Loan Costs Getting More Expensive on April 1st 2013

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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

Jacksonville Real Estate Market 4th Qtr 2012

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Good News For Buyers: Mortgage interest rates are still really low (see the chart to the right). Historically spring/summer time is when owner occupant sellers start putting their homes on the market.  Hopefully this will add some inventory to the mix. … Continue reading

Business Idea

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Updated 1/11/2013:  I’m re-purposing this article because I still want to buy a building and turn it into a gym!  I’m hoping that the more I talk about it (in this case, write about it) the greater the chances are … Continue reading

Here Comes 2013

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Who doesn’t like to set goals in January? Okay. I’m sure there are a few of us who dislike goal setting… But for the other 80%, here are a few suggestions for accomplishing what is cose più importanti. Italian for … Continue reading

What Is The Best Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL?

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Think your neighborhood didn’t get the love it should have in this post?  Leave a comment, Send me an email,  or   The neighborhoods used in the article are gated communities (sorry Avondale, Ortega, Riverside, San Marco, etc.), in Jacksonville (we’ll do … Continue reading