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FEMA: Flood Ins. Renewal Extension Ends Soon
By Kerry Smith FEMA gave some Fla. homeowners extra time to renew flood insurance due to the storms, and reps are going door-to-door to...
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Phyllis Staines
- Nov 18
- 3 min
Prices will fall in 2023. But savings will be negligible due to headwinds
BY MARIAN MCPHERSON Today 7:19 A.M. Home prices could fall by 8%, but rising mortgage rates and a 'mild recession' will blunt the savings...
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Phyllis Staines
- Oct 30
- 1 min
Seven Pines is Now Open
Seven Pines, Intracoastal West's newest community is now open off JTB and Kernan Blvd. David Weekly and ICI Homes are the two builders...
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Phyllis Staines
- Oct 21
- 1 min
Upcoming Duval County Foreclosure Auction
Next week's Duval county foreclosure auction is a bit unusual in that all properties scheduled for auction on Wed, October 26th are...
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Phyllis Staines
- Oct 17
- 1 min
With Interest Rates Rising, Will Assumable Mortgages Make a Comeback?
Mortgage interest rates are the highest we've seen since the great recession in 2008. We've all been spoiled by low rates in the 2's and...
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Phyllis Staines
- Oct 10
- 1 min
What is Probate?
Probate is the court supervised process of 'proving' the will of the deceased, if one exists. It includes determining the assets, debts...
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Phyllis Staines
- Oct 3
- 1 min
3rd Quarter Market Update
Well, it’s official, our real estate market has turned. Gone are multiple offers and buyers waiting in line at open houses willing to pay...
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Phyllis Staines
- Sep 30
- 1 min
Fall Home Buyer Guides
Our fall home buyer guides are in and they're free! Download your free copy: https://www.askphyllis.net/_files/ugd/9c8986_5818e7772f9144e...
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Phyllis Staines
- Sep 26
- 1 min
$55k Price Reduction in Waterleaf
1071 Briarcreek Rd - $474,900 4BR | 3.5BA | 3141SF MLS #1180998 Price reduced $55,000 in Waterleaf, conveniently located off Kernan Blvd...
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Phyllis Staines
- Sep 22
- 2 min
Why Selling in Fall May Be Best
If you’re thinking about moving, selling your house this fall might be the way to go. Here are four highlights in the housing market that...
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Phyllis Staines
- Sep 7
- 1 min
August Month-end Update
Well, it’s official, our real estate market has turned. Gone are multiple offers and buyers waiting in line at open houses willing to pay...
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Phyllis Staines
- Aug 25
- 1 min
Motivated Seller...Bring Me an Offer
In today's changing market, if your agent is using the term "motivated seller, bring me an offer" in your listing description, it's time...
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Phyllis Staines
- Aug 20
- 2 min
How to Vet a Duval County Business
Here are 10 things you should check before hiring anyone to do work at your home: Check to make sure they are a legitimate business in...
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Phyllis Staines
- Aug 18
- 1 min
Is Your 2022 TRIM Notice Correct?
In the upcoming days we will receive our 2022 Truth in Millage (TRIM) Property Record Card in the mail. If you suspect the information...
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Phyllis Staines
- Aug 11
- 1 min
Attn #Jax Seniors - Want to Save $ on Your Property Taxes?
If you're a Duval County senior homeowner, you may be entitled to a little-known property tax exemption. There are two “Senior Citizen...
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Phyllis Staines
- Aug 1
- 1 min
Jacksonville Home Prices Have Peaked
Homes prices in the greater Jacksonville market appear to have peaked and are now beginning to level off. July 2022 market data showed...
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Phyllis Staines
- Jul 30
- 1 min
Are Assumable Mortgages Making a Comeback?
Q. The owner said he will sell his home to me as long as I assume his mortgage. How does this work? A. Before venturing down the...
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Phyllis Staines
- Jul 18
- 1 min
New Tax Break for Floridians
Hey #Jax, Florida's new law- HB 7071 provides various tax breaks for Floridians who harden their homes from storms...
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Phyllis Staines
- Jul 5
- 1 min
June Monthend Update
Over the past month, inventory of available homes for sale has doubled in Jacksonville. All of a sudden every seller wants to sell asap,...
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