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By James & Tara Painting, Realtor - Jacksonville, Florida
(Silverman Realty Inc.)
  Hello, Here are all of the new listings for the Ft. Caroline area of Jacksonville from 12/12 to 12/15/2007 . I'm sorry some of them do not have photos yet. You can check this link in a day or so for newly added photos. Click on the link below to view all of the new home listings.I've you'd like listings from other areas of town just email us and we'll get them right to you.                                                  Homes For Sale In Jacksonville CUSTOMER APPRECIATION INCENTIVE: If you purchase this home or any home through us, we will provide you with a free one year home warranty through American Home Shield. This home warranty protects you from any major out of pocket expenses due to electrical, plumbing and appliance failure. My wife and I specialize in helping home buyers r...
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By Pam Graham, Jacksonville, Clay & St Johns Counties
(All Real Estate Options)
Well, do I have a place for you! It's called Chamblin Bookmine and it is my absolutely favorite book store. I love any book store really, Books-A-Million, Barnes & Noble and the list goes on, but the difference with Chamblin's is, not only do they carry new books, they sell tons & tons of used books as well as hard to find. I just went there last week and I purchased a book that looked brand new. If purchased new, I would have paid $19.95, but I only paid $9.95! Now, that's a sweet deal.   If you would like to take a visit their address is: 4551 Roosevelt Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32210. Oh! I almost forgot, they also sell audio books and videos too! Happy book hunting!                    
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By James & Tara Painting, Realtor - Jacksonville, Florida
(Silverman Realty Inc.)
  Hello, Here are all of the new listings for the Southside area of Jacksonville from 12/07 to 12/11 . I'm sorry some of them do not have photos yet. You can check this link in a day or so for newly added photos. Click on the link below to view all of the new home listings.I've you'd like listings from other areas of town just email us and we'll get them right to you.                                                  Homes For Sale In Jacksonville CUSTOMER APPRECIATION INCENTIVE: If you purchase this home or any home through us, we will provide you with a free one year home warranty through American Home Shield. This home warranty protects you from any major out of pocket expenses due to electrical, plumbing and appliance failure. My wife and I specialize in helping home buyers realize t...
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By James & Tara Painting, Realtor - Jacksonville, Florida
(Silverman Realty Inc.)
  Hello, Here are all of the new listings for the Ft. Caroline area of Jacksonville from 12/07 to 12/11 . I'm sorry some of them do not have photos yet. You can check this link in a day or so for newly added photos. Click on the link below to view all of the new home listings.I've you'd like listings from other areas of town just email us and we'll get them right to you.                                                  Homes For Sale In Jacksonville CUSTOMER APPRECIATION INCENTIVE: If you purchase this home or any home through us, we will provide you with a free one year home warranty through American Home Shield. This home warranty protects you from any major out of pocket expenses due to electrical, plumbing and appliance failure. My wife and I specialize in helping home buyers realiz...
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By James & Tara Painting, Realtor - Jacksonville, Florida
(Silverman Realty Inc.)
Hello all,Here are the sold listings for the southside of Jacksonville from 12/01 to 12/06.  I will keep you updated on sold listings twice a month.If you'd like to see data for other areas in Jacksonville, email me and I will happily post them for you. If you'd like to see your Jacksonville home on this SOLD list just give me a call to discuss your options. I'll be happy to help!   Click on the link below to view the properties:                                                                  Southside Sold Listings  Thanks,James Painting, RealtorSilverman Realty Inc.(904) 874-3569email: tara2000@comcast.netWebsite: www.JacksonvilleRealEstateFinder.com Free Home Market Analysis:Search The MLS:Dream Home Finder 
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By James & Tara Painting, Realtor - Jacksonville, Florida
(Silverman Realty Inc.)
 Hello all,Here are the sold listings for Arlington from 12/01 to 12/06.  I will keep you updated on sold listings twice a month.If you'd like to see data for other areas in Jacksonville, email me and I will happily post them for you. If you'd like to see your home on this SOLD list just give me a call to discuss your options. I'll be happy to help!  Click on the link below to view the properties:                                                  Arlington / Ft. Caroline Sold Listings   Thanks,James Painting, RealtorSilverman Realty Inc.(904) 874-3569Website: www.JacksonvilleRealEstateFinder.com Free Home Market Analysis:    
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By James & Tara Painting, Realtor - Jacksonville, Florida
(Silverman Realty Inc.)
  Hello, Here are all of the new listings for the Southside area of Jacksonville from 12/02 to 12/05. I'm sorry some of them do not have photos yet. You can check this link in a day or so for newly added photos. Click on the link below to view all of the new home listings.I've you'd like listings from other areas of town just email us and we'll get them right to you.                                                      New Southside Home Listings CUSTOMER APPRECIATION INCENTIVE: If you purchase this home or any home through us, we will provide you with a free one year home warranty through American Home Shield. This home warranty protects you from any major out of pocket expenses due to electrical, plumbing and appliance failure. My wife and I specialize in helping home buyers realize t...
