Homes and acreage for sale in Jacksonville - 365 Killer Real Estate Deals - 11/23/10 11:38 AM
 
Homes with acreage for sale in Jacksonville, Florida
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Back in 2003 I showed this home to several prospective buyers. It was listed then at around $1 million. It sold but now is on the market as a foreclosure for around $560,000. What a bargain! a 3 bedrooms 2 1/2 bath custom ranch home with over 4200 square feet, in ground pool with huge screened enclosure and all on 28 beautiful acres.
Feels like it's way out in the country but it's actually right in the heart of Jacksonville's west side off Collins Road. Very close … (4 comments)

Loan Delinquencies on the Rise - 11/22/10 05:59 PM
Loan Delinquencies Still on the Rise Late mortgage payments rose slowly nationwide in the third quarter to 6.44 percent of mortgage holders, up from 6.25 percent in the same period a year earlier. Based on trends, TransUnion predicts the rate will fall to 6.21 by the end of 2010, which is a significant improvement compared to the 7.89 percent rate in the fourth quarter of 2009.TransUnion says foreclosures are down in two of the states where the problem is most significant, including California, where the delinquency rate has fallen to 9.64 percent from 10.18 percent last year. The delinquency rate in Arizona dropped … (3 comments)

Riverside houses for sale - 365 Killer Real Estate Deals in Jacksonville, Florida - 11/19/10 11:45 AM
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Houses for sale in Riverside
 
A completely remodeled and charming bungalow in the Riverside area of Jacksonville featuring beautiful hardwood floors and lots of wonderful touches throughout! 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and all new kitchen.
 
 
 
Walk to shops with easy access to downtown, NAS Jacksonville and more! Asking only $169,500
 
 
 
 
Mike Jones (904) 874-0422 The Real Estate Station            
Keller Williams Realty … (2 comments)

Foreclosures taking longer - 11/18/10 07:21 PM
The Long Process of Foreclosure Gets Longer The foreclosure process is getting longer and longer. According to statistics from LPS Applied Analytics:· Delinquent loans in five judicial-process states spend more than 500 days in the foreclosure pipeline with the average time in process at 358 days, a week short of a full year.· In the case of loans where the borrower is delinquent for 90 days or more, on average no payments have been made for 16 months.· States that take the longest time to process delinquent loans are Florida and New York among the judicial process states, and Maryland, California, Virginia, … (0 comments)

Houses for sale in Chimney Lakes - 365 Killer Real Estate Deals in Jacksonville, Florida - 11/18/10 06:59 PM
 
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Homes for sale in Chimney lakes
A rare find in this condition! Located in Chimney Lakes at Argyle featuring 4 bedrooms 2 baths and completely remodeled inside & out! New roof,  new paint new windows, new flooring, new cabinets, new granite counter tops and a new black appliance package to boot.
 
 
A large eat in kitchen with  bay window offering lots of natural lighting, a cozy corner stone fireplace and a large fenced back yard only scratches the surface of everything this fantastic home has to offer.
Located just minutes … (3 comments)

7 Trends that will drive the future of housing - 11/16/10 03:58 PM
7 Trends That Will Drive the Future of Housing Hanley-Wood's ProSalesOnline.com identifies seven trends that the magazine’s editors believe will have the biggest impact on housing in 2011.1. Big builders are wringing the extras out of construction costs and dropping the national average cost-to-build 36 percent to $52 per square foot.2. Starting in 2011, Energy Star will ramp up its efficient design and quality installation standards. To get Energy Star certification, builders will have to install the right insulation, HVAC systems, and other features related to energy efficiency correctly every time.3. Sheds are the next evolution. As homes get smaller, a separate shed will … (1 comments)

Jacksonville home buyers and sellers - The Month in Real Estate - November 2010 - 11/14/10 02:19 PM

Mike Jones (904) 874-0422 The Real Estate Station            
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Why Tons of Buyers Are Screwing Up - 11/10/10 02:16 PM
This opinion is right on and deserving of a repost. Many times buyers and sellers alike lose site of the end goal. Understanding that emotion plays a huge part in the transaction it's important to try and put it aside (although temporarily) and look at the purchase from a business perspective. I've seen many people lose the home of their dreams over the simplest of reasons.
Via J. Philip Faranda (J. Philip R.E. LLC) Westchester County NY:
Price and Terms. 
Price. Terms. 
I will bet you a 6-pack of Old Milwaukee that if you ask first-time buyers what the term "terms" is that a bunch … (1 comments)

A troubling observation! Some people shouldn't own dogs.... - 11/10/10 07:24 AM

I sold my home in the woods recently and moved back into a crowded community. So now I'm trying to readjust to subdivision style living and the whole "neighbor" thing...which could take awhile. I find it hard to believe so many people would own dogs that do nothing but bark. Apparently a lot of folks do because the house behind me breeds Dachshunds and the guy next to me has at least 2 Pit Bulls and 2 ankle bitters. 

