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  • New Hotel for Dogs and Their Owners

    A new hotel downtown, more retail for Brooklyn and a place for dogs and their owners to gather are all going before a city agency this week. The […]

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    Apr 6, 2018
  • 6 Questions to Ask About Title Insurance

    Title insurance is one of the most important forms of protection for both buyers and sellers during a real estate transaction. Depending on the specific title insurance policy […]

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    Mar 28, 2018
  • New Townhomes for North Jacksonville

    Plans for Annie’s Walk, a 103-unit development on Airport Center Drive east of Interstate 95, have been submitted to the city and St. Johns River Water Management District […]

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    Mar 22, 2018
  • Jacksonville’s Oldest Realty Company Sold

    Lifestyles Rental Services recently closed on the sale of Burbridge Realty Company for an undisclosed amount, as reported in the Florida Times-Union and Jacksonville Business Journal. Burbridge Realty was founded […]

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    Mar 16, 2018
  • Property Tax vs Real Estate Tax

    The terms “real estate taxes” and “property taxes” are often used interchangeably. Yes, there are similarities. In fact, property tax can refer to both real estate taxes and […]

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    Mar 5, 2018
  • When Is the Best Time to Sell My Home?

    Many factors affect real estate prices in Florida, one of which is the time of year. There’s stronger demand for homes during certain months than others. As a […]

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    Feb 26, 2018
  • Regency Court Renovations

    Regency Court is typical of many of the shopping centers that line the roads all around the Regency area. It was once full with high-traffic stores such as […]

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    Feb 19, 2018
  • What is a Reverse Mortgage?

    A reverse mortgage is a means for homeowners, that meet the age requirement, to borrow money from a lender. The borrowers and property must meet certain criteria in […]

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    Feb 5, 2018
  • Boone Pickens’ Ranch for Sale

    America’s most expensive property on the market has opened its doors to Inside Edition for a special tour. The Texas ranch has been owned by oil tycoon T. Boone […]

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    Feb 5, 2018
  • Is a Mortgage Finance Right for You?

    Interest rates are currently at historic lows, and that has many homeowners wondering if a mortgage refinance would be a smart financial move. To figure out if a […]

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    Jan 26, 2018
  • New Hotel Brand at the District!

    A piece of the puzzle fell into place for a long-planned development on Jacksonville’s Southbank with the announcement that a 200 room, 70,000-square-foot hotel could soon break ground. […]

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    Jan 22, 2018
  • Understanding The Difference Between a Title and a Deed

    If you have title to a piece of real estate, it means you have the right to use, modify, and access the property. The deed is a legal […]

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    Jan 19, 2018
  • 2018 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Home

    This time, it’s going to be different. A brand new year, brimming with possibilities, and you’ve resolved to move through your house like a whirling tornado of can-do, […]

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    Jan 5, 2018
  • 7 Reasons FSBO Should Consider Hiring a Realtor

    Here’s an important list containing 7 reasons why you might just re-think the allure of slapping a For Sale By Owner sign in your front yard. FSBO selling […]

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    Dec 26, 2017
  • Types of Property Liens in Real Estate

    You’re ready to move forward in the home buying process when it comes to a screeching halt – a lien. You never knew one potentially existed against that […]

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    Dec 20, 2017
  • Signs Point to Chase at Barnett Building

    If JPMorgan Chase & Co. decides to put its name on top of the Barnett National Bank building Downtown, the sign manufacturer wants to be prepared. A project […]

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    Dec 14, 2017
  • 5 Questions With Cowford Chophouse’s Executive Chef

    Ian Lynch has spent years shaping the menus at the restaurants in Forking Amazing Restaurant’s portfolio. Now, he’s moving to oversee the newest jewel of the company, Cowford […]

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    Dec 8, 2017
  • Barnett Bank Building Renovations Started

    “The public won’t see a lot of activity at first,” said David Kottmyer, vice president of operations for Danis Construction. “We’ll be inside getting the temporary power turned […]

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    Nov 24, 2017
  • 5 Things To Know About Real Estate Attorneys

    It might seem like your real estate attorney is a very busy person who is hard to reach. However, there’s no denying how important their role is in […]

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    Nov 17, 2017
  • Reasons a Title Search Is So Important

    A title search is one of the essential steps you’ll need to take as a prospective home buyer. If you don’t ensure that no taxes are owed on […]

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    Nov 10, 2017
  • New Homeowners Boost U.S. Economy

    According to new consumer spending analysis from the National Association of Home Builders, newly minted homeowners are helping drive a healthy U.S. economy. In their first year of […]

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    Nov 3, 2017
  • Mortgage Types: Which is Right for You?

