NEFAR RPAC Auction Networking Event - 06/19/09 09:36 PM

NEFAR hosted its annual Auction and Silent Auction for RPAC, its political action committee Friday, June 12 at the Ramallah Social Club on Parental Home Road in Jacksonville.
The theme was Western and members were encouraged to dress up in Western attire.  There was plenty of Barbecue and even free drinks.
It was a fun opportunity to network with Realtors from all over the area.
The highlight of the evening was a $1000 evening for six provided by Gwen Templeton and Mary Ann Bongiorno of Watson Realty. They promised a home cooked Gourmet Meal for six at Gwen's home. Guess … (6 comments)

Southbank Marina at St. Johns Proceeding...Jacksonville Florida - 06/16/09 11:39 PM
The Southbank marina is proceeding in spite of the depressed real estate market. Condominiums that go along with the marina are delayed, but the marina has the go ahead.
The Marina at St. Johns Center will be located between the Strand and the Peninsula. It will be a floating dock with 75 slips accommodating up to 70' vessels. 15 spaces will also be available to the public for day dock privileges.
A Marina in the immediate downtown area is another draw for people who want an urban lifestyle and will help revive the downtown residential market sooner rather than later.
The … (3 comments)

Stanton College Preparatory School - 06/16/09 09:57 PM
Stanton College Preparatory School is ranked 4th in the nation by test scores in 2009. In past years, it has been #1 or #2. This is especially impressive because at Stanton, every student's test scores are counted. If you check some of the other top schools, only their IB students are included. Stanton College Preparatory School is an amazing and rigorous academic opportunity for residents of Jacksonville, Florida, which is all of Duval County.
The school admits student into two programs - Honors or IB (International Baccalaureate). It was converted to a magnet school in the 1980s and has become one of the premier … (4 comments)

Nightfall in the Tucson Mountains - 06/15/09 12:24 AM
I love Florida waterfront sunsets, but this shot by Mike in Tucson is spectactular - just had to share it!
Via Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC):
Sunset tonight (June 9, 2009) was spectacular, first with yellows, then shades of orange and pink.  As the sun sank below the horizon, pinks deepened to impossible reds, and then it was over for another twenty four hours. 
Couples who had come to Gates Pass to watch the spectacle sat a little while longer, enjoying the moment with each other.  Two by two, they found their way off the mountain and back to the parking … (2 comments)

One Reason Why Your Home Didn't Sell - 06/14/09 10:30 PM
We all know that sales are down and that means household moving is down. Everyone in the moving-related business knows that, including real estate agents, mortgage brokers, moving companies and the like.
What you may not know is that year before last was the lowest year for moving since the Census Bureau began keeping records in the 1940s. Only 12% of Americans changed housing between 2007-2008. That figure was down 1.3% from the year before. To statisticians, that is a huge number, although it might seem insignificant to the average consumer.
Stats on Americans on the Move
Highest Year for Moving … (8 comments)

Fleming Island Plantation on Fleming Island Florida - 06/13/09 04:52 PM
Fleming Island Plantation is a 1680 acre golf community of 2,300 homes located on Fleming Island Florida in Clay County. The greater Jacksonville Florida area is blessed with many communities with superior amenities and Fleming Island Plantation is one of them.
Fleming Island Plantation is a CDD Community like its neighbor, Eagle Harbor. CDD Communities have wonderful amenities for residents who enjoy an active lifestyle. Fleming Island Plantation residents have two swim parks and many other amenities, shown below.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Amenity Center was formerly the Community Sales Office where visitors wereintroduced to the community concept before … (2 comments)

Fairway Village in Fleming Island Plantation...Fleming Island Florida - 06/13/09 03:38 PM

If you're really tired of yard work but not ready for a townhouse or condominium, then Fairway Village in Fleming Island Plantation on Fleming Island, Florida may just be the right fit for you.
All landscaping is maintained by the Association. You can lock the door, leave town for weeks and come back to a beautiful yard. That's right, no lawn upkeep, yet you have the privacy of a single family home. As you could expect, few homes come on the market here and they usually sell quickly.
Home sizes range from 1,576 sq. ft. to 2,445 sq. ft.  and … (0 comments)

Help! I Can't Post Photos and I Don't Want To Post My Two New Blogs! - 06/12/09 10:10 PM
Is is just me or is the photo option not working right now? I have written two new posts and taken great photos, edited them and now they can't be uploaded, so I'm not going to post these right now. Just wanted to know if anyone else is having the same problem?
I'm on a mission - to create quality blogs and reach 100,000 points as quickly as possible.  Hope photo loading comes back soon!
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OneToOne at the Apple Store - 06/11/09 09:35 PM
One of the best things about buying a Mac is they don't abandon you to learn it or charge lots of money when something goes wrong or you need an upgrade or to load new software.
For just $100, you can have an entire year's worth of hour long weekly tutorial sessions with just you - and your teacher. For 52 weeks, that's under $2 a session!
Today, Frank went with me so he could learn the latest version of iMovie. Naturally mechanical, he picked up in 25 minutes what would take me two full sessions to grasp. He was even … (10 comments)