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By Pam Graham, Jacksonville, Clay & St Johns Counties
(All Real Estate Options)
   I know what you're thinking, action packed evening of tax talk, where's the excitement in that? Ok, it may not sound exciting but when it comes to saving money, I get excited! Did you know on January 29th, that we get to vote for or against the new proposed homestead exemption? This will affect everyone who owns a home, 2nd home or investment property.  To arm you with the information you need to make an informed decision come January 29th, we've rounded up Roger Suggs from the Clay County tax assessors (the information will apply to all counties) to explain what the propsed exemption is and how it will affect your property. Here's the when, where and time:   When: December 6th Time: 6:30pm Where: Fleming Island Baptist Church 1871 County Rd 220, Orange Park, 32003  Seating is limite...
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By James & Tara Painting, Realtor - Jacksonville, Florida
(Silverman Realty Inc.)
 Hello all,Homes in the Ft. Caroline area of Jacksonville come in many sizes and price ranges. I'm continuing a new series of blog posts about the desirability and affordability of homes in the Ft. Caroline area of Jacksonville. This post will look at homes in the 300,000 to 400,000 price range.Lets take a look...    Enjoy the holidays in this 4/3 home with a screen-enclosed heated pool with spa & waterfall, overlooking tropical landscaping backing to conservation for privacy. Versatile floor plan with formal living & dining rooms & rear bonus with full bath. Large open kitchen with island, dining space, crystal display cabinet, lots of counter space. Tropical paradise views throughout the home create a resort setting year round. ALL FOR 309,900               Bring your picky buyers to ...
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By James & Tara Painting, Realtor - Jacksonville, Florida
(Silverman Realty Inc.)
   Hello all,Here are the new listing for the Ft. Caroline area of Jacksonville for the dates 11/19/07 to 11/26/07. Click on the link below to view. If you'd like to visit any of these homes just email me or give me a call at (904) 874-3569. I'll be happy to help!                                                             Ft. Caroline New Listings   Thanks,Tara PaintingReal Estate Marketingwww.JacksonvilleRealEstateFinder.com                                                                                            
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By James & Tara Painting, Realtor - Jacksonville, Florida
(Silverman Realty Inc.)
 Hello all,Here are the new listing for the Arlington area of Jacksonville for the dates 11/19/07 to 11/26/07. Click on the link below to view. If you'd like to visit any of these homes just email me or give me a call at (904) 874-3569. I'll be happy to help!                                                            New Arlington Listings  Thanks,Tara PaintingReal Estate Marketing Silverman Realty Inc.                                                                       
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By James & Tara Painting, Realtor - Jacksonville, Florida
(Silverman Realty Inc.)
 As most everyone knows by now, the year 2007 has been a year of mortgage turmoil that is affecting more and more families throughout the U.S. Many people are being forced into foreclosure due to their loans resetting to a higher interest rate.  Alot of homeowners are in despair and denial and will not talk about their problems with anyone until it is too late for help. Some will just walk away from their homes. There may be help... Homeowners must ask for help as quickly as possible. Lenders do not want to foreclose on your home and have workout options that may keep you in your home until you get on your feet. These options work best if you are not too far behind on your payments, one or two at the most.The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has started a new refinancing program called F...
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By James & Tara Painting, Realtor - Jacksonville, Florida
(Silverman Realty Inc.)
   Jacksonville Home Seller Information MOST COMMON SELLER MISTAKE   Over-pricing your home. Lets say that you interview two agents to sell your home. One shows up with comparables that show what has sold in your neighborhood and the prices they sold for. That agent then shows you a range of listing prices for your home. There's the low side which is what you should list it for if you are in under time constraints which could happen if you have a contract on your next home, the middle range which should sell in a reasonable amount of time and the high side which will take the longest to sell, but will sell eventually. You think you'd like to test the market and list it 25,000 over the highest range of listing prices. The agent should at that time counsel you on the effects of doing so a...
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By James & Tara Painting, Realtor - Jacksonville, Florida
(Silverman Realty Inc.)
Hello all,Homes in the Ft. Caroline area of Jacksonville come in many sizes and price ranges. I'm starting a new series of blog posts about the desirability and affordability of homes in the Ft. Caroline area of Jacksonville. This post will look at homes in the 200,000 to 300,000 price range.Lets take a look...  This well maintained 3/2 home was built in 2000 and has many upgrades. At 1,621 sq. ft. it is perfect for starting a family. Features new tile, newly remodeled guest and master bath and an open floor plan. Only 249,900!    This immaculate 3/2 home is located on a quiet dead-end street in Gately Oaks. At 2,003 sq. ft. this home has room to roam. Features include: New carpet, upgraded appliances, Spacious rooms  and a large privacy fenced yard. Price: 299,000                      ...
