All Entries in the "Jacksonville Real Estate" Category
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 [...]
Finding a Zero-Down Loan on Jacksonville Real Estate
Are you a first-time homebuyer trying to figure out how to scrimp and save for a down payment? If so, you may be going without unnecessarily. (Although saving money is always a good idea.) According to a post by Steve Cook on the Equifax Finance Blog, there are several loan programs available for first-time buyers [...]
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 [...]
Protect Your Jacksonville Real Estate from Natural Disasters
Disaster can strike when you least expect it. And even when you do expect it (in the case of Hurricane Irene), the results can be just as devastating. With the recent rash of natural disasters that have hit the East Coast, now would be a great time to discuss the value of disaster preparation. Although [...]
Pet-Friendly Jacksonville Real Estate
Selling your Jacksonville real estate can be challenging. If you’ve exhausted other options with no luck finding a buyer, why not visit the local dog park? According to research cited in the Equifax Personal Finance Blog, avoiding fees for pets is the fifth most popular reason people choose to become homeowners. In “Pet-Friendly Housing Steering [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
