An Marshall's (staugustinerealtor) Blog

  SeaGrove Community  Sea Grove is a magical community where the ocean breezes meet the magnificent old trees just blocks from the Atlantic Ocean.  It is a new unique coastal village initiated in 2004 andlocated in historic St. Augustine, Florida.  SeaGrove is a mixed use community composed of 28...

I recently met an appraiser at a sale I had in SeaGrove, St. Augustine, Florida.  He mentioned that he enjoys meeting with different offices to share information in a talk he entitles "Appraisers are not the Enemy."  We had him address our office meeting  today.  This professional was indicating ...

I enjoy generating and organizing big events that make a difference.  I usually do at least one Open House each weekend in an effort to create exposure for a house I have listed and attract buyers.  Frequently, though, these are poorly attended and I am disappointed.  Could I combine my goal to m...

I like the idea of open houses as a way of meeting people who may be buying a house either now or in the future.  I know the chances of selling the house that is being held open is unlikely, although, I have heard of a few lucky occasions.   My dilemma is how to make the open house attract people...

I read a blog this a.m. about hosting a yard sale.  I kind of bragged in my return comment on how good I have gotten at coordinating and executing yard sales. Then later today I read an article on combining yard sales and open houses.  The idea attracts me because Open Houses as a way of getting ...

Examing  the costs of Buying Vacant Land - Focus on Utilities:              As a general rule, about 25-30% of the funds for your project to build should be in the cost of the land and preparation to build.  Land clearing can be a big cost as well as grading.  This  may be necessary to either bri...