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Sometimes the best features of a city aren’t what are within the town’s limits, but what are just outside of it. That is the case with Jacksonville. While there is plenty to do an see within the limits of Jacksonville, there are also many things to do and places to see just outside the city limits that can keep you busy weekend after weekend.
It is that time of year again. Just last week Punxsutawney Phil came out of his winter dwelling and his shadow was nowhere in sight. An early spring it will be for 2013. And as most involved with property sales and rental property management in Jacksonville already know, spring in Florida means time for the bugs to come out of hiding.
When you are caught in the midst of downtown Jacksonville, it is a hard sell to say you are close to the heart of the countryside. However, Jacksonville, Florida might be one of the few metropolitan areas where that is a true and just statement.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Have you found yourself asking this question yet? If so, great! Because we have the answer for you! The 4th of July is a spectacular holiday to spend with friends and family, and the city of Jacksonville has all the equipment ready for you to paint the first coast red, white and blue. So, take a break from searching out residential property management in the Jacksonville, Florida area and have some fun this weekend. It isn’t every year that the 4th of July prompts a 3 day weekend, so have some fun!
What are your kids doing with their summer vacation? If you have an internet connection and an ambitious child, then you have all the tools needed to take advantage of a new startup out of Jacksonville called KidEntrepreneur.biz. This is a website that is dedicated to helping children and adolescents build the tools necessary to become successful in business early on in life.
It is that time of year again: hurricane season. During this time of year a massive storm could be just around the corner. One day it is sunny and the sky is blue, and the next day we are heading warnings about 50 mph winds and rains that could flood our entire street. When you are searching for property sales in Jacksonville during this time of year, it is a good idea to take a few considerations into mind before making a purchase on your new home.
Michael J. Fox will be among the speakers at a Florida Forum that will benefit the Wolfson Children’s Hospital this coming October. He is one of the biggest names on the list of speakers, and one of the most anticipated as well. Since his very public diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease years ago Michael J. Fox has been in the media periodically making speeches about medical research and funding for uncured diseases.
What do an animal shelter and Traditions Realty have in common? A good amount, if you really think about it. We are in the business of finding people homes, and…
One Spark may be over, but the dust could hardly settle before our Jacksonville community was heading back downtown to celebrate another fun experience. As you search for property sales…
What’s for dinner tonight? This is something that most of us ask each other just about every day of the week, and more often than we may prefer, the answer usually comes from a take-out menu or drive-thru window. Life gets busy, and that makes it incredibly difficult to find a chance to learn new recipes and cook a healthy dinner for your family. However, the lack of time to prepare a fresh dinner doesn’t mean that your family is left with burgers, fries and pizza, yet again.
If you are looking for property sales in Jacksonville, then you have probably already been to the bank to talk about mortgage rates. If you haven’t, then we suggest you make your way over there stat and see what you can get. Why? Because right now mortgage rates are consistently low, and consistency isn’t something that is always said of mortgage rates.
It’s not a joke –buying a house can get stressful. As you go around from neighborhood to neighborhood comparing property sales in Jacksonville, you may quickly grow more in the mood to start pulling your own hair out than to inspect the size of another bedroom. And of course, looking at property sales in Jacksonville is just the start of the fun. Once you find a house you get to pack up all of your belongings and move!
All across the world, people are drawn to historic communities so that they can live a bit of their own history. This is just as true in the United States as it is in the older parts of Europe. People gravitate towards the old Victorian style mansions and plantation homes in the New England and Southern areas, respectively. However, despite how grand and old any of those communities are, none hold the distinction of being the oldest in America. That privilege belongs to the First Coast of Florida—including St. Augustine and Jacksonville.
Off shore drilling has been a hot topic throughout the State of Florida, especially in recent years as oil and tar continues to wash up across the Gulf Coast following the devastating BP spill from several years ago. Thankfully, however, Jacksonville hasn’t been the topic of much of that conversation. Here on the First Coast, we haven’t been living under a threat of having oil rigs installed just off our shore line. As we head out to our beaches we don’t have to think about seeing workers drilling within eyeshot of our sand castles. Instead, we can go to the beach and enjoy the clear waters filled with Mantas and Dolphins. In a lot of ways, the First Coast has been lucky as far as Florida’s Beaches go.
