st augustine & st johns county board of realtors bor forward august 2014 newsletter

S T . A U G U S T I N E & S T . J O H N S C O U N T Y B O A R D O F R E A L T O R S ®

A U G U S T 2 0 1 4

VOLUME 7, ISSUE 8

B O R F O R W A R D

Officers & Directors 2

Calendar 3

Realtor Spotlight & Business Partner Spotlight

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New Members 5

August Events in St Augustine

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Builder Council News 8

Go Green 9

Tech Tip

10-11

Board Orientation 12

Go Global-Jump Start Your Inter-national Business 3CE

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Mixer Social Photos 16-18

NAR Conference & Expo 20-21

Monthly Statistics 23

September Preview Staff Contact Information

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Listing Agreement 14

Realtor Benefit Program FED-EX & FED-EX Office

15

Sen. John Thrasher & RPAC

19

NAR Article 22

BOR PUBLIC WEBSITE: www.staugustinestjohnsbor.com

B O R F O R W A R D

BOARDOFREALTORS®

AndrewBirchall‐PRESIDENTSt.AugustineRealty(O)824‐3331(F)825‐2685(C)392‐[email protected],PRESIDENT‐ELECTOldeCarriageRealty(O)824‐4500(F)824‐6866(C)377‐[email protected]‐SECRETARYRe/Max100Realty(O)461‐9500(F)461‐9501(C)466‐[email protected]–TREASURERStAugustineTeamRealty(O)825‐0099(F)513‐9264(C)669‐[email protected]

DIRECTORSRickMcChesney(1)ColdwellBankerPremierProperties(O)471‐5000(F)471‐4216(C)347‐[email protected]

JohnTaylor(1)AwesomeRealEstate,Inc.(O)429‐0600(F)429‐0601(C)669‐[email protected](2)Century21‐St.AugustineProperties(O)797‐6000(F)797‐7963(C)501‐[email protected]

SteveGay(2)ColdwellBankerPremierProperties(O)471‐5000(F)471‐4216(C)471‐[email protected]

JamieJoCribbs(2)WatsonRealty(A1A)(O)461‐9066(F)461‐9925(C)335‐[email protected]

RoyBarnesJr.,PAST‐PRESIDENTSt.AugustineRealty(O)824‐3331(F)825‐2685/(C)669‐[email protected]

KathyDelaney,Ex‐OfficioWatsonRealty(US1)(O)797‐8600(F)794‐7002(C)669‐[email protected]

VictorJ.Raymos,Ex‐officio(O)829‐8738(F)823‐9512(C)505‐220‐[email protected]

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE, INC. KatherineDelaney,PRESIDENTWatsonRealty(US1)(O)797‐8600(F)794‐7002(C)669‐[email protected],P.A.,PRESIDENT‐ELECTEdmonson&AssociatesRealEstate,Inc.(O)827‐0722(F)638‐4746(C)315‐[email protected]‐SECRETARYSunshineRealty&AppraisalServices(O)471‐9259(F)461‐3178(C)501‐[email protected]‐TREASURERColdwellBankerPremierProperties(O)471‐5000(F)471‐4216(C)814‐[email protected]

DIRECTORS RonBarry(1)St.AugustineTeamRealty(O)825‐0099(F)513‐9264(C)501‐[email protected](2)St.AugustineRealty(O)824‐3331(F)825‐2685(C)501‐[email protected](2)MatanzasProperties

(O)471‐3900(F)471‐1525(C)669‐7236

[email protected]

AnnKing(2)BerkshireHathawayHomeServicesFloridaNetworkRealty

(O)471‐6906(F)471‐6907(C)806‐[email protected],PASTPRESIDENTCentury21St.AugustineProperties(O)797‐6000(F)797‐7963(C)540‐[email protected]

AndrewBirchall‐Ex‐OfficioSt.AugustineRealty(O)824‐3331(F)825‐2685(C)392‐[email protected]

VictorJ.Raymos,Ex‐officio(O)829‐8738(F)823‐9512(C)505‐220‐8683 [email protected]/27/14

2014 ST. AUGUSTINE & ST. JOHNS COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS®

AND MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE, INC.BOARD OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

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4th—Education Committee 9am, RPAC 12pm

6th—After the Contract 9am 7th—Success Series 11CE

8:30am 8th—Success Series 11CE

(con’t) 8:30am Core Law 3CE 1:30pm

14th—Commercial Committee 8:30am

18-21—FREI/45 hrs 19th—MLS Training 1pm 20th— Vacant Land 9am Finance Committee 11:30am

MLS Board 12pm 21st—Association Board

12pm 22nd—General Membership

Luncheon 11:30 23-24—FREI/45 hrs 26th—INNOVIA 2 1:30pm 29th—CRSP-13 9am

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Birthstone: Jade, Peridot Flower: Gladiolus

Astrological Signs: Leo: July 23rd - August 22nd, Virgo - August 23rd - September 22nd

B O R F O R W A R D

R E A L T O R S P O T L I G H T — J O E Y H U D G I N S E N D L E S S S U M M E R R E A L T Y

B U S I N E S S P A R T N E R S P O T L I G H T – B I L L A B A R E K R E S G E , P L A T T & A B A R E

Success is not fi-nal, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.

