Paula and Chuck Morton Broker / Owners
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Our primary areas are:
Weeki Wachee,
Hernando Beach, Spring Hill & Brooksville
The default is to Single Family Homes - Search Mobile Homes to find Doublewides and Modulars; there are very few waterfront condos in Hernando County
The answer is BETTER and there are three reasons:
1) Prices are more reasonable - actually at about the 2003 levels so if you owned your home before then you are in good shape. If you bought during the craze of 2004 to 2006 or refinanced and took money out well you are probably hurting. We are used to real estate values rising, but when we buy a car we don't expect it to gain in value. you loose 35% of the value of a new vehicle as soon as you drive it off the lot. This downturn did that to houses, but they remain a good investment because you need a place to live anyway and over time real estate will gain in value.
2) People still need a place to live and as the population grows the demand for housing grows so there are more buyers for the homes on the market.
3) Homeowners are realizing that they can sell their home and buy another in another location and are not really going to get hurt. Yes, they are getting less for their present home than they would like, but they are getting the next home for a lower price as well.
Fuel prices still play an important part of the decision to where buy. People try to minimize the commuting time and distance to their work. That brings us to the real problem we have here in America. We have exported so many jobs that we don’t have them here anymore. I encourage you to buy American and keep Americans at work!
A word of caution on the so called SHORT SALE where the home is selling for less that the mortgage amount. It's the lender that decides if they will sell it and what for. This can take as long as 9 months so be prepared to wait, and wait, and wait! The latest word is that lenders are moving directly toward foreclosure and not paying much attention to short sales.
Purchasing a REO or Lender owned property is much easier. In this case the lender already hs foreclosed and owns the property and they do want to sell it. Sales of these homes are much quicker, but in either case be prepared to supply a Proof of Funds letter . Lenders don't want to mess around with buyers who are not pre-qualified.
What can you do? Get Pre-Qualified!
If you are not in the market for a new home it's a good time to consider upgrading your home. Builders are offering very good deals on remodeling. Well planned upgrading will increase the value of your home and if we get people back to work we can reverse the downward trend of the market. Remember, you are putting American workers back to work. We need jobs here - not somewhere on the other side of the planet. BUY American - support your neighbor!
COASTLINE REALTY SERVICES Inc. , is owned and operated by Paula and Chuck Morton, licensed Florida Real Estate Brokers. We're conveniently located 1/2 mile south of CR 550 in Weeki Wachee. We specialize in waterfront properties in the Hernando Co. Florida area. That's on the Gulf coast about 50 miles north of Tampa/ St. Petersburg.
If you wish, we will show you property by boat so you can see the water side of the parcel and how to get to it by water. After all it's the waterfront you are paying for and we feel you should see it from the water side and to understand the waterfront lifestyle.
Paula and Chuck have been selling real estate for over 25 years and offer our expertise to you. We want you to be pleased with your purchase. Customer satisfaction is our goal.
All our associates are waterfront
residents and specialize in waterfront residential and
commercial sales.
To reach any of our associates, you may call them at our
office: (352) 597-4424, or you may contact them at their
home numbers or email listed below.
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Paula Morton * Broker - Owner *(352) 597-1220 Chuck and I have been REALTORS since 1986, first specializing in farms and homes in OHIO, but returning to Florida in 1995, the State where I grew up. Chuck and I met at North Carolina State back in 1965 and both love the South so it was only natural for us to settle on the Nature Coast where we can enjoy the waterfront. We specialize in waterfront properties, but are happy to assist you with any properties in the Hernando County area. |
Paula & Chuck having a bit of funas members of the FREEBOOTERS Krewe |  |
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Capt. Chuck Morton * Broker - Owner *(352) 597-1220 I'm frequently in the office till 11:00 PM to handle your inquiries since I prefer to be on the water showing you property during the day. E-mail is the greatest thing since the spinning reel because you can leave me a message and I can send you an answer without worrying about waking you up. HAVE A QUESTION? PLEASE SEND AN E-MAIL |
Kirby * Official Greeter *
Kirby has a real problem - He can't hold his licker. Other than that he loves everyone, you will find him looking out the window at you when you arrive or pretending to be an agent asleep at a computer. |  |
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Martha Lambert - * Realtor Associate *(352) 596-9979 I've lived in Hernando County all my life, was a former Mermaid at Weeki Wachee Springs and still live on the river.
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Katrina Rice * Realtor Associate *(352) 678-0672 I work with both buyers and sellers and am ready to find you your home in Florida.
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Paul Morton * Realtor Associate *(352) 592-4555 I know the water, above and below. Let me show you around our waterways for your waterfront property
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Linda Rice - * Realtor Associate *over 25 years Real Estate experience (352) 597-2421 I've worked on both coasts of Florida, but absolutely love the Weeki Wachee area and it's friendly people.
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