    Do you know what mortgage type is right for you? Take a look at the different types of real estate mortgages. Each one has their own advantages and […]

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    Oct 27, 2017
  • Disaster Assistance Center Opened

    Sam Ashoor said his business A-Plus Automotive on Beaver Street in Jacksonville had weathered many tropical storms and hurricanes without any damage. Then Hurricane Irma hit on Sept. […]

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    Oct 23, 2017
  • The Admiral’s Daughters – Not Just Your Everyday Clothing Company

    The Atlantic Beach-based startup does feature mostly online sales of nautical-themed apparel, but it also seeks to connect the women associated with Navy-based men and other military families. […]

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    Oct 20, 2017
  • Commercial Real Estate Versus Single Family Rentals

    Many investors choose to invest in real estate by purchasing one, or more than one, single-family homes. They decide to rent these homes out because it seems logical […]

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    Oct 13, 2017
  • What’s the Role of an Escrow Agent

    Whether you’re on the buying or selling side of a property, congratulations are in order. This big decision will also land you at a big table where you’ll […]

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    Sep 29, 2017
  • The Loop Pizza Grill Opens in San Pablo

    The Loop Pizza Grill opened its latest Jacksonville location in San Pablo on Wednesday. It is in the Palmetto Point Center at 14035 Beach Blvd. Terry Schneider, co-founder, […]

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    Sep 22, 2017
  • Buy New or Renovate?

    After the first time, home purchase excitement fades and “home ownership” – the cost of upkeep and other associated expenses – arrives, a day might come where you […]

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    Sep 15, 2017
  • Baywatch Beach House for Sale

    The beachfront Malibu home of Gregory J. Bonann, co-creator of the campy, immensely successful and internationally syndicated original “Baywatch” series as well as a producer on the Zac Efron- […]

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    Sep 8, 2017
  • The Importance of Title Insurance for Protection

    When you refinance a home and look forward to reduced mortgage payments, you’re actually taking out a loan – again – on the same property. Although you purchased […]

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    Aug 25, 2017
  • New Home Communities coming to Town

    With so much growth going on in the suburbs, particularly St. Johns County, we’re still seeing developers finding small parcels here and there in Jacksonville itself. David Weekley […]

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    Aug 18, 2017
  • Indoor Skydiving for Jacksonville!

    A 2.5-acre property near the St. Johns Town Center, south of TopGolf, has been put under contract by Sky Entertainment LLC to build an indoor skydiving facility. The […]

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    Aug 11, 2017
  • Be Sure to Use an Agent whether Buying or Selling

    Whether you are buying a new home or selling your current one, it pays to work with a licensed real estate agent. You don’t want to enter into […]

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    Aug 7, 2017
  • The Cost of Title Insurance: Worth Every Penny?

    You’ve gone through the negotiations and are about to close on a house. With all that out of the way, the title process might seem like an afterthought […]

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    Jul 25, 2017
  • DR Horton Buys 279 Acres off New Berlin Road

    DR Horton Inc. has purchased 279 acres of land to build a 550 home subdivision off New Berlin Road, according to property and zoning records. Hobart Joost Jr. and Guy […]

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    Jul 19, 2017
  • Real Estate Titles and Their Meanings

    Entering the real estate market for the first time can be intimidating, to say the least. There’s the research, the financing, the pre-qualified mortgage, agents, inspections, appraisals, etc. […]

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    Jul 12, 2017
  • A Look Inside Jacksonville’s Laura Street Trio

    A property containing a few of Florida’s oldest abandoned skyscrapers is on its way to finally being brought back to life. With this in mind, Bullet of Abandoned […]

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    Jul 6, 2017
  • 3 Things to Consider When Shopping for Title Insurance

      Title insurance is an important measure of protection when purchasing a home. It is a guarantee to you, the buyer, that there are no claims against the […]

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    Jun 27, 2017
  • For Sale by Owner: What You Need to Know

    Selling property is not for the faint of heart, which is why many homeowners solicit the services of a real estate agent. It is, however, possible for you […]

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    Jun 21, 2017
  • Understanding Title Insurance and Why You Need It?

