Huguenot Memorial Park, a Jacksonville, Florida hidden beach treasure!

Now here’s a beach that’s easy to miss. I frequent Amelia Island (a fantastic drive-able beach) and somehow had passed the entrance to this beach repeatedly, until I saw a friend tag it on facebook.Naturally, I had to check it out, and WOW! Huguenot Memorial Park will not disappoint a beach lover!Heading down on Heckscher […]

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5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT BUYING A FORECLOSED HOME!

Should you buy a foreclosed home?When a lender completes the foreclosure process and becomes the legal owner of a home, the property is soon listed back on market for resale as an REO (Real Estate Owned). Buying a foreclosed home is frequently thought to be great way to get a deal on property. Though foreclosed homes […]

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5 TIPS TO SELL YOUR TENANT OCCUPIED FLORIDA HOME!

Some homes were meant to be rented – apartment buildings and multi-family homes for example. However, the same is usually not true for single family homes, as most are bought by people who would like to move into them as their residence, not rent them out. Selling these homes can be challenging. Tenants receive no personal […]

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Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida home sales heating up!

After a disappointing first quarter, Ponte Vedra Beach home sales have certainly heated up! Although listing inventory has been increasing, so have the number of home sales, reaching 75 sales in May 2019:Home sale prices have also skyrocketed, with an April average of $1.15 million. The average sales price in May dropped to $774,000, which […]

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Jacksonville Beach, FL condo sales slow down in 2019!

Jacksonville Beach, Florida home owners have been enjoying a strong sellers market with skyrocketing prices for the last few years, but has the market turned for the condo owners? Jacksonville Beach condo sales prices are down 14% over the the same period in 2018:New condo listings are headed up, while condo sales are down, creating […]

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Can I ask the seller to pay the closing costs in my Florida home purchase? How does that work?

Seller paid buyer closing costs in a Florida home sale. It is quite common for home buyers to ask sellers to contribute money towards their closing costs, in order to minimize their out of pocket up-front costs.  ​   ​HOW SELLER PAID BUYER CLOSING COSTS WORK: EXAMPLE:John and Mary want to buy a Jacksonville, Florida home for $200,000. John and […]

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Buyer closing costs in Florida: How much will you pay?

You will need to show up at closing with much more than your down payment!There are several costs involved in purchasing property in Florida, many which fall on the home buyer. Besides the actual purchase price of the home, buyer closing costs in Florida run anywhere from 2-4% and generally include: Inspection costs:You will most likely […]

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When is the best time of year to sell my Northeast Florida home?

When given the luxury of selling your home at any time of choosing, the best time to list your northeast Florida home is spring!The most active real estate season with the most opportunity to get in front of buyers is always spring. Demand and activity peaks this season resulting in competition and prices heading sharply […]

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GTM Reserve: The nature lovers beach retreat just outside the city of Jacksonville, FL!

The hidden gem just south of the city! Jacksonville, Florida is certainly known for its main beaches – Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach – which are loaded with miles of wide white sand beaches, piers and plenty of restaurants and nightlife. While these lively beaches certainly attract the tourists, the surrounding area also has […]

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Documentary stamp taxes in real estate sales in Florida

Buying and selling property in Florida is a taxable event.​ When property is sold in Florida documentary stamp taxes become due. All parties to the document are liable for the tax regardless of which party agrees to pay the tax. If a party is exempt, the tax must be paid by a non-exempt party.  ​Florida documentary stamps […]

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