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
More Good News for Flood Insurance
Here is a flood insurance update from John Sebree, Senior Vice President of Public Policy for the Florida REALTORS. “The US House of Representatives has just passed H.R. 3370, "The Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act." This bill is expected to go straight to the Senate (versus go to "conference" with the flood bill the US Senate passed previously). If it passes the Senate without amendment it will then go to President Obama for his signature. Attached is NAR's letter … [Read More...]
Apalachicola Power Station For Sale
FOR SALE: $1,599,000. The Apalachicola Power Station property at 263 Water Street, Apalachicola, Florida on the Apalachicola River consists of two former power stations that are joined together, side-by-side, plus a vacant lot. 150 feet of deep water dockage. To view a video tour of this historic property, please click "Read More" then click the link. http://youtu.be/ThdQHfvF4ZQ … [Read More...]
Great Press! Article in Wall Street Journal
Apalachicola was featured as one of four classic, old Florida areas in a recent Wall Street Journal article. Here is a link to the article. WSJ.com - Secret Florida: Four places to find quiet beaches, cute bungalows and great food … [Read More...]
Activity Strong on St George Island
Since the first of the year, there have been 21 closed sales transactions on St George Island. And there are sixteen pending transactions that went under contract since January 1. … [Read More...]
