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VOLUME 6, ISSUE 5

B O R F O R W A R D

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Officers & Directors 2

Calendar 3

REALTOR/Affiliate

Spotlight

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New Members 5

May Events

in St Augustine

6-7

Builder Council News 8

Go Green 9

Tech Tip 10

April General Membership

Meeting

11-15

Rally in Tally Photos 16-17

Hurricane Awareness 18-21

Wally Conway 22

Monthly Statistics 23

June Preview

Staff Contact Information

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BOR PUBLIC WEBSITE: www.stjohnsrealtors.com

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BOARD OF REALTORS® Roy Barnes Jr., PRESIDENT St. Augustine Realty (O) 824-3331 / (F) 825-2685/ (C ) 669-1430 [email protected] Andrew Birchall, PRESIDENT-ELECT St. Augustine Realty (O) 824-3331 / (F) 825-2685/ (C ) 392-3362 [email protected] Roberta Odom - SECRETARY Re/Max 100 Realty (O) 461-9500 (F) 461-9501 (C ) 466-0114 [email protected] Dianne Pittman – TREASURER Watson Realty (US1) O) 797-8600 (F) 797-8606 (C ) 540-9644

[email protected]

DIRECTORS Rick McChesney (2)

Coldwell Banker Premier Properties

(O) 471-4204 (F) 471-4216 (C ) 347-4040

[email protected]

John Taylor (2)

Awesome Real Estate, Inc.

(O ) 429-0600 (F) 429-0601 (C ) 669-7967

[email protected]

Bill Thew (2)

Olde Carriage Realty

(O) 824-4500 (F) 824-6866(C ) 347-6736

[email protected]

Gayle Logan (1)

Watson Realty (A1A)

(O) 461-9066 (F) 461-9925 (C) 669-2778

[email protected]

Judi Schuyler (1)

Coldwell Banker Premier Properties

(O) 471-4204 (F) 471-4216 (C ) 669-0788

[email protected]

Sean Hess (1)

St. Augustine Team Realty

(O) 825-0099 (F) 513-9264 (C ) 386-8327

[email protected]

Chuck Pacetti , PAST-PRESIDENT

Homestar Pacetti Realty

(O) 827-0600 / (F) 819-9907 / (C ) 669-5000

[email protected]

Dirk Schroeder , Ex-Officio

Century 21- St. Augustine Properties

(O) 797-6000 (F) 797-7963/ (C ) 540-2360

[email protected]

Victor J. Raymos, Ex-officio

(O) 829-8738 (F) 823-9512 (C) 505-220-8683

[email protected]

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE, INC.

Dirk Schroeder , PRESIDENT Century 21- St. Augustine Properties (O) 797-6000 (F) 797-7963/ (C ) 540-2360 [email protected] Katherine Delaney , PRESIDENT- ELECT Watson Realty (US1) (O) 797-8600/ (F) 797-8606/ (C ) 669-2115 [email protected] Robert West – SECRETARY Coldwell Banker Premier Properties (O) 471-4204 / (F) 471-4216 / (C ) 814-2006 [email protected] Ian Edmonson, P.A. - TREASURER Edmonson & Associates Real Estate, Inc. (O) 827-0722 (F) 638-4746 (C) 315-0997 [email protected]

DIRECTORS Ron Barry (2)

St. Augustine Team Realty (O) 825-0099 (F) 513-9264 (C ) 501-2424

[email protected] Paula Silberberg (2) Watson Realty (A1A) (O) 461-9066 (F) 461-9925 (C ) 687-8803 [email protected] Gail Jones (1) St. Augustine Realty (O) 824-3331 (F) 825-2685 (C ) 501-7444 [email protected]

Daniel Lang (1)

Sunshine Realty & Appraisal Services

(O) 471-9259 (F) 461-3178 (C ) 501-6867 [email protected]

Ann King (1) Prudential Network Realty (O) 471-6906 (F) 471-6907 (C) 806-3865 [email protected]

Andrew Birchall, PAST PRESIDENT

St. Augustine Realty (O) 824-3331 / (F) 825-2685/ (C ) 392-3362

[email protected]

Roy Barnes Jr., Ex-Officio St. Augustine Realty (O) 824-3331 / (F) 825-2685/ (C ) 669-1430 [email protected] Victor J. Raymos, Ex-officio

(O) 829-8738 (F) 823-9512 (C) 505-220-8683

[email protected]

2013 ST. AUGUSTINE & ST. JOHNS COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS®

AND MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE, INC.BOARD OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

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S C H E D U L E O F E V E N T S

