🏡 Investor Special in Orange Park, Florida | Mike Schwiebert, REALTOR® – 904HomeStore.com Looking for your next investment property in Northeast Florida? Don’t miss this Investor Special in Orange Park, FL, located in the heart of Clay County — just minutes from Jacksonville, NAS Jax, and local shopping and dining. This property is perfect for […]
I may not be pretty, but I get to work Selling real estate can be complex — and when it involves probate, the process adds even more layers with multiple sellers, attorneys, and the court system. That’s where I step in to make things easier. If you inherited a property, you have to settle an […]
5 Roadblocks to Affordable Homeownership (And Ways to Move Past Them) Dreaming of a new home but feeling priced out? You’re not alone! According to a recent survey by Bankrate, 78% of aspiring homebuyers cite affordability issues as their primary deterrent.1 According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, home prices have risen around 32% […]
Ask any homeowner about what they would like to change about their home, and most will say, “How much time do you have? Home improvements (cue Tim Allen) or home remodeling projects can stem from a variety of motivations, like preparing your home to put on the market, adding space for a growing family, addressing […]
In greater Jacksonville, selling your home quickly and at the right price takes more than just listing it online. To draw in potential buyers and secure top offers, your home needs to stand out. That’s where home staging may come in, in some cases. By strategically preparing your home—through redecorating, repairing, and making it look […]
7 Weekend Projects to Boost Your Property Value Whether you’re putting your home on the market in a few weeks or a few years, strategic upgrades can make all the difference. But you don’t have to embark on a major remode l to make a significant improvement. Even minor updates can have a big impact […]
Last December, when the Federal Reserve projected a series of benchmark rate cuts in the coming year, some analysts speculated that mortgage rates—which had recently peaked near 8%—would fall closer to 6% by mid-2024.1,2,3 Unfortunately, persistent inflation has delayed the central bank’s timeline and kept the average 30-year mortgage rate hovering around 7% so far […]
The Ultimate Relocation Guide: From Finding a House to Feeling at Home in Florida The peak moving season is upon us. In fact, according to Move.com, almost 70% of U.S. moves occur between May and September.1 And while the percentage of Americans who move each year has declined, the desire to relocate remains strong.2,3 In […]
Wildfires, floods, and hurricanes in the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. In 2023 alone, there were 28 individual weather-related disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damages each.1 These events triggered a huge influx of home insurance claims, and analysts expect […]
When you’ve lived somewhere for many years, it can be tough to say goodbye. But if you (or a loved one) currently have a home that is bigger than necessary or is too high maintenance, it may be time to trade unused square footage for a smaller, more manageable space. Take it from the downsizers […]