I have a dog. One dog and he rarely barks. As a matter of fact many times I've thought about … (4 comments)

Foreclosures in Jacksonville Beach - 365 Killer Real Estate Deals in Jacksonville, Florida - 11/09/10 04:48 PM
Jacksonville Beach foreclosures
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Foreclosure in Jacksonville Beach. This like new 3 story town home is only 1 block from the beach and features travertine floors, beautiful granite counter tops, stainless appliances, 2 car garage, 9' ceilings and more! Currently listed at only $330k and 3 units available. All 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths and close to 1900 square feet.

 
Mike Jones (904) 874-0422 The Real Estate Station            
 
Keller Williams Realty
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Foreclosures for sale in Mandarin - 365 Killer Real Estate Deals in Jacksonville, Florida - 11/08/10 12:58 PM
Homes for sale in Mandarin
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Cindy and I were showing homes in Mandarin last week and came a cross this fantastic foreclosure. It was listed in the MLS as a 5 bedroom 2 bath which was perfect for our buyers. When we got there though we discovered it actually had 4 full bathrooms. This home still would have worked well for our buyers except the master bedroom was on the second floor and they weren't crazy about the additional 2 bathrooms. "More than needed and more to clean" was the phrase they used.
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You Got a Problem?? - 11/07/10 05:21 PM
If I go to another listing appointment and hear from another seller, "I don't have to sell" or "I'm not going to give it away" I think I'll have a coronary! 
Let's deal with the first statement: 
"I don't have to sell" .... Then why the (insert imagination) am I here? Why have I wasted half my day putting together a listing presentation, pulling and analyzing comparable sales and wrapping a tie around my neck to find out that you don't actually have a problem that I can help you solve. 
Also, if you didn't have to sell this property why have you had … (50 comments)

Houses for sale in Riverside, Jacksonville, Florida - 11/06/10 08:51 AM
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From 10am - 12 noon
2825 Downing St
Jacksonville, Florida 32205
 

 Houses for sale in Riverside
 
An awesome 2/1 bungalow in the Riverside area of Jacksonville featuring gleaming hardwood floors, cozy fireplace, wonderful landscaping and a luscious backyard oasis. Walk to shopping and minutes to downtown Jacksonville, NAS and more...asking $149,000
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Waterfront property in Jacksonville, Florida - 11/05/10 06:17 PM
Drastic changes in the Northeast Florida real estate market over the last couple of years or so have really produced many great opportunities to own waterfront property in the Jacksonville & Orange Park areas. Many of these types of homes have been sitting on the market for some time now, enticing sellers to take a look at lower offers with more of an open mind. For a lot of people who desire waterfront living and the lifestyle it brings...,boating, fishing, skiing and Jimmy Buffet"ness", the dream can now become reality.
I encourage anyone. looking for a waterfront home to get out and look, find … (0 comments)

30 year mortgage rates inching up - 11/05/10 06:06 PM
30-Year Mortgage Rates Inch Up Freddie Mac confirms that average interest for 30-year fixed mortgages rose for the third consecutive week, bumping up to 4.24 percent from 4.23 percent a week ago. The average 15-year rate for the week ended Nov. 4 was 3.63 percent, a drop from 3.66 percent. Scott Brown, chief economist at Raymond James & Associates Inc., says this week's Federal Reserve actions "aren't going to change the economy right away, but they should help keep mortgage rates low for quite some time." Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch (11/05/10) 
 
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Solutions for the foreclosure mess - 11/04/10 05:23 PM
SEARCH FORECLOSURES IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
 
3 Solutions for the Foreclosure Crisis Analysts say that despite all the fuss over foreclosures, there are really only three solutions. None of them will please everyone.1. Refinance everybody at today’s ultra-low rates. The result would put money in people’s pockets and that would boost consumer spending. The downside is that some people would still be underwater, plus taxpayers aren’t in the mood to spend any more money.2. Lean on lenders to forgive principal. Lenders have been opposed to this even when the government stepped in and shared the losses. Also, this solution makes many investors very unhappy. 3. … (2 comments)

Homes for sale in Ortega - 365 KILLER REAL ESTATE DEALS in Jacksonville, Florida - 11/03/10 06:19 PM

 
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Homes for sale in Ortega
 
 
A beautifully updated and impeccably maintained home for sale in the Ortega area of Jacksonville. Just blocks from the private, prestigious Florida Yacht Club.
 
 
Features gleaming hardwood floors throughout, a fantastic kitchen and lots of room. New roof, new HVAC system and plantation shutters in all windows. A large wood deck overlooks a large, private back yard and is the perfect place for entertaining and cookouts. 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and over 2500 square feet. Sold in 2006 for $550k and … (1 comments)

Do you have to repay your 2008 homebuyer tax credit??? - 11/03/10 09:24 AM
Repayments on the 2008 Home Purchase Tax Credit Do people who claimed a tax credit for a 2008 home purchase have to repay the federal government? The answer is: It depends.The original credit was for up to $7,500 for people who bought a principal residence between April 9, 2008, and Dec. 31, 2008. Buyers who claimed this original version are required to repay the credit in equal installments over 15 years, starting with their 2010 tax return.If they sold the property in 2010, they have to repay the lesser of either the $7,500 credit or their gain on the sale if any. … (0 comments)

 
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