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Looking for some amazing FREE things to do this Summer?

6/29/2016

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Check out this blog from Donna Lungden-Nocatee Welcome Center Manager


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Music, Movies & More: First Coast Summer Freebies You Won’t Wanna Miss Posted by Donna Lundgren - Nocatee Welcome Center Manager Jun 21, 2016 4:00:00 PM

Summertime is in full swing. And as fun as that may be for kids, it can leave parents’ wallets longing to hear school bells ring once again. The First Coast has several activities to help kids stay entertained without breaking the bank, including:
Music:  14th Annual Music by the Sea Free Concert Series: Pier Park, St. Augustine Beach Grab your family, some seating and settle in for a variety of free musical performances, running from May 11 through October 12, Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Each week, food from a local restaurant is available for purchase, or feel free to bring your own. Taking the trolley is recommended, as parking is limited. Music genres range from Motown to reggae and more. 
Upcoming concerts include:
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Wednesday, June 22 - Catch the Groove (Jazz, R&B)
Wednesday, June 29 - Chillula (Pop, Dance, Reggae)
Wednesday, July 6 - Billy Buchanan & Free Avenue (R&B, pop)
Wednesday, July 13 - Jimmy Parish & The Waves (Beach Music)
Wednesday, July 20 - Mr. Natural (Classic Rock, R&B) Wednesday, July 27 - The Grapes of Roth (Rock)

Movies: Movies by the Bay: St. Augustine Municipal Arena  Don’t miss the Movies by the Bay series, where kids of all ages can enjoy free movies on Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m.. Bring a chair, blanket and snacks to enjoy these flicks under the stars:
Wednesday, June 22 - “The Goonies”
Wednesday, June 29 - “Pixels” 
Wednesday, July 6 - “Norm of the North” 
Wednesday, July 13 - “Goosebumps”

If there are any Star Wars fans in your family, you won’t want to miss “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” on August 3rd. Ripley’s Believe it or Not will host a “Star Wars Back To School” party before the movie where guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite character from Star Wars. The event will be complete with free mini-golf, games and prizes! The Star Wars soiree starts at 7 p.m.   Night Owl Cinema: St. Augustine Amphitheatre This summer, the St. Augustine Amphitheatre transforms into Night Owl Cinema, where guests can enjoy movies for free, with concessions are available for purchase. Gates open at 7 p.m., movies start at 8 and parking is free.  Plan a fun and free night to watch: Friday, June 24 - “Minions” Friday, July 15 - “Labyrinth” Friday, July 22 - “Inside Out”  
More: Apple Camp: St. Johns Town Center Kid ages 8 to 12 can create movies or interactive books in these free workshops at Jacksonville's St. Johns Town Center Apple store. The best part? They can show off their skills by sharing their finished masterpieces at the Apple Camp Showcase afterwards. RSVP required. Space is very limited. 2016 Workshops: Coding Games and Programming Robots, Interactive Storytelling, Stories in Motion  

Cummer Museum & Gardens
: Riverside
With more than 5,000 items in the Permanent Collection and 2.5 acres of historic gardens (not to mention the traveling exhibits) every trip to the Cummer Museum is a new experience. There are several ways to enjoy free admission: All guests Tuesdays, 4 to 9 p.m., courtesy of Florida Blue. And the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., sponsored by the Weaver Family College students Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with valid student ID) Military families Any time Memorial Day through Labor Day, available through the Blue Star Museum program  

Nocatee Farmers Market: Nocatee To set itself apart from other markets, the Nocatee Farmers Market debuts a unique theme with top notch entertainment every month. Whether it's Jacksonville Jaguars or BMX Experience, families love stopping by for local produce,  kids bounce houses & crafts, and meeting new neighbors. Open to the public, Nocatee Farmers Markets are held the third Saturday of each month on the Farmers Market Field at Nocatee Town Center. Summer Nocatee Farmers Markets:  July 16 [Wildlife Encounters], August 20 [Sounds of Summer]
No matter which activities you choose, remember to stay hydrated and have fun! To learn about affordable new homes available in Nocatee, explore nocatee.com or stop by the Nocatee Welcome Center.



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Back on the Market!!! 

6/28/2016

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Wow!! When you walk into this Home you feel like your on vacation. Entire home has been remodeled. Beautiful granite counter tops with coordinating back splash accent the Kitchen, in addition to floor to ceiling new cabinets & New Stainless Steel appliances! Newly installed Recessed lighting in the kitchen too. The Great room is a place to relax & entertain your friends. Condo has 2 master suites upstairs & Fresh paint though out. Granite counter tops in the master vanity with a walk-in tiled shower.Enjoy a cup of Coffee out on your Private Screened patio! Florida living at its BEST!! Location, Location, Location. Just minutes from Ponte Vedra Beach & a couple yards away from the Community Pool & tennis court.

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11 Million Americans spend 50% or MORE on RENT?!