~Winston Churchill

Bill is a longtime St. Augustine resident and a graduate of Flagler College and the University of North Florida, from which he holds a Master of Accountancy. Before joining KPA, Bill served as Supervising Senior Income Tax Accountant at CSX Corporation in Jacksonville, where he expanded his knowledge base in the areas of corporate taxation, IRS audits, and related fields. He joined KPA in 2000, and he has been instrumental in the continued growth strategy of the firm, complementing the organization with valued skills in auditing, corporate and individual taxation, and mergers and acquisitions.

He is a Certified Valuation Analyst, a Master Analyst in Financial Forensics and has taught accounting and computer applications courses at Flagler College.

Joey Hudgins was born in St. Augustine, FL, a second-generation native. He and his wife

have been married nineteen years and have three children, two girls in college and one

son in middle school.

Graduated from St. Augustine High school and attended two years at St. Johns River

State College. Being in sales for twenty five plus years has taught him that stellar

customer service from start to finish is paramount. His many years of experience and

thorough knowledge of the area have been tremendous attributes toward his success.

Joey’s success has continued since joining the family at Endless Summer Realty in

March of 2013. and is the manager of the new office located at 2530 US1 South.

Being a native and having experienced the different school districts has allowed him to assist many customers when buying or selling real estate. Joey take’s pride in satisfying each customer’s needs and desires through this process.

Joey Hudgins (904)599-0429

[email protected]

Bill Abare Kresge, Platt and Abare CPA

1-904-460-0747 1-904-212-1676

http://www.kpacpa.com


J U L Y N E W M E M B E R S

BRENDA J. COHN WATSON REALTY CORP-A1A

Join Date 07/01/2014 NEW (Primary BOR/Primary MLS)

ANNIA TORRES WATSON REALTY CORP-A1A Join Date 07/01/2014 (Primary BOR/Primary MLS)

Robert Maguire WATSON REALTY CORP- U.S.1


Robert Palm BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY- HOMES


Alexis Ashton WATSON REALTY CORP- U.S.1


Sharon Ford WATSON REALTY CORP- U.S.1


Frank Perez-Andreu WATSON REALTY CORP- U.S.1


Hee DeLorenzo Olde Carriage Realty, Inc.


Donna D. Sadowski Allen Cornerstone Realty

Join Date 07/11/2014 (Primary BOR/Reciprocal MLS)

Yvon Halle BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY- HOMES


Andrew McCormick The St. Johns Realty Group


Michael John Mitchell Family Sun Vacation Rentals

Join Date 07/28/2014 (Primary BOR/ Primary MLS)

B O R F O R W A R D

August 2014

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

July 2014 July 2014 July 2014 July 2014 July 2014

Flagler Beach Farmer's Market

Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays Historic

Weapons Demonstrations Monday & Friday Lost Ships Tour At The St. Augustine Light-

house Vintage Car Tours Of St. Augustine

Christmas In July At Washington Oaks

Flagler College Tours Free Admission To Fountain Of Youth For Florida Educators

Journey To The South Pacific At IMAX

Saltwater Fishing Workshops St.

Augustine Scenic Cruise St. Augustine

Distillery Tours & Tastings First Friday Art

Walk In St. Augustine Meet The Treasure

Hunters Farm To Glass Cocktail Work-

shops Free Community First Night Owl

Cinema At The Amphitheatre Shadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeo-

logical Park Fridays And Saturdays Inside

1 Fridays And Saturdays Inside The Old

Jail Paranormal Investigations Flagler Beach

Farmer's Market Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays

Historic Weapons Demonstrations 1st Saturday-

Saturdays At The GTM Research Reserve Old City

Farmers' Market Free Admission To Fountain Of

Youth For Florida Educators Journey To The South

Pacific At IMAX St. Johns River Farmer’s Market

Living History Day At Fort Matanzas National

Monument Honoring The Legacy: A Tribute To

African-Americans In Golf Saturdays Musket Firing Demonstrations At Fort Matanzas National Monument

Through The Keyhole Sunset Celebration At

Vilano Beach Town Center FREE Civil Rights &

Black Heritage Tour Gin 101 And Gin Cocktail

Workshops Shadows Of The Past At The Fountain

Of Youth Archaeological Park Fridays And Satur-days Inside The Old Jail Paranormal Investigations

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Fridays And Saturdays Inside The Old Jail

Paranormal Investigations Fri-days, Saturdays, & Sundays Historic Weapons Demonstrations

