or by city.

If you are interest in a new home in the Palm Beach Gardens area, please contact the Weiss-Clawson Team. We are a duo of award winning agents specializing in Palm Beach Gardens resales. We look forward to hearing from you.

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
Categories: Ironhorse Real Estate, Steeplechase Real Estate, Palm Beach County Real Estate, Palm Beach Gardens Real Estate, West Palm Beach homes for sale, Palm Beach Gardens homes for sale, Palm Beach Gardens real estate market report, Palm Beach Gardens home search, PGA National Real Estate
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THERE ARE FABULOUS DEAL IN PALM BEACH GARDENS COUNTRY CLUB COMMUNITIES

The Palm Beach Gardens Country Club Communities are well know for the outstanding lifestyle achieved within their gates.

Today it is easier than ever to own a piece of that lifestyle!

Looking at just four of the best country club communities Palm Beach Gardens has to offer an interested buyer will find more than 500 homes on the market today. These communities have homes being sold as “short sales,” as well as foreclosures. If you are considering purchasing a home in the country club communities of Palm Beach Gardens, The Weiss-Clawson Team will work closely with you to ensure you pay the lowest price for the home you want to purchase.

Ibis Country Club currently has more than 150 homes for sale, ranging in price from the low $200,000’s up into the millions. There are small vacation retreats and large family mansions. Many of the homes surround one of the three Jack Nicklaus championship golf courses, while other homes back onto the Loxahatchee Nature Preserve residence to a myriad of wildlife just waiting to entertain you.

PGA National has more than 230 properties on the market. These range in price from the $100,000’s for a small condo to millions for large residences. PGA National is home to the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic and some of the homes provide front row seats for this popular Tour stop. The community boasts five golf courses, all wonderfully challenging and beautifully maintained.

Mirasol, one of the areas newer communities, has more than 85 homes for sale. These are resales. There is still room for new construction within the community. Home prices in Mirasol range from the low $500,000’s into the millions for larger units. The low $500,000’s can get you a basic three bedroom, two bath pool home. Mirasol has two magnificent golf courses that provide a challenging round every time you tee off.

Frenchman’s Reserve, also one of the newer country club communities has about 45 homes for sale. These too are resales. There is new construction is this community as well. There are coach homes in the community starting in the $400,000’s, but single family detached homes are priced from the $900,000’s upward. Frenchmans’ has one Arnold Palmer Golf Course and is one of the smaller country club communities.

The Weiss-Clawson Team boasts two experts in local country club communities and welcomes your inquiries about these or any community in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach or throughout Palm Beach County. You can contact us directly for real estate information. Ibis, PGA National, Mirasol and Frenchman’s Reserve are just four of many wonderful communities waiting for new residents in Palm Beach Gardens.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Date Posted: Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
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PALM BEACH COUNTY HOUSING MARKET NEWS IS MIXED

There is both good news and not so good news when we look at the housing market in Palm Beach County. In both cases, the greatest impact is felt among buyers and those sitting on the fence may be well served to consider buying a house sooner rather than later.

The good news is that prices of homes sold in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach and throughout the county have increased slightly over the past two months. The median price of a home sold in Palm Beach County was $334,300 in June 2008, up slightly from the May median price of $330,000. The bottom price was seen in April 2008 at $314,000. The is about a six percent increase in home prices from April to June.

We are watching carefully to see whether this slight increase in home prices signals a bottoming of the market in our area.

There are more buyers in the market today that there were a year ago, but they want to know they are getting good value for their money. Sellers would be well served to work with a Realtor who can give them comparable market sales information and help them price their home for sale. The Weiss-Clawson Team does extensive market research in local neighborhoods to ensure our listings are priced to sell. And we have a successful marketing program to bring buyers to our listings.

It does no good for homes to languish on the market at prices that will not be realized for years to come. We still have a large supply of homes on the market and prices will not turn dramatically until the supply is reduced.

The not so good news remains in the mortgage industry. It is harder to get home financing today than it has been for years. The meltdown of Fannie May and Freddie Mac is resulting in a tight mortgage market as more stringent regulations are placed on borrowers. Additionally, interest rates and financing fees are inching up to help resuscitate ailing mortgage institutions.

If you are a buyer, it is a great time purchase a new home in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach or throughout Palm Beach County. Prices are down and might have bottomed. There are a lot of homes on the market so you have wonderful choices … and many sellers are reducing prices for a quick sale. You can start your search on our website where you can look for homes in specific cities or specific neighborhoods for homes. And The Weiss-Clawson Team has relationships with reputable mortgage brokers who will work with you to obtain the best financing package at the lowest cost.

If you are a seller, there are buyers out there, waiting for the right deal. Be sure you home is priced well and shows like a model.