6/28/2016

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Wow! Can you believe that?! According to an annual report in 2014, from the State of the Nations Housing Report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard university...that is exactly what is happening. Not only that, but a total of 21.3 million people are spending 30% or more of their paychecks to try to cover rent...which is ALSO a nation wide record high. 



Personal finance experts generally suggest budgeting around 30% of monthly income to cover housing costs.
But that's getting harder to do with rent prices rising faster than wages


Household budgets are taking a hit
Losing such a large portion of a paycheck to cover housing means cutting back in other areas.
"When you have to dedicate such a high proportion of your income to rent every month, it forces you to make difficult decisions," said Dan McCue, a senior research associate at the Joint Center.
Not only does that mean less spending on essentials like food, clothing and health care, it also makes it tougher to achieve long-term financial security by saving for an emergency fund, a down payment or retirement.
Related: Men are making more money off their homes than women
Middle-class renters in expensive cities are struggling
In the 10 cities with the highest housing costs, renters with middle-class incomes are having a particularly hard time making ends meet. Nearly 75% of renters earning $30,000-$44,999 and 50% of those making $45,000-$75,000 living in these hot markets are considered "cost-burdened" -- meaning they spend at least 30% of their income on rent.
Related: These cities have the highest rents in the country
It's not just young people who are renting
"The shift toward renting has been widespread among age groups, incomes and different types of households," said McCue.
Last year saw the biggest surge in new renters in history, according to the report, bringing the number of people living in rental units to around 110 million people -- or about 36% of households.
Middle-aged renters made up a lot of the new demand, with 40% of renters aged 30-49.
And renters are sitting on both ends of the pay scale: almost half of new renters in 2015 earned less than $25,000, while top-income households have been the fastest-growing segment of new renters for the past three years.
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Related: America's upper middle class is thriving
Low-income renters are getting squeezed out
More affluent renters are staying in the rental market longer and driving up the demand for housing. Traditionally, the wealthy would move on to become homeowners, but tight inventory in the housing market is keeping them in rentals longer.
And developers are focusing on building luxury apartments that tend to provide a higher return on investment. That's dragging overall rents higher and leaving a dearth of affordable rentals.
The median rent on a new apartment was $1,381 in 2015, according to the report, which means a renter would have to make at least $55,000 a year to be able to afford the rent.
And with the typical renter making about $34,000 a year, that means an affordable rental would be about $850.
Homeownership is becoming more affordable
While renters are paying more, affordability is improving for those who own their homes. The number of cost-burdened homeowners declined in 2014 for the fourth consecutive year, according to the report, thanks to low mortgage rates.
Are you paying more than half of your income to cover rent? Email us with your story, and you may be included in an upcoming article on CNNMoney.
CNNMoney (New York)First published June 22, 2016: 12:04 AM ET
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BREXIT assisting the US real estate market?

6/27/2016

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Rochelle Anne Klein-Loper
Brexit’ Could Give U.S. Real Estate Brief BoostDAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2016
Britain's vote yesterday to exit the European Union will likely have a long-term impact on the world economy, but in the short-term, U.S. real estate could be flooded with investors flocking to the U.S. as a safe haven, pushing up the dollar and sending down mortgage rates.
Read more: Why the Economy Is Slowing
"Demand for U.S. real estate could rise," says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
On the commercial side, global corporations could show additional interest in U.S. real restate as they come to see the U.K. as a less certain place to set up or maintain their businesses, Yun says, "especially in London, as it becomes a less attractive place to conduct global business."
While a rise in the dollar could hurt U.S. exports, it's also expected to put downward pressure on long-term mortgage interest rates. "Mortgage rates will tumble," says Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate.com, "possibly hitting new record lows. If you're a borrower, don't wait to lock in your rate, as this opportunity may not last long."
However, Fannie Mae Chief Economist Doug Duncan says low rates because of economic uncertainty could last for a while. "The Fed will very likely be on hold for some time as it observes the impact on U.S. and global financial markets and economic activity," he says.
If mortgage rates — already at historic lows — drop even further, that could help drive up sales of all types of U.S. real estate, including on the residential side. Foreign households who might have otherwise looked to London to buy might turn to U.S. residential real estate, although U.K. citizens, who historically are among the top buyers of investment and vacation homes in the U.S., could pull back. "The British economy will be disrupted, and hence we should expect fewer Brits able to buy in the U.S.," Yun says.
Steve Rick, chief economist at CUNA Mutual Group, was quoted in a Bankrate.com articlesaying a further drop in mortgage interest rates could give new life to home-mortgage refinancing, which started to cool early this year after several years of big growth. "This would create another mini refinance mortgage boom at financial institutions, as homeowners rush to lock in near-historic low interest rates," he said.
In the long run, though, the uncertainty stemming from the vote could cause broad global weakening, which would hurt jobs, income, and consumer confidence. That would be a net-negative for U.S. real estate, even if it sees gains in the short-term.
—Robert Freedman, REALTOR®
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Fabulous read!!

6/24/2016

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http://money.cnn.com/2016/06/22/real_estate/rent-affordability-housing-harvard/

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