Not only is Jacksonville a great place to live because it is a beautiful and vibrant city, it also has a number of amazing recreation opportunities. For the fitness-minded and the people who love to get outside, here are the best recreation opportunities in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail

This terrific rail trail extends from Jacksonville, all the way to Baldwin. There are three separate paths, which include:

·         A multi-use asphalt trail for hiking, cycling, inline skating

·         An off-road bike trail

·         A horseback riding trail

The trail passes through a number of unique settings – everything from wetlands, uplands, thick vegetation and even rural communities.

Fishing

Jacksonville is an amazing…

There are a number of so-called “commission-free” services out there that promise that you can sell your home without the help of a real estate professional. With the potential to save thousands of dollars, many Jacksonville home sellers buy into their marketing, but the reality is that without the proper research beforehand, many sellers don’t know what they are in for when it comes to selling their home privately.

Pricing it correctly

One of the biggest mistakes made by home sellers is that they overprice their home. When you work with a real estate professional, you get up-to-date information on the most recent sales and homes for sale in your area. From this information you can make an educated decision regarding fair pricing for your home.…

If you are considering relocating to Jacksonville, Florida, you will definitely make a great choice by moving here. We’ve got the sun, beautiful scenery and amazing housing.  But, there are a number of things you should know before relocating here that will make your transition as smooth as possible.

Jacksonville is big

With a larger population than Miami, Jacksonville is also fairly large in terms of area. This is a large city, filled with all of the amenities of a major city, which also means there are a number of different areas to choose from when looking for housing. Doing your research on the type of neighborhood that suits you best is a good idea before thinking about relocating.

We love the outdoors

If you want to move to a city…

Last week, we talked about the most frequently asked questions of home buyers and this week we’ll talk about the most-common seller questions. When you are selling your Jacksonville home, you want to get top dollar for your house plus sell it as quickly as possible. Here are the top five questions I get asked by sellers.

How do I get the most money for my home?

The answer to this question can be quite complex. Basically, there are no slick tricks or tips to get you over asking. As a seller, you should hope to get fair market value for your home. To determine fair market value, work with your real estate professional, who will research comparable home sales in the area to determine a good asking price. If you are in a seller’s market and there is…