Flagler College ToursFree Admission To Fountain Of

Youth For Florida EducatorsJourney To The South Pacific At

IMAX Lincolnville Farmers'

Market Reggae Sundays In

St. Augustine Shadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeological Park

3 Vintage Car

Tours Of St. AugustineFree Admission To Fountain Of Youth For Florida Educators

Journey To The South

Pacific At IMAX Monday & Friday Lost Ships Tour At The

St. Augustine LighthouseSt. Augustine Scenic Cruise

St. Augustine Distillery

Tours & Tastings Honoring The Legacy: A Tribute To

African-Americans In GolfShadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeologi-cal Park

4 Salt Air

Farmer’s MarketFlagler College Tours

Free Admission To Fountain Of Youth For

Florida EducatorsJourney To The South

Pacific At IMAXShadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeological Park

5 The

Wednesday MarketFree Admission To Fountain Of Youth For

Florida EducatorsJourney To The South

Pacific At IMAX AC-CORD Civil Rights

Museum Curator's Tour At The Lightner

Museum Honoring The Legacy: A Tribute To African-Americans In Golf

Music By The Sea

Shadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeological

Park Movies By The Bay- “Despicable Me 2”

6 Vintage Car

Tours Of St. Augustine

Flagler College ToursFree Admission To Foun-tain Of Youth For Florida

Educators Journey To The South Pacific At IMAX

PGA Championship Week At The Hall Of Fame

St. Augustine Scenic

Cruise St. Augustine Distillery Tours & Tastings

Concerts In The Plaza

Shadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeological Park

7 Flagler Beach Farmer's Market


Weapons Demonstrations Free Admission To Fountain Of Youth For Florida Educators

PGA Championship Week At The Hall Of

Fame Honoring The Legacy: A Tribute To

African-Americans In Golf Farm To Glass

Cocktail Workshops Free Community First

Night Owl Cinema At The AmphitheatreShadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth

Archaeological Park Fridays And Saturdays Inside The Old Jail Paranormal Investigations


Jail Paranormal Investigations Flagler Beach

Farmer's Market Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays

Historic Weapons Demonstrations 2nd Saturday

Nature Hike Old City Farmers' Market Flagler

College Tours Free Admission To Fountain Of

Youth For Florida Educators City Walks Pet

Friendly Tours PGA Championship Week At The

Hall Of Fame Second Saturday Plant Sales At The

Park St. Johns River Farmer’s Market Satur-days Musket Firing Demonstrations At Fort Matanzas

National Monument Through The Keyhole

FREE Civil Rights & Black Heritage Tour Gin 101

And Gin Cocktail Workshops Shadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeological Park

Fridays And Saturdays Inside The Old Jail Para-normal Investigations

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Fridays And Saturdays Inside The Old Jail

Paranormal Investigations Fri-days, Saturdays, & Sundays Historic Weapons Demonstrations

Vintage Car Tours Of St.

Augustine Free Admission To Fountain Of Youth For Florida

Educators Lincolnville

Farmers' Market St. Augustine

Scenic Cruise St. Augustine

Distillery Tours & TastingsHonoring The Legacy: A Tribute

To African-Americans In GolfPGA Championship Week At The

Hall Of Fame Reggae

Sundays In St. AugustineCrosby, Stills & Nash Concert In

St. Augustine Sunset/Moonrise At St. Augustine Light-

house Shadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Ar-chaeological Park

10 Flagler College

Tours Free Admission To Fountain Of Youth For Florida

Educators Monday & Friday Lost Ships Tour At The St.

Augustine LighthouseShadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeologi-cal Park

11 Salt Air

Farmer’s MarketFree Admission To Fountain Of Youth For

Florida EducatorsHonoring The Legacy: A Tribute To African-

Americans In GolfShadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeological Park

12 The

Wednesday MarketVintage Car Tours Of St.

Augustine Flagler

College Tours Free Admission To Fountain Of Youth For Florida Educa-

tors ACCORD Civil

Rights Museum St. Augustine Scenic Cruise

St. Augustine Distillery Tours &Tastings

Maritime Heritage Foundation Gathering

Music By The Sea

Shadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeological

Park Movies By The Bay- “Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2”

13 20th Interna-

tional Skimboard Tourna-

ment Free Admission To Fountain Of Youth For

Florida EducatorsLPGA Championship Week

At The Hall Of FameHonoring The Legacy: A Tribute To African-

Americans In Golf Con-

certs In The PlazaShadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeological Park

14 20th International Skimboard

Tournament Flagler Beach Farmer's

Market Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays

Historic Weapons Demonstrations Monday & Friday Lost Ships Tour At The St. Augustine

Lighthouse Flagler College Tours Free Admission To Fountain Of Youth For Florida

Educators LPGA Championship Week At

The Hall Of Fame Farm To Glass Cocktail

Workshops Shadows Of The Past At The

Fountain Of Youth Archaeological Park Fri-days And Saturdays Inside The Old Jail Para-normal Investigations


Jail Paranormal Investigations 20th International

Skimboard Tournament Flagler Beach Farmer's

Market Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays Historic

Weapons Demonstrations Third Saturday Photo

Challenge At Washington Oaks Vintage Car Tours

Of St. Augustine Old City Farmers' MarketFree Admission To Fountain Of Youth For Florida

Educators LPGA Championship Week At The Hall

Of Fame St. Johns River Farmer’s Market St.

