The Lakes at Tradition

Sarah — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:22:45 +0000

The Lakes at Tradition is a combination of luxury patio and single-family homes. With an attractive gated entry and lakefront Village Center, this community will offer relaxed and easy living with no additional membership fee.

Quick Facts

Price Range
Single Family – Low 200’s to Mid 300’s
Villa Homes – Low 100’s to High 100’s

Developer: DiVosta Homes

Home Types: Single Family and Villa “Patio” Homes

Number of Homes: 687 Homes

New/Resale: Resale Only

Construction Dates: 2003 – 2006

Gated: Manned Guard Gate

Age Restrictions: None

Description / Overview

The Lakes at Tradition is a great community for the young, old, and all those in between. Enjoy homesites with lake views or preserve views.

DiVosta built three different types of floor plans to accommodate all lifestyles.

Starting with the Capri III layout, this attached “Patio” home is 2 bedroom, open den, 2 bath, and 2 car garage. With 1,526 sq ft living area the Capri III is perfect for those starting a family or retiring.
Moving up, there is the Oakmont that has 2,000 square feet living area with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, and 2 car garage is perfect for a family or those that need more room.
From here we have the Carlyle floor plan which boasts 2,506 square feet living space. This single-family home has 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, 2 car garage and an optional 5th bedroom or den.

HOA dues for The Lakes are paid quarterly and range from $504 to $657.
Tradition Master Association dues are paid quarterly and are approximately $318.
This information is subject to change.

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Amenities

Luxury abounds in the Lakes at Tradition

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Village Center clubhouse
Fitness facility
24-Hour manned guardhouse
4 Lighted tennis courts
2 Heated pools – 1 lap pool and 1 resort pool
Poolside Veranda
Multi-Purpose rooms
Basketball court
Serving room
Post office boxes at clubhouse
Guest parking area
Tot lot
Lawn Maintenance

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Social Clubs and Activities

Although there is not full-time activities director, a community board boasts resident’s announcements for different activities and get-togethers:

Book club
Bingo
“Crafty Lakers”

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Area Information

Enjoy the old-town appeal of Tradition while taking advantage of new home luxury! The Lakes at Tradition is one of seven other neighborhoods in the master-planned Town of Tradition. Enjoy a walk or bike ride to the town centre at Tradition and partake of dining, shopping, or a local event or concert. There is always something to do in Tradition and living in The Lakes will keep you active and busy!

Just two exits north on I-95 enjoy more shopping and dining in the master-planned town of St Lucie West. Home of the NY Mets spring training as well as the PGA Golf Course and Educational Center. Indian River State College and Florida Atlantic University have their campuses here in St Lucie West and allow the public to enjoy their state-of-the-art library.

The Lakes at Tradition has close access to Interstate-95, a major north to south route. The Florida’s Turnpike is just a bit further East.
And the beaches? Oh yes, those … they’re just a 25 minute drive east.

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Contact Sarah Taylor

Hi, my name is Sarah and I am your real estate adviser for this community. I specialize in helping first time buyers, move-up buyers, and retirees find communities and neighborhoods around Port St. Lucie. If you have a question about this community, would like a brochure, floor plans, or listings of homes for sale then fill out this contact form. I will be glad to help you.

Are you a seller looking to gain market information about this community? I’d be happy to share the latest sales data and current comparable homes. I have a vast array of marketing tools to help me sell Port St Lucie homes and would be happy to consult with you on how to best sell your property whether it’s in Port St Lucie or the surrounding area. Contact me to start a conversation.

I look forward to helping you!

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You Grew Up In Florida If…

Sarah — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:04:37 +0000

Recently one of my NY customers who bought a home in the Cascades at St Lucie West sent me the following email. He stated that he received this friendly taunt from his northern friends.

Photo Credit: Karen Horton on Flickr

I laugh because I grew up in PSL and can relate to pretty much everything on this list! My comments are in italics.
Enjoy!

You Grew Up in Florida If…

Socks are only for bowling.
You never use an umbrella because you know the rain will be over in five minutes.
A good parking place has nothing to do with distance from the store, but everything to do with shade.
Your winter coat is made of denim.
You can tell the difference between fire ant bites and mosquito bites.
You are younger than thirty but some of your friends are over 65.
Anything under 70 is chilly.
You have driven through Yee-haw Junction.
You could swim before you could read.
You have to drive North to get to the South.
You know that no other grocery store can compare to Publix. (So true! My customers know how much I rave about Publix!)
You got out of school early on Halloween to trick-or-treat before it got dark.
You know that anything under a Category 3 just isn’t worth waking up for.
You dread love bug season.
You know what a snowbird is and when they will leave.
You think a six foot alligator is actually pretty average.
You were twelve before you ever saw snow, or you still haven’t.
‘Down South’ means Key West .
You think New York driver’s licenses should only be valid in New York .
Flip-flops are everyday wear.
Shoes are for business meetings and church.
Sweet Tea can be served at any meal.
An alligator once walked through your neighborhood.
You smirk when a game show’s Grand Prize is a trip or cruise to Florida .
You measure distance in minutes. (I don’t know how many times I’ve answered customer questions like this!)
You have a drawer full of bathing suits and one sweatshirt.
A mountain is any hill 100 feet above sea level.
You think everyone from a bigger city has a northern accent.
You know the four seasons really are…..Hurricane Season, Love Bug Season, Tourist Season, and Summer.
It’s not soda, cola or pop. It’s Coke regardless of brand or flavor, ‘What kinda coke you want?’
Anything under 95 is just warm.
You have hosted a hurricane party. (Yup! My specialty – kaiser rolls with munster cheese, potato chips, and mustard.)
You go to a theme park for an afternoon, and know when to get on the best rides.
You understand why it’s better to have a friend with a boat, than to have a boat yourself. (Amen!)
You were 5 before you realized they made houses without pools.
You were 25 when you first met someone who couldn’t swim.
You’ve worn shorts and used the A/C on Christmas.
You understand the futility of exterminating cockroaches.
You can pronounce Okeechobee and Kissimmee.

