Martin Luther King Jr. day is Monday, January 15. There are a few different activities going on to honor this great leader. Mardi Gras started January 6 and will be going on until February 13 this year. There are some excellent events going on in our area to celebrate this tradition. I have included an interesting article on areas selling homes below listed value (actually shows the percentage of below asking vs above asking). JAX is on the list at #26. I work most weekends so feel free to call me on my call (717-801-5900) if you have questions.
Check out how many Fun Things Going On:
Happy New Year
To start the year off in a good direction, Full Armor Training will be offering (4) free seats in our next two classes to the first four people in each class to sign up online at the USCCA website. A refund will be given at the class. Our next two Concealed Carry classes will be on Saturday, January 13th and Saturday January 20th from 8-12:30 at the Camden County Chamber of Commerce classroom located at 531 N. Lee St. in Kingsland, Ga. The cost is $45. See details in the link below. ctrl + click and check the class you want to attend.
https://academy.usconcealedcarry.com/search Enter 31548 in the box to get to our classes.
Many of you have purchased new firearms for yourself or a loved one during the holidays, so this is a good time to learn the laws governing the use of them. Discounts for second family members given at class. If you have any questions, please let us know.
101 E Stable Alley Saint Marys, GA 31558 United States
Jacob Sands is back for SRW! Come on by to enjoy great food and entertainment.
Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. Be sure to dress appropriately and bring plenty of water
Join the MWR Fitness Team for the 2024 Virtual Trident Challenge!
Pre-Registration starts January 8th!
Cost: $30.00
Time: Virtual
Registration Link - http://tinyurl.com/KBTRICHALLENGE
February Challenge - 3 Nautical Miles (3.5 miles) , this must be completed all at once in the same day.
March Challenge - 6 Nautical Miles (6.8 miles), this must be completed within a 2 day cumulative period or less.
April Challenge - 12 Nautical Miles (13.8 miles), this must be completed within a 4 day cumulative period or less.
For questions, please call the Fitness Complex at 912-573-3390
Laurel Island Links & Bogey's Bar & Grill Join us for music while you enjoy a Saturday night out!
DSJ is BACK from vacation & ready to kick off the New Year right!
Time to reunite the dance family to do what we do best!!!
We're celebrating the bright new year under the black lights, so throw on something white or neon & prepare to party like crazy!
8:30pm: Come early & enjoy a fun complementary Rueda class for ALL levels to break the ice. Don't miss out!
9:30pm: DJ Joey G will have you dancing all night with the best Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, with a dash of Kizomba & Merengue!
Open Bar & Complementary Snacks, so go ahead, dance up a thirst!
Need a new profile pic? Ninja photographer extraordinaire Daniel Tarrosa will be on site capturing the event!
No partner? No experience? Our friendly crowd's got you covered!
All this excitement just $15 Cover ($12 w/valid military/student ID)
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Director Ally Knight: (904) 377-3437 (please text or leave voicemail)
See you on the dance floor!
Join us for the first PNO of 2024. Now on Saturdays, this is a time for parents to enjoy a break while children get dinner, play games, and learn a Bible truth. Targeted for ages 3 years through 5th grade, this is a free event All we ask is that you preregister at https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myEvent/?id=67871
January's theme is Snow and dinner will be grilled cheese and spaghettios. Hope to see you there!
463495 State Rd, Wildlight, Yulee, FL
Come celebrate Nassau County’s 200th birthday with us at the new Wildlight community in Yulee!
We’ll be playing a set from 3:00pm-4:30pm
Tickets
neutralzonestudios.com/fan-appreciation-weekends
Neutral Zone Studios is pulling out all the stops for 2024! Join us January 20-21!
On both Saturday and Sunday, in addition to studio walk-throughs, our carnival atmosphere will begin with an all-day outdoor concert with food trucks at the studio starting at 11:00am. The musical entertainment and outdoor concert stage will be provided by East Coast entertainment mogul Alan Ross Productions and visitors will be given the opportunity to sing on stage during the Karaoke segments!
In addition, Alan Ross turns 60 on January 21st and we’re giving him a birthday party on the Bridge!
Then, both nights, join our Karaoke party on the Bridge where you can hang out and party! Hours are Saturday from 6:30pm – 9:00pm and Sunday from 5:00pm – 7:30pm!
