St. Johns Forest Jacksonville Homes   St Johns Forest Entrance St Johns Forest Clubhouse                        1%-2% Buyer Rebate! St. Johns Forest is a new gated community in South Jacksonville situated on 435 acres with 539 single-family homes. Surrounding families with impressive oak-lined streets, beautiful Old World-style architecture featuring brick, wrought-iron & pre-cast stone accents, and spectacular world-class amenities, St. Johns Forest offers exceptional semi-custom home choices and a full array of upscale family amenities. Nearly every home site offers spectacular nature and water views of the expansive conservation areas surrounding the community.  Located 1 mile west of Interstate 95 and County Road 210, St. Johns Forest is near top rated St. Johns County schools, bus... 06/18/2008

Hi, I'm Suzanne Storch a Licensed Mortgage Broker with A1A Mortgage, LLC, in Jacksonville Beach, FL.  I have an extensive background in loan processing, customer service, customer realations, management and planning.  I graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Finance and also hold degrees in Business Administration and Public Relations. With my background I am uniquely qualified to Broker Loans and serve you or your clients.  I'd like to get together and talk about the ways that I can help you or your clients get through the home buying experience easily. I am in Jacksonville, however I am happy to broker loans throughout the state of Florida. You can give me a call at 904-247-7414 or e-mail me at sstorch@a1aloans.com Visit my companies website at www.a1aloans.com.    06/17/2008

  Bienvenidos a la Guia de Bienes Raices de Jacksonville, FL La ciudad de Jacksonville, FL esta ubicada en la parte noreste en el estado de la Florida. Jax, como tambien se le conoce fue donde se celebro el Super Bowl XXXIX en el 2005. Ademas de ser donde el equipo profesional de la NFL Jaguars tienen su casa. Nuestra comunidad tambien disfruta de muchas millas con tierras virgenes ideales para aprovechar las actividades al aire libre. Con un mercado de bienes raiz estable y una comunidad Latina en crecimiento les podemos asegurar que puedes encontrar en Jacksonville un lugar maravilloso para ti y tu familia... Para encontrar mas informacion sobre Jacksonville, visite http://Jax.RealEstateLatino.com 06/10/2008

Overpricing your Jacksonville home could cost you thousands As a seller wanting to sell your Jacksonville real estate, you want to get the most out of your home. What most sellers do is price high and let the buyer bring them an offer. It sounds good but it will cause you to lose thousands of dollars. FACT: Buyers are not going to waste time looking at overpriced listings. Think about it, in today's market buyers have literally hundreds of houses to choose from. They are not going to go and personally look at every single home, it would take too much time. They're going to pick the best ones based on what they're looking for: bedrooms, bathrooms, neighborhoods, etc... Then they're looking for a deal. As a buyer, what would you do? Let me show you an example: Let's say there are 5 homes ... 06/09/2008

  Here's what Jacksonville Real Estate in April 2008 looked like:   Current # of listings available April 2008  7601 Average # of sales per month (homes that went under contract not sold)  736  Ave days on market (under contract homes, not sold)- 127.16  Remaining # months inventory  10.33  Selling price % of list price (original list price) (these were homes that sold and closed in April 2008) 89.2%                 06/06/2008

  Here's what Jacksonville Real Estate in March 2008 looked like:   Current # of listings available March 2008  7,490 Average # of sales per month (homes that went under contract not sold)  579  Ave days on market (under contract homes, not sold)- 132.98   Remaining # months inventory  12.94  Selling price % of list price (original list price) (these were homes that sold and closed in February 2008)  88.82%               06/06/2008

Here's what Jacksonville Real Estate in February 2008 looked like:   Current # of listings available February 2008    7,509  Average # of sales per month (homes that went under contract not sold)  551  Ave days on market (under contract homes, not sold)-  139.01  Remaining # months inventory  13.63  Selling price % of list price (original list price) (these were homes that sold and closed in February 2008)  87.7%     06/06/2008

Here's what Jacksonville Real Estate in January 2008 looked like: Current # of listings available January 2008     7,279      Average # of sales per month (homes that went under contract not sold)  485  Ave days on market (under contract homes, not sold)-  119.25  Remaining # months inventory  15  Selling price % of list price (original list price) (these were homes that sold and closed in January 2008)  89.31%       06/06/2008

