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By Carol Zingone, Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty)
I have more pictures to share - my fascination was with the tail images, and the pilots nicknames, as evidenced by this primarily photo blog.   This had special meaning to me, as I have a rescued cat named Gizmo. Not sure the LT would like the reference.   I can only imagine "how" these nicknames are earned!   Really, don't you think this is a very specific nickname?????    Lt CDR Chuckles......well, his plane on the flight deck at least.   We all loved this name!   Ok, there were probably a million other pictures, but I could not avoid the nicknames and the tail insignia...   The bronze statue of the namesake of the ship...This ship is unique in that their namesake is still living, has visited twice and writes personal letters to the departing sailors thanking them for their service.  ...
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By Carol Zingone, Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty)
I had this unique opportunity yesterday to tour the USS George Bush while in port, prior to continuing with their pre-deployment war games off our coast. How? Being active in the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce has led me to be on the Beaches Chamber Board of Directors, and this invitation was directed towards the Board - and one I'm glad I did not pass up! I have never been aboard an aircraft carrier, and they are SO HUGE! Floating cities is a good analogy; this one is probably bigger in terms of population than the small Northern NJ town I grew up in! The entire experience was awesome, however, the "elevator" experience was probably the most awesome: it's a portion of the flight deck that acts as an open air elevator, capable of carrying 200,000 pounds, and moving with alarming speed...
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By Carol Zingone, Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty)
I had the opportunity to tour a ship at our local Naval Air Station, Mayport, in Northeast Florida last night.  The Chamber of Commerce organized it, and, if you have never had the pleasure to visit, it is really a city within a city. Our port is one of the largest, and most sought after posts, largely due to our ocean proximity (30 minutes to ocean), the low cost of living compared to other bases, and, of course, the fact that we are in Florida. I've toured the base and ships before, but never at Christmas time.  Below are some of my pictures. Me in the captain's chair in the CIC area....   Big gun at sunset....   Group pic..yup, me in the antlers!   On ship consult..     Ok, the steering wheel? Is the tiny gold wheel you see in the center of this picture....REALLY!   Happy Holidays!  
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By Carol Zingone, Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty)
Beaches Area 2009 statistics   Here are the August 2009 stats and August 2008 for comparison - 2009 285 Homes Sold Lowest price: $44,900 Highest price: $3,200,000 Shortest Days on Market: 0 Longest Days on Market: 1,247   2008 228 homes sold Lowest price: $40,000 Highest price: $4,200,000 Shortest Days on Market: 0 Longest Days on Market: 717 The number of homes sold year to year is up, 24%, which is terrific news for anyone involved in real estate, whether is it buying or selling. The prices are not off that much from last year, in reality, and the days on market, with the exception of the property on the market for 1200 days (a number I have never seen before, personally), seem consistent. If you are ready to list your home, call me for a comparable market analysis to see what price r...
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By Carol Zingone, Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty)
If you are ready to buy your first home in Jacksonville, FL, here is some good information about new programs available. The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) is a city program seeking to purchase bank owned foreclosures, rehabilitate them, and then sell them at moderate prices to homeowners. This program is specifically targeting the following zip codes: 32206 32208 32209 32244 32254 The program overview is available on this website: http://www.nspjax.com/ This is a brand new program. so there will be more info posted to the website soon. The other program you may have heard about is the Florida Homebuyer Opportunity Program. This is another city program offering downpayment assistance for first time homebuyers.  There is a limited amount of funding for this program, and this pr...
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By Carol Zingone, Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty)
Here are some beaches area statistics by zip code for Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach.  This compares year ago 2008 with current year 2009 activity.   Zip Code 32233 - Atlantic Beach Average Sales Price = $398,700 which is off by .48% from 2008 (not significant) Total Homes Sold = 34, which is 17% higher than 2008. Average Days On Market = 120 List Price/Sold Price Index = 86.7% Zip Code 32250 - Jacksonville Beach Average Sales Price = $294,200 which is 27.54% down from 2008 Total Homes Sold = 48 which is 37% higher than 2008 Average Days On Market = 105 List Price/Sold Price Index = 93.9% Zip Code 32266 - Neptune Beach Average Sales Price = $584,100 which is 113% higher than 2008 Total Homes Sold = 11, which is 22% higher than 2008 Average Days On Market = 130 List Pr...
