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By Marcela McCoy
(INI Realty Investments, Inc.)
We can all use some savings these days, so why not start at home with your energy bill.  You can start with the following to cut energy consumption & save money on your energy bill: - Replace the 5 most frequently used fixtures/bulbs in your home such as the kitchen ceiling light, family room light and the outdoor porch lights with Energy Star qualified fixtures and compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs).  The CFLs will provide high-quality light, use less energy and lasts up to 10 times as long as incandescent bulbs.  Simply remembering to turn off lights when you leave a room will save you money. - Set your thermostat at energy-saving temperatures such as 78 degrees/warmer in the summer and 68 degrees/lower in the winter and do not override the setting. You should set it & forget it to...
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By Mike Linkenauger, Short Sale Realtor - Jacksonville FL
(LinkUp Realty)
Windsor Falls Jacksonville Condominiums   1.5% WINDSOR FALLS BUYER REBATE! Location, Affordable, and Location!  Windsor Falls is a new gated condominium community conventiently located on Bonneval Rd. at the intersection of Butler Blvd. and I-95 in the Baymeadows area of Jacksonville.  Perhaps no other location in the area is more convenient to wherever you want to be!  From the moment you drive by the grand cascading waterfall entrance, you'll know you are home!  Windsor Falls is located convenient to resturants, entertainment, shopping, as well as the Baymeadows Business Park.  Hop right on I-95 or Butler Blvd for a very short drive to Downtown or The Beaches.  Residents of Windsor Falls enjoy a fitness center, community playground, large lap pool with facilities, and more.  Every con...
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By Bill Arce, Real Estate, Latino
(RealEstateLatino.com)
Washington ­­- Como otra señal de la ya maltrecha industria inmobiliaria en los Estados Unidos, un estudio demostró que en Abril hubo un alza de 243,353 en las subastas para ejecuciones hipotecarias. El estudio realizado por la compañía en línea Realty Trac dijo que el porcentaje en las subastas - que también incluyen defalco, anuncios de venta y reposiciones bancarias - aumento en un 4 porciento en comparación con el mes anterior y un 65 porciento con el año pasado. "El numero total de propiedades en Abril que se encuentran en algún tipo de proceso de ejecución hipotecaria represento el mes con el índice más alto de ejecuciones desde que se empezó con el estudio en Enero del 2005," dijo James Saccaicio, jefe ejecutivo de Realty Trac.  "Mientras que las viviendas que están enfrentando u...
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By Leslie Jones, The Jacksonville Home Connection
(www.JacksonvilleHomeConnection.com, Keller Williams Realty)
What beautiful water views - Downtown Jacksonville, Florida - an exciting place to be.  I live in The Plaza Condominiums on the river, downtown,  and can't imagine moving back to the suburbs.  We are in the center of everything - walk to Jaguar football, walk to the theatre, walk to the Symphony, walk to art musuems, walk to restaurants, walk miles along the river!!  Now is the time to buy downtown - people should take advantage of the market - live on the river in a luxury 5 star condo - prices are down - go to my web site :  JacksonvilleHomeConnection.com and call me - I would be glad to show what is available.
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By Rob Arnold, Metro Orlando Full Service - Investor Friendly & F
(Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc.)
After the Kelo vs. City of New London eminent domain case was heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, Americans went into an uproar.  If you haven't heard of the case, please read up on it on here.  Basically the U.S. Supreme Court stated that it was perfectly legal for local and state governments to seize private property simply because the government wanted to give the land to private developers.  It was a true slap in the face of private property rights. In Florida the big uproar was over the condemnation of the businesses on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk.  An icon for 50+ years was condemned by the city solely so that it could be turned over to developers to build oceanfront condos.  Shortly after this occurred, the State of Florida in its 2006 legislative session passed laws and voters late...
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By Mike Linkenauger, Short Sale Realtor - Jacksonville FL
(LinkUp Realty)
Summer Key Jacksonville Condominiums   1.5% BUYER REBATE! Summer Key is a new gated condo community in the popular Baymeadows area of Jacksonville. Summer key will feature over 700 condos upon completion!  Nestled in an old Florida natural environment among towering pines, beautiful palms and major oaks, Summer Key is designed around the free spirited way of life found in Key West. The community is in close proximity to great dining, entertainment, shopping and local universities. Jacksonville Beaches, I-95, St. Johns Town Center, Tinseltown Theater and The Avenues Mall are also just around the corner. You can choose from three different two and three bedroom floorplans.  Excellent amentities!! 7,400 square feet of recreation center including a community pool, hot tub, indoor basketbal...