Augustine Scenic Cruise Tolomato Cemetery

Tours St. Augustine Distillery Tours & Tastings

Honoring The Legacy: A Tribute To African-

Americans In Golf Saturdays Musket Firing Demonstrations At Fort Matanzas National Monument

Through The Keyhole FREE Civil Rights &

Black Heritage Tour Gin 101 And Gin Cocktail

Workshops Panic! At The Disco- The Gospel Tour

Shadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth

Archaeological Park Fridays And Saturdays Inside

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Fridays And Saturdays Inside The Old Jail Paranormal

Investigations 20th International

Skimboard Tournament St. Augustine Ultimate Summer Triathlon

Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays Historic Weapons Demonstrations

Flagler College Tours Free Admission To Fountain Of Youth For

Florida Educators Lincolnville

Farmers' Market LPGA Champi-onship Week At The Hall Of Fame

Reggae Sundays In St.

Augustine Shadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeo-logical Park

17 Free

Admission To Fountain Of Youth For Florida

Educators Monday & Friday Lost Ships Tour At The St. Augustine Lighthouse

Honoring The Legacy: A Tribute To African-Americans In

Golf 3rd Monday Art & Merchant Walk

Shadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeologi-cal Park

18 Vintage Car

Tours Of St. AugustineSalt Air Farmer’s Market

Flagler College Tours


Florida Educators St. Augustine Scenic Cruise

St. Augustine Distillery

Tours & Tastings Shad-ows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeo-logical Park

19 The

Wednesday MarketFree Admission To Fountain Of Youth For

Florida Educators AC-CORD Civil Rights Mu-

seum Honoring The Legacy: A Tribute To African-Americans In Golf

Music By The Sea


20 Flagler

College Tours Free Admission To Fountain Of Youth For Florida Educa-

tors Concerts In The

Plaza Shadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeological Park



Weapons Demonstrations Vintage Car

Tours Of St. Augustine Free Admission To

Fountain Of Youth For Florida Educators

St. Augustine Scenic Cruise St. Augustine

Distillery Tours & Tastings Honoring The Legacy: A Tribute To African-Americans In

Golf Farm To Glass Cocktail Workshops

The Fresh Beat Band Live In Concert

Shadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of

Youth Archaeological Park Fridays And Saturdays Inside The Old Jail Paranormal Investigations

22 Fridays And Saturdays Inside

The Old Jail Paranormal Investigations

Flagler Beach Farmer's Market Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays Historic Weapons

Demonstrations 4th Saturday-Family Seining At The GTM Research Reserve

Old City Farmers' Market Flagler

College Tours Free Admission To Fountain Of Youth For Florida Educators

Sea Your History Weekend At The

Lighthouse St. Johns River Farmer’s

Market Saturdays Musket Firing Dem-onstrations At Fort Matanzas National

Monument Through The KeyholeFREE Civil Rights & Black Heritage Tour

Gin 101 And Gin Cocktail Workshops

Shadows Of The Past At The Fountain

Of Youth Archaeological Park Fridays And Saturdays Inside The Old Jail Paranor-mal Investigations

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Investigations Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays Historic Weapons Demon-

strations Free Admission To Fountain Of Youth For Florida Educa-

tors Sea Your History Weekend

At The Lighthouse Lincolnville

Farmers' Market Honoring The Legacy: A Tribute To African-

Americans In Golf Reggae

Sundays In St. Augustine Shad-ows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeological Park

24 Vintage

Car Tours Of St.

Augustine Flagler

College Tours Free Admission To Fountain Of Youth For Florida

Educators Monday & Friday Lost Ships Tour At The St. Augustine Lighthouse

St. Augustine

Scenic Cruise St. Augustine Distillery

Tours & TastingsShadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeological Park

25 Salt Air

Farmer’s Market Free Admission To Fountain Of Youth For Florida Educators

Honoring The Legacy: A Tribute To African-

Americans In GolfShadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeological Park

26 The

Wednesday Market

Flagler College ToursFree Admission To Fountain Of Youth For

Florida Educators AC-CORD Civil Rights Mu-

seum Music By The

Sea Shadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeological Park

27 Vintage Car

Tours Of St. Augustine


Florida Educators St. Augustine Scenic Cruise

St. Augustine Distill-

ery Tours & TastingsHonoring The Legacy: A Tribute To African-

Americans In GolfConcerts In The Plaza




Weapons Demonstrations Monday & Friday Lost Ships Tour At The St. Augustine

Lighthouse Flagler College Tours Free Admission To Fountain Of Youth For Florida

Educators Shadows Of The Past At The

Fountain Of Youth Archaeological Park Fri-days And Saturdays Inside The Old Jail Paranormal Investigations

