Hi Tom and Michelle,

Thanks for writing to me. I appreciate the trust and confidence you are placing in me to help you find a beautiful place to call HOME! I am a Professional Realtor with Keller Williams Realty and also a Golf Professional. My family and I have moved 7 times in the last 10 years, so I know exactly what you are going thru. I promise to help make your move "A Straight Shot to a Successful Closing!"

I'm so glad you picked the Jacksonville Area, This is a wonderful place to raise kids, with so many activities to do & places to go with the Good Ole Fashioned Southern Hospitality! Please visit my website at http://www.buyandsellgolfhomes.com/ to see the Many different links I have available to you. You can learn so much about our Jacksonville Area, from the schools, shopping, golf courses, beaches, Sporting Events, museums, etc. I will put a Relocation package in the mail to you tomorrow, so you can have some magazines and fliers to look though before you visit.

I'm excited about the MANY homes in the market that may be a great fit for you. I would highly suggest you look in the Mandarin Area, which is in the SOuthside Area of Jacksonville. The town has a suburban feel  to it and has some of the best "A" rated schools for kids, and is very conveniently located to shopping, and freeways. Your husband will be able to hop on the freeway and only be a short commute from work.

 Here are a few homes that I REALLY think you'd like, based on the Criteria you've sent me. They all have larger backyards, which I know is important for your kids. The Elementary school is right down the street, an easy walk.

MLS# 396753, 4/2.5/2 for $360,000  2,600 sq ft. Great Floor Plan with lots of room to roam.Neautiful wood floors in Living, dining, hall and family rooms. fully equipped kitchen with cherry cabinets andtile floor. Kitchen, breakfast nook and kitchen has 12' ceiling. Great backyard with private fence.

 MLS # 387652 4/2.5/2 for $375,000  2,678 sq ft. BEAUTIFUL 3 YEAR OLD HOME IN WATERFORD ESTATES HAS WONDERFUL CURB APPEAL-STUCCO WITH STONE ACCENTS & A PAVER WALKWAY. SITUATED ON THE CORNER OF A CUL-DE-SAC LOT WHICH OFFERS LOTS OF PRIVACY IN THE FRONT & IN THE BACK. NEUTRAL DECOR JUST WAITING FOR A SPLASH OF YOUR FAVORITE COLORS. ROOMY KITCHEN W/BREAKFAST AREA, SNACK BAR, AND A HUGE PANTRY. STONE FIREPLACE WITH MANTLE IN FAMILY ROOM.

MLS # 387629 4/2.5/2 for 364,900 2,583 sq ft. Beautifully maintained culdesac home on a preserve lot w/ plenty of back yard space. This home boasts 18' ceramic diagonal tile in foyer, hall, kitchen,& family room. Split bedrooms, separate living, dining, & family rooms, bay window in kitchen & glass block in master bath. Brick pavered entry to door, water softener, & covered patio. Huge backyard for kids, too much to list - a must see.

As you can see, there will be plenty of homes to choose from. I will start sending you a few homes everyday, so you can see what the market is like, and the amount of home you can get for your dollar.

I really look forward to meeting you! I will call you tomorrow, to see what you thought of these homes, and we will go from there.

Sincerly,

Jeannette Kohlhaas- Keller Williams Realty

(904)735-8666