I search the MLS daily for foreclosure listings for investors, and the search  I just ran turned up 17 foreclosure listings. This includes all the Intracoastal West areas along Hodges and San Pablo, and all of Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach. The prices range from $139K on San Pablo to $699K in Queen's Harbor.  Seven of these listings are in Queen's Harbor, two in Hampton Park, one in Pablo Bay.  These are all decent looking listings that do need little work, especially the ones in the subdivisions, as the bank will have ensured yard maintenance was kept up to make the property attractive. If you have financing in line, and are interested in purchasing a foreclosure property close to the beach, this is a great time to buy and take advantage of the market opportunities! 06/04/2008

Villa Medici Condos Jacksonville Florida   1.5% BUYER REBATE! Villa Medici is a gated condominium community located just off Gate Parkway  in Jacksonville's Southside area with close proximity to entertainment, fine dining, spectacular shopping, schools and great medical facilites.  St. Lukes hospital, Tinseltown Theater, the St. Johns Town Center and the employment centers of Deerwood Park and Southpoint are just around the corner with easy access to downtown, The Beaches, I-95 and Southside Boulevard. Inspired by Mediterranean designs reminiscent of a Tuscany village, Villa Medici condominiums feature beautiful interiors and upscale amenities including clubhouse with full kitchen and game tables, olympic size pool and lounge area, sun deck, fitness center, massage therapy room, busin... 06/02/2008

The  time is now to think about selling your home if you have or want to.  Summers here and people want to make their changes.  If you can price your home right for this crazy market you will probably sell.  Buyers who qualify have so many opportunity's for some great buys.  Jacksonville Fl. has activicty , people listing and buyers.  Even the Short Sales are not as much a nightmare as they seemed a couple of months ago. Probably because more agents are skilled at doing them as well as the banks.  Hang in there. 05/29/2008

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, about 21% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are generated from household energy use. A house that consumes less energy reduces greenhouse gases since less fossil fuel is needed to operate it.  Energy & water savings mean financial savings also.  The following are some approaches to making your home green: * Switch to solar power  - a clean energy source with no air pollution/noise - panels can last up to 20 years with minimal maintenance - federal government offers a tax credit of 30% of installation cost, to a max of $2000, for certain solar power features - many states & municipalities offer additional incentives. * Plug leaks - caulk & add weather-stripping to windows & doors to stop heat & air conditioning losses - use expandin... 05/27/2008

Aberdeen Community Jacksonville Florida Homes     Sutherland Forest at Aberdeen     Greenstone at Aberdeen     Grandholm Point at Aberdeen     Castlegate at Aberdeen     Wellington Park at Aberdeen     Seaton Manor at Aberdeen     Sterling Bridge at Aberdeen     Aberdeen is a new a residential master planned community located in Northwest St. Johns County Florida just west of Durbin Crossing, just east of Julington Creek Plantation in the booming area of Northwest St. Johns County.  Aberdeen consists of a total of 1,316 acres, Upon completion Aberdean will have 1,623 single family homes and at least 168 multi-family units. The site plan calls for over 500 acres of on-site upland and wetland conservation area, and 68 acres for lakes. A public school, a Village Center with 100,000 square... 05/27/2008

Bartram Springs Jacksonville Florida Homes        1.5% BUYERS REBATE! Bartram Springs community is located between U.S. 1 and Interstate 95 off Race Track Road in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville. Bartram Springs is located on the very southern tip of Duval county, actually the entrance to the community is in St. Johns County.  Bartram Springs Jacksonville Homes offers lake and preserve views with amenities for the entire family. This master-planned community features three sparkling pools, a water park, playgrounds, a fitness center, volleyball, basketball, soccer fields, & tennis facilities.  With nearby shopping, excellent schools and close proximity to downtown Jacksonville as well as historic St. Augustine.        Residents and visitors to Bartram Springs are welcomed to the comm... 05/20/2008

