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What is Probate?
Probate is the court supervised process of 'proving' the will of the deceased, if one exists. It includes determining the assets, debts...

Phyllis Staines
Jul 27, 20231 min read



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Jul 24, 20230 min read


Live Local Housing Bill
Over $20 million has been allocated in just the first two weeks of July. If you are a first time buyer in Jacksonville, you may be...

Phyllis Staines
Jul 17, 20231 min read


Mid-Year Market Update
It's hard to believe the first half of 2023 is behind us. During the period, home prices in our area have remained relatively flat, with...

Phyllis Staines
Jul 1, 20231 min read



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Jun 25, 20230 min read



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Jun 14, 20230 min read


Casa Monica in St. Augustine Makes Best Ceiling List
The Casa Monica hotel in St. Augustine has made the list of best ceilings in America in a ranking of the "Top 25 Most Magnificent...

Phyllis Staines
Jun 6, 20231 min read


June Foreclosures for Duval County
Slight uptick in the number of Duval #foreclosures scheduled in June https://www.duval.realforeclose.com/index.cfm?zaction=USER&zmethod=C...

Phyllis Staines
May 31, 20231 min read


With Interest Rates Rising, Will Assumable Mortgages Make a Comeback?
Mortgage interest rates are the highest we've seen since the great recession in 2008. We've all been spoiled by low rates in the 2's and...

Phyllis Staines
Apr 17, 20231 min read


Open House Cancelled
This pool home at 12761 Glade Springs Drive is now under contract. Open House is Cancelled for Sat, April 8th Adorable and affordable...

Phyllis Staines
Apr 3, 20231 min read


Duval County Foreclosures for April
Duval county foreclosures for April are up 11% over the same period in 2022: https://www.duval.realforeclose.com/index.cfm?zaction=user&z...

Phyllis Staines
Mar 31, 20231 min read


Just Listed Pool Home off Hodges Blvd
This adorable and affordable pool home in Bentwater Place just hit the market for $425,000! Click here to view our tour:...

Phyllis Staines
Mar 28, 20231 min read


When to Sell Your Oceanfront Home
Q. My CPA said 2023 is the year to sell my oceanfront home but I'm not sure what to do. What do you think? A. Your CPA is probably...

Phyllis Staines
Mar 8, 20231 min read


Time's Running Out...
Just 2 weeks left to file for Homestead Exemption in Florida. If you bought a home in #Jax as your primary residence in 2022, you must...

Phyllis Staines
Feb 14, 20231 min read


January Market Stats for Duval County
The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors Jan housing stats are out for #Duval and they paint a troubling sign for homesellers:...

Phyllis Staines
Feb 10, 20231 min read


Pros and Cons of Living in Jacksonville courtesy of ChapGPT
Pros: Affordability: Compared to other major cities in Florida, such as Miami or Orlando, the cost of living in Jacksonville is...

Phyllis Staines
Feb 8, 20231 min read


Just One Month Left!
If you bought a home in #Jax in 2022 as your primary residence, you only have one month left to file for homestead exemption:...

Phyllis Staines
Jan 31, 20231 min read


Don't Forget to File for Homestead Exemption
Hey #Jax, did you purchase a home in 2022? If so, you are entitled to file for Homestead Exemption if, as of January 1, 2023 you've made...

Phyllis Staines
Jan 6, 20231 min read


10 Ways Jax Homeowners Can Save Money in 2023
Has inflation got you down? Concerned about the rising cost of homeownership? Here are ten ways to save money in 2023: 1. Make sure your...

Phyllis Staines
Jan 4, 20232 min read



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Dec 31, 20220 min read
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