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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 15, 20220 min read


Winter Home Seller Guides
Our winter home seller guides are in and they're free! Download your free copy here:

Phyllis Staines
Dec 10, 20221 min read


FEMA: Flood Ins. Renewal Extension Ends Soon
By Kerry Smith FEMA gave some Fla. homeowners extra time to renew flood insurance due to the storms, and reps are going door-to-door to...

Phyllis Staines
Nov 24, 20222 min read


Prices will fall in 2023. But savings will be negligible due to headwinds
BY MARIAN MCPHERSON Today 7:19 A.M. Home prices could fall by 8%, but rising mortgage rates and a 'mild recession' will blunt the savings...

Phyllis Staines
Nov 18, 20223 min read


Seven Pines is Now Open
Seven Pines, Intracoastal West's newest community is now open off JTB and Kernan Blvd. David Weekly and ICI Homes are the two builders...

Phyllis Staines
Oct 30, 20221 min read


Upcoming Duval County Foreclosure Auction
Next week's Duval county foreclosure auction is a bit unusual in that all properties scheduled for auction on Wed, October 26th are...

Phyllis Staines
Oct 21, 20221 min read


3rd Quarter Market Update
Well, it’s official, our real estate market has turned. Gone are multiple offers and buyers waiting in line at open houses willing to pay...

Phyllis Staines
Oct 3, 20221 min read


Fall Home Buyer Guides
Our fall home buyer guides are in and they're free! Download your free copy: https://www.askphyllis.net/_files/ugd/9c8986_5818e7772f9144e...

Phyllis Staines
Sep 30, 20221 min read
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