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Two Florida Estate Homes Up For Auction

Concierge Auctions recently announced that two estate homes owned by J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver are up for auction. The well-known couple are the owners of the Shoe Carnival chain and prior owners of the National Football League’s Jacksonville Jaguars. Two new families will soon be able to call these estate homes their own, [...]

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Newest Housing Market Predictions Weigh Heavily on Mortgage Market

While many buyers have been watching and waiting for home prices to hit their lowest, there is a new data that suggests that another rush of foreclosures will be on the market soon. This means a lot of low priced homes available during the prime annual buying seasons of spring and summer, which is great [...]

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Keeping Up With Mileage Saves Even More Money

If your job requires you to constantly be on the road, you know how tiresome driving can be. However, one of the perks is deducting business mileage on your taxes. Because the IRS increased the mileage rates over the summer to 55.5 cents per mile, people who work in Jacksonville real estate and drive from [...]

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Are You Paying Too Much Property Tax?

Do you feel like you’re paying too much property tax on your Jacksonville real estate? If so, you can take steps to dispute the amount. Considering the high amount of foreclosures and short sales in the market, getting a reduction may be easier than you think. According to a recent post on the Equifax Finance [...]

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Experience Lush Surroundings at Omphoy

Looking for a beautiful vacation spot this fall in sunny Florida? If luxury is on your list, make sure that the luxurious Omphoy Ocean Resort is also on your list of top destinations. Hotel guests are certain to enjoy the lavish interiors, amenities and services that the South Ocean Boulevard boutique hotel offers, year-round. The [...]

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See it, Love it, Buy it with the 2012 Parade of Homes

Are you looking for the perfect new home in northeast Florida? Be sure to check out the 2012 Parade of Homes online featuring 64 brand new open houses and 41 move-in ready homes. The online Parade of Homes allows Florida homebuyers to view homes by neighborhood and community as well as search for specific homes. Plus, [...]

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Keep Every Part of Your Family Safe from Identity Thieves

Adults have been dealing with the dangers of identity theft and fraud already. While there has been a growing trend of educating adults about the importance of keeping data safe, the safety of the data of children has largely remained ignored. This is dangerous, as a child’s social security number and other vital information can [...]

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Stave off New Bank Fees

You may have noticed that among the mortgage mess and the European debt crisis, there are plenty of small scale changes to banks that are making it harder to save money. One hitting regular people the most is new fees from banks, like the Bank of America debit card bump that caused an uproar last [...]

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Mild Atlanta Weather Lets Residents Have Fun Year-Round

If you’re tired of the hassles associated with hurricane evacuations, mudslides and extreme temperatures then you’ll love the mild weather that the climate in Atlanta has to offer. Characterized by warm summers and cool winters, the city is perfect for individuals and families who are looking for a break in extreme temperatures and is home [...]

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Reclaim Your Office From Unruly Paper in 2012

Sure, it’s winter now but before you know it, it’ll be time for spring cleaning. Are you the kind of person that has a dedicated workspace buried under well-meaning piles of papers that you’ll wish you organized come tax time? Thankfully, financial guru Eva Rosenberg of the Equifax Finance Blog has an article for turning [...]

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Be Sure to Finish Your Holiday Donation Documentation

So you’ve done your Spring cleaning late (or early) and gathered boxes of old stuff, taken it down to your friendly local donation center and come home with the little piece of paper documenting it. Now it’s time to kick back with some eggnog and enjoy the end of the year, knowing that you’ve helped [...]

Builder Confidence in Jacksonville New Homes Reaches New High

In November builder confidence for single family homes rose by three points on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) / Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.  This gain brings the confidence gauge to its highest level since 2010. November is the second monthly gain in builder confidence levels. Despite the encouraging increase in the Housing [...]

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Leslie Schlesinger Interiors Creates Over-the-Top Oasis at Miami’s Mayfair Hotel & Spa

Already feeling the winter blues? Now is the perfect time to get away from it all and treat yourself to the most exciting and luxurious Miami vacation possible at the Mayfair Hotel & Spa. Formerly known as the Mayfair House Hotel, the Mayfair Hotel & Spa is different from traditional Miami accommodations. Boutique service combined [...]