Weiss Clawson's Blog: Palm Beach Gardens Real Estate

Prices of single family homes and condos in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach and throughout Palm Beach County continue their downward spiral as we enter the third year of declining real estate prices. Through November, 2008 (the most recent figures released by the Florida Association of Realtors), the median price of a single family home was $247,400, a 28 percent drop since the beginning of the year.  The median price of a single family home is now about the same as it was in October, 2003.

Inventory of homes remains high with more than 500 units for sale in the areas leading communities of Admirals Cove, BallenIsles, Frenchman’s Creek Frenchman’s Reserve, Ibis Country Club, Ironhorse Country Club, Mirasol, Old Marsh and Steeplechase. In many of…

Home prices in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach and throughout Palm Beach County are down from 25 percent to 30 percent. 

Perhaps the communities that are feeling the biggest pinch are the golf course and country club communities were there are loads of homes on the market at dramatically reduced prices.  And many of the areas leading communities have both short sales -- where the house is being sold for less than the owner owes on the mortgage(s) -- and foreclosures.

So if you have been waiting for prices to fall dramatically to buy in communities like Mirasol, BallenIsles, Frenchmans Reserve, Ibis Country Club or Ironhorse Country Club, your time has come!

In BallenIsles, for example, there is a three bedroom, two bath home on the market for…

With both prices reduced and interest rates at their lower point in decades, this is a wonderful time to look for your new home in Steeplechase, Palm Beach Gardens premiere estate community.

Steeplechase is unique to Palm Beach Gardens as all homes are built on an acre or more of land, affording owners the ability to design creative dwelling and include pools, tennis courts, putting greens, waterfalls and wonderful childrens' play areas right in your own backyard.

There are just 325 homes or lots located in this prestigious community. A few lots are available, including one near the northern portion of the community, on Steeplechase Drive, that is one of the prettiest properties in the community. Located at 8736 Steeplechase Drive, the house sitting on…

You couldn't find a better time or place to buy a home than Palm Beach Gardens this winter.

There are more than 2000 homes for sale in Palm Beach Gardens today and as snowbirds return to the Florida sunshine, we expect even more homes to come on the market.  You can find homes for sale in the area's leading communities of Steeplechase, Ironhorse Country Club, Mirasol, Ibis Country Club, BallenIsles, PGA National and many more right on our website. 

The Weiss-Clawson Team stays up to date on market pricing in every one of these communities so we can help you get the best deal available on your new home.

Prices are as low as they were in 2004, falling about 30 percent from their all time high in late 2005/early 2006. The median price of a single family…

Sales of single family homes are increasing in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach and throughout Palm Beach County as prices continue it slide.  It could be time to come off that fence and buy the home you really want!

The median price for a home in Palm Beach County in October was $264,600 a 23 percent decline since January. The lower prices are appealing to buyers as sales increased nearly 40 percent over October 2007.

There are fantastic home values in Ironhorse, Steeplechase, Ibis, Mirasol, and most communities throughout Palm Beach Gardens.

Single family home prices are now about where they were in January 2004, nearly five years ago.  This means that people who bought their current home during the past five years are unlikely to realize an…

The Weiss-Clawson Team will provide you with up to date real estate market reports on home sales in Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Country and in any community that interests you. We provide these services routinely for our clients and are now putting these reports on our website.  Check us out!

 Market reports can help you determine when is the best time for you to buy or sell your home.

Though generally heading down, there are some months when home prices and sales actually increased.  And while those following the market believe that we have at least one more year of declining home prices, sales figures are up, indicating that when priced right, homes will sell.

The Weiss-Clawson Team is a duo of award winning agents, focussed on providing…

Interested in buying a home in Palm Beach Gardens, but not living here now? 

Perhaps you are relocating to Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach or somewhere in Palm Beach County. 

Or maybe you want a seasonal home to enjoy during the winter months.

Regardless of your motive, The Weiss-Clawson Team wants to work with you.

We have extensive experience working with buyers from out of the area and establish a strong relationship through telephone or internet contact.  We will consult with you to learn your motives for buying, your preferences in living space and what your lifestyle encompasses.

We will send you information on all homes that closely fit your needs. Or you can begin your search on our website.  We will meet you when you get to the area…

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Fall is a smart time to buy a home in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach or throughout Palm Beach County. And we are seeing more people, both seasonal and year 'round residents, looking at and buying homes. Prices are down more than 20 percent from the high price point in 2005 and sellers are getting anxious.

There is still a lot of homes on the market -- almost 30,000 -- single family homes, town houses and condos throughout Palm Beach County, and almost 2000 of those in Palm Beach Gardens.  Both short sales -- when the sales price of the house is less than the amount the seller owes on the mortgage(s) -- and foreclosures are further eroding home prices beyond the impact from oversupply of inventory.

Many smart buyers are coming…