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By Pam Graham, Jacksonville, Clay & St Johns Counties
(All Real Estate Options)
Jacksonville Florida Market Watch October 2007  Are you looking to buy in the Jacksonville real estate market? Do you own a home in Jacksonville and want to know if this a good time to put your house on the market?  I'd like to share some market stats to help you with your decision.   Here's what October 2007 looked like:  Current # of listings available in Oct 2007- 7,663 Average # of sales per month (homes that went under contract not sold)- 629 Ave days on market (under contract homes, not sold)- 129.11 Remaining # months inventory - 12.18 Selling price % of list price (original list price) (these were homes that sold and closed in October 2007)- 91.08%   Let's go back a year!   Here's what October 2006 looked like: Current # of listings available in Oct 2007- 6,500 Average # of sale...
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By James & Tara Painting, Realtor - Jacksonville, Florida
(Silverman Realty Inc.)
Welcome to the last installment of "F.S.B.O. Tips" I hope you've gleaned a few ideas from this series. You can access earlier F.S.B.O. Tips by clicking on the links at the end of this post. The Garage Garages are becoming more and more modernized—some are even being used as playrooms, gyms or workshops. Laminate and solid surface cabinetry are even present in newer homes. However, even with an older home, you can  make your garage more inviting by:    1. Clearing out as much clutter as possible. Stack boxes neatly and don’t leave anything lying out that could pose a danger to visiting buyers.  2.  Clean all oil stains . (Very Important)3. Dispose of all hazardous waste products that you no longer use.(Contact your waste disposal company for drop off sites)  4.  Replace all burnt-out lig...
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By James & Tara Painting, Realtor - Jacksonville, Florida
(Silverman Realty Inc.)
 Welcome Back!   The Bedrooms and Family Room   Is there any room more personal than one’s bedroom? Because most bedrooms have such personality, you really have to strip down bedrooms to make them appear very generic. Personal items should be non-existent, and beds should be beautifully made and coordinated with matching accessories. You should also Paint walls a neutral color. Your child may have loved the pink walls and mural but,new owners may have a hard time envisioning the roomas anything other than a cute girls bedroom.    • Clean all windows, sills, carpeting, doors and walls. • Remove posters from walls to enhance the spacious look of a room. • Remove all clutter! This includes clothing, toys and other personal items. Pack what you can and store the rest! Leave only the necessi...
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By James & Tara Painting, Realtor - Jacksonville, Florida
(Silverman Realty Inc.)
 Welcome back to my next installment of my"F.S.B.O. Tips"  You can access my previous  F.S.B.O. Tips posts    by clicking on the links at the bottom of this post.                                                                                                        The Bathrooms    We know, we know. You dread cleaning the bathroom. Well,  who doesn’t? Scrubbing bath tubs, sinks and toilets is hard  work. You have no, choice, however in cleaning your humble  commodes. You can make the process move more quickly  though, by following a checklist:    • CLEAN toilets, sinks and flooring to get rid of mineral  build-up and rust spots, mildew and any other messes.  (make sure that you have plenty of ventilation when  using bleach or other strong smelling chemicals).                            ...
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By James & Tara Painting, Realtor - Jacksonville, Florida
(Silverman Realty Inc.)
 Hello all,Here are the sold listings for Arlington from 11/01 to 11/15. If you do not see your property here it is because for one reason or another there is no photo on your MLS listing. I will keep you updated on sold listings twice a month.If you'd like to see data for other areas in Jacksonville, email me and I will post them for you. If you'd like to see your home on this SOLD list just give me a call to discuss your options. I'll be happy to help!  Click on the link below to view the properties:                                                  Arlington Sold Listings   Thanks,Tara PaintingSilverman Realty Inc.(904) 874-3569Website: www.JacksonvilleRealEstateFinder.com Free Home Market Analysis:                                                                      
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By Carol Zingone, Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty)
I'm working with a first time homebuyer, and we saw two listings the other day, priced at $150K and under. Both had some obvious issues, and I had sold another home in the area in May, so I told we could find her a great house for possibly less money.I run a search in MLS today, and find 76 homes in that particular area, priced between $140K - $165K.  Pretty good selection. I start narrowing down the homes to send to her, and I use the pictures as a guide: if there is only one exterior shot, the agent, and the seller don't REALLY CARE to sell!With 76 homes to choose from, it pays to have a few extra pictures in the MLS so my buyer and I can see if she likes the way it looks on the inside. It takes no time at all, you can shoot them when you're getting the listing agreement signed, and t...
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