    Title insurance isn’t something that many people consider, or even know about, until they’re purchasing a home. However, title insurance is important. Here’s what title insurance is, and […]

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    May 25, 2017
  • Northeast Florida’s Residential Market Continues its Rise

    Northeast Florida’s residential market continued to tick along despite worries about increasing interest rates as nearly every measurable statistic posted year-over-year improvement. “There was certainly plenty to worry […]

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    May 18, 2017
  • 4 Home Selling Mistakes To Avoid In 2017

    It is a hot seller’s market right now but that doesn’t mean selling your home is without risk. Selling a home is a transaction with major legal and […]

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    May 12, 2017
  • Bold City Opens Brewery Downtown

    Bold City Brewery’s downtown brewery and tap room opens to the public on Friday. It’s at 109 E. Bay St., in the heart of The Elbow entertainment district […]

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    May 4, 2017
  • 5 Little Known Facts About Home Insurance

    1. Not One Size Fits All Home insurance comes in a variety of different policies, so it makes sense to explore options that work best for you. Some […]

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    Apr 27, 2017
  • Downtown MAKEOVER! Jacksonville Shipyards Proposal Calls For ‘Tallest Structure In Florida’

    A Texas-based real estate developer Presidium Group wants to build a fine art museum, aquarium and a 1,000-foot observation deck on Jacksonville’s vacant Shipyards and Metropolitan Park property. […]

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    Apr 24, 2017
  • How to Promote a Smooth Closing

    Home buying and selling is no task for the faint of heart. There are multiple steps in the process and many professionals and services that are involved/required. When […]

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    Apr 21, 2017
  • Florida Home Prices Continue to Surge

    More good news for Jacksonville home owners as global property information firm CoreLogic reports home prices along the First Coast jumped 7.9 percent in the past year. The […]

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    Apr 19, 2017
  • Ride a Bike! Bike-Sharing Kiosks Could be Coming to Jacksonville Beach

    Bike-sharing kiosks could soon open at Jacksonville Beach, according to a company’s website. A map on the SWARM bike share website shows one kiosk is planned near Lynch’s […]

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    Apr 10, 2017
  • Title Insurance: What You Need to Know

    When purchasing a home or refinancing a mortgage, one of the closing costs one pays is title insurance. While every homeowner pays for title insurance, most of us […]

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    Mar 30, 2017
  • Five Great Neighborhoods in Jacksonville

    NORTH Northside Once primarily an industrial area, residential development has taken hold here. Proximity to the airport, Jacksonville Zoo and Huguenot Park — and the convenience to downtown […]

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    Mar 23, 2017
  • Using Social Media to Help Sell Your Home

    Selling your own home? Home sellers need to get the word out that they are selling their house, and what better way to do that than with social […]

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    Mar 14, 2017
  • Five Tips to Sell Your Home This Spring

    If you want to sell your home this spring, prepare for pent-up buyer demand. Spring might be an even livelier home-selling season this year because home buyers want […]

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    Mar 6, 2017
  • Title Insurance in Commercial Real Estate Transactions

    Title insurance is one of the key pieces of any commercial real estate transaction. Without it, buyers and sellers would most likely find the risks of buying and […]

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    Feb 24, 2017
  • What Closing Costs You Should Expect When Buying a Home

    Buying a home can be confusing, especially for first-time buyers who have never been through the process before. One frequently misunderstood area is closing costs. Many buyers don’t […]

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    Feb 17, 2017
  • How to Host a Virtual Open House

    When you are trying to move your property quickly, a great tool to use as a seller is an open house. Learning how to properly host strangers in […]

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    Feb 10, 2017
  • Prediction: Top 10 Real Estate Markets in the U.S. in 2017

    The National Association of Realtors, the Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac predict that home sales are going to heat up in 2017, and a new […]

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    Feb 3, 2017
  • Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home When You Retire

