Jacksonville's Top Neighborhoods For Searching Bungalow-Style Homes

Bungalow style houses have a rich history and are still a very popular choice among today’s home buyers, especially as home prices continue to increase at a record pace. Most bungalows have distinctly charming characteristics, and their smaller layouts typically translate to affordability as well. 

So whether you’re a first-time buyer, looking to downsize, or just happen to love bungalow style homes unconditionally, here’s where you’ll have the most luck finding your dream bungalow in Jacksonville.  

Murray Hill 

Neatly positioned between the Riverside and Westside communities on Jacksonville’s west side is the thriving neighborhood of Murray Hill. Once a low-key, working-class community known for its modest homes and sleepy vibe, Murray…

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Jacksonville's Tallest Condo Towers You'll Love Calling Home

Although high-rise living isn’t quite as common in Jacksonville as it is it other cities lining Florida’s scenic coastline, it’s still a unique and desirable option for some condo buyers to consider when looking for a new place to call home. 

To some, the views from so many Jacksonville high-rise condos are simply too good to pass up. For others, it’s the appeal of being close to the beach or living right in the heart of downtown Jacksonville that ultimately makes high-rise living the winning choice for them. 

Whatever your reasons are for wanting a place high above the city streets, if it’s truly a high-rise condo you’re after during your home search, we recommend taking a closer look at what some of the tallest condo buildings in Jacksonville…

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The Best Antique Shops in Jacksonville, FL [UPDATED]

The Jacksonville area has more than its fair share of charming antique shops full of hidden treasures just waiting to be found. In fact, it really wouldn't be difficult to spend days, or even longer, exploring all of the eclectic, locally-owned antique shops in this particular part of Florida.

From vintage stores that sell authentic, 1970s-era lunchboxes to stores with antique jewelry gurus, Jacksonville’s best antique shops run the gamut from casual to expert. And for collectors of all things old and unusual, here's a closer look at just some of Jacksonville's top vintage stores and antique shops worthy of paying a visit. 

Grandma’s Things Inc.

5814 St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207 | Website

While you might not think Grandma’s…

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The Best Dog Groomers in Jacksonville: Where To Pamper Your Pet

So what makes an excellent dog groomer, you ask? If dogs could talk, they might say the best groomers are the ones who make pets and their owners happy with the work they do. Great dog grooming businesses in Jacksonville focus on health and safety, create a welcoming environment for pets and owners, and employ experienced staff who truly know how to handle the temperament and potential anxiety of each and every dog they handle. 

As dog owners, we know how important it is to find a quality grooming service that takes care of your dog. And if you're in the Jacksonville area, listed below are some of the best in the business. 

All Pets Grooming Salon

6110 Powers Ave #10, Jacksonville, FL 32217 | Website 

All Pets Grooming Salon is a highly…

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The Best Mid-Century Modern Furniture Stores in Jacksonville FL

Mid-century modern is a style popularized in America and Europe in the 1950s and 1960s. But as you might have noticed, it's a design trend that never really went out of style, and many local furniture stores and related establishments sell new, used, and authentic mid-century modern furniture that will make any Jacksonville home's interior magazine-worthy. So if you're interested in updating your home with a mid-century vibe, consider a visit to any of the best mid-century modern furniture stores in Jacksonville.

European Leather Gallery

11744 Beach Blvd STE 106, Jacksonville, FL 32246 | Website 

As the name suggests, European Leather Gallery sells leather furniture collections, including luxury Scandinavian furniture, which is the epitome of…

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Jacksonville Gated Neighborhoods With The Best Community Pools

While having your own private backyard pool sounds like a wonderful idea on the surface, on-going pool maintenance can be time consuming, expensive, or both. So what’s the solution if you love to swim, sunbath, or enjoy sitting poolside with a good book? Well, finding the right home in a Jacksonville neighborhood with a community swimming pool is one solution. And to help get your search started off in the proper direction, we've conveniently identified a number of Jacksonville gated neighborhoods with the absolute best community swimming pools. 

Midtowne  

The Midtowne townhouse community has a classic row home vibe reminiscent of something out of Washington DC’s Georgetown neighborhood—albeit with some modern additions like spacious wide-open…

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Jacksonville Gated Communities With The Best Amenities

Jacksonville is a desirable Florida city that isn’t short on equally desirable gated communities and neighborhoods. With a population north of 900,000 residents, the Jacksonville area is defined by 22 miles of pristine Florida beaches, an expansive urban park system, and some of the best golfing you’ll find anywhere in the country. And in terms of housing, there’s nothing quite like the privacy and security of a gated community, especially one that has an amazing collection of amenities, like the ones featured below. 

Tamaya 

Tamaya is one of Jacksonville’s largest and most prominent gated communities, featuring a whopping 2,400 homes, all built by ICI Builders. Situated roughly 12 miles east of Downtown Jacksonville, Tamaya homes for sale…

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Top Jacksonville Gated Communities With a Golf Course

The idea of living inside a gated community is highly attractive for so many of today’s Jacksonville home buyers. For some, the appeal is directly tied to the extra  privacy and security gated communities provide, and for others, it's the common amenities and community events and social gatherings that make it the ideal setting for a forever home. 

In a city like Jacksonville, however, where lush tropical landscaping and year-round sunshine make for the perfect golf conditions, the idea of being able to hit the links from the comfort and convenience of your own neighborhood is truly what makes so many of Jacksonville’s gated golf course communities that ultimate place to live. And if you’re a golf junkie or someone who loves to spend an afternoon…

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Should I Buy a Home in 2022

Should I Buy a Home in 2022?

Are we all missing a major home buying opportunity?  

From 2020 - early 2022:

In 2020 through early 2022, rates were low, very low.  Everyone knew it! 

Buyers knew it was an incredible opportunity to buy a home at record low interest rates.  The big benefit to record low rates was lower monthly payments.  HOWEVER - most home buyers I've ever known will typically buy the home that matches their desired monthly payment.  Not the other way around.... think about that for a moment.  

Sellers knew it was an incredible opportunity to sell their homes because MORE buyers could afford their home.  Essentially, this created an ideal market for price appreciation, and that is exactly what happened.  

Home prices…

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Moving to Jacksonville FL? 10 Reasons You'll Love Living in Jacksonville (UPDATED 2024 Guide)

Updated Moving to Jacksonville FL Guide for 2024

Moving to Jacksonville Florida?  You'll love living in Jacksonville Florida!  We've compiled 10 of our favorite reasons why you'll love living here in sunny Jacksonville.  If you'd like additional information about relocating to Jacksonville FL, just reach out and we'd be happy to help out anyway that we can!

Why you should listen to me?  

1. I'm LOCAL - unlike many of these guides you'll see on the web, this is written from the point of view from someone who actually lives in the city and has been here for decades!  
2. I'm a REALTOR and I talk with people DAILY who are moving to Jacksonville.  
3. I have the direct intel from those moving to Jacksonville as to what made them choose the…

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