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.

If you are on the search for a new home in Jacksonville, or residential property management opportunities in Jacksonville, then a staycation may be perfect for you.

Jacksonville is a large city–the largest in the country when you measure by square footage. This means that there are a lot of people who live in Jacksonville, and when you put a lot of people in one area, then you are more likely to see higher crime rates.

Whether you recently purchased a traditional property sale in Jacksonville or have invested in a Florida foreclosure, there is one thing that you are likely going to encounter—home repairs. Even the most fixed up model home is hiding a few scratches and dents somewhere within the couple hundred square feet of living space. After spending a great deal of money on your home while purchasing your property sale or foreclosure, the last thing you will want to do is contact a contractor when the smallest things go wrong. But that doesn’t mean you are up for ignoring the blemishes as they make themselves known.

Here is your warning, Jacksonville! Next week is the start of MARCH! Yes! MARCH! That means that your deadline to file your taxes is fast approaching. The good news is that filing your taxes after buying a house can actually mean extra money in your pocket. A property sale in Jacksonville is something that you need to report on your taxes.

Over the past two years we’ve been tracking the shift in attitude between buying and renting homes, and have witnessed firsthand the trend among many renters to look into buying a home rather than renew their lease for another year.
Well, this trend is hotter than ever—and for good reasons. Following the mortgage and housing crisis of several years ago the government set up several first time home buyer programs that are there to help current renters move into homes of their own in an affordable manner.

As we wrap up 2013 it is nice to have a brief look back at the many changes that this year has brought us, and the many exciting things we have to look forward to in 2014. For the past year we’ve been thinking constantly about property sales and rental property management opportunities to help you find the perfect home possible, but when we take a step back we realize that there are a lot of features to our community that we actually love, and it is great to look back and think about those things too, separate from the property sales and other real estate news.

The level of student debt in the United States is quickly growing out of control. There are more than a dozen higher education institutions in Jacksonville alone, and thousands of students at each of these schools are taking out loans to pay for their degree. Without the loans, the students may not be able to afford to go to school at all. Without a degree, it becomes more challenging to find a job and pay your bills, and this can make affording property sales pretty difficult.

In Florida, fireplaces aren’t exactly the norm. Throughout most of the state, a well-designed, built-in fireplace with a mantle is more of an oddity than an expectation. In Jacksonville though, fireplaces are fairly common.

Check out this infographic on The Benefits of Homeownership. This infographic is courtesy of House Logic, and outlines the many reasons why it pays to look at property sales in Jacksonville!

As it turns out, less than you may think. According to a recent survey, homeowners have a lot of questions about flood insurance. Flooding is a real risk in Jacksonville. If a hurricane were to directly hit the First Coast, properties from Orange Park to Amelia Island could be at risk for flooding, and homeowner insurance does not offer coverage for flood damage. This means that homeowners could find themselves paying out of pocket to repair their home after a storm, and between water damage and mold, those expenses can add up.

Last month we pointed out several ways that you can keep your property cool this summer. We pointed out the benefits of solar film and encouraged you to fill any gaps in the window or doorways that might be allowing the air conditioning to escape. Well, it is now July and the temperature is just as hot—if not hotter. Whether you are just moving into your property sale in Jacksonville or are hoping to purchase a new property in the near or distant future, there is a big chance you are spending more time sweating than you might prefer.

There are certain holiday’s that keep emergency responder crews on their toes. This includes Thanksgiving, when countless people attempt to deep fry a turkey to no avail, Halloween, when all sorts of mischief occurs, and the Fourth of July, when everyone and their brother heads out for a barbeque celebration.

Moving into a new home is daunting, and gearing up to sell your current property can be just as large of a task. Whether you are moving in or moving out, sprucing up your property to highlight its optimal features is a great way to show off the top assets of your home. However, this can get pricey—especially when large renovations make their way into the discussion.

It’s father’s day, the one day of the year when we all take a step away from the hustle and bustle of life and let out one loud, resounding “thank you” to all of the fathers in our lives. In a lot of families, keeping up the appearance of the yard and the integrity of the house is Dad’s job. The lawn needs to be mowed, the walls need a fresh coat of paint and the front porch needs a few board replacements—when the house comes calling, Dad is usually the one to answer.

It is that time of year again. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining and the beautiful weather outside is calling your name. Here is Jacksonville we benefit from long, gorgeous springs with mild weather and a nice sea breeze. But before you can get outside and start enjoying all there is to love about spring, you need to take care of business indoors.

Spring is in the air! This means all sorts of things to all sorts of people, but for many the onset of Spring is the onset of gardening season. This is the best time of the year to get start pulling out the weeds that have overrun your yard during the long winter and start spending the long, bright evenings outside with your fingers in the Earth. However, before you start sowing seeds it is a good idea to assess what you want growing in your yard.

The National Mortgage Settlement is a national settlement that happened between several of the country’s largest banks and the Attorney Generals of a large number of states across the country. The banks involved in this settlement include Bank of America, Ally/ GMAC, Citi Bank, JP Morgan and Wells Fargo, and the settlement that was reached in 2012 could mean significant financial help for someone who lost their home to foreclosure in recent years.

Everyone is looking for a way to save a few dimes—especially during this time of year. As the weather grows colder we finally have the chance to turn off the AC and try to save a couple of pennies, but only until the temperature drops and it is time to spend money in a different way by turning on the heat.