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By Carol Zingone, Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty)
Here are the most recent statistics for the Jacksonville, FL real estate market. 4th Quarter 2008: Average Price $191,300 Homes On Market: 7663 Home Sold: 1502 New Homes Built: 198 Average Days on Market: 102 1st Quarter 2009: Average Price; $177,700 Homes On Market: 7848 Homes Sold: 1267 New Homes Built: 215 Average Days On Market: 109 We can see the average price declined quarter to quarter, which is what we are seeing on a national and regional basis as well. The homes on market number has increased slickly, and is predicted to increase in the second quarter of 2009.  The number of homes sold is predicted to be flat going into second quarter.   Carol Zingone is a Broker Associate with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Rating in Jacksonville Beach, FL with Prudential Network Realty.  She h...
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By Carol Zingone, Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty)
Fresh data - and it is great news! Jacksonville sales of single family homes are up 10% year to year. Median sales price is down 22% How does this compare with other parts of the Sunshine State? Daytona Beach up 19% Fort Lauderdale up 47% Fort Myers/Cape Coral up 192% Fort Pierce/Port St. Lucie up 27% Fort Walton Beach down 3% Gainesville down 5% Lakeland/Winter Haven up 9% Melbourne/Titusville/Palm Bay up 21% Miami up 101% Marco Island N/A Ocala up 12% Orlando up 39% Panama City up 1% Pensacola down 5% Punta Gorda up 10% Sarasota/Bradenton up 8% Tallahassee down 22% Tampa/St. Pete/Clearwater up 16% West Palm Beach/Boca Raton up 20% All figures are based on March 2008 compared to March 2009 - and this is great news we need to spread to everyone we talk to about real estate!   Carol Zing...
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By Carol Zingone, Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty)
The annual Beaches Sandcastle Contest will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2009 , in Jacksonville Beach in front of the Seawalk Pavilion and the annual Beaches "Opening Day Parage" will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2009 in downtown Jacksonville Beach. Both of these events can be enjoyed by the whole family, so make plans to be there!  Carol Zingone is a Broker Associate with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Rating in Jacksonville Beach, FL with Prudential Network Realty.  She helps buyers and sellers throughout the Beaches, Intracoastal West and Greater Jacksonville, FL areas. She can be reached at 904/993-9048 or via email at carolzingone@clearwire.net
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By Carol Zingone, Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty)
This one day festival is a family friendly event held in the Beaches Town Center at the ocean end of Atlantic Blvd. A KIDS ZONE, sponsored by 200 FIRST STREET and several local schools, will offer lots of activities, games, rides and snacks in an alcohol-free area. An art show will feature local and regional artists with talents in painting, jewelry, handcrafted glass, pottery, wood cravings and more. Music starts at noon on the Ocean Stage. Local restaurants will have food booths set up for your enjoyment. Pets, skateboards, bikes and coolers will not be allowed in the festival area. For more information contact Patsy Bishop at 246-9133. Carol Zingone is a Broker Associate with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Rating in Jacksonville Beach, FL with Prudential Network Realty.  She helps buye...
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By Carol Zingone, Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty)
Recycling Community Waste to Make a Community That's Safe  The City of Jacksonville will have mobile household hazardous waste vehicles at the Atlantic Beach City Hall parking lot (next to Russell Park), 800 Seminole Road on Saturday, April 25th  from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Many materials used in the home and gardens are considered hazardous waste and must NOT be thrown into household trash.  These materials can cause serious safety and health problems.  Check the list below for types of products to take to the household hazardous waste collection on April 25th.   WILL BE ACCEPTED:   Paint, paint thinners & strippers                               Fertilizer                                       Computer monitors Rechargeable batteries                                Acids                   ...
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