    What will your life look like once you retire? Do you plan to travel? Visit grandchildren more often? Maybe retirement is something you do more on paper because […]

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    Jan 17, 2017
  • 10 Home Insurance Myths

    Myth #1: All personal belongings are covered. Fact: Typically, personal belongings are covered at 50%-70% of your home’s price. If you have expensive property that you wish to […]

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    Jan 13, 2017
  • Avoid These Mistake When Selling Your House

    Selling your home – especially if you’ve never done it before – can be surprisingly time-consuming and emotionally challenging. Strangers will come into your home and poke around […]

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    Jan 6, 2017
  • Appraisal for your home

    Home Insurance: What You Need To Know

    Learning about the appropriate home insurance coverage can help you prepare for the most advantageous rates and policies for your needs. Your home may be your largest and […]

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    Dec 20, 2016
  • Beaches Title

    Types Of Home Insurance

    Home insurance is usually straightforward. The need, however, for something more specialized arises in particular circumstances or when you own a specific kind of house. Simply put, home […]

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    Dec 16, 2016
  • The Policy, Costs, and Needs of Title Insurance

    When asked to name the most important type of real estate insurance, many homeowners confidently and without hesitation answer “homeowners insurance.” After all, homeowners insurance policies protect against […]

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    Dec 13, 2016
  • The What, Why and Who of Title Insurance

    Title insurance is an assurance policy that covers legal defects that lead to loss of property during closing proceedings. A title insurance commitment is usually obtained by the […]

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    Nov 18, 2016
  • Local News: $75M Economic Impact of FL/GA, Navy/Notre Dame, & Blue Angels

    After a month defined by preparation for and recovery from Hurricane Matthew, Jacksonville could use some good news, positive economic activity, and a whole lotta fun. City leaders […]

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    Nov 9, 2016
  • Meet the Professionals Behind Jacksonville’s Best Title Insurance Company: Reva Bond

    What makes Jessica Wright and Reva Bond stand out from the competition when it comes to title services? Let’s start with 40 years of experience in the real […]

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    Oct 31, 2016
  • Which Mortgage Type is Right For You?

    Before beginning your search for a new home, the first step is to become pre-qualified for a mortgage. There are a few different types of home loans to […]

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    Oct 28, 2016
  • Home repairs to take care of before selling

    Before putting your home on the market, it’s important to take a step back and imagine how buyers will feel when they tour it. Unless you are listing […]

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    Oct 12, 2016
  • Local news – Barnett Building sold to Shad Kahn’s Stache Investments

    Shad Khan’s Stache Investments Corp. has taken possession of the Barnett National Bank building in downtown Jacksonville. The company had the winning bid of $50,100 in an online […]

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    Oct 6, 2016
  • Meet the Professionals Behind Jacksonville’s Best Title Insurance Company

    What makes Jessica Wright and Reva Bond stand out from the competition when it comes to title services? Let’s start with 40 years of experience in the real […]

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    Sep 29, 2016
  • How to Stage a Vacant Home for Sale

    Vacant properties have the benefit of allowing buyers to imagine their own furniture in the space. However, not all buyers operate are able to use their imagination in this […]

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    Sep 23, 2016
  • Breweries Are Coming to Springfield – Local Commerical Real Estate News

    Could not one but two breweries be coming to Main Street in the heart of Springfield? Hyperion Brewing appears to have settled on a site. Owner Alexandra McKeown […]

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    Sep 8, 2016
  • What Happens If You Don’t Get Title Insurance?

    Title insurance protects the interests of both home buyer and lender. Here’s how. Getting title insurance is one of the standard steps home buyers take before closing on […]

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    Sep 2, 2016
  • Make Way for the Millennials!