In either case, The Weiss-Clawson Team is ready to work with you to meet your real estate needs. We are an award winning duo of Realtors with expertise in the Palm Beach County housing market. Please contact us directly for a consultation if you, your friends or relatives are interested in buying or selling a home in Palm Beach County. We look forward to working with you.

Date Posted: Sunday, August 10th, 2008
Categories: Palm Beach County Real Estate, Palm Beach Gardens homes for sale, Palm Beach Gardens home search
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THE WEISS-CLAWSON TEAM ACHIEVES TOP SALES STATUS

The Weiss-Clawson Team wants to thank our many friends, neighbors and clients for helping us land on the top rung of the team sales ladder in our 150-agent Keller Williams of the Palm Beaches office for the first half of 2008. And our region notified us earlier this year that we were the top team among Keller Williams South Florida offices for the first quarter of 2008.

This is a very gratifying achievement for us as we continue to see Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach and

Palm Beach

County struggling to reverse more than two years of a down real estate market. We know that people are buying and selling homes in this area every day. We have worked hard getting our piece of that business to the benefit of our clients.

Your confidence in us to manage the sale or rental of your home, to find your dream home and complete the purchase or rental transaction, or to refer us to your friends and relatives plays a major role in our success.

For our sellers we established an aggressive program to properly price and market their homes. Our Internet marketing plan is a key element in promoting our listings throughout the world – and we have had calls or e-mails from European and Canadian buyers interested in our clients’ homes. We utilize Palm Beach Post advertising both in print and on the web and have received numerous calls from both outlets. And we have advertised in the International Herald Tribune. Our listings that are priced right are being shown - those showings lead to successful sales.

For our buyers we have a comprehensive interview process to help clients focus on criteria most important to them in a new home. We do extensive research on communities to determine what has recently sold, what is currently on the market and what might be an appropriate offer price. Our contacts in the mortgage industry are reputable and will help you get the best mortgage at the lowest cost. And we will show buyers all homes that meet their criteria.

Our website contains direct links to all homes included in our multiple listing service so that our clients can begin their search at their convenience and pace. And you can search by city, by neighborhood or by map.

So far this year our buyers have purchased homes in Palm Beach and Martin Counties including properties in Ironhorse Country Club, Steeplechase, Bear Lakes Estates, Flagler Pointe, Montecito, Jupiter, Abacoa, Locks Landing, Woodbine and Midtown at the Gardens.

Our listings this year have included homes in Ironhorse Country Club, Steeplechase, Ibis Country Club,

Palm Beach

Gardens, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach,

Century

Village and Pine Ridge South.

The Weiss-Clawson Team remains client driven in our business approach. We are available to consult with you, your friends or relatives about Palm Beach County real estate. Please contact us directly. We look forward to hearing from you.

WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS ……WE’LL EARN YOUR TRUST

Date Posted: Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
Categories: Ironhorse Real Estate, Steeplechase Real Estate, Palm Beach County Real Estate, Palm Beach Gardens homes for sale, Palm Beach Gardens home search
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MAY HOME PRICES AND SALES INCREASE IN PALM BEACH GARDENS

For the first time in nearly two years, the price of single family homes in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach and throughout Palm Beach County has increased slightly.

The median price of single family homes in May 2008 shows a five percent increase compared with April 2008. Prices went from $314,000 in April to $330,900 in May. And the number of homes sold also increased five percent in May 2008 compared with April 2008. A total of 702 single family homes were sold in Palm Beach County in May compared with 662 sold in April. The number of homes sold has steadily increased through the year.

While the numbers are not huge, they represent the first glimmer of hope that the market may be bottoming. Keep in mind, statistics from both May and June represent end of season sales. We will need more statistics from upcoming months, but our own experience is that we are busier than we have been in a long time … and we are making sales.

We are seeing buyers venture back into the market with a sense that it may really be the time to buy now. And we find sellers more amenable to reducing price to make the deal.

There are still many foreclosures and short sales on the market that result in lower comparative prices in most communities. Some of these homes are very good deals and The Weiss-Clawson Team can help you locate and properly price both foreclosures and short sales.

If you are ready to come back into the Palm Beach County Real Estate market, either as a buyer or a selling, The Weiss-Clawson Team wants to work with you. We are an award winning team of realtors stressing client service in our business. Please contact us directly for a market analysis of your home, or expert insight into home values in communities in which you may want to buy.

We look forward to working with you.

Date Posted: Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
Categories: Palm Beach County Real Estate, Palm Beach Gardens Real Estate, West Palm Beach homes for sale, Palm Beach Gardens homes for sale, Palm Beach Gardens real estate market report
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PALM BEACH COUNTY HOMES PRICES BACK AT 2004 LEVEL; IT’S A BUYERS MARKET

If you bought a single family home in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach or throughout Palm Beach County in October 2004, the market value of your home has run up and back down again. There is virtually no appreciation in your home today. In fact, if you are trying to sell now it could cost you money considering your closing costs.