It was about a year ago that the city of Jacksonville started enforcing legislation to limit the presence of gaming centers in the First Coast. These gaming centers include internet cafes and other similar establishments that feature wifi and have computer games set up for people to enjoy. The city started to crack down on these centers last year after realizations that these internet cafes are actually hot beds for gambling, something that is both illegal and greatly frowned upon throughout the State of Florida.
If you’ve been paying attention to what is going on along our roadways, then you may have noticed the installation of stop light cameras throughout Jacksonville. The cameras were installed several months ago, but haven’t been used as of yet. Now, the Jacksonville Police Department has announced that the camera’s will be turned on and enforced starting in the very near future. That means that starting soon, if you run a red light you’ll have to be ready to pay the fine—whether there is a law enforcement official to catch you in the act immediately or not.
Starbucks has launched a new specialty line of “reserve” coffees, and the Riverside Starbucks in Jacksonville is one of only two store locations in the city to offer the specialty blends in store. The other location is in Ponte Vedra. For those who have purchase property sales or who live under rental property management in Jacksonville’s Riverside, this is exciting news.
Duval County Public Schools is dedicated to improving the education of Jacksonville’s youth, but that isn’t where the focus ends. A strong education starts at home, and so what better way to improve the lives of Jacksonville’s youth than to encourage parents to continue their own educations.
It might not be shark week on the Discovery Channel, but in Jacksonville shark season is just beginning. The waters are now the perfect temperature for sharks to take home…
In early 2013, thousands of people piled into downtown Jacksonville in a way that has not been seen in many years. The SkyWay had more users on a daily basis for the space of one week than it sees in a month. Downtown restaurants and bars saw a huge burst in businesses and people were just spending extra time enjoying the downtown atmosphere. All of this was done while non-profits and members of hardworking small companies benefited from contributions and support.
There is a lot going on in downtown Jacksonville, perhaps more than there has been in quite some time. Downtown Jacksonville is home to many of empty warehouses and half-finished condominiums, and many have looked at the downtown area as a place that is past its prime. However, there is a deep love for downtown and a need for a thriving center to our sprawling city, and this is why groups of developers are now taking chances and investing in our downtown area.
Take a walk down Laura Street in downtown Jacksonville and you’ll see a lot that wasn’t there 10 years ago. Even so, if you like the look of it now, take a picture, because more changes are coming to even this recently updated area of town. This is good news for those hoping to find property sales in Jacksonville’s downtown area, as there is yet another plan for new residential homes coming into the area.
If you thought the construction underway on Riverside Avenue was enough, then just wait. More construction is on its way into the Riverside and 5 Points area, except this construction is not in an effort to bring more property sales to Jacksonville. Instead, the upcoming construction project is planned entirely to accommodate the many property sales that have taken place in the historic areas of Jacksonville in recent years.
Nathan Bedford Forrest High School is located on the Westside of Jacksonville. It has been home to classes and learning for more than 50 years, marking it as one of Jacksonville’s older learning institutions. However, that doesn’t change the fact that the name of the high school is considered rather offensive to many individuals, which creates a problematic situation for teachers, school officials and even students.
One hundred years ago, having electricity in your home was something special. Only a few families could light their homes after dark with the flip of a switch. Over the past century, the role of electricity in our lives has changed incredibly. Now, it is about impossible to not have electricity in your home—especially in Florida. And with the luxury of around the clock lights and temperate air in your home comes a monthly bill that is often rather steep.
In Riverside, property sales are going to the dogs. At least that is the story that your pooch will tell you! Things are finally in the works to introduce a dog park to Riverside Park, just next to five points in the heart of Jacksonville.
The First Coast communities sure know how to do it up this time of year. Thanks to the great historical nature of Jacksonville and the surrounding communities, Halloween can be a lot of fun in town. It seems like every neighborhood offers some sort of activity. Between haunted grave yard tours led by old-timey actors and family festivals that celebrate all there is about fall, there are events in town for people of all ages.
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