Affordable 3 BR 2 BA Home 672 SW Prado Ave, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 Click to View Show Fabulous remodeled home in desirable PSL neighborhood, close to Florida’s turnpike, schools and shopping. This is a full 3 BR 2 BA split plan with lovely hardwood floors in the living areas, ceramic tile on the diagonal in the kitchen, and carpeted bedrooms. Completely remodeled in 2005 with new roof, walls, water heater, AC, etc. New (2006) 12 x 22 shed in yard for storage or work room. Fenced and beautifully landscaped yard with 4 person hot tub, fish pond, barbecue smoker, and more. BONUS: Automatic full house backup generator with underground 500 gal propane tank included (a $20,000 value) with this home. 1 Year Home Warranty available.   Details Asking Price: $159,900 MLS: 330328 Sq. Feet: 1928... 09/03/2007

These criminals skip over foreclosure notices on newer homes with subprime loans and mortgages made with low down payments or none at all. They are looking for foreclosures on homes with loans that are a decade old or more, those that have a nice buildup of equity. They arrange to get that equity for themselves. Though there are legitimate, mostly nonprofit, operations that can help homeowners in distress, there is a growing army of criminals that prey on this group. They get leads from sites such as PreForeclosure.com and AllForeclosure.com. The sites compile public records to provide leads for legitimate investors, but anyone can access them. People on the list say they receive letters daily that offer to help them avoid foreclosure. Here's how the scam works. Rescuers say they will r... 08/21/2007

We have a habit of placing into our offers that either our buyer or seller we represent will select the Title Company to handle our transaction. We`ve been working with the same Title Company for 7 years.It`s been my belief for the past 2 years that too many Title companies have decided to "Open Shop" with an entirely different agenda!I`ve dealt with Mortgage Brokers who have insisted we use these "Fly by Night Title Companies" which is a direct conflict of interest and many times "Junk fee`s" mysteriously are tacked on for no reason,except to line the pocket of the Mortgage Broker and these title companies.It`s amazing to see who`s interest they represent! protecting?Yesterday, we ran into a situation where we closed on a transaction in Port Saint Lucie last week. We represented the Se... 08/07/2007

Hanover's "Bedford Park" is centrally located in Port St. Lucie's charming neighborhood of Traditions and is just walking distance from Tradition's old town shops and dining. This lovely community consists of single family homes and attached town homes much like the old city Brownstones that possess a 1950's charm with warm and homey front porches and many different style parcels to choose from. Prices range from 250's to mid 300's for 3 and 4 bedroom homes.  For more information on this community and many others in Traditions, call Sharyn Krim with Keller Williams Realty at 561-801-3343, email Sharyn@SKrim.com or visit her website at http://www.enjoyportstlucie.com  07/19/2007

Port St. Lucie, Florida, Lakes at Tradtions is Divosta's premiere gated community consisting of 2 and 3 bedroom poured concrete single family homes and town homes.  Divosta has included nothing but the best with their top of the line amenities including screened porches, solid surface counters, built in book cases and open floor plans on private lots.  You'll enjoy the large clubhouse and pool this lovely community has to offer.  The Capri model is 1500+ square feet  under air and has 2 bedrooms 2 baths and a 2 car garage. Starting price is 199,900 and ranges up to the $250's.  The Oakmont model is 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & 2 car garage and is 2,000 square feet under air.  Prices for the Oakmont range from the ladder $200's to 300's.  Oakmonts offer front load and side load garage. Divosta ... 07/19/2007

You'll step back in time when you enter the majestic all inclusive community of Traditions in Port St. Lucie, FL.  Named appropriately for its 1950's charm and its encouragement of coming "home" to the peace and tranquility that all ages long for, reputable new home builders such as Divosta, Hanover, Kennedy, Toll Brothers, Minto and many more have shared their talent to offer an array of different types of single families, town homes and condos for everyone's dreams and needs. Walk the tree lined streets and enjoy your choice of bistros, restaurants, cafes and coffee houses. Publix, TJ Maxx and Target are walking distance within Traditions as well as a myriad of other shops to include spa, gym, gift shops and so much more!  The Town hall offers a fun Florida lifestyle when they invite ... 07/19/2007

