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We can all agree that it is a buyer's market here in Jacksonville FL.  However, with that we can also agree that the days of rock bottom $.50 on the dollar offers are gone--unless they are a short sale and the bank may negotiate that price.  So what is a buyer, who wants to land 'that' home to do...
03/12/2010
Question.  How does your credit score effect your choice to buy a Jacksonville FL property?  Read on!  Here is a handy list. First and foremost it is important to note that credit scores range from 200-800.  The higher the better.  When we bought our house I had a zero score (years of cash only) ...
03/11/2010
There are some great reasons to own a home!  First and foremost, if you have a family similar to mine, the best reason is a place to eat, sleep, and neglect homework!  But seriously, there are some great reasons to own a home in Jacksonville Florida, and here are just a few: Community.  Become a ...
03/11/2010
So, this is a charting of sales in the greater Jacksonville Floridaarea for 2010 and 2009 (Year over Year).  The formating is rough, but the more I mess with it the worse it gets!  So, do the best you can to interpret as you may. This reflects:  single family residential, resale, February 2009 an...
03/08/2010
In Jacksonville FL these are the mistakes I am finding most common.  This reflects Jacksonville FL and the greater surrounding area(s). Someone else buys the house.  We search, we view, you ponder.  I understand the need to ponder.  I completely understand that you may not want to make a quick de...
03/07/2010
I am working with a buyer today.... and in itself that is not unusual.  What was slightly unusual is the pages of property address' she came in with!  Which is fine, but lead us on an MLS discovery of why are we not looking at all involved. A little stressful for both of us.  And as I was on hold...
03/06/2010
Jacksonville Florida has many foreclosures.  This, in itself is not news.  What is interesting is the rate they are coming on the market, and how quickly they are getting snapped up.  Generally priced well, and there are some agents who have a maintainance team that is amazing (and the homes refl...
03/05/2010
I love Jacksonville FL.  Where else will you find such diversity of homes within a single mile of road?  The picture below is of a gorgeous waterfront home that recently sold.  At over a million dollars one would expect granite, and it's there.  And amazing fixtures, and they are there.  Navigabl...
02/25/2010
Are you a buyer in the greater Jacksonville FL area?  And have you been searching for real estate online?  Have you looked at foreclosures, short sales, and the seller owned.  Have you noticed that there is a facination with foreclosures. And then, have you been watching the Olympics?  There is a...
02/19/2010
This weekend I am in New Orleans LA---and the flight from Jacksonville FL went something like this----- Get up.  Get moving.  Finish packing....... then to the car.  Half way to the airport remember that the jacket is still in my living room (not good).  On to the first flight which is a little b...
02/19/2010
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Your Choice Real Estate is proud to represent excellence in real estate and serve the greater Jacksonville areas--including Orange Park. __________________________ A home is not a home because of its room dimensions or the color of the walls. It is about how you feel when you walk through the front door. And the way you can instantly envision your life unfolding there. It is about more than real estate. It is about your life and your dreams. So, let's chat, learn, and discover what your dreams and goals for real estate are--and then let's get going! This blog represents ONLY the writers opinion.