jacksonville florida real estate: Jacksonville Florida, A Great Place To Live & Play - 08/25/11 08:57 AM
When most people think of Florida I would say that Jacksonville is not the first city that comes to mind.  After all, Mickey does not live here and the Gator's only come once a year.  This does not mean that Jacksonville has nothing to offer.  In fact, nothing could be further from the truth.  Jacksonville has many business and recreational opportunities not found in other parts of Florida.  The Jacksonville Port Authority (AKA JAXPORT) is the Florida port of choice for global trade and intermodal transportation.  CSX coporation, and international shipping company, with over 30,000 employees has its headquarters in Jacksonville.   Hanjin Shipping has … (0 comments)

jacksonville florida real estate: Jacksonville Florida More Affordable to Buy Than Rent - 02/03/11 11:51 AM
 
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Jacksonville has been identified as one of the many cities around the country where it has become more affordable to buy a home than to rent one.  This may be attributed to the increased demand for rental homes created by would be buyers who are renting while waiting for home prices to bottom out.  Smart real estate investors are buying up distressed properties, making the necessary improvements and making the homes available to rent to meet the increased demand. 
As with any product or service the increased demand for rentals is driving … (0 comments)