29 Fridays And Saturdays Inside

The Old Jail Paranormal Investigations

Flagler Beach Farmer's Market Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays Historic Weapons

Demonstrations Old City Farmers'

Market St. Johns River Farmer’s Market

Honoring The Legacy: A Tribute To

African-Americans In Golf Patriot Golf

Days At The Hall Of Fame Saturdays Musket Firing Demonstrations At Fort

Matanzas National Monument Through

The Keyhole FREE Civil Rights & Black

Heritage Tour The Downtown Bazaar

Shadows Of The Past At The Fountain

Of Youth Archaeological Park Fridays And Saturdays Inside The Old Jail Paranor-mal Investigations

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Investigations Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays Historic Weapons Demon-

strations Vintage Car Tours Of St.

Augustine Flagler College Tours

Lincolnville Farmers' Market

St. Augustine Scenic Cruise St. Augustine Distillery Tours & Tastings

Patriot Golf Days At The Hall Of

Fame Reggae Sundays In St.

Augustine Shadows Of The Past At The Fountain Of Youth Archaeo-logical Park

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B O R F O R W A R D

www.stjohnsbuilderscouncil.com

Leona Brown—Director

1535 SR 207, Ste 304

St. Augustine, FL 32086

(904)671-3875

Email: [email protected]

Visit www.stjohnsbuilderscouncil.com to see photo’s and virtual tour of

this years Showcase on August 30th, 2014. The Parade of Homes

Magazine will be featured in the St. Augustine Record and the Times

Union on August 30th.

“The Monroe”

Greeenleaf Village @ Nocatee


21 Ways to Green Your Home (and keep some greenbacks in your pocket)

1.Switch to Energy Star-rated CFL bulbs, like GHRI fave Satco's Mini Spiral S6202; they use 75 percent less energy and last 10 times longer than standard bulbs. You'll knock $30 off your electric bill for each bulb over its lifetime. 2. Plant trees around the house strategically (on the south and west sides; shading the air-conditioning unit, if possible) to save up to about $250 a year on cooling and heating. 3. Install dimmer switches in the living and dining rooms and three bedrooms to dial down electricity fees about $37 a year. 4. Since 1992 legislation, all new showerheads must have a flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute or lower. Replace your old showerhead and save up to $45 a month for a family of four. 5. Wrap an insulation blanket around your water heater and lower its running cost as much as 9 percent. 6. Run a full dishwasher whenever possible — it uses half or less of the water and energy of washing the same dishes by hand. And don't waste water by rinsing before loading (today's machines are designed to power off the mess). 7. Invest in a faucet-mounted water filter for a low $30, and use refillable bottles like our top-rated GHRI pick, the Nalgene OTG Everyday 24-ounce bottle. By giving up bottled water, a family of four can save about $1,250 a year. Double-Duty Ideas-The goal is "reduce, reuse, recycle." 8. Magazines. Roll up a couple of these and stick one into each of your calf- or knee-high boots so the footwear will keep its shape. 9. Empty paper-towel roll. Flatten, and use it to sheathe a knife kept in a drawer. 10. Small glass food jars. These make perfect see-through storage vessels for nails, screws, nuts, and bolts. 11. Old shower curtain. Stash one in your car's trunk to line it when carting potentially messy paints or picnic and beach gear. 12. Used coffee grounds. Spread them over flower beds of acid-craving plants such as azaleas or rhododendrons. 13. Plastic tub. Get the largest-size container of yogurt, sour cream, or margarine. When done with the tub, rinse and reuse it as a travel dish for pets or for craft-supply storage. 14. Plastic gallon milk jug. Cut off top with a utility knife just above the handle and use as a scoop for kitty litter, birdseed, etc. 15. Foam packing peanuts. Put some in the bases of potted plants to help drainage. 16. Plastic mesh produce bag. Turn it into a no-scratch scrubber for a gunky pot or pan. Ball up the bag, scour, then throw the whole mess away. Good (Enough) Ways to Go Green

GOOD WAY VS GOOD ENOUGH

17 Switch to a front-loading washer from a top loader. In a recent GHRI test of front loaders, they used less than half the water traditionally used by a top loader for a full load.

Pocket up to 25 cents for every laundry load you wash in cold water (versus hot). Cold-wash three loads a week, and save up to $40 a year.

18 Install a programmable thermostat, which can save an estimated $150 yearly if preset to cool your home's air or pump up the heat (such as before you get home from work).

