Competing In A Multiple Offer Situation

No Holds Barred

The market is improving… In some price ranges in the Jacksonville area there are less than 2 months of inventory.  Which pairs buyer against buyer in a no holds barred cage match where the winner is crowned the lucky new … Continue reading

Jacksonville Real Estate Market 1st Qtr 2013

Jacksonville Market Stats

  Not so long ago absorption rates (inventory levels) were consistently in the double digits, Even in the summer time when the market was most active.  Currently there is 5.08 months of inventory in Jacksonville, which means it would only … Continue reading

How much does a home inspection cost?

Home Inspection

Since the normal protocol in a real estate deal is to get a home inspection (and WDO inspection) done after the deal has been struck, this is a fair question.  How much does a home inspection cost?  As is the … Continue reading

Questions For A Realtor Before Listing Your Home

Kodak Camera

So, you’re thinking of selling your home and you’re not sure where to start?  It occurred to me the other day that, while this isn’t a thought that would enter my mind since I’m in the business, it’s probably something … Continue reading

Loan Costs Getting More Expensive on April 1st 2013

HUD Logo

At the bottom of this post is a long, boring document from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development titled Mortgagee Letter 2013-04…  What does it say?  It’s time for FHA loans to make some money! Long story short, they … Continue reading