Or, just how many condos can we cram into one state? Apparently there's room for at least one more development. The Vestcor Cos. just announced plans to break ground on a 2.5 acre develpment in the heart of Mayport village. All you Navy guys can rub your eyes now... clear out the cobwebs... you
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07/28/2006
Okay, maybe that's a little silly. After all, most people probably never thought ANY of landlording was fun and games. That's mainly because we (people in general) tend to talk the longest and loudest about problems, not successes.Having owned rental properties for a number of years, I'd have to
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07/26/2006
Sometimes it seems like I am always writing... while Susan is out selling homes (hey, somebody's got to bring home the bread, eh?) Anyway, what I'm trying to do is to put down in print as much of the information we've garnered through the years as possible so that our customers can access the inf
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07/22/2006
Historically, real estate investments are probably the soundest investments anyone can make. I've read that more millionaires made their money in real estate than any other way. But, does that mean every investment is a good one? Are you guaranteed a 15%, 20%, 30% gain on your real estate each an
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07/22/2006
A "relatively new" concept in office space construction in our area is the office condo. The concept is simple and sensical, of course, being that it is better to own than to rent. And yet, still, many if not most businesses will continue to rent their space.Therein lies a great opportunity for t
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07/21/2006
With the large number of homes available on the market today, there is no reason to jump the gun on the wrong house. Learn all you can to make sure the home your buying doesn't have hidden defects that will end up costing you much more in the long run. When evaluating the advantages and drawbacks
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07/21/2006
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an old pro at the real estate game, buying a home can be a daunting process. It’s an emotional time filled with difficult choices—and each decision you make has money riding on it. Finding the right home to meet your needs is hard enough. But knowing how to av
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07/21/2006
A recent topic of concern in our area (and probably throughout the Southeastern United States) is rising rates for home owners insurance. Due to the extensive damage caused by hurricanes the past few years, insurance companies have raised rates considerably.In fact, just this week state regulator
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07/20/2006
There was a time in the not-so-distant past when financing the purchase of a home was relatively uncomplicated. You went to your local savings and loan and signed up for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage loan. Those days are gone, probably forever. Today, you have what seems like an endless array o
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07/20/2006
Selling a home involves many critical and personal decisions. However, one of the most important decisions is the first decision you need to make -- a decision that impacts your entire home sale: Which real estate agent should you work with? Unfortunately, many people make this decision based on
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07/20/2006