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By Mike Linkenauger, Short Sale Realtor - Jacksonville FL
(LinkUp Realty)
Jacksonville Florida Luxury Homes | Jacksonville Luxuy Home Communities   1% BUYER REBATE!  In Northeast Florida, there are plenty of luxury home communities in any part of town.  If you like waterfront homes, we also have the St. Johns River running through the city, as well as the Intracoastal waterway.  Not to mention that we are of course oceanfront as well.  Below you will find some communities with luxury homes in Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine and Orange Park Florida.  Many of the homes in these exclusive communities will feature Riverfront, oceanfront, and Marshfront Homes, Golf Course Properties, Navigible Waterfront/boating communities, Marinas with boat slips, Equestrian Estate Properties on acreage, and everything you would desire in Jacksonville Florida Luxury Hom...
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By Mike Linkenauger, Short Sale Realtor - Jacksonville FL
(LinkUp Realty)
Jacksonville and Northeast Florida Active Adult and Retirement Communities  Northeast Florida certainly has no shortage of active adult and retirement communities.  Jacksonville FL retirement has become a popular choice for active adults in recent years, due to our low home prices compared to the rest of Florida, as well as our lack of Hurricanes.  The beautiful beaches of Northeast Florida coupled with the low cost of land have encouraged such active adult community developers such as Del Webb and Levitt & Sons come into the area.  Jacksonville saw its major boom into the mega retirement community industry with the introduction of Sweetwater by Del Webb in 2003 in the baymeadows area of Jacksonville.  Since then, Del Webb has also introduced Riverwood at Nocatee in St. Augustine / Pont...
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By Carol Zingone, Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty)
We recently got a terrific email from our broker: our brokerage's activity is up year to year, and that is fabulous news.This includes buyer phone calls, buyer showing appointments, offers submitted, and accepted-  if you are still waiting for the bottom, it is pretty much here in terms of market activity.A recent John's Creek foreclosure, priced at $224,000 which is a great price, had an accepted offer by the bank within 24 hours of listing - this is what I'm seeing in pockets all over Jacksonville.If you're ready, call or email me - I can help you find your deal, whether it's an investment project, a first time home purchase, or a move up.
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By Tim Fennell, Jacksonville Real Estate
(The Legends of Real Estate, REALTORS®)
Life is full of ups and downs and how we perceive those fluctuations determines, to a large extent, how we progress through life.  People who tend to focus on the down cycles tend to be less productive than those who focus on the up cycles.  It is all about perspective.How we view what is happening around us has far more influence on our behaviors and decisions than most of us realize.  This is why motivational experts encourage us to surround ourselves with positive thinking, positive talking and positive acting people.  It is in maintaining a positive outlook and perspective that we enable ourselves to move forward even in the face of adverse conditions around us.Unfortunately it is common for news reports to focus on the negative.  It seems that even the most positive news, when repo...
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By Matthew Heavener
(ERA Heavener Realty Co.)
I don't go head to head with other REALTORS for listings very often.  Mostly, I work from referrals, but the other day I arrived and found out I was being compared to another REALTOR.  I did my best dog and pony show, and at the end I asked them to make a decision.  That was when I was caught off guard.  The people said they would make more money using the other REALTOR.  So, I explained that reducing the commission usually results in less service, and in this market it was not a great idea.  Then they surprised me by saying, "No you are charging the same commission."  So, I assumed the other agent was recommending a higher price, and I explained that anyone can overstate the value to make the return look better, but my comps were based on reality not wishful thinking.  Then they surpri...
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By Richard Newquist, 3 Minute Video Ads
(3 Minute Video Ads.com)
Jacksonville Rocks! Are real estate sales picking up in Jacksonville, Florida?  It does seem so. Anyone have an opinion? I can't find the references but I have read a couple of comments by realtors that have said they thought sales were picking up. Jacksonville has a lot going for it so it ought to be seeing an uptick.  It is the largest city in the U.S. by area and only has 865,000 residents.  Some of the Fortune 500 companies are located here.  JaxPort is booming, our highways are being expanded and we have six airports! Jacksonville Beach sales seem to be improving.  We have some of the best oceanfront deals in the country! We have great Intracoastal deals.  We have great river property deals.   
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By Matthew Heavener
(ERA Heavener Realty Co.)
I have been working with a couple who want to purchase a shortsale or REO.  I understand the buyers want to take advantage of these deals right now.  However, I am horrified at the lack of service that the listing agents are putting into these transactions.  I cannot believe that agents will use excuses like "I have too many transactions, and your offer just got lost", or "I am doing too many transactions to respond to the offer you faxed, I only accept offers by email."  In Florida, a listing agent has an obligation to present any and all offers.  The idea that you would ignore offers that come in is astounding, irresponsible and potentially a legal liability.  If a bank discovered that they accepted a lower offer because the agent lost or rejected an offer based on the mode of deliver...