3rd—Board Orientation 9am

6th—Education Committee

9am

RPAC 12pm

6-12th—FREI 8:30-5pm

8th—Affiliate Committee 9am

9th— Commercial

Committee 8:30am

Technology Committee

9:30am

10th—After the Contract 9am

13th-17th– FREI Brokers

Course

15th—Website Wednesdays

1pm

17th—Listing Agreement 9am

20th-22nd—FREI Broker

20th—FREI Test 10-1pm

21st— MLS Training 1pm

Finance Committee 12pm

22nd-—MLS Board 12pm

23rd— CRSP-13 9amBoard

12pm

CRSP-13 9am

27th—CLOSED IN

OBSERVANCE OF

MEMORIAL DAY

28th—REALIST 2 1:30pm

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Full Moon

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May2013

Birthstone: Emerald Flower: Lily-of-the-Valley and Hawthorne

Astrological Signs: Taurus: April 20 - May 20, Gemini: May 21 - June 20

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http://www.holidaysmart.com/flowerofthemonth.htm

http://www.holidaysmart.com/astrologicalsigns.htm

While most are

dreaming of

success,

winners wake-up

and work hard to

achieve it.

R E A L T O R ® S P O T L I G H T – T E A M J O H N S O N

W A T S O N R E A L T Y — U S 1

A F F I L I A T E S P O T L I G H T — L E O N A B R O W N

S T J O H N S B U I L D E R S C O U N C I L


TEAM JOHNSON is a full service professional real estate team. Gene, Libby, William, Dori, and Shalynn Johnson bring commitment and focus to all the demands of buying and selling homes in a

challenging market. Established in 1994 and led by senior member Gene Johnson, TEAM JOHNSON has grown to be one of Northeast Florida’s most successful real estate teams. We believe in the highest quality

of service for our customers. TEAM JOHNSON is available to assist buyers from preview to purchase, to answer questions about home ownership and assist home sellers to get their properties sold as quickly as

possible and for top dollar.

Team Johnson brings diversity to the real estate industry. We are not five members doing the job of one. We each

hold designations in our areas of expertise. Gene Johnson specializes in Corporate Owned Real Estate and brings over 17 years of experience in the bank owned and distressed properties market. He holds The 5 star REO and REOS

designation and is a FORCE member. Only elite REO agents that successfully sell over 100 REO properties in two years are able to become FORCE members. Libby Johnson is a Luxury Homes specialist and holds designations as an

Integrated Marketing Specialist and CREN designate. William Johnson specializes in investment real estate transactions, and holds an OICP designation. Dori Mackoul Spradlin handles all areas of real estate in the

Jacksonville market and has been a multi-million dollar producing agent with Watson Realty Corp for many years. She has been nominated as a “Five Star ***** Best in Client Satisfaction Real Estate Agent” for three years in a row

through a survey done by Jacksonville Homebuyer magazine. Shalynn Johnson is TEAM JOHNSON’S marketing director, bringing the highest level of social media and technological skills to the market. Shalynn’s vast knowledge

and cutting edge systems keep Team Johnson’s level of service among the best in the real estate industry.

TEAM JOHNSON led the Watson (U.S. 1 office) in most listings taken and most listing sold for 2011 and 2012. We

were awarded the Silver Pinnacle Award in 2011 and the Gold Pinnacle Award in 2012. We are members in good standing of the National Association of REALTORS®, Florida Association of REALTORS®, St. Augustine/St. Johns

County Board of REALTORS®, Flagler County Association of REALTORS® and Northeast Florida Association of REALTORS®. This means when you chose TEAM JOHNSON, you gain access to real estate in all of Northeast Florida,

not just one city or county.

TEAM JOHNSON services St. Johns, Putnam, Duval, Nassau, Clay and Flagler counties. We are members of Real

Estate Companies of the World, the largest real estate relocation company in the world, and can assist with reloca-

tions and referrals across the country or the world.

Leona Brown—Director

1535 SR 207, Ste 304

St. Augustine, FL 32086

(904)671-3875

Email: [email protected]

Leona moved to Florida from the Bahamas in 1968 to experience a whole new way of life. She started

a career in banking for a short period of time and then the hospitality field caught her interest and she

decided to pursue the Hotel Industry. She managed the Flamingo Lodge in the Everglades National

Park before relocating to Palm Coast to work for ITT-CDC managing their Sheraton Resort on A1A.

Family duties called and she decided to forgo the weekends and long hours of responsibilities

associated with managing hotels and moved to ITT’s Real Estate Sales area where she became the

Sales Administrator until she left in 1990. 1991 saw her moving to St. Augustine and after taking a

years sabbatical she went to work in the St. Augustine Beach Building Department. After 5 years at the

Beach Building Department she was recruited by one of the local builders to manage their office but

when the building industry started to collapse in 2000 Leona took another sabbatical until she was

called by the then outgoing Director of the St. Johns Builders Council to come and take over the helm

of the Council in 2001.

