By Gwinn Volen

The real estate market is on fire right now with an incredible bounce back from the onset of the pandemic. Using Ponte Vedra Beach as a sample for the greater Jacksonville market, closed sales were up 73% in June vs. May. This is the highest month over month gain since March of 2005.

Pending sales for June are up 34% vs. May. Pending sales generally represent where we are going for the next couple of months.

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Why are Pending Sales Important?

With COVID and the onset of the economic crisis in March, the real estate market came to a bit of a halt for almost two months. Closed sales and pending sales were significantly down year over year, as were new listings.

Per the chief economist at the National Association of Realtors,…

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by Gwinn Volen

Older homes can have lots of charm and character. One way to really highlight the craftsmanship is to embrace the contrast between the traditional and modern. That juxtaposition creates an enticing interior while also retaining the warmth of historical detailing.

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A cedar shake exterior with a gracious porch sitting on four acres of waterfront land is the perfect example of timeless architecture.

In the dining room, a tufted-leather couch is a little bit rock and roll with the vintage flag pattern. Additionally, the black and chrome transparent chairs allow for the beauty of the built-in bar to really be seen.

The living room pairs a traditional rug with clean-lined sofas and the jewel of the room, a bright modern…

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by Sadie Pichelmann

I’m not a native of Ponte Vedra Beach, or even of Florida. Before moving here seven years ago, I was more familiar with snow than sand. One of the first memories I have of living in Ponte Vedra is of looking for treasures buried in the sand or being washed over by the ocean. I loved collecting pink-and-white seashells, shark eyes, sea glass, and encountering interesting creatures like crabs, seagulls, and sometimes even jellyfish. My family had heard that shark teeth could be found on the beach too, but that particular prize eluded me for a long time. A friend of mine told me that once you find one, you will start seeing them everywhere, which is something I now find true as a shark tooth searching aficionado.

Shark teeth…

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