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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Understanding Injuries and Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance is a wonderful thing to have in case something happens to your home. It can also protect you if someone gets injured on your property. However, having a policy isn’t good enough. You must also be aware of what steps to take when facing a potential claim. In her recent article for the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Carol Flammer Releases Social Media for Home Builders 2.0
Home builders looking for a greater return on investment from social media have a new and improved resource to consult. Carol Flammer, a public relations and social media marketing veteran, has released the second edition of her popular book, Social Media for Home Builders 2.0: It’s Easier Than You Think. By using this book, you [...]