The St. Johns Builders Council is a Council under the Northeast Florida Builders Association in

Jacksonville, the largest and most active Association in the State of Florida. NEFBA/SJBC is a

not-for-profit trade association representing members of the community who earn their livelihood from

the housing and construction industries. We strive for excellence by providing our members education,

training, networking, financial benefits and representation in government and community affairs. We

are committed to quality construction, affordable housing, sensible growth, the sanctity of the

environment and private properties rights, thereby ensuring the highest quality of life in Northeast

Florida. You are invited to visit our website www.stjohnsbuilderscouncil.com or you can contact Leona

by emailing [email protected], phone 671-3875 to discuss how to become active and a member of

SJBC.

Team Johnson

Office: 904-495-0146

Cell: 904-874-4742

Fascimilie: 866-528-2322 teamjohn-

[email protected]

http://www.stjohnsbuilderscouncil.com/





A P R I L N E W M E M B E R S

CHRISTINE LEE KELLER WILLIAMS JAX REALTY

Join Date 04/02/2013 (MLS Only)

DONLEY JOHNSON WATSON REALTY-A1A

Join Date 04/04/2013 NEW (Primary BOR/Primary MLS)

CAROLE S. ODELL PRUDENTIAL NETWORK REALTY

Join Date 04/05/2013 (Primary BOR/Primary MLS)

VIOLET RECORD-SILVER CASCADES AT ST. AUGUSTINE


TRISA SKOGLUND WATSON REALTY CORP. A1A


SHAWNA MITCHELL OLDE CARRIAGE REALTY-BEACH


JENNIFER HARRELL PADERA JENNIFER LEIGH HARRELL REALTOR


VICKI WEBB BROWN CENTURY 21 ST AUGUSTINE


SALLY J. MARKS KELLER WILLIAMS –HALCYON

Join Date 04/19/2013 (MLS only)

JOEY RAY HUDGINS ENDLESS SUMMER REALTY


KANDI ROSE BEGUE REALTY PARTNERS

Join Date 04/23/2013 (MLS Only)

JASON PAUL MCFARLANE WATSON REALTY –US 1

Join date 04/23/2013 NEW (Primary BOR/Primary MLS)

VALIRE MICHELLE THOMAS WATSON REALTY – US 1


M A Y E V E N T S I N S T . A U G U S T I N E


May 2013

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

April 2013 April 2013 April 2013

St. Augustine Eco

Boat Tour

The Wednesday

Market

Wooden Boatbuild-

ing Demonstrations

Curator's Tour At

The Lightner Museum

Wednesdays And

Fridays Musket Firing

Demonstrations At Fort

Matanzas National

Monument

1

Farm To Table Dinner At Nocatee's Crosswater Hall

2

Fridays, Saturdays, & Sun-days Historic Weapons Dem-onstrations

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

St. Augustine Eco Boat Tour

Wednesdays And Fridays Musket Firing Demonstrations At Fort Matanzas National Monument

The Cellar Upstairs Wine, Jazz & Blues

First Friday Art Walk In St. Augustine

First Friday At Flagler Beach

'Til Beth Do Us Part

The Dark Of The Moon Tour After-hours Paranormal Tour

Fridays And Saturdays Inside The Old Jail Paranormal Investigations

3


Cultural Guided Hike At The GTM Research Reserve

Old City Farmers' Market

Saturdays St. Johns River Farmers' Market


Sunset Celebration At Vilano Beach Town Center

Evening Nature Program At Anastasia State Park


4

Fridays, Sat-urdays, & Sun-days Historic Weapons Dem-

onstrations


Lincolnville Farmers' Market


The Dark Of The Moon Tour After-hours Para-

normal Tour

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Wooden Boatbuilding Demonstrations

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The Wednesday Market

Wooden Boatbuild-ing Demonstrations


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Fridays, Saturdays, & Sun-days Historic Weapons Dem-onstrations

Romanza Week





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GTM Reserve Second Saturday Guided Trail Hike

Romanza Week

St. Augustine Eco Boat Tou r

Old City Farmers' Market

Fort Matanzas Living His-tory Day

2nd Saturday Plant Sales At The Park

Saturdays St. Johns River Farmers' Market



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Sundays Historic Weapons

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Romanza Week

Lincolnville Farmers' Mar-

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Romanza Week




Music Walk On The Blvd. In St Augustine

The Dark Of The Moon Tour After-hours Paranormal

Tour


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Lincolnville Farmers' Mar-ket



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Fridays And Saturdays Inside The Old Jail Paranormal

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S T . J O H N S B U I L D E R S C O U N C I L


www.stjohnsbuilderscouncil.com

Leona Brown—Director

1535 SR 207, Ste 304

St. Augustine, FL 32086

(904)671-3875

Email: [email protected]

Fishing Inshore for

Redfish, Sea Trout and Flounder

Boat Entry $250.

(register before April 1st $200)

Prizes

Angler Competition

Each Category

1st Place—$500

2nd Place—$300

3rd Place—$200

Triple Challenge

Heaviest total weight of one of each fish

(Boat Competition)

1st Place—$1,000

2nd Place—$600

3rd Place—$400

Prizes for Youth division (under 15)

in registered boat.