Lower your heater's temp by 2 degrees to potentially lower your bill about $40 a year. In warm months, set the AC at 78 degrees (at 73 degrees, you'll pay 40 percent more!).

19 Upgrade two toilets made before 1992 to low-flow ones, and turn down water costs nearly $200 a year in a two-bathroom, four-person home.

Not in the budget to replace your toilets? Try Brondell Perfect Flush ($79), which will convert your toilet into a dual-flush — saving about half the water and $100 per year per toilet.

20 Always look for the 'organic' label on veggies and fruit, which means that they were produced without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.

If buying only organic is a strain on your finances, opt for organic versions of the items known to have the highest pesticide levels: peaches, apples, and bell peppers.

21 Open windows and doors or operate window or attic fans when the weather permits. Most heating and cooling systems do not bring fresh air into the house.

Bring home superhero plants. Certain easy-care greens (English ivy, mums, and peace lilies) naturally help remove indoor air pollutants like formaldehyde and benzene.

Technology Committee “Tech Tip” Scared of Windows 8? Submitted by: Bill Crosby

B O R F O R W A R D

Ok - just about everyone you talk to has nothing but bad things to say about Windows 8. Funny thing is almost everyone of them has never even used it yet!

Yes, it has some differences from Windows 7 or Vista or XP. When Windows 8 first came out, instead of the familiar "desktop" you had a bunch of big rectangular "tiles" on your display called a "Start" screen. Since you didn't know what a "tile" was, there was instant panic.

Before Windows 8.1 came out though, you had to download & install a program that would make your computer startup with a Win-dows 7 "desktop". Doing that didn't make a lot of sense to me since all you had to do was click on one of the tile labeled "Desktop" and there it was. Now, if you don't have a touch-screen, your computer will boot to the "desktop" automatically.

With the "Start Screen", you can check new email, updates from your friends, the weather, appointments & more at a glance with-out opening a program or an app. Since you can toggle back and forth from a Windows 7 "Desktop" and the "Start" screen, you have basically a desktop and a tablet all in one!

Many of the Windows functions in Windows 8 received new names. I suppose Microsoft had to make these changes with the crossover from computer to mobile devices. The "Start" screen & tiles are the common denominator on mobile devices - why not too on desktop "devices".

I had no prior experience running Windows 8 when I ordered a new laptop. Most all of the computer that you purchase will have Window 8.1 installed along with the 8.1 update that was recently released. You actually have to pay EXTRA to get the Windows 7 operating system.

When I first turned on my new computer, it started with a series of questions like "time zone" settings and other basics. What really surprised me was when it discovered active networks, I selected mine and entered my WEP key (network password) when re-quested. That was all there was to connect to my network and the internet.

The next surprise was when it discovered my 2 printers. The newest printer was over 5 years old, but the other printer about 12 years old. On my computer with Windows 7 there were NO drivers for it. Amazingly, 8.1 set it up like magic. I really didn't believe it with my prior Windows 7 experience until I printed something to see if it really worked.

I expected to take days installing all of my different programs (like Office 2003, PDF creator software, and many others) but they installed quickly and with no problems on the new computer.

I have one program that is about 10 years old (and never been updated) that would be labeled a "Vintage" program that I was sure wouldn't run. Lo and behold, it didn't run right off the bat but Windows 8.1 offered me a solution and let me try it before applying it. Bingo - that was all it took.


Since the initial Windows 8 was released, Microsoft has had a lot of feedback from users. Microsoft did listen and the result is Windows 8.1. Every version of Microsoft's operating systems since DOS 1.0 has had the same kind of track record.

Long forgotten or never experienced by the majority of PC users was the transition from the old DOS based systems to the first version of Windows many years ago. The change to Windows 8 from Win 7 is not even close to being that different.

If your computer does NOT have a touch-screen, it will now boot up to your familiar "desktop". If you have a touch-screen it will automatically boot to the "tiles" unless you decide to change it!

I started with Microsoft DOS 1.0 in 1983 (guess that gives you some clue as to how long I've been using PC's). I've seen and used in depth every version of Microsoft that has come out. Of all the systems I've used, I believe that Windows 8.1 is the best operating system that Microsoft has ever delivered.

Here are some things to love:

Automatic boot to familiar "Desktop" if you don't have a Touch-Screen

Choose your Startup screen (Tiles or Desktop)

Personalize your PC with favorite apps, people, photos & colors

Sign-in with a "Microsoft Account" and when you sign in to another PC you'll see the same pictures, contact, and setting.