    For years Jacksonville, and the state of Florida as a whole, was seen as “old people” territory. It was a place where people went to settle down and […]

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    Aug 16, 2016
  • Explaining Escrow To Your Clients

    Buying a house is a life changing event, especially for a first time buyer. There may be unfamiliar real estate terms tossed around and the introduction of something […]

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    Aug 11, 2016
  • 4 Things to Know About Mortgages

      The mortgage process keeps evolving in order to protect banks and to give customers more disclosure. A better product comes with stricter guidelines and more documentation. Knowing […]

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    Aug 9, 2016
  • Know Your Market: Jacksonville Real Estate Trends

    Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida, both in terms of population and sheer size. Therefore, positive trends in the real estate industry should be viewed as a […]

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    Aug 3, 2016
  • Why Buy Title Insurance

    Why Do I Need Title Insurance? Congratulations! If you are reading this, you most likely have decided to purchase a home and you are getting ready to close. […]

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    Jul 28, 2016
  • The Economics of Buying a Home

    All the 20-somethings who have jobs are asking me: should we buy a house or keep renting? The answer isn’t so easy. The common wisdom for decades was […]

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    Jul 19, 2016
  • The Costs of Closing on a Home

    You have scheduled a date to close on your new home. You’ve almost reached the finish line, but there is one more item to address before you can […]

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    Jul 13, 2016
  • Brooklyn’s Riverside Apartments Sells

    The Brooklyn Riverside Apartments, a 310-unit apartment complex that was built in 2015, has been sold for $58 million, according to a broker that represented the seller. Brian […]

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    Jul 11, 2016
  • Assistance with For-Sale-By-Owner

    How to Prepare for Your Home Closing You have listed your home as for-sale-by-owner and finally secured a contract with the buyer. The next step is to prepare […]

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    Jun 29, 2016
  • 10 Mortgage Facts You Should Know

    These 10 mortgage facts will give you an advantage when shopping for a home or refinancing an existing loan. 1. Mortgage Rates Change Just like the stock market, […]

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    Jun 20, 2016
  • How to Decipher Your Credit Score Code When Buying a Home

    A crucial part of determining whether you can be approved for a mortgage is your credit score. If approved, those three little numbers will play a critical role […]

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    Jun 13, 2016
  • Why Title Insurance is a Must When Buying a Home

    Home buyers and sellers in Florida tend to focus on certain aspects of the transaction more than others. Down payments, mortgage pre-approvals and appraisals are certainly important, but […]

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    May 20, 2016
  • Closing on your new home

    6 questions to ask about title insurance

    When you buy or refinance a home, you have a lot of things on your mind. Chances are, title insurance isn’t one of them. Title insurance is really […]

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    May 16, 2016
  • 10 Best-Kept Secrets for Buying a Home

    Buying Secret #10: Keep Your Money Where It Is It’s not wise to make any huge purchases or move your money around three to six months before buying […]

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    May 10, 2016
  • Three Often Overlooked Factors That Could Increase Your Home’s Value

    Americans invest a large amount of money into their homes. Home repairs, maintenance, insurance and mortgage payments can easily cost 35 percent or more of a homeowner’s income. […]

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    Apr 28, 2016
  • 10 Top Neighborhoods/Suburbs near Jacksonville, Florida for 2016

    The Jacksonville, Florida area provides many unique and wonderful neighborhoods and suburbs. Whether you prefer downtown living or coastal living, there’s something for everybody! Finding the right place […]

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    Apr 20, 2016
  • Northeast Florida housing market continues to post strong numbers

    The housing market in Northeast Florida posted strong numbers in February with nearly 1,800 closed sales, 2,425 pending sales and an increase in year-over-year average price. The monthly […]

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    Apr 12, 2016
  • Commander Apartments

    Commander Apartments Sold, Renovations, Redevelopment Planned

    Avondale’s Commander Apartments and St. Johns Village shopping center have been sold. The deed has not been recorded yet, but a spokesman for Chance Partners of Atlanta confirmed […]

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    Apr 4, 2016
  • Document Preparation Services

    What Are Document Preparation Services?

    If you are about to purchase or refinance a piece of real estate, you will need legal documents prepared. An attorney can prepare them for you, or you […]

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    Mar 22, 2016
  • What do you need to know to be a landlord

    10 things to check before you buy a home

    Attending an open for inspection can be a daunting task for anyone, no matter how experienced you are. Don’t let the styled décor sway you too much, there’s more […]

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    Mar 16, 2016
  • Jacksonville Real Estate Prices Lags Against Florida

    The average home price of a house in Jacksonville’s metro market rose about 5 percent in 2015 but 20 percent of area homes are still underwater, according to zillow.com. […]

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    Mar 2, 2016
  • Finalizing a deal with a proper title search