Visit

Www.stjohnsbuilderscouncil.com

to download boat registration form.

You are invited to join SJBC for

a fun filled day!

Watch the Captains and Anglers return to the dock with

their catch, hoping to win the Big Prizes!!

Fish Fry

Barbeque

Band

Awards

$15.00 per person

(children under 12 free when accompanied by adult)

Email [email protected] for reservations

St. Johns Builders Council 5th Annual Fishing Tournament

May 18th, 2013

To be held at the

Northeast Florida Marlin’s Association Clubhouse at Camachee Cove


5 T I P S F O R A N E C O - F R I E N D L Y C I N C O D E M A Y O

Feliz (that’s “happy” in Spanish) de Cinco de Mayo! May 5th is a day to celebrate Cinco de

Mayo! If you’re not Mexican, it’s just a good excuse to eat delicious Mexican food and

celebrate life with family and friends.

Like most holiday celebrations, there’s always room to opt for more eco-friendly choices. So,

we’ve put together a short list of ways to go green for Cinco de Mayo!

1. Drink local beer! It’s common to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mexican beer brands like

Corona, Dos Equis, and Negra Modelo. While these beer brands make up some of the best

Mexican beer, supporting local breweries is an easy, fun way to go green. It might not be the

most authentic way to celebrate the 5th of May, but it is one of the most environmentally con-

scious.

2. Opt for organic tequila or Margarita mix! Tres Agaves has USDA certified organic Margarita

Mix – perfect for a blended lime refreshment to wash down your chips and salsa.

3. Use grass-fed ground beef! What’s an authentic fiesta without some taco-seasoned ground

beef? To read more about the environmental benefits of grass farming, check out Eat

Wild.com and read up on grass-fed meat facts, tips, and where to find grass-fed meat in Illinois.

4. Eat All-Natural Chips and Salsa! That’s Caring offers All-Natural Chips and Salsa gift baskets

by Rick Bayless’ brand of authentic Mexican food, Frontera. Not only is eating all-natural food

better for your body, but it’s an easy way to help the environment!

5. Decorate Green! Sure, the Mexican Flag has red and white in it too, but we’re talking about

leaving behind the piñatas and paper streamers for natural bursts of color and decora-

tion. Food itself can be beautifully plated for Cinco de Mayo party décor. Use flowers and Ital-

ian lights to liven up your fiesta ambiance. Plus, you can give the flowers away as party favors

when the party is over!

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T E C H N O L O G Y C O M M I T T E E “ T E C H T I P ”

K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S , M O U S E S H O R T C U T S A N D P A S S W O R D T I P S B Y : L I S E H A Y S


Here are five popular tips you might find helpful: 1. When an application freezes on your computer, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Alt+Delete. This shortcut opens the Task Manager where you can then select the unresponsive application and quit it.

2. Triple-click your mouse to select a URL in your browser’s address bar. This makes it easy to copy and paste the URL. You can also triple-click a para graph or double-click a word for faster selecting.

3. Need to find a word or phrase on a page with lots of text? Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+F and a search box will appear on the page. You can then type the text you wish to find and it will be come highlighted on the page. If it appears more then once, press Enter to move to the next in stance. This tip is especially useful when trying to find something in a long list of data.

4. Can’t find a file or application that you downloaded? Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+D to open your Downloads folder.

5. Use a password manager like LastPass to re-member all your passwords. When you sign into this application (with your master password) it will automatically input usernames and pass-words into the sign on pages for the accounts you use. It will even generate strong passwords when you sign up for new accounts.

Hope these helped!

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Lunch Sponsored by:

RMG Mortgage– Rod & Maria Gelinas

A P R I L G E N E R A L M E M B E R S H I P M E E T I N G

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Victor J Raymos, AE/CEO Roy O Barnes, Jr, President Board of Realtors

Tim Egnor Executive Director of Curriculum

for St Johns County Schools

Vicki Lake with the can goods collected along with $88+ dollars



Ed Paucek — RPAC Committee Chair

Ron Barry—Education Committee Chair John Taylor—Technology Committee Chair

Vicki Lake — Affiliate Committee Chair

Barb Goll — gives update on the RPAC Bus Trip



Maria Gelinas & Marlene Lagasse Roberta Odom, Paula Silberberg & Teresa Mercurio

Holly Yelton & Randy Gorick Beth Ruggeri, Jack Pitcher & Randy Gorick

Tom Clarke & Debbie Link



Front-Memory Hopkins

Back—Joanne Stoval & Debbie Link

And that’s all folks! Barb Goll & the 50/50 drawing

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2 0 1 3 R P A C B U S T R I P “ R A L L Y I N T A L L Y ”

6:30am departure from the Board Office All Aboard & Ready to Go!

