jacksonville homes: Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities in the Jacksonville Community - 11/24/10 09:48 AM
Just wanted to share a few resources for Thanksgiving volunteer opportunities in the greater Jacksonville area. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Contact a local Jacksonville organization for more information:
Florida food pantries and soup kitchens Florida United Way Chapters Food Banks in Florida Florida Shelters mapped Volunteer Opportunities in Jacksonville
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jacksonville homes: New Jacksonville Jags App - 11/12/10 03:06 AM
Never miss a second of the Jags action! You can download the Ultimate Jaguars app by texting "jags app" to 724665.
The Jacksonville Jaguars' home game against the Houston Texans on Sunday at 1 p.m. will be broadcast regionally on CBS and locally on WTEV.
Tickets are available beginning at $50. Touchdown Club tickets are available beginning at $210. Tickets can be purchased by calling (904) 633-2000 or 1.877.4.JAGS.TIX (option 3); by visiting jaguars.com; or at the main ticket office on the West side of EverBank Field.
 

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jacksonville homes: Veterans Day Parade in Jacksonville - 11/10/10 03:32 AM
One of the largest Veterans Day parades in the Southeast is held each year in Jacksonville. This year’s parade will take place tomorrow, Nov. 11th, at 11 a.m.
Bleacher seating for the parade will be provided at the corners of Water Street, Hogan Street and Marsh Street. The parade will begin at Water Street and passes along the Jacksonville Landing.
 
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jacksonville homes: Jacksonville Foreclosure Rankings - 11/08/10 06:11 AM
The Jacksonville metropolitan area ranked 29th nationwide in the ratio of homes receiving foreclosure-related notices throughout the third quarter of 2010. According to RealtyTrac, one Jacksonville home out of every 77 homes in Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties got a notice of foreclosure proceedings.
The highest ratio in Florida is in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, with one home out of every 35, making it ranked second nationally. Other top 30 Florida cities on the foreclosure list included Naples, Lakeland, Sarasota and Port St. Lucie.
 
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jacksonville homes: Jacksonville Real Estate Update - Nov. 2010 - 11/02/10 11:24 AM
A quick snapshot of the real estate trends in a few Jacksonville neighborhoods.
Sawgrass Homes
Active 34
Expired 4
Marsh Landing Homes
Active 55
Pending 2
Sold 1
Expired 3
Julington Creek Homes
Active 143
Pending 5
Expired 17
Sold 2
Cimarrone Homes
Active 12
Pending 2
Sold 1
Eagle Landing
Active 52
Pending 8
Sold 1
Expired 4
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jacksonville homes: Halloween Safety in Jacksonville - 10/29/10 10:26 AM
A few Halloween safety tips for Trick-or-Treaters in the Jacksonville area:
 
 1)    Plan your route ahead of time.
2)    Carry a flashlight with new batteries to light the road ahead.
3)    Always trick or treat with groups.
4)    Only visit well-lit houses.
5)    Don’t allow your kids to eat any candy until you’ve checked it at home.
 
Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

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jacksonville homes: Jacksonville Home Affordability - 10/27/10 07:09 AM
The latest numbers in Jacksonville show that the median average home price in the month of October was $175,900. This makes home ownership well within reach for most Jacksonville area residents with an inferred affordable mortgage (based on household income) of $267,130.
 Additionally, there are other factors to keep in mind when it comes to budgeting for a mortgage. Here are a few tips:
 
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jacksonville homes: 7659 Flora Springs, Jacksonville!! - 10/21/10 09:02 AM
NEW LISTING!!!
 
MLS: 555544  
 
7659 Flora Springs,
Jacksonville 32219
 
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jacksonville homes: Home Sales Are Up in Jacksonville - 09/27/10 07:08 AM
Sales of Jacksonville homes rose by 15 percent last month compared to August of last year, however the median sales prices dropped by 8 percent overall as distressed sales accounted for a large portion of today’s market.
The Florida Association of Realtors reported 1,177 single-family home sales in August. Of those homes that sold, the median sales price was $142,400, compared with $155,200 in August of last year. In the state of Florida, single-family home sales rose 1 percent in August, in a year over year comparison. 
 
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jacksonville homes: NEW LISTING: 2928 Castnet Ct., St. Augustine, FL 32092 - 09/20/10 10:01 AM
MLS: 553050
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
SF: 3,084
Features:  Luxurious 2 story 5bd/3ba home in prestigious Heritage Landing Neighborhood! Features include spacious family/dining area great for entertaining guests. Upgraded kitchen w/granite countertops, stainless steel appliances & Bar overlooks cozy family room with corner fireplace. Elegant,master suite with huge walk-in closet,garden bath, sep shower, & upgraded vanity. Huge bonus room upstairs!

