Coastal Living Chronicles: Insights from a Saint Simons Island Realtor

Are you in the first stages of buying a home?  Meeting with a loan officer about your mortgage is a good idea. This is a quick video that lets you know why. Jeff Williams   Realtor ,  RSPS Resort & Second Home Markets Specialist Coastal Georgia Real Estate Associates 405 Magnolia Street, St. Simons Island, GA 31522 Ofc:  912-638-0006   Fax:  912-580-4130 Direct:  912-270-0032 jeffwilliams2007@gmail.com http://kimtag.com/jeffwilliams www. coastalgeorgiarealestateassoci ates.com

I would like to take a quick minute and give another market update on Brunswick and Saint Simons Island, Georgia.  The market is good for Seller’s right now.  Yes I know, not something you are used to hearing.  Sales have been brisk with 46 listings sold in the last 30 days.  There are also 121 new listings which is good news in that inventory has been very limited.  I am encouraging my fence sitting clients that it is now time to jump whether they are buying or selling.  My closing attorney is swamped with scheduled closings which is another sign that other Realtors are doing well too.  The first time home buyer price range from $140-$180 is very active right now and decent homes priced from $35-$79 are almost impossible to find.  My personal experience has seen its ups and downs over the last 30 days.  I have several homes under contract for buyers and had a successful, yet difficult, foreclosure closing last week.   Speaki...

I wanted to write a quick market update on conditions in the housing and condo market on St. Simons Island.  I am getting a lot of requests for information from my out of town clientele who are not aware of current price conditions.  In a word - HOT. Housing prices are on a steady increase as inventory continues to shrink island wide.  As of this writing, there are 16 three bedroom two bath homes under $250,000 on the entire island.  Many of those are mentioning 'in need of work' or 'in need of updating'.  This price range has been very popular with younger families looking to take advantage of the 'island lifestyle' low crime and good schools.  The price range has also been very popular with retirees moving to the island and buying in for the first time. Condo sales are definitely on the rebound too and have been brisk for the last 6 months.  As, average home prices on St. Simons have risen to a point where first time buyers, who would like to buy...

Priced REDUCED to $176,000 Large home located at  104 Sherwood Forest Circle Brunswick, GA 31525 for Sale less than 5 minutes to FLETC (Federal Law Enforcement Training Center at Glynco) Home sits on  .83 acre lot in Sherwood Forest subdivision off Hwy 17 only 2.2 miles from the FLETC gate.Close to local restaurants, shopping & beaches. Large premium lot w/mature landscaping. Separately fenced 33x17 ft in-ground pool with room to entertain. Expansive kitchen with island and vaulted ceiling with skylights really lighten up the area. Just off the kitchen is a separate dining room. Laundry room & single car garage located off the kitchen too. Kitchen also opens into the living room with fireplace. The stairs go up to the game room, a perfect place for the man cave & pool table stays! Separate room next to the front door that would be a perfect home office. Mostly wood flooring with the bedrooms carpeted. Recently renovated w/new carpet & paint. Offering $2500 a...

Why do I need a home inspection? Buying a home could be the largest single investment you will ever make. To minimize unpleasant surprises and unexpected difficulties, you’ll want to learn as much as you can about the newly constructed or existing house before you buy it. A home inspection may identify the need for major repairs or builder oversights, as well as the need for maintenance to keep it in good shape. After the inspection, you will know more about the house, which will allow you to make decisions with confidence. If you already are a homeowner, a home inspection can identify problems in the making and suggest preventive measures that might help you avoid costly future repairs. If you are planning to sell your home, a home inspection can give you the opportunity to make repairs that will put the house in better selling condition. If you are in need of a good home inspector in Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island or around Glynn County Georgia, I can rec...

Representing buyers and sellers along beautiful coastal Georgia in Brunswick, St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island.   I have close to 20 years of marketing and sales experience which gives me excellent insight into the process of marketing and helping people who are buying a home or selling one.  I know that successful real estate transactions come about as a result of clear communication, understanding, and trust between client and agent. I believe in establishing a close working relationship with my clients. I know that I work for you and you alone. How do I accomplish this? By listening, paying attention to your wants and wishes, and employing one of my strongest virtues: Patience. Real Estate is not a 9-5 Monday through Friday job, it is a career of helping people with the largest investment with the most impact on their lives. Please consider me as your real estate agent of choice whether you are buying or selling. Jeff Williams   Realtor ,  RSP...