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Thanks!   --Susan

Bay front real estate on St. George Island 12/17/08 Buyers are snapping up the best deals on St. George Island bayfront homes, in a market that just won't quit. Sellers are lowering their asking prices to levels that are getting buyers off the bench and making offers. The two most recent contracts were on the properties shown in the top and middle pictures, at right. The top one is a short sale, listed at $475,000, well below what the current owners paid for it in 2004, and below the assessed value on the county tax rolls. The middle photo is of a bayfront home in the Plantation on an acre that also just went under contract. The sellers lowered their asking price to $339,000 and got an offer within a few days of making the price reduction. The home needs a new roof, but has a dock and gorgeous natural vegetation all around. The bottom photo is of the latest bayfront house to lower its price below $400,000, making it the best-priced home on the bayfront on St. George. The setting for this home is a very pleasant pocket development of 5-6 homes, with a common dock, pool, and well-kept grounds. The asking price is $399,900. We haven't seen prices like this on the bayfront in several years, and these are definitely the best prices on bayfront this year. The bayside on St. George is known for its gorgeous sunsets, excellent fishing, and virtually unlimited kayaking and canoeing opportunities. You can get out at low tide and "hog" up your own oysters for supper. On the bayside you can also find yourself in a pod of dolphin, as curious about you as you are about them. And, the fishing can't be beat, no matter where you launch on the bayside. With market prices like these, bayside is definitely worth serious consideration if you are looking to buy on St. George Island.... Reply Posted: 12/28/08 Susan-Am sitting here wishing we were on St George but can't be because of Joan's spinal stenosis. The closest I can come is reading and enjoying your blog. Sounds like the market is picking-up down there. You deserve it.    We were there over Thanksgiving with the kids and grandkids. We went kayaking and enjoyed it so much we bought kayaks from this really interesting lady who rents them on the Island. A political liberal who voted and campaigned for Obama. We had a good conversation. Her son took us to Little St George where we found a lot of shells.    Hope we get to see you soon.                               Jimmy - Jimmy Neill Reply Posted: 01/01/09 Glad I can be of assistance! It is hard to live here and not be in continual awe at the surrounding beauty, both natural and man made! Yes, the market is looking good, especially if you are in the market to buy right now - did you see the mortgage rates??? Best to Joan, and see you soon. --Susan - Susan Post Reply Your Name: Your eMail: Your Reply: : Type the above text