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jacksonville homes: BlackFinn American Grille Opens at Town Center - 09/17/10 03:58 AM
BlackFinn American Grille is the latest & greatest in a series of new restaurants opening at Town Center.
You'll find dinner options ranging from appetizers (BlackFinn Crab Tower, $14.99) to beef (Herb Rubbed Campfire Steak, $28.99) to seafood (Honk Kong Style Chilean Sea Bass, $24.99) to sandwiches (Saloon Burger, $9.99) to flatbreads (Shrimp and Pesto, $11.99) and more.
Lunch menu items include: Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf ($14.99), Fish and Chips ($9.95) and weekly specials, including Chicken Tacos on Thursdays. A separate Sunday brunch menu offers omelets, French toast and more.
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jacksonville homes: The Most Important Step When Looking to Buy a Home - 09/16/10 03:19 AM
Get pre-approved for a mortgage! This will allow you to find out what you can qualify for based on your credit score and/or income, employment, and assets. It's important to have in mind what amount of a mortgage payment you can personally afford. If you have a great credit score, sometimes it will allow you to get more than what you can REALLY afford. At this point, it is important for you to set your own limits based on the mortgage payment amount.
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jacksonville homes: NEW LISTING: 10870 High Ridge Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225 - 09/15/10 02:02 AM
MLS: 552330
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Total SF: 2,092
Features:  
Spacious All Brick 4bd/2.5 bath home. Large greatroom with custom brick fireplace, eat-in kitchen, Formal Dining Room,large utility room and 1/2 bath located just off breakfast area. Custom updated guest bathroom, & 2 additional guestrooms. Master suite also includes newly remodeled bathroom. Neutral paint and carpet throughout. Plenty of backyard space and 2 car side entry garage.
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jacksonville homes: OPEN HOUSE on NEW LISTING: 5454 Cutwater Lane S., Jacksonville, 32277 - 09/14/10 02:52 AM
OPEN HOUSE this Saturday, Sept. 18th from 12-3PM!
Come see this gorgeous home for yourself!
MLS: 552123
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Total SF: 2,185
Features:  
Just like a Model Home! Beautifully decorated & immaculate condition. Bright open floorplan with 2 sets of french doors lead to the well landscaped private backyard. Stunning Island kitchen w/brkfst bar, granite countertops, upgraded cabinetry,& breakfast area. Home also features formal dining & living room with hardwood flooring. Master suite has lots of privacy & very spacious.
 



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jacksonville homes: The 3rd Highest Foreclosure Rate in the Country - 09/09/10 08:55 AM
If you are a homeowner facing foreclosure in Jacksonville -- take a look at our step by step guide to short sales below.
 
The First Stage requires working with you as the homeowner to get all of the required documentation that your bank will require us to send them – we refer to this as completing the Short Sale Package. This stage shouldn’t take longer than a couple of days but this stage lies solely in your hands (to get this process started right away, please complete the Short Sale Request form below. The Second Stage involves us preparing the … (1 comments)

jacksonville homes: HGTV in Jacksonville - Airing This Weekend! - 09/03/10 06:25 AM
The episode of "Bang for Your Buck" that was filmed here in Jacksonville will be airing this Saturday, September 4th at 3:30 PM on HGTV. The host, Jamie Durie, and I will be giving local homeowners feedback on the potential value of their home renovations.
Check it out if you can!
 
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jacksonville homes: Top Chef Contestant to Open Restaurant in Jax Beach - 09/02/10 07:15 AM
Kenny Gilbert, a contestant on Season 7 of “Top Chef” Washington, D.C., has announced plans to open an island themed restaurant in Jacksonville Beach in mid November.
He says that the concept will be a “European Island Style open kitchen with a Raw Bar. The restaurant will be called, Nipper’s USA, and will be located on Beach Boulevard at the Intracoastal Waterway.
 
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jacksonville homes: NEW LISTING: 3591 Kernan BLVD South 312 , JACKSONVILLE , FLORIDA, 32224 - 08/25/10 08:20 AM
MLS: 549416
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Total SF: 1,200
Year Built: 2005
Type: Condominium
 Exterior Features:
Move-in-ready 3bd/2ba unit located on first floor. Conveniently located close to shopping and just minutes from the beach. Home features neutral paint and carpet thru-out. Well maintained and priced to sell. Wonderful community amenities!

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jacksonville homes: NEW LISTING: Oceanfront Lot in Jacksonville Beach! - 08/18/10 07:42 AM
For those considering building a new Jacksonville home, we've just listed a new oceanfront lot!
MLS: 547879
Price:   $ 950,000
Lot Dimensions: 50x148x50x149
Features: BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT LOT in Jacksonville Beach. Home on the property is in the process of being demolished. Great opportunity to purchase an oceanfront lot to build your dream Jacksonville home.

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jacksonville homes: Jacksonville Foreclosures Down for the Month - 08/16/10 03:08 AM
Some good news for the Jacksonville real estate market came out this month. According to real estate data gathered by RealtyTrac, the number of Jacksonville foreclosures declined by more than 17 percent in July. The sharpest number of declines was seen in St. Johns County homes.
In St. Johns County, the 320 households receiving notices in July was down by nearly 43 percent from previous month.
In a year-over-year comparison, the number of Jacksonville foreclosures is still up by 4.82 percent. At 2,673, the level of notices was down from 3,242 in June.
 

 
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