    The Importance of a Title Search When Buying a Home

    Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest transactions anybody can make. It is so big that the transaction itself needs to be covered by title […]

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    Feb 24, 2016
  • Buyer Mistakes in a Short Sale

    5 Common Errors When Buying a Short-Sale House

    Foreclosures and short sales often are bargains, but they can come with a raft of expensive problems. Just ask Adam Melson of Philadelphia. Melson had looked at more […]

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    Feb 18, 2016
  • Streamline your escrow transaction

    6 Tips for Streamlining Your Escrow Transaction and Preventing Delays

    Buyers and sellers can both find the escrow process a bit mysterious and sometimes tedious. Of course, escrow serves a very important role: the escrow company is responsible […]

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    Feb 11, 2016
  • Buying A Condo

    10 Things To Know Before Buying A Condo

    After spending some time in renting business you’ll realise that you should stop throwing away money on rent month after month, and buy a house or an apartment. […]

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    Feb 5, 2016
  • Energy saving Tips

    Energy Saving Tips For Your Home

      We could all use a little extra money. Finding ways to earn more is a great aspiration. But saving money can be just as valuable. Most people […]

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    Jan 28, 2016
  • Document Preparation Service

    5 Tips for Finding the Best Mortgage Lender

    Buying a home is likely the biggest financial purchase you’ll ever make—one you will pay off for years in the form of a mortgage. Since shopping around and […]

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    Jan 21, 2016
  • Closing on your new home

    6 Tips to Ensure a Smoother House Closing

    Closing day doesn’t have to be stressful. Ensure that it goes smoothly by following six simple tips. #1 – Review the Closing Settlement Statement in Advance Ask for […]

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    Jan 13, 2016
  • Avoid the 10 most costly selling mistakes

    The 10 Most Costly Home Selling Mistakes — And How To Avoid Them

    After years of bad housing news, most of America’s markets have begun to turn around. In fact, the latest Trulia Price/Rent Monitor shows that year-over-year, asking prices are up 10% […]

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    Jan 7, 2016
  • What do you need to know to be a landlord

    What You Need to Know to be a Landlord

    Establishing yourself as a successful landlord can be a significant and rewarding career option. After learning to maintain a set of properties, many aspiring sole-proprietors come to experience […]

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    Dec 28, 2015
  • Best Times to Buy, Sell or List a Home

    A common question from a buyer or seller is: what is the best time to buy or sell a home? In the clothing world, it makes sense to […]

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    Dec 21, 2015
  • Appraisal for your home

    Appraisal Factors for Your Home

    One of the biggest sources of stress in any real estate transaction is the home appraisal. If the bank doesn’t think the house is worth the sale price, […]

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    Dec 15, 2015
  • Beaches Title

    Prepare Your Home’s Exterior and Interior Before Selling Your House

    When the time comes to sell your home, it’s important to make sure it’s in the best shape possible. From pictures that will be published online to people […]

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    Dec 4, 2015
  • Short Sales Vs. Foreclosures

    Which To Buy: Short Sale or Foreclosure

    Whether a short sale or foreclosure is a better investment is a continuous hot topic among real estate experts. You can find those who swear by short sales, […]

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    Nov 24, 2015
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    7 Awesome Features That (Surprise!) Might Make Your House Harder to Sell

    Ahhhh, you’ve finally found your dream home. Right? Before you commit to buying, make sure you consider whether some of your favorite features might actually hold back your house […]

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    Nov 17, 2015
  • Closing on your new home

    Speeding Up The Closing Process On Your New Home

    If you’ve found the perfect home, chances are that you’d like to hurry up and get the closing over with so that you can move in and start […]

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    Nov 11, 2015
  • Beaches Title

    Northeast Florida Enjoys Best Month of Single-Family Permits Since 2005

    Last month was the busiest September for new single-family building permits in a decade. A total of 677 permits were issued, according to the Northeast Florida Builders Association’s […]

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    Nov 6, 2015
  • Finalizing a deal with a proper title search

    Title Agents & Title Insurance : What you need to know when buying, selling or refinancing your home

    Buying a home is the largest purchase most of us will ever make. Indeed, home ownership also represents the biggest financial obligation most people will incur. In fact, […]