Toggle between "Desktop" and "Tiles"

Fast boot-up & re-starts

Automatic device recognition and setup

Networking and Internet made simple

Ability to run many useful (and many not so useful) APPS most of which are free

Windows Defender (comes with 8.1) - no need to pay annually for an Anti-Virus program

Greatly enhanced Task Manager

Search always available top right of display

My recommendations if your are going to purchase a new computer are:

At least 8GB's of RAM,

Wireless - AC adapter

Touch-Screen (you'll be using it sooner or later - get used to it now)

The larger the display size the better unless you need a small notebook for travel

Unless you have huge numbers of pictures you want to store on your computer, don't upgrade to a larger more expen-sive drive

The money saved from that upgrade can be used for an external drive for backup ($69 starting & go to the extreme with a $179 1 TB Wireless Mobile Storage Device)

When you start your new Windows 8.1 computer and you are on the "unfamiliar" "Start" screen, look and you'll find a tile - "Help & Tips" to get you started. Take a few minutes to view & learn the several topics and you'll be running Windows 8.1 like a pro!

Don't be scared!

B O R F O R W A R D

N E W S L E T T E R T I T L E


FedEx, a proud participant in NAR's REALTOR Benefits® Program, is pleased to offer REALTORS® a variety of special discounts on FedEx® shipping solutions and FedEx Office® products and services. Enrollment is free, and there are no minimum requirements.

Your NAR Member Discounts FedEx Express: up to 26% on select services FedEx Office: up to 20% on select services FedEx Ground: up to 12% on select services FedEx international shipments: up to 20% on select services To enroll, and view terms and conditions, go to fedex.com/narsavings or call 1-866-869-1171 and make sure to use passcode LCRS8p01.

Exclusive Offers Available Through FedEx Fridays Need another reason to make Friday great? Sign up for FedEx Fridays! Receive gift cards exclusive discount of-fers and more from REALTOR Benefits® participant FedEx. Offers run through Sept. 12, after that enjoy dis-counts of up to 26% percent all year long through the FedEx Advantage® program.

Sign up at fedex.com/narsavings and be sure to enter passcode LCRS8p01.

FedEx Shipping Reduce shipping costs with FedEx, NAR's exclusive shipping-services provider. Through this unique relationship, NAR members receive special discounts on a variety of delivery options. Discounts vary depending on type of service, but members can save up to 26% when shipping FedEx Priority Overnight® and FedEx Standard Over-night® envelopes weighing under 8 oz.

Get economical, reliable, day-definite ground delivery of your U.S. shipments with FedEx Ground® services and save up to 12%.

View FedEx Discount Summary (PDF: 402 KB)

FedEx Office Create colorful and impactful marketing materials to help you get more listings, attract more buyers and sell more homes. Save up to 20% off core print and copy services, signs, banner and more. Limitations and exclu-sions apply.

View FedEx Office Discount Summary (PDF: 71 KB)

Program Enrollment: To apply for the FedEx Advantage® savings program go to fedex.com/narsavings and enter passcode LCRS8p01.

Once approved, you will receive your shipping and FedEx Office account numbers via two separate emails within 7 business days.

To expedite the application process, please call 1-866-869-1171 and mention passcode LCRS8p01 and your NRDS ID number.

R E A L T O R B E N E F I T S ® P R O G R A M F E D E X A N D F E D E X O F F I C E


B U S I N E S S P A R T N E R M I X E R S O C I A L & Y P N N E T W O R K

Erin Fenn, Victor J Raymos

& Ian Edmonson

From Left: Claudio Perez, Randy Gorick

and Dirk & Kathy Schroeder

Jenna Palmer, Dave Hall

& Ian Edmonson

Verna Bacon, Victor J Raymos, Sonia Kulyk & Elizabeth Balaschak



Waiting at the bar...

Deborah Link, Penny James, Memory Hopkins &

Don Pires

Ali Burchfield, Cindy Clardy & Manu Ruggeri

And the winner is….

Gloria Worley, Tanya Liebal & Greg Strump

Marc Jacalone, Tammy Medley, Ali Birchfield, Shannon Boahn, Rod Gelinas, Shalynn Johnson



Andrew Birchall & Casey Duggan Erin Fenn & Andrew Birchall

Erin Fenn & Ryan Ford Networking & FUN, FUN, FUN!!!!

Packed House Casey Duggan & Ryan Ford


S E N A T O R J O H N T H R A S H E R

From Left:

Casey Dugan, Ed Paucek, Berta Odom, Barb Goll, Senator John Thrasher, Victor J Raymos ,

Winston Burrell & Andrew Birchall

2 0 1 4 C O N F E R E N C E & E X P O


B O R F O R W A R D

INFOGRAPHIC: LOCATION OF PRIMARY, VACATION, & INVESTMENT HOMES PURCHASED IN 2013 BY REGION


J U L Y S T A T I S T I C S Monthly Statistics Report - 07/01/2013 - 07/31/2013

St Augustine & St Johns County - Compiled on 08/07/2014

Jul‐14 Jul‐13 7/1‐31/13 ‐ 7/1‐31/14 YTD 2014 YTD 2013 2013‐14 YTD

Residential New Listings 398 429 ‐7.22% 2,896 2,811 3.02%

Sold Listings 267 290 ‐7.93% 1,715 1,807 ‐5.09%

Pending Listings 154 150 2.66% 995 1,109 ‐10.27%

Vol. Sold Listings $67,412,799.00 $68,379,417.00 ‐1.41% $391,010,217.00 $387,912,225.00 0.79%

