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Jacksonville Waterfront Real Estate Report

April 15, 2011

When it comes to market demand for Waterfront Homes in Jacksonville, the numbers don’t lie.  The numbers discussed in this waterfront report show that demand for waterfront is still very strong.  Buyer’s may be looking for great deals and best in class homes, but who can blame them?  I want a deal and the best [...]

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Six Mistakes that Home Sellers Make

April 13, 2011

(The picture above is an actual home in Jacksonville, on the market several years ago. The picture was taken at the appointment showing time.  The picture serves as an example of what NOT to do.) Selling a home in Jacksonville?   Avoid these 6 mistakes: . Pricing for Yesteryear: Too many home sellers are caught up [...]

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Jacksonville on Forbes Best Retirement Places 2011

March 31, 2011

Jacksonville on the Forbes Best Retirement Places List YES!  We made it on the list! Forbes list are always a mystery to me.  Year to year cities can make the list and then be completely off the list for the next few years.  Do they change their criteria?  Do they have a sophisticated algorithm that [...]

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Short Sale Low Ball Offers Don’t Work

November 12, 2010

Banks agree to take a less than is owed on the mortgage due to a financial hardship on the Seller.  To do this, banks go through a valuation process to determine the market value of the real estate being sold.  In my professional opinion, the valuation process is flawed, but that’s an article for another [...]

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Is it a good time to buy real estate in Florida

August 30, 2010

Question of the month: Is it a good time to buy a home in Florida? Much of the web traffic BradOfficer.com receives is from out of state home shoppers looking for waterfront homes in Jacksonville, beachfront homes, oceanfront in Ponte Vedra, etc. Inquiries come from all corners of the U.S. often asking questions about specific [...]

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Who sets the Listing Price on a Short Sale

August 12, 2010

A home is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it and not a dollar more.  The value of the home instantly changes once the purchase is completed through a closing at which time the value changes again. In consulting with many home owners who owe more than their home is worth, we [...]

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Jacksonville FL Highest in Real Estate Price Reductions

August 6, 2010

We are #1 !!! Not that we should be, but we (Jacksonville) are #1 on a recent report for price reductions.  The data showed that out of all the major housing markets in the United States, Jacksonville surged ahead with 54% of all current listings on the market have had a price reduction.  (that’s really [...]

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Jacksonville Waterfront Homes Sales Report through August 2010

August 3, 2010

This report includes the latest sales for waterfront homes in the Jacksonville area. Coverage Area: includes Duval, Clay, and Saint Johns counties. Type of Waterfront Home: Single family homes.   (This does not include waterfront condos or oceanfront condos in Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, etc) Waterfront Description: Ocean, River, Creek, Canal, or Intracoastal. Date Range: January [...]

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Home For Sale Listing Expired in Jacksonville – I want to be your 2nd REALTOR

July 19, 2010

I want to be your 2nd REALTOR – Not your 1st! . Over 5500 active real estate agents in Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra which means you probably know someone with a real estate license.  Actually, you may even be related to a real estate agent.  There are so many social obligations to use someone that [...]

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4109 Magnolia Road – Orange Park Waterfront Home

July 7, 2010

A great family home on Doctor’s Lake in Orange Park!  Completely private “end of road” type of property with 1.47 acres of manicured yard to enjoy, this home boast a wide open view of Doctors Lake.  A quick boat ride to the river and then the intracoastal or ocean for all your pleasure boating, sailing, [...]

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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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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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It’s a great time to build on a Waterfront Lot in Jacksonville

June 4, 2010

What a time to build your own waterfront home in the Jacksonville area! Shopping for a waterfront home in and around Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra can be fun, difficult, and frustrating.  It’s tough when you are looking for very specific type of home, layout, or area, and you just can’t get all the puzzle pieces [...]

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Jacksonville Oceanfront Homes Sales Stats January 2010 through May 2010

May 24, 2010

Jacksonville & Ponte Vedra Oceanfront home sales 2010 Oceanfront homes below are from Duval and St Johns Counties.  Homes sold from January 1st, 2010 – May 24, 2010.  The Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra areas have great opportunities for those looking for an oceanfront home.  Many of the homes selling have been priced very aggressively and [...]

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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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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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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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What price will the bank take in a short sale

January 8, 2010

Hot question of the day: I owe $X, do you think the bank will take $y? When selling your home via Short Sale, most people think the bank is concerned about what is owed on the property.  Regardless of what is owed, the bank’s only concern is what the property is currently worth.  Again, the [...]

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Short Sales speed up for Jacksonville home owners

December 1, 2009

Short Sales are about to finally speed up!  The Treasury department is putting big pressure on mortgage companies to speed up the short sale process.  The MAJOR change: Answers within 10 days from the bank when a Short Sale offer is submitted The Short Sale changes can be found here. This change can’t happen soon [...]

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Jacksonville Waterfront homes market update

November 30, 2009

This is the latest market update for Jacksonville Florida and the surrounding areas for waterfront home sales. Jacksonville waterfront homes for sale – Jacksonville real estate agent – RE/MAX Jacksonville

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