Ray Tesi, owner of Neutral Zone Studios, and his crew are volunteering the extra time and effort to make this weekend the best ever! Sit in the Captain's chair, walk the corridors, stand in the transporter -- let your imagination run wild!
Vic Mignogna, Executive Producer and star of “Star Trek Continues,” is also an accomplished voice actor and singer. Vic’s passion for TOS is unparalleled and wants to pass that enthusiasm along to all set visitors: the feeling of stepping aboard the most iconic spaceship of all time!
Chris Doohan, STC's Chief Engineer Scott and son of TOS's James Doohan, returns to The Neutral Zone! Meet and greet Chris as he joins in the festivities!
Please note that The Neutral Zone is not your typical film studio. It is a not-for-profit organization operating on a shoestring budget. IT MAKES NO PROFIT. All it wants is to share the experience, not profit from it. It is a labor of love where visitors can immerse themselves in a world they’ve always loved and dreamed of!
EVERYTHING being provided for this Fan/Birthday Weekend is FREE to all who visit. This event is an opportunity to raise funds and awareness for the studio. We encourage all participants to contribute towards keeping our lights on.
And take plenty of pictures to save your memories and share them on social media to help spread the word.
Help us share this incredible universe with everyone!
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY: https://neutralzonestudios.com/fan-appreciation-weekends/
Looking for hotel accommodations? Follow this link for a substantial Neutral Zone discount:
Best Western Plus
https://www.bestwestern.com/.../hotel-rooms.11211.html...
(855) 516-1090
Live long and prosper...
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Lions Park, Kingsland GA
The NAACP Camden County Branch invites the public to join the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity March on Monday, January 15, 2024, beginning at 10am at Kingsland Lions Park.
The march will proceed from the park to First African Missionary Baptist Church (495 N. Lee Street, Kingsland GA) for a program in the sanctuary at 11:30am.
Organizations, churches, and other groups who wish to participate in the Unity March are asked to RSVP by emailing events.naacp5177@gmail.com.
More info at: https://www.naacpcamdenga.org/
Peck High School
Meet up @10am parade begins @11am Peck Center meeting spot
Where Are Homes Selling Below Asking?
By Elena Cox
Several Florida cities, including Crestview, Deltona and Ocala, are a boon for buyers, coming in among the top 50 U.S. cities that had the most homes sell under the asking in 2023.
MIAMI – It's a tough time to be in the market for a new house.
The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose above 7% at the start of November 2022, the highest level in more than a decade, as the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rates to combat inflation. Rates have dipped slightly since but remain at historic highs. Even a half of a percentage point change can significantly affect the monthly payments required for a mortgage.
Since mortgage rates were under 4% for the better part of the past decade, many homebuyers locked in far more affordable rates than what's on offer in today's environment. And sellers aren't exactly coming down on price—nationally, home prices are still increasing, just more slowly than they did during the height of the pandemic.
The median sale price in November 2023 was $408,732, according to Redfin, 3.7% higher than the year before. And yet, there are still metro areas where homebuyers find homes selling below the asking price, especially in markets that recorded large price growth over the last few years.
Stacker analyzed data from Redfin to see which metros had the most homes sell under the asking price. Metros include the main city as well as its surrounding towns and suburbs. Metros with fewer than 300 home sales in November 2023 are excluded from this list. The ranking considers the average sale-to-list ratio, which is the difference between what a home listed for and how much a buyer actually paid. Also listed are the metro area's median listing prices for homes on the market in November and median sale prices for homes that sold during that month.
