Weiss Clawson's Blog: Steeplechase

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…

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…

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…

Home prices in Palm Beach Gardens and throughout Palm Beach County, have declined about 23 percent since the highest price point was achieved in 2005.  At that time, the median price of a single family home in Palm Beach County was $421,500.  Today that figure is $323,300.  The median price reflects half the homes selling above and half selling below the stated number.

If there is a bright spot in this news, it is the fact that from January 2008 through August 2008, sales prices declined just 6 percent.  And there were some months where prices increased, but the increases were not able to sustain. Prices have been up and down throughout the year. We hope that this indicates prices may be bottoming, but we need to look at sales during the next four to six…

Have you been out looking for your dream house in Palm Beach Gardens, but can't find exactly what you want?

Maybe it's time to consider building a home in Palm Beach Gardens Premiere Estate Community of Steeplechase.

This unique community has just 324 homes, each sitting on an acre or more of prime, in-town land.  Located on Northlake Boulevard, west of Military Trail and east of the Turnpike, Steeplechase is convenient to all shopping, including the Gardens Mall, major roadways, superb restaurants and just about 15 minutes to north Palm Beach County's best beaches.  It is a neighborhood of  estate homes, no community clubhouse, tennis courts swimming pools or golf courses so privacy abounds. 

Homes generally range in price from the mid $600,000 for…