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    Oct 28, 2015
  • Buying a Resale vs a New Construction Home

    Every potential homeowner has to make the decision when entering the market whether to purchase a new construction or a resale home. There are advantages to resale homes […]

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    Oct 20, 2015
  • Overview of Loan Modification

    In a struggling real estate economy, many people may have a difficult time continuing to pay their current mortgage. When you borrow money, you enter a contract with […]

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    Oct 14, 2015
  • 7 Surefire Ways to Increase Your Home Value

    Springtime is perfect to get your home ready for the summer boom in the real estate market. You know as a parent that you have more free time […]

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    Oct 5, 2015
  • How Does Rent-to-Own Work?

    When buying a home the traditional way, buyers typically have to have a down payment saved up ahead of time, qualify for a mortgage to pay the balance […]

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    Sep 28, 2015
  • Millennials Stuck Renting for Years Before Buying Home

    Home ownership, that celebrated hallmark of the American dream, is increasingly on hold for younger Americans. Short of cash, burdened by student debt and unsettled in their careers, […]

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    Sep 25, 2015
  • How to Prepare Your Home For Sale

    When it’s time to put your house on the market, ensure you’re maximizing your profits by following these smart real estate tips. Real estate agents can help with […]

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    Sep 21, 2015
  • Jacksonville Tops 20 in the List of Fastest-Growing Residential Areas

    Duval County’s residential real estate market has lagged behind much of the state’s housing price increases, but new data shows that one Jacksonville neighborhood is among the fastest-growing […]

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    Sep 16, 2015
  • 10 Components of Closing A Real Estate Deal

    There are some basic steps or components that are common in most real estate transactions. Understanding what these steps or components are and following experts’ tips will go […]

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    Sep 11, 2015
  • How to Qualify for a Mortgage With Small Downpayment

    You’re ready to apply for a mortgage loan. Your credit scores are high. Your debt-to-income ratio is low. And you have the employment history that makes you an […]

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    Aug 26, 2015
  • Top 20 Real Estate Markets July 2015

    It’s a height-of-summer tradition: The U.S. housing market tends to peak in July or August. And while demand this year remains strong, a preliminary analysis of our site’s […]

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    Aug 7, 2015
  • Commercial Real Estate Making a Comeback

    Commercial real estate has been booming this year, with some surprising markets outside of New York or San Francisco making incredible strides. But there are signs the phenomenal […]

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    Jul 30, 2015
  • Ways to Manage Credit Prior to Purchasing a Home

    Buying a home is a process that takes time, energy, patience and finesse on the part of everyone working together to make it happen.  Lenders do not appreciate […]

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    Jul 24, 2015
  • What to Know when Purchasing a Vacation Home

    Owning a vacation home sounds like a dream come true for many people.  It is a guaranteed place of rest, relaxation and restoration.  Who has not wished to […]

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    Jul 21, 2015
  • MORTGAGE RATES CHANGING FAST

    For the last 18 months, mortgage rates have defied Wall Street predictions. The end of the Federal Reserve’s QE3 program was expected to push mortgage rates northward but, instead, the […]

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    Jul 16, 2015
  • Smart Online Marketing Tools for Real Estate Brokers and Agents

    A number of people view content marketing as a trendy method of marketing information online. Content is the smartest and most cost-effective method of marketing virtually any product […]

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    Jun 29, 2015
  • Understanding Title Insurance as Part of the Homeownership Process

    Maybe you have wondered, “What exactly is title insurance?”  Newspapers often refer to title insurance in their weekly sections devoted to real estate, and you will hear about […]

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    Jun 19, 2015
  • 7 Tips For FSBO Success

    If you want to get every possible dollar from the sale of your home this spring, it may be time to stick that for sale by owner sign […]

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    Jun 15, 2015
  • Good News for Middle-Class Home Buyers

    You’ve heard the news that the housing market is on fire, but here’s some more: The number of permits issued for new houses is smoking, too. The Census Bureau released […]

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    Jun 4, 2015
  • Choosing the Right Listing Agent

    Finding a listing agent is easy.  They are salespeople, actively looking for clients to assist in real estate transactions.  The more difficult part is choosing the right listing […]

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    May 28, 2015
  • 5 Tips for Going the For Sale By Owner Route

