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You find the home of your dreams, and you are thrilled. It has the secluded backyard, the master suite, and the massive walk-in closet you have been dreaming about. The only problem is that the home of your dreams is simply priced too high. After a talk with your realtor and a close look at the comparable sales in the area, you know that the jacksonville florida real estate is simply overpriced for the market. What do you do? Sit back and wait.

Chances are an overpriced home will simply remain on the market. Once a home has sat for a few months, you will likely see a price reduction. That may be the time to pounce, as the home sellers at that point are aware that their home is priced too high for the market. However, waiting it out could backfire on…

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You may want to purchase Jacksonville property but you have doubts about your qualifications.  You may think you don’t earn enough money, or your credit score is too low to qualify for a loan. Possibly you have experienced a foreclosure and even a bankruptcy in the recent past.  In your mind you have about as much chance of owning a home as you do of owning a private island in the South Pacific.

But you could be mistaken.  An FHA guarantee allows more potential home owners to be approved for a mortgage with less stringent requirements.  The government wants you to own property, and it is willing to back up the banks who lend money so that the economy continues to thrive. 

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Since qualifying for a FHA loan is more flexible than a…

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For some homeowners, home maintenance and home repairs can often feel overwhelming. Home repairs do not have to be performed on a large scale though, as there are several do-it-yourself projects that almost any homeowner can successfully complete. This article gives you several do-it-yourself tips for a few different home repairs. Jacksonville real estate, which is kept updated and in good repair, will be easier to sell when the time is right.

Tip # 1 – Fixing A Leaky Faucet

Fixing a leaky faucet is easier than it sounds. First, turn off the water supply. Second, open up the faucet and drain all excess water out of the pipes. Next, plug the sink with a towel or drain plug to prevent any screws or parts from going down the drain. Then, use a…

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