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Short Sales Increasingly More Difficult – Jacksonville

July 7, 2010

80% of our Jacksonville Real Estate business has been short sales in 2010 and there is no signs of this trend slowing.  Many home owners owe more than their homes are worth and after months of frustration in an attempt to modify the loan, they are turned to doing a short sale.  (Short Sale is [...]

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St Johns Golf and Country Club Homes for Sale

July 2, 2010
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Waterfront Real Estate Agent Jacksonville

June 30, 2010

Thinking of Selling your waterfront home in Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, or Orange Park?  Finding the right real estate agent is critical to success! As your Waterfront Real Estate Agent, our focus produces results. Marketing is everything! Your home must be presented where the buyers are, and that is online!  Regardless of previous thoughts on who [...]

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How to Choose a Real Estate Agent in Jacksonville

June 28, 2010

Deciding to sell your house in the Jacksonville Area?  Choosing the right real estate agent is the difference between sold and sitting on the market forever. This is undoubtedly a very tough market to sell a home, which is even more reason you should do your homework on the right agent. 6 Requirements when Choosing [...]

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3957 Susan Drive Green Cove Springs Waterfront Home

June 28, 2010

This is one great waterfront home!  Ever bought a car from someone who was the “right kind of person to buy a car from”?  Well, this is that same setup, however with a better investment:  A waterfront home.

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The latest listings of Jacksonville Intracoastal Homes For Sale

June 27, 2010

Listed below are the most recent Intracoastal homes for sale in Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra.  PS: it’s updated daily with the latest data.

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Fastest way to get your Short Sale Approved

June 15, 2010

Short Sale approvals are mysterious.  Banks often take months and months to just gather information while everyone involved waits anxiously for any contact.  The short sale market has increased in Jacksonville Florida as most homes that are selling are typically either short sales or bank owned properties.  Straight from our Buyer’s Agents: “Most buyers want [...]

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Bank of America HAFA Short Sales

June 4, 2010

Bank of America has been flooded with Short Sales.  They have been making large strides forward with helping to streamline the process.  One major move forward was the Equator system which allows for a more streamlined document uploading system.  It also allows homeowners, the agent, the attorney, and Bank of America stay on track with [...]

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New Better Much Improved Jacksonville Waterfront Homes Search now Available

May 22, 2010

Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Waterfront Homes For Sale Search It only took about 20 days after a very painful site crash to get the website back in gear.  However, the site is now better than ever! Very Good News: For any waterfront homeowners who are considering selling this season, I am seeing a spike in [...]

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#1 Most important when Selling a House in Jacksonville or Ponte Vedra

March 25, 2010

The #1 most important item when selling a house:  PRICING! Demand for housing is very low and inventory very high which results in lower prices.  However, many owners and agents still price homes too high. 4 Reasons Owners Price their homes too High: Good Ole Days:  “3 years ago our neighbor sold for $xx”. Purchased [...]

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Short Sales can Sell Fast in Jacksonville FL

March 23, 2010

Supply and Demand is always in control of the real estate market.  Too much supply & very low demand and prices go down.  This is where we are in today’s real estate market and it’s tough for many home owners to understand. When prices go down, many are left owing more than the home is [...]

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Bank of America Short Sale

March 14, 2010

It’s been widely noted on this site and others that discuss short sales:  Bank of America has been one of the most painfully slow banks ever imagined when trying to complete a Short Sale. Bank of America Short Sales are starting to Speed Up! Bank of America introduced a new automated system that we use [...]

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Just Served Foreclosure Papers – What to do

March 9, 2010

After about 4 months of not paying your mortgage, most banks have an automatic button that gets pushed to start the foreclosure process.  You will know when this happens as they will “serve” you papers. Being served foreclosure papers is not fun.  The first thought is that you must move by morning….which isn’t true. You [...]

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Jacksonville Home Price Index 2010

February 25, 2010

The latest data from Zillow on Jacksonville home prices. Zillow Home Value Index More Jacksonville Home Values

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Short Sale becoming a House Hold Name

February 23, 2010

A few years ago, if you mentioned a Short Sale, most people would look at you with a puzzled look on their face.  Today, many are becoming educated on exactly what a short sale is…first hand.  It’s becoming a common term in every household. I predict over the next 12 months the term “Short Sale” [...]

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Waterfront Short Sale for sale in Jacksonville Florida

January 28, 2010

Waterfront Short Sale in Jacksonville Florida Bank has previously approved the pricing!  5243 Trout River Blvd, Jacksonville, FL  32208 Brad Officer – Short Sale RE/MAX Specialists – Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra, FL

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Why do Short Sales take so Long

January 27, 2010

A hot topic:  Why do Short Sales Take So Long? As home values have dropped by 20-30%+ in Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra, FL, many of the real estate transactions taking place are Short Sales.  The only thing short in a short sale is the amount of money to cover the existing mortgage.  By nature, short [...]

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Loan Modification doesn't Work

January 25, 2010

Horror stories are now floating around everywhere about failed Loan Modifications.  I’ve witnessed many of these first hand as friends have attempted to get modifications and they flat out fail. Several Major Concerns with a Loan Modification: You agree to “modify” a loan on an over valued house that could take DECADES to break even.  [...]

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First Step when looking for a Waterfront Home

January 20, 2010

Step 1:  Get pre-approved before shopping for your Waterfront Home Human nature dictates that we must always go shopping for a new waterfront home before we line up financing.  It’s a fact of life.  Rarely have I ever met anyone that gets their financing lined up first before they started shopping.  I’m guilty as well. [...]

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Loan Modification is a Bad Idea and Doesn't work!

January 15, 2010

I have many articles within this website advising clients to go down the path of a Loan Modification before they go for a short sale.  I reserve the right to change my opinion or contradict myself.  I currently believe if the home is too far upside down in value – you are better off getting [...]

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