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By Carol Zingone, Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty)
I just came back from a Bill Cosby event at the Times Union Performing Arts Center in Jacksonville, FL.  A co-worker of my boyfriend gave us the tickets because they were unable to go at the last minute.My Dad loved Bill Cosby, and I watched the Cosby Show growing up, and I have not seen him before, so I was thrilled to go, especially for FREE! (a figure that is always in any budget!). Add to that he's a naturally funny man who does not need to use expletives or sexual humor to make you laugh.It was a great night - if he's coming to your town, I highly recommend it!
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By Carol Zingone, Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty)
I want to share the deal I took advantage of today at the Jacksonville, FL Costco - all CFL bulbs are on sale, and have an INSTANT REBATE offered by JEA that reduces the cost by $5 at the cash register!I bought 2 packages of 10 CFL's, 60 watt equivalent each at $13.99, and the JEA rebate brought that down to $8.99 per package.  My one package of 100 watt equivalent CFL's was priced at 11.79, before the JEA rebate of $4.60.I don't know how long these prices or rebates will last, so if you want to stock up on CFL's, now is a great time to do it!
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By Bill Arce, Real Estate, Latino
(RealEstateLatino.com)
The Jacksonville Jazz Festival April 11-13 at the Florida Theatre and Metropolitan Park. Get ready for Jazz in Jacksonville!   The City of Jacksonville presents the Jacksonville Jazz Festival on April 11-13 at The Florida Theatre and Metropolitan Park.   Performers include Cassandra Wilson, Dave Koz, Najee, Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band and many more.   To purchase tickets and for complete festival information, visit www.jaxjazzfest.com
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By Bill Arce, Real Estate, Latino
(RealEstateLatino.com)
DOWNTOWN DEBUT OF MOVIES IN THE PARK WHAT:           Movies in the Park at Treaty Oak WHERE:      Jessie Ball DuPont Park, 1123 Prudential Drive WHEN:       Each Friday in April at 8 p.m. COST:        FREE  DETAILS:     As part of a special Downtown Movies in the Park series, you can come and enjoy free movies at the historic Treaty Oak in Jessie Ball DuPont Park.Hosted by JaxParks and sponsored by Downtown Vision, Inc., Suddath, 102.9 FM The Point and Rock 105, the movies will be shown at 8 p.m. each Friday in April.  All movies are rated PG.Make sure you dine at a great Downtown restaurant before the movie or order take-out for a picnic dinner.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this spectacular spring night under the stars.  A food vendor will also sell concessions on site for ...
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By Carol Zingone, Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty)
I have heard from buyers many times:  "I only want to look at foreclosures, I want a really good deal!".I inform them about the pitfalls of foreclosures, which can include financing challenges, unseen issues with systems behind the walls, and unresponsive sellers (banks). There is an upsde to foreclosures as well, for the buyers who have the knowledge, and the resources to be able to repair just about anything. I just pulled the MLS Foreclosure stats for a few areas of the Jacksonville market, to see at what index the foreclosed homes were selling and closing at, so I can help buyers understand where they most likely need to be to purchase a foreclosure today. In 2008, Single Family Homes listed as foreclosures in the local MLS, 16 homes sold for the following sales price to asking pric...
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By Matthew Heavener
(ERA Heavener Realty Co.)
I couple of years ago I sold a house to a couple who were young and could barely afford anything.  He was an aspiring children's pastor, and his wife was still finishing college.  I asked them if they would be willing to get something that needed "TLC", and they said that would be a good idea.  So, in a market where nothing was selling for less than $120K we bought at $80K, and boy did we have issues.The day after closing I met them to help them in their move.  The previous owner had left pets in the house and they had peed everywhere.  The A/C had been flooding the carpet and really brought out the stench.  It was foul, and to top it off the previous owner had left garbage everywhere.  One of his friends came in and quietly pulled me to the side and said, "Do you feel guilty selling th...
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By Bill Arce, Real Estate, Latino
(RealEstateLatino.com)
Are you a Gator or a Seminole? Tickets are selling fast for the Florida vs. Florida State baseball game! Support your team and vote for your favorite. Don't miss your chance to see the Florida Gators take on the Florida State Seminoles at the Baseball Grounds on Tues, April 1st. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with the first pitch at 7:05 p.m. Frank Frangie and Mike Dempsey with 1010 XL Radio will be broadcasting their show live. You can get your tickets now at www.jaxevents or at the Veterans Memorial Arena box office.You can also take our survey to vote for your favorite team. The number of votes will be announced on April 2.
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