The median sales prices of a single family home in Palm Beach County for the first quarter of 2008 is $334,500. That is slightly below the $335,100 median sales price of a Palm Beach County single family home in October 2004, according to statistics released by the Florida Association of Realtors. And the number of home sales in Palm Beach County is also down, about 11 percent in first quarter 2008 compared with 2007.

If you bought a home in Palm Beach County in June, 2006 and are trying to sell today, median home prices are down a whopping 17.5 percent — $405,500 in June 2006 compared with $334,500 today. It is difficult, if not impossible, to get full purchase price value from that home today.

There are several factors contributing to our housing blues. First and foremost there are more homes coming on the market every day than are going off the market. This produces tremendous competition among home sellers and will continue to drive prices down.

Mortgage money is tighter now than we have seen for many years. There is virtually no mortgage money at 100 percent loan to value and interest only loans hardly exist. Banks are insisting upon 20 percent down payment and outstanding credit scores from borrowers. They are truly feeling the pinch of the subprime mortgage fiasco. Contracts are failing over financing issues.

Finally, buyers are becoming highly selective in their purchases. They want a “deal” and are unlikely to move forward with an offer unless they truly believe they are getting good value for their money. Many are waiting for the market to bottom, yet we do not believe that bottom will come off-season in Palm Beach County.

The Weiss-Clawson Team studies the local housing market and researches prices in many communities throughout Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach and all of Palm Beach County. If you are looking to sell your home, we utilize up-to-date and creative marketing techniques for our sellers. We will help you price your home to attract buyers and we will work with you to stage your home so it is attractive to those viewing the property.

If you are looking to buy a home in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach or throughout Palm Beach County, The Weiss-Clawson Team includes an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) who will show you all properties meeting your criteria throughout the areas you select. You can search for all homes for sale by community or area on our website. And we will do an analysis of sales in the community you chose to ensure a value based offering price.

Please contact The Weiss-Clawson Team for all your real estate needs.

Date Posted: Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
Categories: Palm Beach County Real Estate, Palm Beach Gardens Real Estate, Jupiter & Juno Beach Real Estate
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STRONG BUYERS’ MARKET CONTINUES INTO 2008

It is a fantastic time to buy a home in

Palm Beach
County with prices and sales volume continuing to decline as we enter 2008. More homes are still coming on the market and fewer are sold, creating a large inventory in just about every price range. This is not good news for home sellers hoping to reap large profits at the closing table. But it puts buyers in a great position. While 2007 year end sales and price figures are not yet available for
Palm Beach
County, the most recent statistics from the Florida Association of Realtors shows sales volume down 13 percent and prices down 7 percent when comparing November 2007 to November 2006.

The Weiss-Clawson Team researches home sales and prices in Ironhorse Country Club and in Steeplechase. Sales volume is holding fairly steady comparing 2006 and 2007 in the two communities but is significantly lower than the banner sales year of 2005. Sales prices are dramatically lower in 2007 compared with 2006 and, in some instances, homes are selling below prices paid in 2005. Looking at price per square foot, Ironhorse home prices declined 16% from 2006 to 2007. In Steeplechase, prices declined 10% over the past year. Both communities have a large number of homes on the market and many of the homes have been on the market for longer than six months. IRONHORSE COUNTRY CLUBIn 2007 there were 11 homes sold in Ironhorse compared with 15 homes sold in 2006 and 36 homes sold in 2005. Average price per square foot in 2007 was $191, in 2006 it was $226, and in 2005 it was $183. Today there are 32 homes on the market in Ironhorse ranging in price from $350,000 up to $2,000,000.

STEEPLECHASEIn 2007 there were 10 homes sold in Steeplechase compared with 9 homes sold in 2006 and 14 homes sold in 2005. Average price per square foot in 2007 was $297 compared with $331 in 2006 and $292 in 2005. Today there are 16 homes on the market in Steeplechase ranging in price from $699,900 to $3,295,000. The Weiss-Clawson Team includes resident experts in both Ironhorse and Steeplechase and we welcome the opportunity to work with you, your friends, or relatives interested in buying or selling real estate in these or any other communities in Palm Beach County.

The Weiss-Clawson Team includes resident experts in both Ironhorse and Steeplechase and we welcome the opportunity to work with you, your friends, or relatives interested in buying or selling real estate in Ironhorse, Steeplechase or any other communities in Palm Beach County. WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS … WE’LL EARN YOUR TRUST

Date Posted: Monday, January 21st, 2008
Categories: Ironhorse Real Estate, Steeplechase Real Estate, Palm Beach County Real Estate, Palm Beach Gardens Real Estate
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OCEAN FRONT PALM BEACH CONDO - RENOVATED AND READY FOR NEW OWNERS

With Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas about a month away, it’s time to consider a new Palm Beach ocean front condo for the winter season.