50. Fayetteville, Arkansas
Average price difference: -1.93% under asking
Median list price: $380,000
Median sale price: $348,000
Total homes sold: 705
Share that sold above list: 14.8%
49. Fort Worth, Texas
Average price difference: -1.94% under asking
Median list price: $358,279
Median sale price: $350,000
Total homes sold: 1,832
Share that sold above list: 20.6%
48. Louisville, Kentucky
Average price difference: -1.97% under asking
Median list price: $263,900
Median sale price: $260,000
Total homes sold: 1,194
Share that sold above list: 22.4%
47. Spartanburg, South Carolina
Average price difference: -2.00% under asking
Median list price: $301,344
Median sale price: $280,000
Total homes sold: 391
Share that sold above list: 12.8%
46. Augusta, Georgia
Average price difference: -2.01% under asking
Median list price: $295,000
Median sale price: $260,000
Total homes sold: 599
Share that sold above list: 19.0%
45. Killeen, Texas
Average price difference: -2.15% under asking
Median list price: $289,650
Median sale price: $262,750
Total homes sold: 400
Share that sold above list: 16.2%
44. Honolulu, Hawaii
Average price difference: -2.19% under asking
Median list price: $759,000
Median sale price: $684,500
Total homes sold: 492
Share that sold above list: 22.8%
43. Tulsa, Oklahoma
Average price difference: -2.21% under asking
Median list price: $268,250
Median sale price: $250,000
Total homes sold: 890
Share that sold above list: 27.1%
42. Dallas, Texas
Average price difference: -2.25% under asking
Median list price: $425,000
Median sale price: $413,500
Total homes sold: 3,960
Share that sold above list: 16.2%
41. Indianapolis, Indiana
Average price difference: -2.28% under asking
Median list price: $279,900
Median sale price: $289,350
Total homes sold: 2,250
Share that sold above list: 16.9%
40. Little Rock, Arkansas
Average price difference: -2.29% under asking
Median list price: $255,000
Median sale price: $215,912
Total homes sold: 619
Share that sold above list: 19.2%
39. Flint, Michigan
Average price difference: -2.30% under asking
Median list price: $179,900
Median sale price: $180,000
Total homes sold: 423
Share that sold above list: 26.0%
38. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Average price difference: -2.31% under asking
Median list price: $350,770
Median sale price: $325,885
Total homes sold: 1,502
Share that sold above list: 8.4%
37. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Average price difference: -2.34% under asking
Median list price: $264,900
Median sale price: $260,000
Total homes sold: 600
Share that sold above list: 11.0%
36. Orlando, Florida
Average price difference: -2.35% under asking
Median list price: $405,000
Median sale price: $399,990
Total homes sold: 2,810
Share that sold above list: 13.3%
35. Gary, Indiana
Average price difference: -2.38% under asking
Median list price: $274,935
Median sale price: $264,950
Total homes sold: 606
Share that sold above list: 19.3%
34. Daphne, Alabama
Average price difference: -2.39% under asking
Median list price: $399,441
Median sale price: $368,500
Total homes sold: 388
Share that sold above list: 9.5%
33. Pensacola, Florida
Average price difference: -2.40% under asking
Median list price: $339,000
Median sale price: $324,450
Total homes sold: 560
Share that sold above list: 15.2%
32. Detroit, Michigan
Average price difference: -2.40% under asking
Median list price: $154,900
Median sale price: $171,750
Total homes sold: 1,520
Share that sold above list: 37.1%
31. Reno, Nevada
Average price difference: -2.41% under asking
Median list price: $529,900
Median sale price: $535,000
Total homes sold: 408
Share that sold above list: 15.4%
30. Tampa, Florida
Average price difference: -2.45% under asking
Median list price: $395,000
Median sale price: $377,990
Total homes sold: 4,019
Share that sold above list: 12.8%
29. North Port, Florida
Average price difference: -2.52% under asking
Median list price: $518,736
Median sale price: $469,472
Total homes sold: 1,643
Share that sold above list: 11.9%
28. Houston, Texas
Average price difference: -2.52% under asking
Median list price: $339,900
Median sale price: $326,990
Total homes sold: 6,164
Share that sold above list: 14.1%
27. Lafayette, Louisiana
Average price difference: -2.66% under asking
Median list price: $242,000
Median sale price: $220,000
Total homes sold: 310
Share that sold above list: 13.5%
26. Jacksonville, Florida
Average price difference: -2.75% under asking
Median list price: $369,000
Median sale price: $375,000
Total homes sold: 1,819
Share that sold above list: 12.7%
25. Peoria, Illinois
Average price difference: -2.75% under asking
