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Homes sales are increasing slightly during the first quarter of 2008 in Palm Beach Gardens premiere estate community of Steeplechase.  Four homes sold during the first three months of the year, putting sales at an expected level of 16 for Steeplechase this year.  This would be slightly higher than the 10 homes sold in Steeplechase during 2007.

Prices in Steeplechase continue to drop. 

The four homes sold in Steeplechase averaged $273 per square foot, down from $297 in 2007, a decline of about 7%.  There were no foreclosed or “short sales” in Steeplechase during the first quarter of 2008. These lower than market value sales tend to significantly decrease property values in a community.

There are a moderate number of Steeplechase homes on the…

Homes are beginning to sell in the West Palm Beach/Palm Beach Gardens community of Ironhorse Country Club. 

There are some great deals for buyers in Ironhorse today.

 Four homes sold during the first three months of the year, putting sales at an expected level of 16 at  Ironhorse,   just a bit higher than the 11 homes sold in Ironhorse last year. 

The four homes sold in Ironhorse averaged $174 per square foot, down from $191 per square foot in 2007, a 9% price decline.  One of the homes sold was a “short sale” meaning the owner accepted a price that was less than the amount owed to the lender.  Short sales and foreclosures tend to cause price declines within a community. 

There is still a large inventory of homes on the market in…

It is possible to own an executive home on an acre of land in the heart of Palm Beach Gardens!

The Weiss-Clawson Team has just listed a magnificent executive home in Steeplechase, Palm Beach Gardens premiere estate community.

Located in the center of the community, this home is airy, light, bright and spacious.  There are Saturnia marble floors throughout the family areas. The estate home has five bedrooms, a den and exercise/project room, 4.5 baths and 4710 square feet under air.  There is a dynamic entry way with 22 inch designer ceilings and  two-story hurricane impact windows overlooking a gorgeous lanai, pool and huge landscaped yard.

The home has the master suite with the exercise/project room, a guest suite and den downstairs and three family…

New on the market this month is a stunning ocean front condo on Palm Beach, perfect for that  winter weekend get away, or for permanent residence in this upscale playground. Totally renovated and immaculately kept, this three bedroom, two and a half bath condo boasts spectacular ocean views.  Click here for a picture tour of this magnificent property.

Living like a private beach house, the condo is a first floor unit in an upscale Palm Beach building.  Just kick off your sandals, open the sliding glass doors and dash out to the beach.  With over 2000 square feet under air, the unit is spacious and open.  The recent renovation features new Saturnia marble floor throughout, granite counters, glass tile backsplash, plus new appliances and cabinets in the…

With the Florida season approaching it is a great time to come on down early -- before the crowds arrive -- and make a deal on that vacation home you have been dreaming about!

Think about Palm Beach Gardens, home to a myriad of private and public golf courses, West Palm Beach with CityPlace shopping, entertainment and restaurants, North Palm Beach, haven for boating, Juno Beach, one of the prettiest ocean front areas in south Florida, or Jupiter, with enclaves of family homes.

There are many wonderful homes on the market today from small hide-a-way condos in retirement villages to large golf course mansions or that cute high rise on the beach. And prices have never been better.  Homes throughout the area have been reduced in price over the high water…

With the summer winding down, it's time to consider a winter rental in Palm Beach Gardens.

If you're a golf enthusiast, consider renting a gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 bath, with den, condo in Palm Beach Gardens/ West Palm Beach's finest golf and country club -- Ibis. 

The Weiss-Clawson Team represents the owner of this beautifully decorated seasonal rental with includes full golf priviledges on any of Ibis'  three magnificent Jack Nicklaus courses as well as full membership in all aspects of the country club.  

This home has leather couches in the living room, king sized bed in the master and double bed in the second bedroom.  There is a den with couches and TV.  There is a formal dining room.  The kitchen has granite counter tops and a breakfast area.  The…

 Home sales a prices continue to decline throughout Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Juno Beach, North Palm Beach and the entire Palm Beach County area as the real estate buyers market continues into the summer of 2007.

Sales of single family homes in Palm Beach County decreased 19 percent in June 2007 compared with June 2006.  The median price of a home in Palm Beach County decreased 7 percent in the same period, going from $405,500 down to $377,900.

The June figures come on the heels of a 25 percent decline in single family home sales in May and a 17 percent decline in April.  

This is a remarkable market for homebuyers as the inventory of property on the market increases and serious buyers are scarce.  Those interested in buying a home…

Interested in buying a home in Palm Beach Gardens' Steeplechase, the area's premiere estate community?

It might be a good time to begin that home search right now!

Home prices throughout the area have declined -- some as much as 25 percent  for the first six months of 2007 compared with the first six months of 2006.  But prices in Steeplechase are down just 6 percent from January through June 2007 indicating a firmer market in the community. 

It may mean that prices in Steeplechase are reaching bottom.

In 2006 there were eight homes sold during the first six months ranging in size from 3250 square feet under air to 6752 square feet under air and ranging in price from $850,000 to $3,495,000.  The all important criteria used in comparing the price of …