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J & B Seafood Delight

May 7, 2012

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This recipe is a special one for me. I created it for my mother, Betty. It was her favorite seafood recipe and we enjoyed it many times together. That’s why it’s named Jim and Betty’s Seafood Delight.

imagesCA9ELU4B1 Stick butter
3 Tablespoons white wine
½  Cup chopped parsley (fresh)
1 ½  Cups chopped scallions (1/2 bottoms, ½ tops)
1 Cup sliced Greek olives
2 Dashes Tabasco
2 Dashes Worcestershire
1 Teaspoon chopped garlic (from the jar, already chopped)
¾  Large fresh lemon squeezed (or 1 medium)
1 ½  Pounds peeled, deveined fresh shrimp. (26-30 count, headless)
1 ½ Pounds sea scallops (washed, drained and halved)
2      Lobster tails, cut into bite size pieces
1 8 oz. package vermicelli
2 8 oz. packs Feta cheese in water (whole, crumble for serving)
½ Teaspoon black pepper
½ Teaspoon red pepper
1 Teaspoon salt
2 Teaspoons oregano
1 Teaspoon thyme
½  Teaspoon basil Read more

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Another Great Month of Sales in April – Congratulations to Mirtha, Jennifer and Pauline!

May 3, 2012

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A new month, but the ladies remain on top! Last month, we recognized Davidson agents Mirtha Barzaga, Pauline Cake and Jennifer Todd for their achievements in March and the first quarter of 2012. Well, they are still on fire and so is the rest of the Davidson team with over $4.1 million in closings and over $5.7 million in sales for April!

Mirtha BarzagaThe Top Producer for April is Mirtha Barzaga with 4 closings totaling $664,000. Mirtha closed two homesites in the King & Bear, one of which came with a coveted golf membership to the King & Bear golf course, a one-time-only collaboration by Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. And, Mirtha helped a family relocate from Heritage Landing to their dream home in Georgia.  Mirtha was our Top Producer and Top Lister in March and the Top Lister for the first quarter. For all things Heritage Landing, make sure you give Mirtha a call and check out her Heritage Landing Facebook Page for important community information! Read more

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March Real Estate Trends – Inventory is Down and Sales are up!

April 30, 2012

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“It was high counsel that I once heard given to a young person. “Always do what you are afraid to do.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

That will be my advice to my youngest son, Sam, who graduated from UNF on Friday with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am so blessed with a great family!

I found some interesting information in the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors Market Stats for March. We have a very positive trend in pending sales. There were 2,018 contracts written in March 2012 compared to 1,719 in March 2011 for a 17% increase. The first quarter of 2012 is up 18% over the first quarter of 2011. In my office, the first quarter pending sales are up 40% over first quarter last year.

Now for the interesting part, there were 1,419 closings in March 2012 compared to 1,529 closings in March 2011 for a 7% decrease. The first quarter closings are down 3% compared to first quarter last year. Pending sales have risen so dramatically in the last 3 months, the closings should be increasing soon. It was also interesting to note that the price range with the largest increase in pending sales is $1,000,000 and above with an 18% increase. Read more

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Get to Know Realtor Karen Stern

April 24, 2012

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Karen Stern is one of our newest Davidson Realty Agents, but you’ve probably heard her name before.  Karen has served our St. Augustine community for many years, including terms as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the St. Johns County Commission.

Karen Stern with her husband, Les, sightseeing in Florence, Italy.
Karen Stern with her husband, Les, sightseeing in Florence, Italy.

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Is It Time To Sell?

April 19, 2012

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article-1252055-085CB854000005DC-65_468x418As of early April, there was about 6 months supply of homes for sale.  That’s 30% less than supply at the same time last year and very close to market stabilization.  For the first time in a long time, we’re seeing a very real lack of inventory in desirable neighborhoods. Sales are up this year as well, and we’re heading into the busiest season for home sales: May through July.  So is it time to put your home on the market?  It depends.

Some of the questions to consider:
• Have you put your plans to upsize, downsize, or relocate on hold during the market slump? Read more

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