Welcome to my Blog about St. George Island Real Estate
This blog includes points of consideration for both buyers and sellers that I have found important in my 33 years of island real estate experience. I give my views of the market and where it's heading and why. I highlight listings and trends, and spotlight the community. If you have questions, please send them in. Thanks for joining me!
Helen Spohrer, CCIM, Realtor, Prudential Shimmering Sands Realty
From the Blog
Spectacular Bird Fall Out on St. George Island
For the past few days, St. George Island has been experiencing an incredible spring “fall out,” bringing a huge number of migrants to the area. In birding terms, fall out is a mass of birds that is exceptional in both number and diversity that descends on a locale as a result of seasonal or meteorological forces. More images are found when you click "Read More" below. This spring fall out is much greater than normal and includes warblers, tanagers, buntings and orioles (to … [Read More...]
Hummingbird Nest. It’s Spring!
04-13-14. Ruby-throated hummingbird, female, sitting on nest, Franklin County, Florida. (c) John B. Spohrer, Jr. The spider webs are construction materials she has gathered for nest building. … [Read More...]
New Rules for Seller Financing
If you are offering seller financing for your real estate, you should be aware of new rules that went into effect in January per the 2010 Dodd Frank Act that classify certain sellers who finance transactions as loan originators. Please click on this link for more information. https://www.dropbox.com/s/owqehiovzhk063t/seller%20financing%20loan%20originator%20rule.pdf … [Read More...]
President Obama Signs New Flood Insurance Law
The Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act was signed today by President Obama. This bipartisan bill limits premium increases, stops FEMAs ability to increase premiums when a property is sold and provides for some refunds. This is good news for coastal property owners. Here is a video discussion of the new law by the National Association of Realtors. Click "Read More," then click the link to view: http://bcove.me/kfurjbif … [Read More...]