Median list price: $139,900
Median sale price: $146,900
Total homes sold: 401
Share that sold above list: 27.2%
24. Palm Bay, Florida
Average price difference: -2.76% under asking
Median list price: $373,900
Median sale price: $354,900
Total homes sold: 892
Share that sold above list: 9.4%
23. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Average price difference: -2.76% under asking
Median list price: $525,084
Median sale price: $530,000
Total homes sold: 400
Share that sold above list: 11.0%
22. Ocala, Florida
Average price difference: -2.78% under asking
Median list price: $281,944
Median sale price: $275,000
Total homes sold: 710
Share that sold above list: 13.5%
21. Montgomery, Alabama
Average price difference: -2.85% under asking
Median list price: $234,500
Median sale price: $234,725
Total homes sold: 330
Share that sold above list: 13.0%
20. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Average price difference: -2.87% under asking
Median list price: $218,000
Median sale price: $210,000
Total homes sold: 1,755
Share that sold above list: 28.3%
19. Memphis, Tennessee
Average price difference: -2.92% under asking
Median list price: $278,000
Median sale price: $269,000
Total homes sold: 998
Share that sold above list: 17.0%
18. Austin, Texas
Average price difference: -2.95% under asking
Median list price: $489,990
Median sale price: $425,000
Total homes sold: 2,003
Share that sold above list: 12.0%
17. Deltona, Florida
Average price difference: -2.97% under asking
Median list price: $369,900
Median sale price: $351,995
Total homes sold: 984
Share that sold above list: 10.6%
16. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Average price difference: -3.15% under asking
Median list price: $260,000
Median sale price: $237,750
Total homes sold: 1,657
Share that sold above list: 26.5%
15. Crestview, Florida
Average price difference: -3.16% under asking
Median list price: $482,200
Median sale price: $409,900
Total homes sold: 519
Share that sold above list: 11.4%
14. Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Average price difference: -3.31% under asking
Median list price: $435,000
Median sale price: $426,000
Total homes sold: 1,946
Share that sold above list: 15.1%
13. Port St. Lucie, Florida
Average price difference: -3.34% under asking
Median list price: $429,900
Median sale price: $406,900
Total homes sold: 687
Share that sold above list: 10.6%
12. Cape Coral, Florida
Average price difference: -3.45% under asking
Median list price: $449,000
Median sale price: $395,000
Total homes sold: 1,318
Share that sold above list: 10.1%
11. Gulfport, Mississippi
Average price difference: -3.48% under asking
Median list price: $270,062
Median sale price: $249,650
Total homes sold: 380
Share that sold above list: 12.9%
10. Miami, Florida
Average price difference: -3.57% under asking
Median list price: $580,000
Median sale price: $515,000
Total homes sold: 1,772
Share that sold above list: 14.8%
9. Punta Gorda, Florida
Average price difference: -3.57% under asking
Median list price: $389,999
Median sale price: $353,248
Total homes sold: 488
Share that sold above list: 8.0%
8. Panama City, Florida
Average price difference: -3.83% under asking
Median list price: $399,900
Median sale price: $360,000
Total homes sold: 315
Share that sold above list: 8.9%
7. San Antonio, Texas
Average price difference: -3.92% under asking
Median list price: $319,999
Median sale price: $295,000
Total homes sold: 2,156
Share that sold above list: 13.4%
6. Springfield, Missouri
Average price difference: -3.98% under asking
Median list price: $249,900
Median sale price: $264,400
Total homes sold: 465
Share that sold above list: 0.6%
5. Naples, Florida
Average price difference: -4.02% under asking
Median list price: $829,900
Median sale price: $601,000
Total homes sold: 595
Share that sold above list: 6.6%
4. West Palm Beach, Florida
Average price difference: -4.11% under asking
Median list price: $516,000
Median sale price: $460,000
Total homes sold: 1,764
Share that sold above list: 8.9%
3. New Orleans, Louisiana
Average price difference: -4.24% under asking
Median list price: $291,900
Median sale price: $268,000
Total homes sold: 776
Share that sold above list: 11.7%
2. Youngstown, Ohio
Average price difference: -4.36% under asking
Median list price: $149,900
Median sale price: $150,000
Total homes sold: 437
Share that sold above list: 25.4%
1. Jackson, Mississippi
Average price difference: -4.55% under asking
Median list price: $229,450
Median sale price: $210,000
Total homes sold: 431
Share that sold above list: 16.2%
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