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Misc Jacksonville Real Estate Agent News

Walking away from a home is a bad idea – Choose Short Sale

September 14, 2010

In Jacksonville Florida, many homes have been abandoned by the owners after frustration of dealing with a mortgage modification.  It’s happening in every neighborhood and in every income bracket. I blame the mortgage companies! The general public is not aware that a Short Sale is the best option versus just walking away from the mortgage.  [...]

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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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SunTrust Short Sale completed in Jacksonville

August 26, 2010

The elusive short sale of a SunTrust mortgage has undoubtedly caused many REALTORS to question their chosen field. The first Short Sale that I ever accomplished was in 2007 and it was a SunTrust Mortgage.  Back then, it was very smooth.  We spoke directly to the loss mitigation negotiator within a week, we had an [...]

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2485 The Woods Drive East – A new Short Sale Listing in Jacksonville FL

August 13, 2010

This is a great house in The Woods neighborhood just off Hodges Blvd.  Only a few minutes to the beach and very close to the best of the Southsides’ many shopping and dining locations including the St Johns Town Center.  This house has been very well maintained and is in absolute move in condition…..except for [...]

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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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Short Sales hold the key to Real Estate Market Stabilization

August 11, 2010

I’ve argued this point many times and I’m not backing down! Real Estate pricing across the United States continue to drop in almost every market.  Yes, I believe it is still too high due to the Supply and Demand principal.  We have too much Supply and not enough Demand which forces prices lower. My Argument: [...]

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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 Sales History – Infographics

July 27, 2010

We hear a lot of mixed messages about the housing market in the United States, the housing marketing in Florida, and in Jacksonville.  It makes it tough to decipher what is true and what is fluff.  The graphic below courtesy of Visual Economics does a great job of showing just what is happening in the [...]

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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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Served Foreclosure Papers in Jacksonville

July 8, 2010

Just Served Foreclosure Papers, what happens now? The bank has given you legal notice that they intend to take the house back through Foreclosure.  The fastest I’ve seen a foreclosure happen in Jacksonville is 6 months after being served with Foreclosure papers….so you have some time.  If you do nothing, you will get a series [...]

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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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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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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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All signs point to positive news for Florida Real Estate

June 17, 2010

Florida may have one of the worst foreclosure rates in the country, but let’s be honest, it’s largely due to the popularity of living in the sunshine state.  With the thought of millions of baby boomers flocking to every corner of our state, every home buyer was making an investment that was sure to go [...]

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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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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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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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