Here is a three bedroom, two and a half bath fully renovated condo just listed and ready for new owners this season. The property is perfect for seasonal or year ’round residents. Click here for a video tour of the property.

With more than 2100 square feet under air the unit has a southeast exposure and feels like a beach house. This condo is on the first floor, so you can just open the sliders and head out to the beach. Or, relax on the wrap around patio staring out at the peaceful Atlantic Ocean.

New Saturnia marble floor throughout the condo add a luxurious touch. The new kitchen features granite counters, glass tile backsplash, new cabinets and appliances. A large master suite includes two huge walk in closets, double sinks and separate tub and shower in the master bath. The two additional bedrooms are large enough for king size or two beds. The current owner has added French doors to a bedroom adjacent to the living room and uses it as a den.

There are breathtaking views of the ocean from most rooms. Hurricane impact glass enhances the entire unit.

This is a unique property in a high end Palm Beach building.

Contact The Weiss-Clawson Team through our website or at 561-762-3704 for more information about this exquisite home.

Date Posted: Friday, November 23rd, 2007
Categories: Palm Beach County Real Estate, Palm Beach Real Estate
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WE’RE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE NEW SEASON OF HOME SALES!

Don’t pay attention to those dismal headlines about the total collapse of the real estate market in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Juno Beach, Jupiter and North Palm Beach. Those headline writers are not out selling real estate!

While the market has slowed considerably, homes that are priced right and in pristine condition are selling.

Looking at three communities in Palm Beach Gardens we find more homes sold in the first three quarters of 2007 than in the first three quarters of 2006.

In Mirasol there were 47 homes sold in the first three quarters of 2007 compared with 26 homes for the same time period in 2006. And there are currently 88 homes on the market in Mirasol.

In Frenchmans Reserve there were 23 homes sold in the first three quarters of 2007 compared with 12 homes sold through September, 2006. There are 37 homes on the market in Frenchmans Reserve.

In Steeplechase there were eight homes sold in the first three quarters of 2007 compared with five homes sold in the same period in 2006. There are 15 homes for sale in Steeplechase.

Prices are down slightly, but that is advantageous to buyers. And serious sellers are recognizing that realistic pricing will attract serious buyers.

The Weiss-Clawson Team is knowledgeable about the real estate market throughout Palm Beach County and spends time researching prices to better serve our clients. Please contact us for all of your real estate needs.

Date Posted: Wednesday, October 10th, 2007
Categories: Steeplechase Real Estate, Palm Beach County Real Estate, Palm Beach Gardens Real Estate, Jupiter & Juno Beach Real Estate
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HOME SALES ARE DECLINING, BUT WE ARE MAKING DEALS!!

Even with home sales in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Juno Beach, Jupiter, North Palm Beach and throughout Palm Beach County declining, The Weiss-Clawson Team is making deals for its buyers and sellers!

We have many buyers and sellers that we are working with now and we are informing them about how to get the best deal in this very difficult market.

We are selling our listings that are priced right and staged properly to attract buyers. We are working with our sellers to fully explain the current real estate market and to help them price their homes at level for a sale. Buyers today want to be sure they are getting a good deal on their home purchase.

We help our sellers stage their home so that it appeals to buyers. Decluttering is the number one issue with most sellers. Homes show bigger and better with less furniture and fewer accessories in view. And closets need to be cleaned, too.

We explore the value proposition of the home — is it convenient to schools, work and shopping; is it in the best school district; does it have the best view in the neighborhood? And we heavily promote its value to prospective buyers. Every listing we take will have a brochure with floor plan for prospective buyers to take away so they can remember the home.

For buyers we do extensive research among the thousands of homes on the market to ensure our clients are seeing all homes meeting their criteria. We take the time buyers need to decide upon the home that they want to buy. In some cases we work with clients for weeks or months until we find the home they want and they are ready to make the purchase. And, before an offer is made, we will look at all recent sales in the neighborhood to help our client decide upon an attractive offer price.

For both buyers and sellers our negotiating skills are strong to achieve the best possible price for our clients. When the deal is achieved, we are with the client assisting throughout the entire process until the transaction is closed and they are happily moved into their new home.

If you are interested in buying or selling your home, or have friends or relatives interested in real estate in Palm Beach County, please contact The Weiss-Clawson Team. We are an award winning duo of Realtors working full time to meet our clients’ needs.

Date Posted: Thursday, August 23rd, 2007
Categories: Ironhorse Real Estate, Steeplechase Real Estate, Palm Beach County Real Estate, Palm Beach Gardens Real Estate, Jupiter & Juno Beach Real Estate
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