Briefing on the Legislative Talking Points House Representative Daniel Davis

& Executive Director of NEFBA

Realtor & Affiliate Member’s of the St. Augustine Board of Realtors Ed Paucek-RPAC Chair, Roy O. Barnes, Jr-Board President

& Victor J Raymos-AE/CEO


Front: Ed Paucek, Vicki Lake, Kathy Delany, Dianne Pittman & Penny James

Back: Ian Edmonson, Barb Goll, Victor J Raymos, Leona Brown, Daniel Davis, Marlene

Lagasse & Ron Brown

Leona Brown-Director/St Johns Builders Council &

Victor J. Raymos– AE/CEO St Augustine Board of Realtors

Travis Skoglund & Gayle Logan Andrew Birchall-St Augustine Board President Elect gives his Thumbs up

Ed Paucek –RPAC Chair Barbara Goll, Cathryn Catalfamo, Suzy Bagan & Marlene Lagasse


KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

A HURRICANE WATCH issued for your part

of the coast indicates the possibility that you

could experience

hurricane conditions within 48 hours.

This watch should trigger your family's dis-

aster plan, and protective measures should

be initiated, especially those actions that

require extra time such as securing a boat,

leaving a barrier island, etc.

A HURRICANE WARNING issued for your

part of the coast indicates that sustained

winds of at least 74 mph are expected

within 36 hours or less.

Once this warning has been issued, your

family should be in the process of complet-

ing protective actions and

deciding the safest location to be during the

storm.

Here are the names for

the 2013 season:

Andrea

Barry

Chantal

Dorian

Erin

Fernand

Gabrielle

Humberto

Ingrid

Jerry

Karen

Lorenzo

Melissa

Nestor

Olga

Pablo

Rebekah

Sebastien

Tanya

Van

SAFETY INFORMATION

By the Start of Hurricane Season you should:

Assemble your Disaster Supply Kit. These items are

often scattered around your home and simply need to be

brought

together into one location. In certain circumstances you

may need to go to a store to purchase an item to supple-

ment your kit.

Write out your Family Disaster Plan. Discuss the possi-

ble hazards with your family. Determine if you are in an

evacuation area. Identify an out-of-town family contact.

When a Watch is issued you should:

Check your Disaster Supply Kit. Make sure nothing is

missing. Determine if there is anything you need to sup-

plement your kit.

Replenish your water.

Activate your Family Disaster Plan. Protective meas-

ures should be initiated, especially those actions that re-

quire extra time (for example, securing a boat or leaving a

barrier island).

When a Warning is issued you should:

Ready your Disaster Supply Kit for use. If you need to

evacuate, you should bring your Supply Kit with you.

Use your Family Disaster Plan. Your family should be in

the process of completing protective actions and deciding

the safest location to be during the storm.

History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane

disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane

disaster. Hurricane Preparedness Week during 2013 will be held May 26th through June 1st.

Hurricane hazards come in many forms: storm surge, high winds, tornadoes, and flooding. This means it is

important for your family to have a plan that includes all of these hazards. Look carefully at the safety actions

associated with each type of hurricane hazard and prepare your family disaster plan accordingly. The first and most

important thing anyone should do when facing a hurricane threat is to use common

sense.

You should be able to answer the following questions before a hurricane

threatens:

What are the Hurricane Hazards?

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/prepare/supply_kit.shtml

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/prepare/family_plan.shtml

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ssurge/index.shtml

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/high_winds.shtml

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/tornadoes.shtml

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/inland_flood.shtml

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/prepare/family_plan.shtml


The ingredients for a hurricane include a pre-existing weather disturbance, warm tropical oceans, moisture,

and relatively light winds aloft. If the right conditions persist long enough, they can combine to produce the

violent winds, incredible waves, torrential rains, and floods we associate with this phenomenon.

Each year, an average of eleven tropical storms develop over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of

Mexico.

Many of these remain over the ocean and never impact the U.S. coastline. Six of these storms become hurricanes each year.

In an average 3-year period, roughly five hurricanes strike the US coastline, killing approximately 50 to 100 people

anywhere from Texas to Maine. Of these, two are typically "major" or "intense" hurricanes (a category 3 or higher storm on the

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale).

What is a Hurricane?

A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone, which is a generic term for a low pressure system that generally forms in the tropics. The

cyclone is accompanied by thunderstorms and, in the Northern Hemisphere, a counterclockwise circulation of winds near the earth's surface.

Tropical cyclones are classified as follows:

Tropical Depression

An organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined surface circulation and maximum

sustained winds* of 38 mph (33 kt**) or less

Tropical Storm

An organized system of strong thunderstorms with a defined surface circulation and maximum

sustained winds of 39-73 mph (34-63 kt)

Hurricane

An intense tropical weather system of strong thunderstorms with a well-defined surface circulation and

maximum sustained winds of 74 mph (64 kt) or higher

Hurricanes are categorized according to the strength of their winds using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. A Category 1 storm has the

lowest wind speeds, while a Category 5 hurricane has the strongest. These are relative terms, because lower category storms can

sometimes inflict greater damage than higher category storms, depending on where they strike and the particular hazards

they bring. In fact, tropical storms can also produce significant damage and loss of life, mainly due to flooding.

