REMAX Marketing | Jacksonville Real Estate

October 13, 2011

You have to love the creative minds that are behind some of these videos!

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Invest in Jacksonville Florida Real Estate

October 6, 2011

Great report on Fox Business News about where to invest in the US. Jacksonville is #1 for Real Estate Investment! I’ve seen a lot of investor, all cash activity in the last few months which is a good sign that the smart money is getting back in.  What are they buying?  Deals!  Investors young or [...]

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Home Owner Association Dues Short Sale

September 20, 2011

HOA dues when short selling your home:  Pay them! HOA’s are a major stumbling block when short selling your home.  If you are delinquent on the dues, they must be brought current or negotiated down to a short payoff before your association will allow the home to change hands.  The banks aren’t that willing to [...]

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When to Start Short Sale

September 19, 2011

A popular question in the short sale world:   I need to short sale.  When do I start the process? Quick Answer:  Sooner the better. We, the professional real estate community, have done a horrible job of educating the general public about the short sale process.  Many of the clients I have, have never heard of [...]

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Jacksonville Florida Worst Real Estate Market in the Country

September 8, 2011

Not a #1 that we want, but it’s true.  Reported by my friend at the Jacksonville Business Journal, Ashley Gurbal, Jacksonville is the Worst Real Estate Market in the Country. Her article is based on Thursday’s report from Clear Capital’s Real Estate Market Report.   The report highlights top performing cities and worst performing cities.  Jacksonville [...]

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Banks Agree to More Short Sales

September 2, 2011

Recent article in Bloomberg referencing RealtyTrac’s recent stats on U.S. home sales and distressed home sales.  The article states, “Home Short Sales Increase as Banks ‘More Realistic’ on Market“. In a nutshell, banks are agreeing to more short sales as the best alternative to foreclosure.  Something we the public already understand, however the banks have [...]

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Oldies but Goodies

September 1, 2011

Below are some older articles that I still refer to on a very regular basis.  They are often the subject of many questions of the week or hot topics of the moment as they relate to Jacksonville Real Estate. Loan Modification Denied? Short Sale your Jacksonville House Jacksonville Short Sale Realtor 7 Jacksonville Real Estate [...]

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List Price is Everything when Selling Jacksonville Real Estate

August 30, 2011

This is a buyer’s market.  There is no arguing that.  There are homes for sale on just about every street and around every corner. The good news:  Buyer’s are buying homes in Jacksonville! When buyers are shopping for homes, they are looking at 3 things:  Price, Pictures, and Location. And some homes in Jacksonville Sell [...]

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Jacksonville Short Sale Marsh Front Home

August 29, 2011

Jacksonville Short Sale Available for Sale – Marsh Front! Top 5 reasons to see this Jacksonville Short Sale home before it’s sold: Affordable Marsh Front! Privacy location within the community.  It’s on a culdesac street with complete privacy. Short Sale priced right! Tidal creek that leads to the intracoastal is perfect for sea kayakers or [...]

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Jacksonville Waterfront Homes Report 2011

August 19, 2011

Stats covered in this Jacksonville Waterfront Report: January 1st, 2011 – August 18th, 2011 Single family homes only Duval county only (Jacksonville) Waterfront – Navigable to ocean Year to date closed sales:  86 Total Current active inventory:  267 Total 32% Active to Closed Ratio Highest 5 sales:  $2.3mm, $1.8mm, $1.7mm, $1.57mm, $1.5mm Highest 5 active [...]

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Jacksonville Short Sale Success – Chase Mortgage

August 18, 2011

Chase Mortgage Short Sale Complete in Jacksonville Chase is always an interesting short sale.  They typically take way too much time and make you jump through some serious hoops on the way to short sale approval.  However, this short sale was different.  Chase gave their approval early and then we waited forever for the 2nd [...]

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Jacksonville Homes Sell Fast Sometimes

August 17, 2011

In the last year I’ve had several very fast sales.  I qualify fast as less than 30 days, also see car image to left.  They were so fast that I actually decided to brag a little and put a few of them front and center on the home page of this site. They were so [...]

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Jacksonville Short Sale Success – Bartram Springs

August 17, 2011

SOLD!  Another completed Short Sale in Jacksonville Florida.  This was a great house in Bartram Springs off Race Track Road.  Extra large lot….I mean extra extra large lot with room for a pool and volley ball and then some. The Sellers were delighted to have this one completed and off the books.  The Buyers are [...]

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Julington Creek Short Sale near Durbin Creek Elementary

August 13, 2011

Looking for a home in Julington Creek in St Johns Florida?  This is a great buy on this Short Sale.  Between Durbin Creek Elementary and Fruit Cove Middle, this home is one of the most sought after school districts in Florida.  Large open living spaces and a quiet, private outdoor space including a screened in [...]

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Jacksonville Riverfront Homes in Higher demand than Oceanfront

August 5, 2011

I’m always striving to deliver more value on this website.  Being a more tech savvy agent, I’m almost obsessed with tweaking the site and analyzing the data and analytics from even the most minor changes.  It’s an ongoing trial and error that never ends (and never should). One piece of data that I analyze almost [...]

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Cypress Bay Cove Jacksonville Home For Sale

August 3, 2011

            A great new listing in the heart of Old Mandarin!  If you are looking for a large home, with a large lot, but very well maintained, this is the home!   This property has the luxury of a fast closing and you could move in almost immediately.  Don’t miss this [...]

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Ponte Vedra Beach Short Sale Success

July 29, 2011

Another completed short sale in Ponte Vedra Beach This condo was directly across the street from the beach and only a few doors south from the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club.  Great location! AHMSI Short Sale with No Deficiency AHMSI was the mortgage company and they agreed to take less than was originally owed AND [...]

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7 Myths About Jacksonville Real Estate

July 28, 2011

        Information is flowing from every angle about the local and national housing market.  Some of the info is good and some is completely false.  This is an attempt to debunk some of the more prominent Myths on the local Jacksonville Real Estate Market. Myth 1:  Homes are selling at half price. [...]

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How long does Foreclosure take in Florida

July 12, 2011

Question of the week:  How long does Foreclosure take in Florida? The answer is simple and cloudy:  Forever….sometimes. In the first three months of 2011, the average foreclosure in Florida took 619 days, according to RealtyTrac Inc.  For the math challenged, that’s just shy of 2 years.  The calculation is from the time a home [...]

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Abigail Estates Short Sale Jacksonville

July 11, 2011

Great listing in Mandarin.  The current owners did all the right upgrades making this house a must see!  Short Sale opportunity in Abigail Estates. IT SOLD!  – Currently Waiting for Mortgage Approval.

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