    Thinking about selling your home? Spring is the time to get a jump on it! But if you’re like many homeowners, you’re not looking forward to the costs […]

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    May 18, 2015
  • Tips Proven to Help Home Buyers Negotiate the Best Deal

    Home buying is never as easy as writing a check for the listed price of a house and handing it over to the owner.  Contracts involving real estate […]

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    May 12, 2015
  • Home Sales Continue to Increase

    There were more houses under contract in March than in any other month since June 2013, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index […]

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    May 7, 2015
  • For Sale By Owner- Pros & Cons

    Despite the glut of homes on the market, falling prices in many areas, and competition from bargain-basement foreclosures, plenty of homeowners still want to sell their properties without […]

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    Apr 30, 2015
  • Mortage Rates- Don’t Settle For Average

    If you’re shopping for a home, you’ve probably noticed how dynamic mortgage rates are—changing daily, often following moves in the financial markets. A change of just one decimal point […]

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    Apr 27, 2015
  • CFPB Closing Disclosure Changes for Realtors

    Our industry is in for yet another major change, for all loans originated after August 1, 2015.  These new CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) rules will affect everyone […]

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    Apr 24, 2015
  • Five Tips for Outdoor Real Estate Photography

    First impressions always leave a lasting impact, especially when it comes to Real Estate.  For people looking to buy a home, these first impressions are usually the photographs […]

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    Apr 7, 2015
  • Tips to Make Your Real Estate Event a Success

    The ramp-up to the spring real estate season brings several things every year, an increase in postcards, reminders of daylight saving time and yet another article proclaiming the […]

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    Apr 7, 2015
  • More People Buying than Refinancing Homes Compared to 2014

    Refinance requests have slipped further under purchase request in terms of mortgage share compared to this time last year, according to data from the Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey, […]

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    Mar 25, 2015
  • South Florida’s Housing Comeback among Best in Nation

    South Florida’s real estate market continues to steadily improve, and is now approaching a benchmark range that indicates, according to a Freddie Mac report released just before Christmas […]

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    Mar 9, 2015
  • What to Know When Buying a Rental Property

    A home that used to house tenants can be a great deal for a home buyer—they often sell for less than owner-occupied homes. But there are reasons why these homes may […]

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    Mar 4, 2015
  • Know what is included in the condominium association rules.

    Know your condominium association rules Condominiums are legally created by allowing builders to divide parcels of land either vertically or horizontally to create condominium associations.  By definition, such […]

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    Feb 13, 2015
  • More people go to real estate school as Florida housing market improves

    Last year, 24,183 people passed the state test required to become licensed sales associates. That was 36 percent more than in 2013 and by far the most since […]

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    Feb 11, 2015
  • Popular Snowbird Destinations Across the Sunshine State

    Due to the wet/dry season type climate as you move toward the central and southern areas of the Sunshine State, popular snowbird destinations dot the landscape of Florida. […]

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    Feb 5, 2015
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    For Realtors: Infographics

    What is an Information Graphic?  An information graphic is a detailed guide with information that provides information for clients about a home.  The information graphic is based off […]

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    Jan 27, 2015
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    Small exterior upgrades best return on investment

    Homeowners often consider remodeling projects as a way to add value to their homes, but some add more value – and better recoup costs – than others, according […]

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    Jan 19, 2015
  • Create an Information Graphic for Your Clients

    What is an Information Graphic?  An information graphic is a detailed guide that provides information for clients about a home.  The information graphic is based off of common […]

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    Jan 18, 2015
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    Design a Showing Schedule

    Design a Showing Schedule for Each Client These days, everyone runs on a tight schedule that leaves little time for error.  For this reason, realtors should not just […]

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    Jan 9, 2015
  • Buying A Condo

    Is a Condo the Right Choice For You?

    With today’s busy lifestyle, many buyers are opting for condominiums over houses to reduce the amount of needed maintenance and to take advantage of the amenities many complexes […]

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    Dec 12, 2014
  • How to Choose an Honest and Trustworthy Real Estate Agent

    Honesty and truthfulness rank at or near the top of the traits people must take into consideration when choosing the right real estate agent. The National Association of […]

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    Dec 10, 2014
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