Hurricane Names

When the winds from these storms reach 39 mph (34 kts), the cyclones are given names. Years ago, an international committee

developed names for Atlantic cyclones (The History of Naming Hurricanes). In 1979 a six year rotating list of Atlantic storm names was

adopted — alternating between male and female hurricane names. Storm names are used to facilitate geographic referencing, for

warning services, for legal issues, and to reduce confusion when two or more tropical cyclones occur at the same time. Through a vote of

the World Meteorological Organization Region IV Subcommittee, Atlantic cyclone names are retired usually when hurricanes result in sub-

stantial damage or death or for other special circumstances.

* Sustained winds

A 1-minute average wind measured

at about 33 ft (10 meters) above

the surface.

** 1 knot = 1 nautical mile per

hour or 1.15 statute miles per hour.

Abbreviated as "kt".

Basic Hurricane Safety Actions

Know if you live in an evacuation area. Know your

home's vulnerability to storm surge, flooding and

wind. Have a written plan based on this knowledge.

At the beginning of hurricane season (June 1st), check

your supplies, replace batteries and use food stocks on

a rotating basis.

During hurricane season, monitor the tropics.

Monitor NOAA Weather Radio.

If a storm threatens, heed the advice from local au-

thorities. Evacuate if ordered.

Execute your family plan.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/sshws_table.shtml?large

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/sshws_table.shtml?large

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/basics/naming.shtml

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/


Discuss the type of hazards that could affect your family.

Know your home's vulnerability to storm surge, flooding and wind.

Locate a safe room or the safest areas in your home for each hurricane haz-

ard. In certain circumstances the safest areas may not be your home but within

your community.

Determine escape routes from your home and places to meet. These should

be measured in tens of miles rather than hundreds of miles.

Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact, so all your family members

have a single point of contact.

Make a plan now for what to do with your pets if you need to evacuate.

Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones and make sure your chil-

dren know how and when to call 911.

Check your insurance coverage - flood damage is not usually covered by

homeowners insurance.

Stock non-perishable emergency supplies and a Disaster Supply Kit.

Use a NOAA weather radio. Remember to replace its battery every 6 months,

as you do with your smoke detectors.

Take First Aid, CPR and disaster preparedness classes.

Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7

days

Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days

— non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices

— foods for infants or the elderly

— snack foods

— non-electric can opener

— cooking tools / fuel

— paper plates / plastic utensils

Blankets / Pillows, etc.

Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/

sturdy shoes

First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs

Special Items - for babies and the elderly

Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes

Flashlight / Batteries

Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio

Telephones - Fully charged cell phone with extra bat-

tery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set

Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards -

Banks and ATMs may not be available for extended pe-

riods

Keys

Toys, Books and Games

Important documents - in a waterproof container or

watertight resealable plastic bag

— insurance, medical records, bank account numbers,

Social Security card, etc.

Tools - keep a set with you during the storm

Vehicle fuel tanks filled

Pet care items

— proper identification / immunization records / medi-

cations

— ample supply of food and water

— a carrier or cage

RETROFITTING YOUR HOME

The most important precaution you can take to reduce damage to your home and

property is to protect the areas where wind can enter. According to recent wind tech-

nology research, it's important to strengthen the exterior of your house so wind and

debris do not tear large openings in it. You can do this by protecting and reinforcing

these five critical areas:

ROOF | STRAPS | SHUTTERS | DOORS | GARAGE DOORS

A great time to start securing - or retrofitting - your house is when you are making other im-

provements or adding an addition. Remember: building codes reflect the lessons experts have

learned from past catastrophes. Contact the local building code official to find out what require-

ments are necessary for your home improvement projects.

FLOOD INSURANCE

The National Flood Insurance Program, is a pre-disaster flood mitigation and insur-

ance protection program designed to reduce the

escalating cost of disasters. The National Flood Insurance Program makes federally

backed flood insurance available to residents and

business owners

Flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance. Do not make as-

sumptions. Check your policy.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/storm_surge.shtml

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/inland_flood.shtml

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/high_winds.shtml

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/prepare/pet_plan.shtml


http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/retrofit/roof.shtml

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/retrofit/straps.shtml

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/retrofit/shutters.shtml

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/retrofit/entry_doors.shtml

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/retrofit/garage_doors.shtml


Develop a family hurricane preparedness plan before an actual storm threatens your area. If your family hurricane

preparedness plan includes evacuation to a safer location for any of the reasons specified with in this web site, then it is

important to consider the following points:

If ordered to evacuate, do not wait or delay your departure.

If possible, leave before local officials issue an evacuation order for your area. Even a slight delay in starting your evacuation

will result in

significantly longer travel times as traffic congestion worsens.

Select an evacuation destination that is nearest to your home, preferably in the same county, or at least minimize the distance over which you

must travel in order to reach your intended shelter location.

