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Being on the road with real estate I am always finding new and different places to eat all over town. Helping people list and buy homes has taken me to communities many people have never been to, each with their own unique flavors and styles. When visiting neighborhoods I like to find the smaller lesser known restaurants rather than large …
Featuring a diverse beachfront community Atlantic Beach is a hidden gem along Florida’s coast. From its beautiful quiet beaches to bustling nightlife at its town center to Mayport Naval Station, there is a wide array of things to do in Atlantic Beach and many unique places to call home. Starting at A1A you’ll find the Atlantic Beach town center that …
Affordability in a historic downtown Jacksonville neighborhood highlights the burgeoning Murray Hill area! Located north of Riverside and Avondale this growing community is taking off with homes being renovated and retail shops opening. With similar architecture as nearby Riverside and Avondale, Murray Hill offers homes that tend to a little smaller and affordable. With the tremendous growth that has taken …
Jacksonville’s Neighborhoods – New Berlin Located in the northeast corner of Jacksonville, the growing area of New Berlin has new homes and parks that separate this neighborhood from rest of the pack! The New Berlin neighborhood is undergoing so much growth right now that its boundaries are still not clear. With numerous new home developments off of major roads like …
Jacksonville’s Neighborhoods – Mandarin Located on the southern end of Jacksonville bordered by St. Johns County and the St. Johns River, the suburban neighborhood of Mandarin is a wonderful place with much to offer homeowners. Characterized by its beautiful oak trees hanging over the roads, wonderful access to shopping and schools, Mandarin has little to offer everyone. The Mandarin community …
Jacksonville’s Neighborhoods – Springfield Get to know one of Jacksonville’s most up and coming neighborhoods One of the first platted neighborhoods in all of Jacksonville, Springfield’s historic district is an up and coming community of gorgeous homes near to downtown Jacksonville. Surprisingly Springfield is one of the highest points above sea level in Duval County and one of the reasons it …
Jacksonville’s Neighborhoods – San Marco The San Marco area has lots to offer! Located on the south bank of the St. Johns River, Jacksonville’s San Marco is a beautiful neighborhood featuring historic homes and great walkability. Formerly a separate city called South Jacksonville, the San Marco area has grown into an affluent neighborhood with large majestic homes and affordable bungalows. The community offers easy walks to upscale …
Trying to stay cool in the summer heat? Here are some great tips for how to cool down! With sweltering mid-summer temperatures, we’re all dreaming of cooling down! A simple walk outside can leave you drenched in sweat so lets look at a few nearby attractions to cool down with! Hanna Park Beaches and Splash Park – Located north of …
Tired of fighting with your lawn? Don’t sweat it anymore, make your lawn Florida friendly! With the summer heat and rains, all homeowners in Florida can agonize over the constant maintenance of our yards. Heavy rains bring lush green grass but it also means more frequent lawn cuts in the sweltering heat. To alleviate the need for the weekly lawn cuts many …
Pre-Approved? Pre-Qualified? Ethan Gregory, REALTOR, helps to clear up the confusion when it comes to mortgages. In the real estate world, we throw around terms like “pre-qualified” or “pre-approved” all the time and use them interchangeably. But in reality, there is a good difference between the two in regards to a mortgage. A pre-qualification letter is a statement from a lender …
