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The Hurdles Involved in Buying Foreclosures 2008-05-05 11:31:00 Savvy Investors are always considering pursuing foreclosures. St Johns County property for sale and Duval County real estate are abundantly filled with foreclosures throughout, but prepare to have all your financial marbles in place when looking to l...
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, Buying
, Foreclosures
Newer is Not Always Better - Consider Historical Homes 2008-05-02 10:48:00 In today’s amazing age of computer chips and advanced technology, one would think that a new home purchase would be nothing but pros and no cons. When it comes to homes, emotional connections, old style construction, architectural style, ...
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, Homes
Unravelling the Confusion of Closing Costs 2008-05-01 11:58:00 In comparing loans for your new Jacksonville home, keep the following in mind. Closing costs are split into two main categories: the closing costs controlled by the lender which vary from place to place and closing costs not controlled by the l...
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3 Important Tips for Buying a Home 2008-04-30 11:43:00 Purchasing a new home becomes one of the largest investments most people ever make, and it is critical to have the basics in place. Here are several ideas to consider.
How long will you live in your new home?
This is a very important basic fact...
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Annual Event To Lure All with Ponte Vedra Beach real estate! 2008-04-29 12:46:00 Whether already living here or just moving in, you won’t want to miss the local event taking place in what Money Magazine advertises as the “Best Place To Live In Florida", that being Ponte
Vedra Beach
.
New residents or those seekin...
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Spring home maintenance tips that will save you money. 2008-04-28 14:31:00 Here are a few important, seasonal home maintenance tips for your Duval County real estate that will not only be easy to implement, but the savings may be applied to your mortgage.
Replace or Clean Your Furnace/AC Filters.
This should be checked on...
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Negotiating is a major part of the real estate process 2008-04-25 13:32:00 Somewhere between the buyer’s Offer to Purchase and the sellers listed price, negotiating the deal is a common, expected procedure. Both the seller and the buyer know that they will not get the price they prefer and also realize and antic...
It may be time to sweat the small stuff when selling your home. 2008-04-24 11:30:00 While house shopping even the best St Augustine FL real estate, investors will be mindful of items affecting resale value. Some you can not do much about or avoid, and some can be worked on before listing. Either way, preparation is an im...
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, selling
To Have or Not to Have, That Is The PMI Question! 2008-04-23 15:39:00 Private Mortgage Insurance a.k.a. PMI is a popular buzzword in both the mortgage and real estate world. What some considers as a “dirty” word is often a pre-judged opinion of an overheard rumor concerning someone paying it, and how ...
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Pricing your home isnt as easy as picking one! 2008-04-21 13:31:00 When you decide to sell your St Augustine home, it is a natural process to deliberate the timing, develop a plan where to move after the sale, and eventually reach a point where you are finally ready to hire a Realtor to list it. When you...
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Why the cost of building a new home increases annually 2008-04-17 13:04:00 All over the country, building costs are rising. Shortage of wood and other construction materials after Hurricane Katrina have affected building costs nationwide, and Jacksonville real estate is no exception. Estimating costs correctly becomes even ...
How to Set the Optimal Rental Price for Your Home 2008-04-16 14:03:00 You may have decided to rent your property. The first step is to set the rental price. Will you be utilizing the services of a rental agent, working for a real estate property management firm? When dealing with Jacksonville property, it makes sense t...
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What is title insurance - and didnt I buy that at closing? 2008-04-15 20:03:00 Title insurance
is an insurance policy to cover any losses if it turns out the seller of a property you purchased did not have clear title to do the selling. Yes, indeed you did buy title insurance - but typically only for your lender. Yo...
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How does one go about selling a home themselves? 2008-04-14 13:02:00 The first step you must take in selling
your home on your own is to look up the appropriate real estate laws for your area. In some states, there are limits on the kinds of properties that may be sold by owners, and there may be limits on the number ...
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Should I even think about a house if I have bad credit? 2008-04-11 12:55:00 People with less than perfect credit
should ask themselves the same questions when considering home ownership that people with good credit ask. If you think
you are ready for homeownership, ask yourself if you are ready to take responsibility for a h...
Investing in Property Takes More Than an Infomerical 2008-04-10 12:46:00 Television has shows on investing in real estate, on house flipping, on selling. Then come the infomercials with classes and courses on how to get rich in real estate. Is it all really that easy? Just buy it, patch it up and resell?...
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Remodel Your Home to Re-New Value and Style 2008-04-09 11:18:00 Flip the channel on your television and you will see multiple shows on remodeling, everything from DIY projects to professional designers and even contractors. Most people have seen several ideas that have sparked the urge to investigate remode...
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, Value
, Style
Breaking up is Hard to Do . 2008-04-08 11:44:00 …….especially when one of you will need a new home now! Maybe it is time for a fresh start and a relocation is in order. They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Where do you start if its time for a relocation?
Your Job
Will...
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Selling Your Home? Pricing is Often Your Largest Hurdle 2008-04-07 13:25:00 You may want to, or simply need to, sell your current home. Pricing
will make a great deal of difference in the process. Not pricing so high that you are out of the market range, and not so low that you loose money at the closing table is...
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, Largest
, Hurdle
An Age Old Debate: Old Home Versus New Home 2008-04-04 13:38:00 “Honey, look at that great old house,” says the charmed spouse.
“Probably has termites,” replies the less enthusiastic partner. “Hey, what about this new build on this street?”
“But it looks just like...
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Jacksonville Ranks 9th Best Nationally in Year to Year Price Change 2008-04-03 16:44:00 Radar Logic new report on price changes in 25 metro area of the U.S.
Jacksonville had a 3.9% loss in value when comparing the price per square footage from January 2007 to January 2008. This leaves us ranked 9th out of 25...
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, Change
Do I Really Need Flood Insurance? 2008-04-03 10:59:00 No one in Louisiana asks now if they need flood insurance! The painful truth is that regardless of where your home is, you need flood insurance if your community participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Some homes are high risk, s...
Is It Time to Downsize Your Living Space? 2008-04-02 12:10:00 It may be time, for a variety of reasons or circumstance, to change your living arrangements and go from a large home to a smaller one. A daunting challenge on a good day, and there are many things to consider. Think about the furniture y...
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, Living
, Space
, Living Space
Condominiums - Apartment convenience with some benefits of ownership. 2008-03-31 12:34:00 Let us take a closer look at the common questions one may ponder when they entertain the idea of purchasing a condominium.
Good Things
Convenience, no lawn maintenance, shared amenities.
Bad Things
Surrounded by neighbors, no lawn, sharing all ...
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Facts and Figures About the 2008 Jacksonville Real Estate Market 2008-03-28 19:42:00 7 Reasons to Buy a home in Jacksonville Florida today
1. Jacksonville Ranked One of Ten Best Cities For Bargain Househunters
Jacksonville was named number eight of the Ten Best Cities for Bargain House-hunters. “Jacksonville d...
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, Figures
, Market
What to Consider if Your Home Remains on the Market 2008-03-28 18:26:00 There are four little words that you never want to have to ask: Why didn’t it sell? Do not let yourself become stagnant with the slowest moving house on the block. However, if you find yourself with a house that is not selling as expeditiously ...
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, Remains
A Close Look at Buying a House on Short Sale 2008-03-27 14:31:00 What is a short sale?
A short sale is a sale that is initiated by a mortgage company, sometimes at the owner’s request, and is expected to bring in less money than is owed on the original mortgage. The proceeds will be ‘short’ of t...
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, Close
, House
, Short
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