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Phyllis Staines
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


$55k Price Reduction in Waterleaf
1071 Briarcreek Rd - $474,900 4BR | 3.5BA | 3141SF MLS #1180998 Price reduced $55,000 in Waterleaf, conveniently located off Kernan Blvd...

Phyllis Staines
Sep 26, 20221 min read


Why Selling in Fall May Be Best
If you’re thinking about moving, selling your house this fall might be the way to go. Here are four highlights in the housing market that...

Phyllis Staines
Sep 22, 20222 min read


August Month-end 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
Sep 7, 20221 min read


Motivated Seller...Bring Me an Offer
In today's changing market, if your agent is using the term "motivated seller, bring me an offer" in your listing description, it's time...

Phyllis Staines
Aug 25, 20221 min read


How to Vet a Duval County Business
Here are 10 things you should check before hiring anyone to do work at your home: Check to make sure they are a legitimate business in...

Phyllis Staines
Aug 20, 20222 min read


Attn #Jax Seniors - Want to Save $ on Your Property Taxes?
If you're a Duval County senior homeowner, you may be entitled to a little-known property tax exemption. There are two “Senior Citizen...

Phyllis Staines
Aug 11, 20221 min read


Jacksonville Home Prices Have Peaked
Homes prices in the greater Jacksonville market appear to have peaked and are now beginning to level off. July 2022 market data showed...

Phyllis Staines
Aug 1, 20221 min read


Are Assumable Mortgages Making a Comeback?
Q. The owner said he will sell his home to me as long as I assume his mortgage. How does this work? A. Before venturing down the...

Phyllis Staines
Jul 30, 20221 min read


New Tax Break for Floridians
Hey #Jax, Florida's new law- HB 7071 provides various tax breaks for Floridians who harden their homes from storms...

Phyllis Staines
Jul 18, 20221 min read


June Monthend Update
Over the past month, inventory of available homes for sale has doubled in Jacksonville. All of a sudden every seller wants to sell asap,...

Phyllis Staines
Jul 5, 20221 min read


June Foreclosures in Duval County
Foreclosures are on the decline for June in Duval County but some good deals are available if you have cash: https://bit.ly/juneduvalauction

Phyllis Staines
Jun 1, 20221 min read


Down Payment Assistance for Hero Home Buyers Starts June 1st
Are You a #Jax Firefighter, EMT, Doctor, Nurse, Teacher or other Hero? The Hometown Heroes Housing Program starts June 1st offering zero...

Phyllis Staines
May 25, 20221 min read
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