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jacksonville fl: It's Alarming! - 04/26/12 03:46 AM
I was out with a buyer one recent weekday morning and we had just pulled up to the first house. I was under the impression this was on a non-standard lockbox, and had not written down a code, so I called the office to confirm. Nope, on a Supra lockbox, so no code needed.
We are checking out the adjacent properties, and the condition of the exterior of the property, waiting for her other half to show up.
Open the lockbox, and open the door, only to be greeted with the BEEP BEEP BEEP of an alarm system.....
I HAVE NO … (10 comments)
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jacksonville fl: Northeast Florida Association of Realtors March 2012 Real Estate Sales Results - 04/18/12 07:47 AM
NEFAR Releases March 2012 Real Estate Sales Results Many positive indicators for month: inventory and new listings downs, supply of homes in balance, sales prices increase, percentage of lender-mediated sales decline. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR) announces real estate market statistics for February 2012. Statistics encompass both single-family residential and condo sales. March, the start of what has traditionally been considered the spring selling season, was a robust month of positive indicators for the northeast Florida real estate market. Year over year, inventory shrank 30.4 percent to reach 9,783 available properties. The sharp reduction in … (4 comments)
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jacksonville fl: Can You Say "Sesquiquadricentinial"? - 03/20/12 03:53 AM
I had to practice it myself, too.
This upcoming May 1st is the sesquiquadricentinial celebration of the 450 year anniversay of Captain John Ribault's landing on the Saint Johns River.
There are a host of activities scheduled, and some will include French dignitaries (as that is Ribault's heritage), and we have apparently dubbed the week of 4/26-5/6/12 as "French Week".
For more information and the event website, you can read the blog in the TU here.
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jacksonville fl: Community Gardens, Jacksonville, FL - 03/20/12 03:25 AM
I just read this article this morning in the Florida Times Union web version, and thought "What a great idea!".
Since some of these vacant properties will be vacant for a long time, this is great current use of the property, assuming all interested can be persuaded to agree. Let's face it, there are very few negative implications, other than a waiver signed by all addressing any slip and fall incidents, or other accidents.
The farm to table movement certainly inspires some to do their own gardens and gardening, but in this case especially, to help Burmese immigrants whose incomes are … (4 comments)
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jacksonville fl: First Coast Fishing, Jacksonville, FL - 03/02/12 05:14 AM
I, myself, am not an avid angler (say that ten times fast!), but I know more than a few in the area. For some it's recreational and relaxing, and for some, it's that plus the bonus of fresh fish to enjoy.
One of the guys I see at the gym every morning gave me some more background on the trials of being a local angler; it seems recent changes to local fishing areas, limiting access, as well as limited catches by species have made the pleasure part of the fishing premise much more difficult to attain.
One of the reasons people … (4 comments)
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jacksonville fl: Jacksonville, FL Foreclosed Homes - 02/27/12 07:38 AM
We all "hear" the market is going to turn around (it already is), and the media will then present some doom & gloom factoids about the continually falling prices (some are more accurate than others).
It's important to remember that real estate is local. So, national numbers aren't as accurate as local numbers.
That being stated, here is a market snapshot of Jacksonville, FL single family home foreclosures, and a two year trend line. As you can see, the highest month in the past two years for foreclosed listings was September 2010.
If you are interested in purchasing a foreclosure, it's … (2 comments)
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jacksonville fl: Jacksonville, FL Condo Listings Under $100,000 - 02/27/12 07:11 AM
I ran this on a whim, just to see if my instincts about where we are on the condo market locally was accurate. I had noticed I had sold several condos under $50K in the past few years (and they were in one community), and I had seen the same community now with new listings coming on at over $50K.
As you can see from the MLS data below, for condos priced under $100K, the number of listings has declined by 58% in the past two years. Days on market has been fairly stable, at an average of 90 days.
If … (0 comments)
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jacksonville fl: Jacksonville Jaguars Owner Dedicated to Jacksonville, FL - 02/26/12 05:57 AM
There has been a lot of press, both negative, and more recently positive, about the Jacksonville Jaguars, and their future.
