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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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- […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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% […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
