Jacksonville Real Estate Quiz

97.07% over the last 10 years. Owning a home is one of the best investments you’ll make over time.

Jacksonville Beach $695,000 median price. In real estate, street level comps can mean big fluctuations. Contact a local realtor to understand more.

Before 1940 over 4,500 homes were built, making Avondale one of the best places to live in Jacksonville for historic homes, and low crime rate.

Jacksonville real estate continues to increase in value over time. Timing the market typically results in lost opportunities, higher opportunity costs (time your home could be appreciating), and quality of life (live where you want to sooner than later). Even if you purchased at the highest interest rates, and paid top dollar, the home would appreciate well beyond its purchase price within a few short years based on Jacksonville’s growth.

Florida law does require seller's and their realtors to disclose any significant property defects that may not be easily visible to the buyer.

Comps are important to determine your properties value. There are dozens of factors to consider, with Location, bedrooms/bathrooms, and what your neighbors property sold for, being some of the most impactful when determining fair market value.

It is possible to get an offer for your home by simply putting up the “House for Sale by Owner” sign (FSBO). Without the exposure of an MLS listing and expert guidance, many homeowners find the process time-consuming, and regret not hiring a licensed local realtor.

The good news is, that Florida does not require everyone to be at the closing table.  When the seller or the buyer are unavailable because they are outside the State, residential closings can be done in what is called a “mail away.” In a mail away closing, the documents can be sent to either the buyer or the seller via overnight delivery, email attachment, or by fax. Funds can be provided by online transfer or by wire.

History is the strongest indicator of future performance. Mortgage lenders and Banks look at your ability and consistency to pay debts.

This is due to the last financial crisis. Mortgage lenders need to make sure home owners can pay back the loan without defaulting.