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How Many Homes Are For Sale In Jacksonville, FL?
As of this very moment there are 6,039 houses, condos and townhomes listed for sale in the Northeast Florida MLS. Those numbers can be deceiving though; many of the houses are either in the process of being built to sell, or will be built upon request. I'm a bit of a numbers and stats geek and spent a decadent half-hour poring through our MLS to come up with the following totally irrelevant facts about the 4,668 actual existing homes for sale,
Least Expensive: At just $24,990, the least expensive listing is a small (572...
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Is Living In A 55+ Community In St. Johns, FL Right For You?
Trust me, 55+ communities are not for "old people." But are they right for you? You may enjoy living in an Active Adult community if:
- You no longer have children or other family members living with you and are ready for a smaller or different home or location
- You recently retired, married, divorced or were widowed and would like to live among others who are likely in similar situations
- You want a "lock and leave" lifestyle, where you can travel without worrying about yard upkeep, security or leaving your home empty for long periods of time
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Is This Your First Hurricane Seaon In Florida?
Hurricane season begins on June 1st and goes all the way through November. If you're new to Florida, that thought can be unsettling. My advice? Prepare, don't panic. Here's a checklist to help you. And don't make the same mistake I did after moving here and experiencing my first hurricane season: I let mysefl get some serious 'storm fatigue.' Once a hurricane is spotted, no matter how far away, it becomes big news and you'll hear or read about the approaching storm for a couple of weeks before it is even near northeast FL. Don't let the hysteria worry you, but don't be complacent either. Be prepared.
One more pro trip: if you decide to leave the area before the storm hits and will be traveling with pets, identify pet-friendly hotels (or friends!) in advance and make reservations. Also be sure to have a copy of your pet's vaccination records...
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What My Father's Blindness Helped Me See
[This blog was originally published in January, 2013]
A brief phone conversation with my mother, about golf, gave me reason to believe that my father would find a way to cope in his newly-dark world.
My father is a strong, proud man who worked his entire life to provide for his family. He and my mother raised four children and have always been actively involved in the lives of their grandchildren and in their community. I've often told people that my dad's greatest joys in life are his family, his well-kept home and gardens and his good health. When my family made our annual visit to New England to visit my parents last summer all of their children and most of their grandchil...
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What is a CDD? And What Are CDD Fees?
One of the questions I am most often asked by people buying a home in St. Johns, FL is about CDDs and CDD fees. While many communities in and around the area have CDDs, people moving from other areas often haven't heard of them.
What is a CDD? A Community Development District (CDD) is an independent, special purpose government entity typically established by a developer with governmental approval. CDDs were created by Florida Legislature in the 1980s and are governed by Florida State Statute,...
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