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Unravelling the Confusion of Closing Costs 2008-05-01 11:58:00 In comparing loans for your new Jacksonville home, keep the following in mind.  Closing costs are split into two main categories: the closing costs controlled by the lender which vary from place to place and closing costs not controlled by the l... ...

3 Important Tips for Buying a Home 2008-04-30 11:43:00 Purchasing a new home becomes one of the largest investments most people ever make, and it is critical to have the basics in place. Here are several ideas to consider. How long will you live in your new home? This is a very important basic fact... ...

Annual Event To Lure All with Ponte Vedra Beach real estate! 2008-04-29 12:46:00 Whether already living here or just moving in, you won’t want to miss the local event taking place in what Money Magazine advertises as the “Best Place To Live In Florida", that being Ponte Vedra Beach. New residents or those seekin... ...

Spring home maintenance tips that will save you money. 2008-04-28 14:31:00 Here are a few important, seasonal home maintenance tips for your Duval County real estate that will not only be easy to implement, but the savings may be applied to your mortgage. Replace or Clean Your Furnace/AC Filters. This should be checked on... ...

Negotiating is a major part of the real estate process 2008-04-25 13:32:00 Somewhere between the buyer’s Offer to Purchase and the sellers listed price, negotiating the deal is a common, expected procedure.  Both the seller and the buyer know that they will not get the price they prefer and also realize and antic... ...

It may be time to sweat the small stuff when selling your home. 2008-04-24 11:30:00 While house shopping even the best St Augustine FL real estate, investors will be mindful of items affecting resale value.  Some you can not do much about or avoid, and some can be worked on before listing.  Either way, preparation is an im... ...

To Have or Not to Have, That Is The PMI Question! 2008-04-23 15:39:00 Private Mortgage Insurance a.k.a. PMI is a popular buzzword in both the mortgage and real estate world.  What some considers as a “dirty” word is often a pre-judged opinion of an overheard rumor concerning someone paying it, and how ... ...

Pricing your home isn?t as easy as picking one! 2008-04-21 13:31:00 When you decide to sell your St Augustine home, it is a natural process to deliberate the timing,  develop a plan where to move after the sale, and eventually reach a point where you are finally ready to hire a Realtor to list it.  When you... ...

Reduced Closing Fees, No Closing Costs, Seller Will/Won?t Pay - Did You Count the Closing Costs? 2008-04-18 11:58:00 Closing Costs are those pesky things that you do not always think about up front when looking for a home or even selling one.  Part of understanding closing costs and how they are determined has to do with governmental taxes, fees for recording ... ...

Why the cost of building a new home increases annually 2008-04-17 13:04:00 All over the country, building costs are rising. Shortage of wood and other construction materials after Hurricane Katrina have affected building costs nationwide, and Jacksonville real estate is no exception. Estimating costs correctly becomes even ... ...

How to Set the Optimal Rental Price for Your Home 2008-04-16 14:03:00 You may have decided to rent your property. The first step is to set the rental price. Will you be utilizing the services of a rental agent, working for a real estate property management firm? When dealing with Jacksonville property, it makes sense t... ...

What is title insurance - and didn?t I buy that at closing? 2008-04-15 20:03:00 Title insurance is an insurance policy to cover any losses if it turns out the seller of a property you purchased did not have clear title to do the selling.  Yes, indeed you did buy title insurance - but typically only for your lender.  Yo... ...

How does one go about selling a home themselves? 2008-04-14 13:02:00 The first step you must take in selling your home on your own is to look up the appropriate real estate laws for your area. In some states, there are limits on the kinds of properties that may be sold by owners, and there may be limits on the number ... ...

Should I even think about a house if I have bad credit? 2008-04-11 12:55:00 People with less than perfect credit should ask themselves the same questions when considering home ownership that people with good credit ask. If you think you are ready for homeownership, ask yourself if you are ready to take responsibility for a h... ...

Investing in Property Takes More Than an Infomerical 2008-04-10 12:46:00 Television has shows on investing in real estate, on house flipping, on selling.  Then come the infomercials with classes and courses on how to get rich in real estate.  Is it all really that easy?  Just buy it, patch it up and resell?... ...