Getting to Know Jacksonville’s Neighborhoods Focus on Arlington Largely developed in the 1960s and 1970s, Arlington has seen a recent resurgence in interest due to its affordability and great central location. Connected to Downtown by the Matthews Bridge, Arlington saw a tremendous amount of development in the second half of the 20th century when suburban neighborhoods became all the rage. …
Getting to Know Jacksonville’s Neighborhoods – Focus on Intracoastal West
Getting to Know Jacksonville’s Neighborhoods Focus on Intracoastal West Encompassing a large sprawling area of Jacksonville’s southside, Intracoastal West is a desirable neighborhood that has seen large growth over the past 20 years. Located east of I-295 and north of J Turner Butler Blvd., you can easily see why the community has been a desirable place to move to. Depending …
Using Rental Homes to Gain Long-Term Wealth
Have you ever considered purchasing a single family home and renting it out? Like many people out there you are not alone. Rental homes are a fantastic way to grow your wealth with a tangible asset versus placing your money in the stock market. Unlike stock market investing homes tend to have a more steady growth in value. In the …
2018 Market Review and 2019 Outlook
It has been another successful year for the real estate market in Northeast Florida! With most areas seeing their highest home values ever and the local economy booming it is no surprise that activity has been high. Mirroring the national trend 2018 saw a shortage of inventory across the region. With limited homes available on the market and historically low …
Being Thankful For Your Home
With so many blessings to reflect on in this holiday season I thought I would focus on how we can be thankful for our homes. Many in this world are less fortunate than us as Americans and we should give thanks for the many positive things our homes bring us. When considering how wonderful your year has been to date …
Best Under the Radar Neighborhood Eats
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 …
Getting to Know Jacksonville’s Neighborhoods – Focus on Atlantic Beach
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 …
Getting to Know Jacksonville’s Neighborhoods – Focus on Murray Hill
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 …
Getting to Know Jacksonville’s Neighborhoods – Focus on New Berlin
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 …
Getting to know Jacksonville’s Neighborhoods – Focus On Mandarin
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 …