Avg. Sell Price $252,482.39 $235,791.09 7.07% $227,994.30 $214,671.96 6.20%

Median List Price $225,000.00 $209,995.00 7.14% $199,900.00 $189,000.00 5.76%

Median Sell Price $215,000.00 $200,000.00 7.50% $192,500.00 $181,000.00 6.35%

List to Sell Ratio 95.01% 95.28% ‐0.29% 95.28% 94.95% 0.34%

Avg. Day on Market 123 124 ‐0.97% 130 138 ‐6.10%

Lots and Land New Listings 61 80 ‐23.75% 545 561 ‐2.85%

Sold Listings 25 23 8.69% 220 202 8.91%

Pending Listings 17 19 ‐10.52% 122 118 3.38%

Vol. Sold Listings $3,175,400.00 $3,293,600.00 ‐3.58% $26,828,160.00 $21,941,869.00 22.26%

Avg. Sell Price $127,016.00 $143,200.00 ‐11.30% $121,946.18 $108,623.11 12.26%

Median List Price $95,000.00 $80,000.00 18.75% $75,000.00 $80,000.00 ‐6.25%

Median Sell Price $87,500.00 $80,000.00 9.37% $66,500.00 $74,950.00 ‐11.27%

List to Sell Ratio 89.06% 95.97% ‐7.20% 88.12% 90.23% ‐2.33%

Avg. Day on Market 266 226 17.58% 256 302 ‐15.28%

Commercial/Industrial New Listings 10 20 ‐50% 109 109 0

Sold Listings 5 3 66.66% 29 19 52.63%

Pending Listings 3 0 N/A 12 11 9.09%

Vol. Sold Listings $2,341,000.00 $602,500.00 288.54% $12,315,400.00 $5,377,900.00 129.00%

Avg. Sell Price $468,200.00 $200,833.33 133.12% $424,668.97 $283,047.37 50.03%



List to Sell Ratio 91.66% 89.52% 2.38% 78.01% 78.91% ‐1.13%

Avg. Day on Market 240 149 60.84% 469 298 57.41%

Multi‐Family New Listings 5 7 ‐28.57% 49 39 25.64%

Sold Listings 7 1 600% 28 18 55.55%

Pending Listings 4 2 100% 18 13 38.46%

Vol. Sold Listings $2,009,200.00 $185,000.00 986.05% $33,138,999.00 $4,102,900.00 707.69%

Avg. Sell Price $287,028.57 $185,000.00 55.15% $1,183,535.68 $227,938.89 419.23%



List to Sell Ratio 94.89% 90.24% 5.15% 97.32% 86.07% 13.07%

Avg. Day on Market 168 97 73.34% 220 206 6.87%

Total New Listings 550 636 ‐13.52% 4,168 4,042 3.11%

Sold Listings 304 317 ‐4.10% 1,992 2,046 ‐2.63%

Pending Listings 178 171 4.09% 1,147 1,251 ‐8.31%

Vol. Sold Listings $74,938,399.00 $72,460,517.00 3.41% $463,292,776.00 $419,334,894.00 10.48%

Avg. Sell Price $246,507.89 $228,582.07 7.84% $232,576.69 $204,953.52 13.47%


Median Sell Price $195,000.00 $198,047.00 ‐1.53% $181,000.00 $175,000.00 3.42%

List to Sell Ratio 94.63% 95.25% ‐0.65% 94.42% 94.35% ‐0.07%

Avg. Day on Market 138 132 4.51% 150 157 ‐4.20%

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Date Start: 7/1/2014 Date End: 7/31/2014

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Professional Standards

Sharon Lainhart

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IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION

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1-800-874-6500

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Benefits Program—

800-NAR-5233

www.REALTOR.org/RealtorBenefits

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800-334-0831

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SEPTEMBER 2014 CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY

4th GO GLOBAL-JUMP STATRT YOUR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 3CE 1:00PM

5th BOARD ORIENTATION 9:00AM

8th EDUCATION COMMITTEE 9:00AM

RPAC COMMITTEE 12:00PM

8-14th FREI SALES COURSE 8:30AM-

6th FR/BAR-2 3CE 9:00AM

10th AFFILIATE COMMITTEE 9:00AM

11th COMMERCIAL COMMITTEE 9:00AM

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE 9:00AM

15th-18th 22nd-25th

FREI BROKER 8:30AM-

16th MLS TRAINING 1:00PM

FINANCE COMMITTEE 11:30AM

17th MLS BOARD MEETING 12:00PM

18th ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING 12:00PM

26th LISTING AGREEMENT 3CE 9:00AM

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