I have been excited about the new direction, ownership and coach of the team; I believe several of these have been changes have been necessary for a while (most notably, the coach).
I love seeing headlines like this regarding the Jaguars, and look forward to sharing more positive news as things progress - I'm sure we'll have a more involved fan base starting in 2012 and moving forward.
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jacksonville fl: Foreclosed Homes On Florida's First Coast, Jacksonville Area, FL - 01/18/12 07:46 AM
I honestly don't particularly care for the negative tone of this headline (tell me if you agree or disagree), there is some helpful information in this article.
For example, there are phone numbers here to report overgrown, trashy yards as well as phone numbers for boarded up and/or structural problems with properties, which can help homeowners report these issues to the proper people.
The graph at the top shows how many properties are in foreclosure and how many are bank owned on a county-by-county basis.....and could be a bit misleading, as it does not put those stats in context. The source … (10 comments)
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jacksonville fl: Jacksonville Baldwin Rails To Trails Trail 11/19/11 - 11/19/11 01:46 PM
I test rode a Cannondale this morning with a friend on the Jax-Baldwin Rail Trail
I have never been to this trail before, and I have to say, I was amazed!
The trail is paved, so it's accessible for runners, cyclists, para-cyclists, and walkers. A corridor is under development for both equestrians and mountain bikers.
A variety of wildlife, a wonderful sense of country & Old Florida abounds along the trail.
The trail runs 14.5 miles, and we managed part of it, not all of it, due to a late start.
There are numerous rails to trails projects across the country. … (2 comments)
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jacksonville fl: Mobile Hazardous Waste Collection, Duval & St. John's Counties, FL - 11/03/11 08:12 AM
Getting ready to move, or list the home for sale? You probably have paint cans, batteries, and other stuff you don't plan to move with you, such as old tv's or computer and you would like to dispose of them correctly.
St. John's County Solid Waste Management is hosting a community collection day from 8am until 12 noon today, 11/3/11, at Murray Middle School, 150 N. Holmes Blvd. in St. Augustine.
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful and Solid Waste Division are partnering from 9a-3pm on 11/12/11 for a hazardous waste collection at Normany Park, 1728 Lindsey Road. Cell phones/chargers & iPods will be … (2 comments)
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jacksonville fl: Southern Women's Show, Jacksonville, FL 10/20-10/23/11 - 10/16/11 08:30 AM
It's time for the annual visit of the Southern Women's Show at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Admission is only $10 per person, with kids 6-12 $5, and kids under 6 free. This show is all about women, including fashion, beauty, health, career, cooking, travel and more. Celebrity guests for this year's show include: The Today Show Education Correspondent, Jenna Bush Hager on Thursday Executive Chef/Partner at Nippers Beach Grill & Bravo's Top Chef Contestant, Chef Kenny Gilbert Chef Erika Davis from Bravo's Top Chef Just Desserts Cookbook Author Warren Caterson Host of The Balancing Act on Lifetime … (2 comments)
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jacksonville fl: Just Sold - Short Sale, Bshop's Court Condo, Jacksonville, FL - 09/22/11 01:27 PM
This is my most recent short sale: 2 BR/2 BA, with a 1 car garage, that sold for $49,000. Listed in Feburary, under contract in April, and closed in September, which is really not TOO bad for a short sale condo these days!
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jacksonville fl: TealTown DownTown Block Party, Jacksonville, FL 9/9/11 6-11pm - 09/07/11 06:41 AM
At the Jaguars Kick Off lunch yesterday, these invites were all over our tables, promoting the TealTown DownTown Block Party. I think this is the premiere year for this event, and I hope it's something they continue to do.
This FREE event is open to the public, and will feature appearances by:
Jaguars Players Jaxson De Ville The Roar D-Line
There will be live entertainment with Chroma, interactive games, food vendors and fun! You can see more on this video:
For more information, you can call 904/398-8179 or visit facebook.com/PRIPRODUCTIONS.
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