Pool Inspections - 06/11/09 12:32 AM
Buyers moving to Florida often want to conduct a pool inspection to determine if the pool has any leaks. Especially if the Buyer has never had a pool, this gives a comfort level that their investment in the home with a pool is sound. AAA Leakfinders has been doing pool inspections for me since I lived in Orlando. They have technicians who work in Central Florida and Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia.
If you are considering buying a home with a pool, the cost of a pool inspection may be well worth the money. Here is the process:

First, the technician went … (6 comments)

2304 Bridgewater Court Fleming Island Florida - 06/08/09 10:44 PM
JUST LISTED 2304 Bridgewater Court Fleming Island Florida. Listed at $360,000. Rare opportunity to own pool home on 17th fairway of Eagle Harbor Golf Course.
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This lovely all brick courtyard entry home in the Eagle Harbor community of Bridgewater is available for purchase. The home has 2,784 sq. ft. under air, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, so there is plenty of room for everyone. 5th Bedroom is upstairs and being used as Bonus Room - has bath and closet.
Owners have lovingly updated this home with wood flooring in the living room, dining room, family room and guest bedroom. Solid … (7 comments)

Pat's Nursery on Fleming Island Florida - 06/07/09 11:28 PM
Pat's Nursery is one of my favorite businesses on Fleming Island. Whether Pat or Larry or one of the other guys helps you, it's always a friendly experience and the staff are knowledgeable.
 
The plants are locally grown much of the time and are very healthy. Prices are competitive but if they cost a little more, at least I know they are healthy.
 
Pat's usually has good quality sod for those inevitable times when your lawn has a hiccup and needs more green.
 
 
 
 
There is an Annual Guide to your lawn that Pat's publishes if … (3 comments)

R-E-S-P-E-C-T - 06/07/09 06:36 AM
 
We are living in tough times. There are challenges many of us have never faced, and yet we have not given up. This is not a time to blithely bash our fellow professionals, but to encourage each other. Sometimes correction is necessary, but in the words of a very wise man speaking to a parent about their children:
"Praise in public, admonish in private."
I have been subjected to public admonishment in a post I wrote that became pretty controversial, so much that I deleted some comments. That was hard to do because I believe in free speech, but the … (62 comments)

Laugh Out Loud Friday - More Mensa Invitational - 06/05/09 10:39 AM
This one takes real words and changes the definitions!  Enjoy laughing out loud, fellow Rainers!
 
1. Coffee, n. The person upon whom one coughs.2. Flabbergasted, adj. Appalled by discovering how much weight one has gained.3. Abdicate, v. To give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.4. Esplanade, v. To attempt an explanation while drunk.5. Willy-nilly, adj. Impotent.6. Negligent, adj. Absentmindedly answering the door when wearing only a nightgown.7. Lymph, v. To walk with a lisp.8. Gargoyle, n. Olive-flavored mouthwash.9. Flatulence, n. Emergency vehicle that picks up someone who has been run over by a steamroller.10. Balderdash, n. A … (12 comments)

Negotiating a Contract with a Builder - 06/05/09 10:23 AM
Buying a house from a builder is somewhat different than buying a resale when it comes to negotiating the contract. In a better market, a builder who is building a house for you would not negotiate at all. They have deep pockets and will wait until a buyer comes along willing to pay their price. Also, if they discount one house, they risk having to discount the entire community because the houses won't appraise when they try to sell at full price if they have been discounting prices on some.Even in this market, the best time to negotiate with a builder … (0 comments)

Time Line for Building a New Home with a Production Builder - 06/04/09 09:33 PM
It's helpful to know the process when you're considering building a new home. There are so many decisions to be made, it can be overwhelming. Here is a simple time line that will apply in most situations. Keep in mind that it will vary from builder to builder. Some builders want the exterior paint colors at contract, while some want the exterior door chosen. The amount of deposit and extra fees will differ, as will lot premium fees and standard features per community.
Also, remember builders offer incentives which can change monthly, weekly or even daily. It is important to verify … (2 comments)

Public Boat Ramp in Green Cove Springs, Florida - 06/03/09 11:58 PM
As you enter Green Cove Springs, Florida coming south on Highway 17, you cross over the Governor's Creek Bridge. To the left is a Public Boat Ramp just after the Recreational Center. There is parking for your vehicle and trailer.
Green Cove Springs is the County Seat for Clay County, which is just south of the City of Jacksonville, Florida.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Governors Creek is right at the St. Johns River, and is over a mile wide at the launch.

There are day docks.

Be sure to abide by the rules and be … (0 comments)

Window Replacement with Busy Bee Glass Service - 06/03/09 11:26 PM
Most homes in our area have thermal windows, otherwise known as IGUs or Insulated Glass Units. Thermal windows have dual panes that prevent the transfer of heat and cold coming in from the outside or going out from the inside. So what do you do when one pane in the middle of three windows goes awry? Replace the whole bank of windows? That's $$$.
If your house is 10 years old or more, there is a good chance the window company doesn't make that type of window anymore. Or they may be out of business, as was the case with our … (2 comments)

 
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