Pass along to friends and share the smiles!

For Sale: Custom-built 4 Bdrm Home

Sarah — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:26:30 +0000

This custom-built property is not your typical cookie-cutter home!

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For Sale: Two Bdrm Villa in the Lakes

Sarah — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:00:50 +0000

Immaculate 2/2/2 in the Lakes at Tradition. This villa has a wonderful preserve view and looks practically brand-new – move right in!

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Homebuyer Tax Credit Program Extended

Sarah — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:32:34 +0000

WASHINGTON – Nov. 6, 2009 – President Obama signed H.R. 3548 this morning, enacting into law an extension, and adjustment, of the $8,000 tax credit for first-time buyers. Among other things, the extension adds money for certain move-up buyers; creates one deadline for signing a contract and a later deadline for closing; changes income requirements; and limits a purchased home’s cost to $800,000.

“Extending the homebuyer tax credit and expanding it to reach more homebuyers is the right thing to do,” says 2009 Florida Realtors® President Cynthia Shelton. “It is critical to maintaining the positive momentum we’ve been experiencing in the housing market and in the overall economy. Florida Realtors applaud congressional leaders for taking action to extend the homebuyer tax credit into 2010, which will help Florida families realize their dream of homeownership, improve our communities and strengthen our economy.”

Adds John Sebree, Florida Realtors vice president of public policy, “Florida residents enjoy two additional advantages. The Florida Homebuyer Opportunity Program (FHOP), created by the Florida Legislature earlier this year, still has approximately $28 million that first-time homebuyers can access and use toward their downpayment. And move-up buyers now have the ability to ‘port’ their current property tax savings to a new home.”

First-time homebuyers

Most details for first-time homebuyers mirror the rules currently in existence. The maximum tax credit remains $8,000 ($4,000 for married individuals filing separately), and anyone who has not owned a home within three years is considered a “first-time buyer.”

• A purchase must be under contract by April 30, 2010.

• A purchase under contract by April 30 must close no later than June 30, 2010.

• After Dec. 1, 2009, income limits rise to $125,000 for singles and $225,000 for married couples; up from limits effective through Nov. 30 of $75,000 for singles and $150,000 for married couples. The tax credit phases out incrementally at each $20,000 increase in income.

• Effective immediately: The maximum home value purchased cannot exceed $800,000. Prior to the law being signed, first-time homebuyers had no limitation on a home’s cost.

Current homeowner tax credit

An existing homeowner who purchases a home may now claim a tax credit of up to $6,500. To qualify, that owner must have owned and used the same residence as a principal residence for any consecutive five-year period in the previous eight years.

• This new tax credit is effective immediately. Eligible homebuyers do not have to wait until Dec. 1 to close in order to qualify.

• Personal income limits, maximum home value, and contract/closing deadlines are the same as those for first-time homebuyers.

Long-time Florida homeowners who enjoy discounted property taxes resulting from the state’s Save Our Homes amendment qualify for property tax portability, notes Sebree. For more information or to calculate how much tax savings can be transferred to a new home, visit floridarealtors.org at: http://www.floridarealtors.org/LegislativeCenter/TopInitiatives/index.cfm

Florida Homebuyer Opportunity Program

Under FHOP, first-time Florida homebuyers can obtain interest-free bridge loans to access their federal tax credit before they complete a home purchase, enabling them to use that money upfront for downpayment and closing costs. Once buyers submit their returns to the IRS and receive their tax credit money, they repay their loans to the state.

The Florida Realtors-backed program came out of the 2009 session of the Florida Legislature. However, as part of the 2009-2010 budget year, did not become effective immediately. They tax credit extension will allow many first-time buyers to tap into the approximately $28 million in the program’s remaining funds.

While funded by the state, the money is distributed through the city and county housing offices that operate the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program. There is no standardized program, and each local agency may operate under different rules for distribution. For more information, buyers should contact their local SHIP office.

To find a local SHIP office, go to: http://apps.floridahousing.org/StandAlone/FHFC_ECM/AppPage_SHIPLGContacts.aspx.

Additional changes

The tax credit extension includes other new rules, such as:

• The new law also impacts dependent purchases of homes, which weren’t addressed under the old rules.

• The new law requires a buyer to attach documentation about the home purchase to his or her income tax return. An audit found that some buyers are claiming the tax credit when they don’t deserve it, and investigators continue to seek out fraud. To minimize tax abuse going forward, buyers won’t receive the credit without submitting proof to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

The homebuyer tax credit is collected as part of the normal income tax process. As a credit, it’s calculated separately from an individual’s income tax, and paid regardless of taxes owed or withheld from income. As always, however, only a tax planner can render specific advice to anyone seeking the credit. For more information on the credit, contact a tax planner or visit the IRS website at: http://www.irs.gov.

Florida Realtors will update tax credit information and clarify details when available on the Homebuyer Center, part of floridarealtors.org at: http://www.floridarealtors.org/AboutFar/homebuyercenter/index.cfm.