Selling a house in Florida in "Hurricane Season" I have lived in Florida since 1984, and have seen hurricanes come and go. The last three were the most intense, Frances hit on my husbands birthday, Jeanne hit on my birthday, and Wilma was a surprise. What most insurance companies have done is made "frame" homes twice as expensive to insure. So even if this beautiful frame or fame stucco house 3/2/2 is on 1/2 acre lot and going for under 190,000 you can't give it away. I think the homes are harder to sell because of insurance companies and taxes so the state should make CBS homes tax's higher and give the frame homes a break. None of my frame homes have even had a showing. Most people bought them in the 1980's and want to make some profit to move, but they have to give them to the bank o... 07/11/2007

The market has so many homes that were bought at 100% financing and now the payments and taxes are sky rocketing. They turn to us to sell their home so they can hopefully not foreclose. I find the sellers want us to lower our commission and cut costs but still sell the home. If by chance you find a buyer, the sale is very fragile until the day of closing. The mortgage brokers will give a denial of a loan without a real denial if the customer wants out. I find this disturbing. The Buyers even want it all, they want the seller to pay closing costs and put 500.00 down. Well no more for me. I thought because it was being bought through a community program I was safe, but no it fell a day before closing. I had a commitment and a HUD and the buyer still got a denial. Advertising is a problem ... 07/10/2007

According to U.S. Census figures released today (June 28, 2007) Port St. Lucie, on the east coast of Florida, is ranked as the third fastest growing city in the United States with 12,909 new residents between July 2005 and July 2006.  While this is down from the #1 spot for 2003-2004 and the #2 spot for 2002-2003, it is still good news for this area.  The housing market has slowed down, as it has throughout Florida, but we are still leading every other city in the state. These rankings have contributed to a huge increase in commercial development that had been lacking for many years in Port St. Lucie.  New developments such as Tradition and Tesoro have added a much wider variety of life styles for residents of the area.  Port St. Lucie is located between West Palm Beach and Vero Beach a... 06/28/2007

There'a a great new publication out in Port St. Lucie, Florida, called Your Home Town Connexion.  It's got all the information needed for new residents or visitors to the area.  It's a print magazine but you can also download it on the internet at http://www.yourhometownconnexion.com. You'll find photos of the area, blogs about the area, a calendar of events, website addresses, phone numbers, school information, and so much more.  Anyone thinking of moving or visiting the Port St. Lucie area in St. Lucie County, Florida should check this out.  AND it's all FREE. 06/23/2007

Port St. Lucie spans from the Becker area, which is Southern Port St. Lucie and is home to the fabulous luxury golf community of Tesoro.  Tesoro offers the best 36 holes of golf provided by Tom  Watson and Arnold Palmer.  For the ultimate Florida experience live in one of Florida's most sought after 2nd home destinations!  Other wonderful amenities to enjoy in this luxurious community include a fabulous fitness center, dining, private beach club, and exclusive club functions!  The new Becker turnpike exchange has been completed and makes traveling to all the wonderful activities Florida has to offer a Florida Breeze ;-)  Currently there are 9 properties for sale in Tesoro ranging from 1.5 to 3.3 million for 3 bedroom 3 baths to 4 bedrooms 5 baths.    For more information regarding this ... 06/02/2007

Address: 670 NW KINGSTON ST.Legal:PORT ST LUCIE-SECTION 25- BLK 36 LOT 25 (MAP 34/20N) (OR 1906-1843).Days on Market: 61 days.Closing date: 05/30/07.Thinking of selling your home? At Florida List For Less Realty,Inc. we can help.Our marketing program insures that your home will be exposed throughout the internet! Our results speak for themselves.For additional information how we can market and sell your home call us today!Contact The Scott Daniels Real Estate Group @1-866-268-2274.visit us @ www.listfloridahomesforless.com  04/05/2007

The Treasure Coast is bracing itself for the flood of research facilties coming to our area. The city of Port St Lucie has already secured many websites preparing for the transformation of our area from the "Treasure Coast" to the "Research Coast" along with Scripps opening in Jupiter, Torrey Pines in Port St Lucie and Bernham Institute in Orlando, South Florida is about to become the hub for molecular medicine and medical research. The tentacles and added commerce needed to support these facilities will be felt for up to a 35 mile radius of their facilities. Look what these very companies did for LaJolla in California. From a sleepy desert town it become the hub of exclusivity and oppulence with low unemployment and a high per capita earning potential.The exciting part of all this is o... 04/02/2007