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I work for a Jacksonville real estate brokerage firm

I work for a Jacksonville real estate brokerage firm

I have been working for a Jacksonville real estate brokerage firm for the past twenty years or so in addition to it’s the best job that I’ve ever had. I absolutely cherish working for the Jacksonville, FL real estate brokerage firm because it’s never boring at all. Jacksonville real estate investors are mostly absolutely nice

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Jacksonville home buyers are all about the HVAC systems

Jacksonville home buyers are all about the HVAC systems

When it comes to buying homes in Jacksonville, FL, I have found that buyers are really all about the heating and cooling systems inside of their potential new homes. I know that sounds just a little bit strange, but it’s one of those things that I have learned while living around here in the Jacksonville

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I needed to sell a house with water damage in Jacksonville, FL

I needed to sell a house with water damage in Jacksonville, FL

I really needed to sell a house with water damage in Jacksonville, FL last year, and it was a lot more difficult than I thought it was going to be. I knew that it should be relatively easy to find someone to sell property in Florida, but I don’t live in Jacksonville, FL or anywhere

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Ready to start a new way of life after retirement

Ready to start a new way of life after retirement

After retiring from my job, I made some major changes in my life. I realized that I’d been living according to a hectic schedule for far too long. I was tired of the stress and frustrated with never having enough time to do the things I enjoy. The majority of money I earned from the

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Selling a rundown house for cash

Selling a rundown house for cash

When my husband and I divorced, the situation turned rather nasty. We had accrued quite a bit of credit card debt. I just wanted to walk away. I grew up in the northeastern part of the country and had moved to Florida for my husband’s job. I never got accustomed to the heat and humidity.

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Selling rental properties for cash

Selling rental properties for cash

At one time, I thought buying rental properties in the Jacksonville, Florida, area would provide me a lucrative living. I invested into several houses that required some renovations. I didn’t mind spending some time and money fixing up the properties. I replaced the cupboards and countertops, bought new appliances and painted. I scrubbed everything clean

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Relieved to walk away from termite damage

Relieved to walk away from termite damage

Fluctuations in the real estate market can make a quick sale of a home crucial. A cash offer speeds things up considerably and eliminates hassles such as upgrades, repairs, inspections, realtor fees and closing costs. When I first considered selling my home for cash, I was suspicious that it was some sort of scam. However,

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Selling inherited house for cash

Selling inherited house for cash

A couple of years ago, I inherited my grandmother’s house. My grandmother spent the last few years of her life in a nursing home, and the house had fallen into disrepair. Plus, the property is located in Florida, and I live in New York. I wasn’t quite sure how to go about selling it. I

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Jacksonville real estate prices are climbing

Jacksonville real estate prices are climbing

My mom and dad own a couple of pieces of property in Jacksonville. A couple of the properties are located downtown. Right now those properties are just used for parking. The parking areas make a good amount of money, but I see a lot more potential for those areas. My mom and dad want to

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I needed to sell my house fast

I needed to sell my house fast

When my wife and I separated, I thought that we were going to eventually get back together. I gave my wife all of the time and space that she needed. She left the house and moved into an apartment. Eventually, I came to the conclusion that she was never going to come back to the

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Finding the right house in Jacksonville

Finding the right house in Jacksonville

I can’t imagine living away from the water. I was born and raised in a small beachside town, and I got so used to it that I can hardly fall asleep without the sound of the waves against the sand. At one point I even lived on a houseboat, although within a few weeks I

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There is so much real estate in Jacksonville

There is so much real estate in Jacksonville

It’s hard for many people to grasp just how big a place Jacksonville, Florida is. We all know it’s the most populous city in the state, and also the biggest in terms of square miles. What many people don’t realize is that the city limits of Jacksonville are the same as the limits of Duval

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Jacksonville Friday nights are still alive

Jacksonville Friday nights are still alive

When I was in high school my pals and I had a thing we called Jacksonville Friday Night. We didn’t make it every single weekend, but at least two or three times a month. You see, we lived way out in the boonies of north central Florida, where there was not much to do besides

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