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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 [...]
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 [...]
Credit Scores on the Rise in Florida
After last month’s bad housing news, as reported on the Equifax Personal Finance Blog (see “Housing Market Predictions: Home Values Continue to Sink”), we could all use a little bit of good news. That’s especially true here in Florida, where the housing crisis has been especially vicious. Well, the Equifax Personal Finance Blog is back [...]
What to Do When Your Insurance Claim is Denied
An important and often frustrating part of owning a home is dealing with homeowners insurance. When you have to file a claim, the process normally follows the same pattern of events: an insurance company representative comes to your home and assesses the damage, a damage estimate is made and repairs are made. Sometimes the process [...]
Avoiding Foreclosure on Your Jacksonville Home
You’ve avoided the foreclosure bullet this long, but things are finally failing to add up for you financially. If you’re having problems making payments on your Jacksonville real estate, don’t give up just yet. You may be able to work with your bank to save your home. Real estate expert Ilyce Glink, a regular contributor [...]
EPA and Jacksonville Improving Water Quality, USPS Commemorates With Stamps
Just in time for summer, water quality in Jacksonville is being improved by several conservation projects. The partnership between the City of Jacksonville and the Environmental Protection Agency was announced in a ceremony during the Earth Day and Ecology Fair at the Jacksonville Landing. The EPA named Jacksonville one of its first 10 Green Infrastructure Partner [...]
Is Your Real Estate Covered From a Natural Disaster?
Living in Jacksonville, the possibility of a hurricane is always looming, but what about other forces of nature? Is your real estate covered in the event of a disaster? It’s time to check out insurance expert Linda Rey at the Equifax Personal Finance Blog. Her recent post, “3 Things That May Not Be Covered by Your [...]
RealtyJoin Version 2.0 Is Now A Reality
Are you involved in Jacksonville real estate and looking for a place to connect with others? RealtyJoin, the first social network site dedicated to the real estate industry, has just launched version 2.0. The update includes several new features that make it easier for investors, builders, remodelers and other professionals to interact with one another. [...]
Get Help On Your Taxes if You Were Involved in a Short Sale or Foreclosure
If you experienced a foreclosure or short sale on your Jacksonville real estate last year, the last thing you probably want to think about is paying someone to prepare your taxes. But you should go ahead and fork out the money according to tax expert Eva Rosenberg’s article, “Filing Taxes 2011: Should I Do My [...]
Take Advantage of the Current Jacksonville Real Estate Market to Invest
With the recent bump in mortgage interest rates and positive signs in the economy, this may be your last chance to buy into a Jacksonville real estate investment at the lowest cost to you. Wondering how to get started? Look no further than the Equifax Personal Finance Blog for answers. Of course, we’ll give you [...]
