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Everyone loves a nice kitchen. If you like to cook, then a warm and spacious kitchen that is equipped with all the latest and greatest gadgets is likely something that you dream about. For those who aren’t the biggest fan of spending their evenings in front of a stove, a kitchen that has plenty of storage and can be easily kept clean is often worth getting excited about.
The recent flooding in Colorado has people across the country considering the impact flooding could have on their own homes. In a state not traditionally thought of as a high risk for flooding, many Colorado residents did not dream of having to protect their home with flood insurance and are now facing incredibly high premiums to correct the damage ensued to their homes in the recent storms.
Tropical Storm Isaac is making his making his unpredictable route through the Atlantic at the moment, and several expert predictions have his route taking a direct hit on Jacksonville. If Isaac does take a turn for the First Coast that would be the second time in the 2012 hurricane season that Jacksonville would be impacted by a tropical storm, making this hurricane season a particularly active and uncharacteristic one for the Jacksonville area.
June 1st marks the onset of hurricane season in Florida, and as the Midwest is plagued with horrible storms it can serve as a strong reminder to those of us on the Southeast coast to prepare our own homes for the storms that we may see this year.
We are officially in the second half of July, but we aren’t quite halfway through with Hurricane season yet. There has been plenty of rain this year and the entire Jacksonville area has already been spared by one storm that promised to make her way through. Don’t make the mistake of letting your hurricane planning fall by the wayside just because we’ve yet to see a storm yet. Fall storms are just as dangerous as summer ones, and both you and your property should be ready for the storm.
Mr. Rogers gave a lot of us one impression about our neighbors. In a neighborhood like that, it was easy fitting in your new community. In reality, our neighborhoods possibly have loud arguments in the…
Many people think that making it through the summer without a hurricane means that the risk is over, but the truth is that the risk of hurricanes is highest at the end of August and early into September. That means that high water levels and a great deal of rain might still impact your property sale in Jacksonville.
When you find yourself looking to rent a home, you are doing more than trying to find a series of walls that will hold a roof over your head. This new…
Once the dust settles in your new home and you adjust to life in Jacksonville post-property sales and foreclosure browsing, you will finally have the opportunity to get to know the first coast. Jacksonville is filled with many natural wonders and serene environments where you can spend a full afternoon amidst the water and trees. In fact, there are a number of places in Jacksonville where you can forget all about your property sales and rental property management stresses and enjoy an entirely different side to the city.
There is an old joke that the secret to a happy marriage is a large walk in closet. Whether or not this is true, it is certainly a fact that a lack or storage space can seriously interfere with your level of happiness with your new home.
The Kingsley Plantation is just one of the many historic sites in Jacksonville. The home was originally built during the mid eighteenth century, long before Florida was under any sort of constant rule. The plantation was proposed to be built by the British, but there was never a single proprietor in mind to run the estate. As a result, the plantation shifted hands more times than the history books care to count. The name of the fine estate comes from one Zephaniah Kingsley, the longest estate holder the plantation ever had. The Kingsley family led the plantation for over 20 years, from 1814 to 1837.
Who doesn’t love sharing their life with a caring pet? Dogs can keep you laughing for years while a loyal cat is always ready to curl up on the couch and give you a warm welcome home. While everyone loves their own pets, not everyone loves other people’s pets. This is just a fact of life, and while pet lovers may not understand why, there are some who would rather not share their home with another species, pet or not.
As you explore property sales in Jacksonville and search for Jacksonville foreclosures or rental property management opportunities, don’t forget to give a look down by the Jacksonville Beaches. With several different beach communities and a number of lovely neighborhoods just across the intercostals waterway with premier access to the beaches, there are plenty of property sales to choose from. You might just find that the Jacksonville Beaches are waiting for you to call them home.
You don’t need to be in Jacksonville long before you stumble across one of the many bridges. This is one of the first things people mention when looking at property sales and foreclosures in Jacksonville. You’ll hear: “this home is just over the bridge,” or, “there are great rental property management opportunities on the other side of the bridge.” The bridges carve out the many different communities in Jacksonville while connecting the many different aspects of the city to create one large First Coast community. While serving this practical purpose, the bridges have a history of their own, helping to make Jacksonville into the unique city that it is.
After spending your days searching for property sales in Jacksonville there is nothing nicer than spending a day out in the Florida sunshine and enjoying the afternoon with your best friend—your canine best friend that is. Dog parks are a great way to explore the neighborhood around your new Florida foreclosure and get a bit of sunshine in the process. Luckily for you, Jacksonville is home to several outstanding dog parks that are equipped for big and small pooches alike.
Jacksonville has long received a decent bit of criticism over the cities lack of pedestrian friendly resources, but this is starting to change. As a whole, Jacksonville is an incredibly large city. In fact, this is the largest geographic city in the entire country, spanning from coastal communities to rural areas on the far west side of the county. Jacksonville also has a rich history, sitting just a few miles north of the Nations oldest city, St. Augustine.