In choosing your destination, keep in mind that the hotels and other

sheltering options in most inland metropolitan areas are likely to be filled very quickly in a large, multi-county hurricane evacuation event.

If you decide to evacuate to another county or region, be prepared to wait in traffic.

The large number of people in this state who must evacuate during a

hurricane will probably cause massive delays and major congestion along most designated evacuation routes; the larger the storm, the greater the probability of

traffic jams and extended travel times.

If possible, make arrangements to stay with the friend or relative who

resides closest to your home and who will not have to evacuate. Discuss with your intended host the details of your family evacuation plan well before the begin-

ning of the hurricane season.

If a hotel or motel is your final intended destination during an evacuation, make reservations before you leave.

Most hotel and motels will fill quickly once evacuations begin. The longer you wait to make reservations, even if an official evacuation order has not been issued

for your area or county, the less likely you are to find hotel/motel room vacancies, especially along interstate highways and in major metropolitan areas.

If you are unable to stay with friends or family and no hotels/motels rooms are available, then as a last resort go to a shelter.

Remember, shelters are not designed for comfort and do not usually

accept pets. Bring your disaster supply kit with you to the shelter. Find Pet-Friendly hotels and motels.

Contact your veterinarian or local humane society for information on preparing your pets for an emergency.

BEFORE THE DISASTER

Make sure that your pets are current on their vaccinations. Pet shelters may require proof of vaccines. Have a current photograph .

Keep a collar with identification on your pet and have a leash on hand to control your pet. Have a properly-sized pet carrier for each animal -

carriers should be large enough for the animal to stand and turn around. Plan your evacuation strategy and don't forget your pet! Specialized pet shelters,

animal control shelters, veterinary clinics and friends and relatives out of harm's way are ALL potential refuges for your pet during a disaster.

If you plan to shelter your pet - work it into your evacuation route planning.

DURING THE DISASTER

Animals brought to a pet shelter are required to have: Proper identification collar and rabies tag, proper identification on all belongings, a carrier or cage, a

leash, an ample supply of food, water and food bowls, any necessary medications, specific care instructions and news papers or trash bags for clean-up.

Bring pets indoor well in advance of a storm - reassure them and remain calm. Pet shelters will be filled on first come, first served basis. Call ahead and

determine availability.

AFTER THE DISASTER

Walk pets on a leash until they become re-oriented to their home - often familiar scents and landmarks may be altered and pets could eas-

ily be confused and become lost. Also, downed power lines, reptiles brought in with high water and debris can all pose a threat for animals

after a disaster. If pets cannot be found after a disaster, contact the local animal control office to find out where lost animals can be recov-

ered. Bring along a picture of your pet if possible. After a disaster animals can become aggressive or defensive - monitor their behavior.

Don't forget your pet when preparing a family disaster plan.

PET DISASTER SUPPLY KIT

• Proper identification including immunization records

• Ample supply of food and water

• A carrier or cage

• Medications

• Muzzle, collar and leash


http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/nhcexit.shtml?http://www.floridapets.net/petfriendlyshelters.html

The Low Down on Licensing and Permits by Wally Conway, Host of The Home and Garden Show, Saturdays 7 to 9 AM on WOKV AM690 and 106.5 FM, and President of HomePro Inspections

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Infrared technology separates the professionals from the pretenders in the home inspection industry,

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for your 5 Star Inspection today – 904-268-8211.Have Wally Conway speak at your office or for

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host of DIY Network’s “Finders Fixers”, and host of The Home and Garden radio show on WOKV AM

690 and 106.5 FM. And don’t forget to pick up Wally’s book, “Secrets of the Happy Home Inspector”,

available at GoHomePro.com or Amazon.com. Book Wally for your next speaking event today!

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Would you ever consider having a broken arm repaired with duct tape?

Of course not! And no Doctor would even think that duct tape was a reasonable remedy for a broken leg. Your doctor completed years of

training, testing and experience that was required by the State of Florida to become licensed to practice medicine.

You would not argue that repairs as well as upgrades to your body deserve and requires the services of a professional medical person,

properly licensed by the State. Why then, when it comes to repairs and upgrades to your homes, is it that people often refer , seek, and

hire unlicensed contractors?

Florida licensed contractors have proven to the State that they have the education, insurance and qualifications required to earn their license.

For instance, they’ve had a criminal background check.

Unlicensed persons often disappear after taking your money, and the department cannot discipline an unlicensed person, help get your

money back, or require the person to finish or improve the work done. Why? Unlicensed persons are considered criminals!

Scams in the construction industry, especially home improvement, are sadly widespread. Con artists pose as contractors and often target

vulnerable people and take advantage of homeowner’s need for urgent property damage repair. Unlicensed contractors typically do poor

quality work or do not finish the project, leaving the homeowner on the hook to repair or finish the project.