Greenland Chase Jacksonville Florida Homes        ">Greenland Chase is conveniently located in Duval County off Greenland Road near the intersection of I-95 / 9A in Jacksonville, FL. Greenland Chase offers its residents distinctive home features and community amenities, all with a popular Mandarin address.  Convenient access to nearby I-95, 9A, shopping, entertainment, health care, restaurants,  In addition to Mandarin's school system, one of the highest rated in all of Jacksonville.      Carefully planned and masterfully built, Greenland Chase is developed by Providence Homes - one of Northeast Florida’s largest local homebuilders. Greenland Chase is a charming, family-friendly neighborhood with style, character, and a wonderful hometown feel. Greenland Chase is a unique community dev... 05/20/2008

  Hampton Glen Community Jacksonville Florida   1% BUYER REBATE!Hampton Glen is conveniently located off East Baymeadows Road in Southside near Jacksonville's popular Deerwood Park business district. This 400-home country club community features a full array of recreational amenities to meet all family members' needs! Hampton Glen offers a quiet sanctuary from city pressures, with a location less than one mile to SR 9A prividing quick access to the area's most desirable shopping, dining and recreational amenities.  Also less than one mile from the community is Twin Lakes middle & elementary schools, as well as Jacksonville Country Day School, some of the highest rated in the area.  A brand new high school is also slated to be developed in the next year or two just up the road as well!!... 05/18/2008

Deercreek County Club Jacksonville Florida Homes        1% BUYERS REBATE! Golf was meant to be played on a challenging terrain like this. At Deercreek Country Club Jacksonville Florida, a splendid convergence of carefully preserved wetlands, rolling upland pine forests, and year-round sunshine spreads a welcoming landscape for golf players of all abilities. Centerpiece for the Deercreek experience is a 285-acre wildlife & wetlands preserve in Jacksonville Florida.  Golf at its best must always convey a sense of adventure, and Deercreek Country Club never disappoints as rare birds and native wildlife eye your every shot.  Other amenities in the Deercreek Jacksonville community include lighted clay tennis courts, clubhouse, pool, fitness center, nature trails, sports fields, playground, ... 05/18/2008

Deerwood Country Club Jacksonville Florida Homes  1% BUYER REBATE!         Deerwood Driving Range   Deerwood Pool   Deerwood Fitness Center    Deerwood Golf & Country Club Jacksonville FL is located near the intersection of Baymeadows Rd. & Southside Blvd, perhaps one of the most convenient locations in Northeast Florida.  Residents have easy access to Butler Blvd and I-95, for short commutes to Jacksonville Beaches as well as Downtown Jacksonville FL and the Southside business district.  Residents in Deerwood Country Club also enjoy the new St. Johns Town Center Shopping Mall as well as the Avenues mall within a five minute drive.  Amenities within the Deerwood community include a private golf course with a driving range and golf putting green, 16 lighted clay tennis courts, clubhouse... 05/18/2008

   Sweetwater Del Webb Jacksonville Florida Homes     1.5% BUYER REBATE! Looking for an active adult community in Jacksonville Florida? Look no further!  Sweetwater by Del Webb is the first large scale 55 & older active adult community in Jacksonville FL, and will boast over 900 homes upon completion.  Located in the heart of Jacksonville FL near the intersection of Baymeadows Rd. and 9A, Sweetwater Del Webb is convenient to anywhere you want to be! Unmatched in beauty, grandeur and amenities, Sweetwater’s new Summerland Hall is perhaps the ultimate place for recreation and renewal. With 22,000 square feet of space, this Mediterranean-inspired facility is the focus for traditional and not-so-traditional pursuits to enrich mind and body. Among its more notable assets: Grand hall        ... 05/16/2008

Home maintenance is a new responsibility for the first-time buyer.  Although it is not new to the non-first time buyer, we should all be reminded of these important task that can be forgotten while living busy & hectic lifestyles.  The following list can prevent small problems from becoming big expensive headaches: Inside tasks - change your furnace filters monthly, drain your water heater at least once a year to remove sediments, clean dust on coils inside baseboard heating units, check your circuit breakers in your electrical circuit box twice yearly by flipping them off & back on, watch out for drips under sinks & water stains, replace key components (water heaters, furnaces, roofs) of your home based on their average useful lives before they fail. Outside tasks - Keep water (major e... 05/16/2008