Spring is in the air, and here in Jacksonville that means there is plenty of pollen to go around. Pollen on our cars, in our yards and if you aren’t careful, it could be in your air ducts. The air ducts are the series of tubes that run through your home to push air into each room. They direct air from your HVAC system all throughout your house, helping to keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. However, during the spring your air ducts can become subject to major build up of dust, danger, and debris of all sorts—including molecules of pollen.
It is time to sell your property in Jacksonville, and you know that making a positive first impression is crucial when it comes to pleasing potential home buyers. The first thing that anyone will see when approaching your house is your front lawn and entryway. Make the most of these few initial moments by adding a bit of curb appeal to your property sale.
2015 NEFAR President Sally Suslak to Represent Northeast Florida at World’s Largest Real Estate Trade Show Suslak to attend MIPIM in Cannes, France to showcase Northeast Florida to 21,000+ attendees…
As you spend your time looking at property sales in Jacksonville, considering the investment opportunities of Florida foreclosures or evaluating the perks of rental property management in Jacksonville, you might come across a very busy intersection in the heart of the Riverside and Avondale district that will snap you right out of your day dream and leave a big question mark in the middle of your mind. This is historic five points, a beloved spot for Jacksonville locals and a traffic nightmare for those who are new in town.
There are a lot of fun facts about Jacksonville. We are along the First Coast, meaning that our beaches and waterways are some of the oldest to be traversed by Americans and European travelers. We are also the largest city in the entire country by land mass, and come in 13th in the ranking of the most populated cities in the United States. However, one fact that many people do not know about Jacksonville is that we are the leading city in the entire country by park space.
Across the nation, farmers markets are growing in popularity. This is evident through the rise of television shows and magazine articles–and in some cases even magazines– that all focus exclusively on shopping local and cooking organic. If you have a look at the supermarket, you may not be too surprised at this trend. GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, are everywhere. This is a type of plant that is conditioned to grow a certain way, meaning that it will be more colorful, larger or even pest resistant.
The St. Johns River Ferry runs every 30 minutes between 6am and 7pm to connect Mayport and Ft. George Island. On weekends the ferry is open even later, shuffling residents across the river until just past 8pm in the evening.
The ferry itself is a staple of Jacksonville; dating back decades as a method of helping Jacksonville residents get across town. It is currently operated by the city of Jacksonville and is free to use by any residents who wish to cross the river.
Are you ready to buy your first property sale in Jacksonville? Thinking about leaving the rental property management market in favor of an investment property or foreclosure in Jacksonville? Before you start packing up your current apartment, make sure that you have all of your ducks in a row.
Located in the heart of Jacksonville’s Southside is a tribute to a part of Jacksonville’s history that has often been overlooked. As you explore property sales in Jacksonville, take some time to explore many of the area’s most historic monuments, such as the Fort Caroline Monument at the Timucuan Preserve.
There are quite a few easy and small improvements you can do to make your home more memorable to buyers and appealing before you put it on the market to…
At Traditions Realty we aim to make the home buying process as smooth as possible for our clients and hope that you find these Top 8 Things to Consider When…
There is a new backer to the project at 220 Riverside, the massive mixed-use development that is going to open soon in the heart of the Brooklyn neighborhood, nestled just…
If you are looking for a good meal downtown, you have your breadth of choices. There is fine dining by the River, night life with bar foods at the landing…
There is a large debate surrounding a to-be-built housing complex in the Springfield neighborhood of historic Jacksonville. The debate surrounding this particular housing complex isn’t coming from the usual suspects,…
When it was first being pitched there was a lot of talk about 220 Riverside officially being up and ready to go by Labor Day of 2014. That isn’t likely…
There are all sorts of investments that you can make. People invest in property overseas, they invest in the stock market and there are some who trade in their green dollar-bills for large bricks of gold that may increase in value more than the dollar can on its own.
The former Florida Gator quarterback and Heisman trophy winner has returned home to Jacksonville, and all appearances are that he is here to stay. And who can blame him? Where…
This is a phrase that you will hear a lot from people who are thinking about buying a home. “It just isn’t the right time.” If you’ve heard yourself say…
We can talk about Florida foreclosures, rental opportunities and property sales in Jacksonville all day long. We can discuss the latest trends in real estate, what economic signs indicate in…
We often talk about a home’s financial value, and how well a property appreciates over time. Well, in the spirit of Thanksgiving it is time to think about the other…
It is almost August, and that means time for back to school throughout all of Florida. Foreclosures, rental agreements and property sales in Jacksonville are stressful enough, but now you…
For the Millennial generation, that being the generation of current twenty-something’s that came of age during the change of century, renting is more than a way of life–for many it…
You’ve heard of going green in the home, well how about going green as you are buying the home. There are green homes, green jobs and green lifestyles. Well, now…
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