When you have a dispute with a licensed contractor, you call the department, which has the authority to discipline and even revoke the license. This gives the licensee

more incentive to play fair. However, this type of action is not available against unlicensed contractors and homeowners often find the only answer is an expensive, and

generally futile, civil suit. What’s worse, you can even end up liable for personal or financial injuries to others! An unlicensed contractor is typically uninsured and will have

no way to pay you back for any property damage. In addition, most homeowner policies require that work must be done by a licensed contractor and provide no coverage

for work that is not done by licensed tradespeople.

Most projects, even small ones, require permits and inspections that unlicensed contractors ignore or are unfamiliar with. If your project isn't permitted or doesn’t comply

with the building code, you may have to remove or repair the work at your own expense and be subject to fines by local government. You may also be subject to liens placed

on your property by subcontractors or supplies.

So, according to Florida Statue, what is a contractor? A Contractor is “someone who demolishes, subtracts from, builds or imp roves any building or structure for

compensation.”

Examples of compensation are cash, goods, services, etc. Essentially, if you pay someone to construct a building or a structure, make structural alterations to load bearing

walls, or perform services such as plumbing or air conditioning work, that person has to have a state-issued contractors’ license.

So what is a “handyman” or “jack of all trades”? Truth be told, they do not exist, or at least they don’t according to the F lorida Construction Industry Licensing Board.

What about a person who claims to hold an “occupational license”. Again, no such thing! Next time someone claims they have one, ask to see it! I’ll bet that piece of pa-

per doesn’t say “Occupational License”…

Here’s a short list of items that generally require a contractor’s license when an installation or repair is made:

And don’t forget about your permit! While the State of Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board issues contractor licen ses, it is the individual municipality that issues

construction permits. Here’s another reason to ensure you only hire properly licensed people, permits can only be issued to properly licensed people! Another protection

for you.

An exception to the permit rule is that a homeowner doing work on their homesteaded property can be issued a permit. Remember, a licensed contractor would never ask

you to pull the permit for work on your own home. It is against the law!

For your own protection, it is imperative that you verify the license status of the person or company that you are considering before hiring them. Likewise, you should en-

sure that proper permits are issued, required city inspections are completed, and the permit is finalized. You can do both these things as well as gather additional informa-

tion on the subject at www.GoHomePro.com

Garage door

Windows

Alarm systems

Plumbing

Room additions

Exterior doors

Gas appliances

Roof repair

Duct cleaning

Electrical work

Heating/Air

Swimming pools

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A P R I L S T A T I S T I C S

Monthly Statistics Report

St Augustine & St Johns County

Compiled on May 1, 2013

Apr-13 Apr-12

Change From

4/1-31/2013 - 4/1-30/2012 2013 YTD 2012 YTD

2012-13

YTD

Residential

New Listings 377 324 16.35% 1,518 1,480 2.56%

Sold Listings 236 251 -5.97% 868 817 6.24%

Vol. Sold Listings $49,590,501.00 $54,106,060.00 -8.34% $175,533,312.00 $153,682,625.00 14.21%

Avg. Sell Price $210,129.24 $215,561.99 -2.52% $202,227.32 $188,106.03 7.50%

Avg. Day on Market 158 161 -1.80% 150 167 -10.20%

Lots and Land

New Listings 85 65 30.76% 349 289 20.76%

Sold Listings 31 22 40.90% 100 85 17.64%

Vol. Sold Listings $3,034,400.00 $2,111,050.00 43.73% $10,217,650.00 $7,035,550.00 45.22%

Avg. Sell Price $97,883.87 $95,956.82 2.00% $102,176.50 $82,771.18 23.44%

Avg. Day on Market 254 367 -30.65% 359 318 12.67%

Commercial/Industrial

New Listings 20 6 233.33% 64 48 33.33%

Sold Listings 3 2 50% 6 8 -25%

Vol. Sold Listings $909,800.00 $400,000.00 127.45% $1,754,800.00 $2,080,550.00 -15.65%

Avg. Sell Price $303,266.67 $200,000.00 51.63% $292,466.67 $260,068.75 12.45%

Avg. Day on Market 146 375 -60.97% 196 308 -36.39%

Multi-Family

New Listings 6 8 -25% 21 18 16.66%

Sold Listings 2 1 100% 10 9 11.11%

Pending Listings 3 0 N/A 8 5 60%

Avg. Sell Price $116,500.00 $250,000.00 -53.40% $221,790.00 $158,211.11 40.18%

Avg. Day on Market 117 454 -74.33% 182 284 -36.00%

Total

New Listings 488 403 21.09% 1952 1835 6.38%

Sold Listings 272 276 -1.44% 984 919 7.07%

Pending Listings 209 197 6.09% 730 677 7.82%

Avg. Sell Price $197,675.37 $206,040.25 -4.05% $192,808.60 $178,697.09 7.89%

Avg. Day on Market 169 180 -6.32% 172 183 -6.32%

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