Found 6 blog entries tagged as St. Johns County.

You can look and dream all you want, but the fact of the matter is that a home mortgage is usually what separates most buyers from homeownership. It is very important to have a firm understanding of the mortgage process before you dive into a home search for a St. Johns County property. And to do so you need to go through a specific process. Here’s how it usually plays out:


  • A trip to a lender – Before you even begin looking, there are two things you need to find out: (1) if you can be approved for a loan; and (2) how much of a loan you qualify for. A qualified lender can help you figure out both of these things, so it is important to head straight to a lender before doing anything else. Once the lender has pre-approved…

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Purchasing a St. Johns County property can have many hidden expenses; particularly those expenses involved with moving. If your head is spinning because of all the expenses you must pay in the upcoming weeks and months, fear not: there are a number of ways you can cut your expenses so that your new home purchase doesn’t leave your savings account empty and your emotions running high:


  • Ask for assistance from the seller with closing costs. Given the state of the economy and certainly the state of the real estate market, it never hurts to ask the seller to help with the closing costs on your St. Johns County home. In fact, many home sellers will offer to pay for some – if not all – of the closing costs as an incentive to…

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Crops and livestock remain important industries for the livelihood of those in the St. Johns County area, and are therefore an important part of the local economy, job market and housing market.

For starters, St. Johns County leads the state of Florida in the production of potatoes and cabbage. Approximately 24,960 acres of land in St. Johns County are dedicated to potatoes, cabbage, broccoli, turfgrass, livestock, nursery stock, timber and various, small truck crops.

As stated by the University of Florida, agricultural and natural resources industries account for over $171 million in revenue for St. Johns County, and account for over 2,600 jobs.

The industry breakdowns are as follows:

  • Vegetables                                           …

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One of the best things you can do when selling your St. Johns County property is to produce a clean palette of sorts. That means removing all of the home’s décor that isn’t neutral. Unfortunately, this means wallpaper usually has to go.

Buyers are much more likely to feel comfortable about purchasing a St. Johns County property that doesn’t have your favorite floral wallpaper flowing throughout the first floor. It may be the perfect wallpaper for you, but chances are your buyers are not going to feel the same.

With that said, it’s time to tackle the wallpapered walls in your home. If the thought of peeling wallpaper gives you the hives, then you’re not alone. Luckily, however, there are a variety of wallpaper removal methods to facilitate the task…

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When you put up your home for sale in St. Johns County, you are probably hoping for a quick sale. If you have hired a real estate agent, you are moving in the right direction. A real estate agent can help you to sell your home more quickly and can offer valuable insight into St. Johns County real estate. Additionally, these tips for selling your St. Johns County property will ensure your home is sold as quickly as possible for the best possible price.   

Tip # 1 – Set A Competitive Price

Though you may be hoping to make a lot of money from the potential sale of your home, it is important to be realistic. There are a lot of homes for sale in St. Johns County, so work with your agent to compromise on a competitive price. If your home is overpriced, you…

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Buying a home for the first time can be both exciting and intimidating. If you are looking for St. Johns County real estate for sale, your search will be an easy one. St. Johns County property has a lot to offer first time home buyer. Thus, the only problem you may have is deciding which house to buy because there are so many great ones available!

First time home buyers should keep several things in mind however, before going through with the purchase of a home. Below are some tips to help you along the way:

Tip # 1 – Make Sure You Are Financially Ready To Buy And Own A Home

Owning a home comes with a lot of responsibility. It is very important that you have steady income and employment and that you have not been stretching to live beyond your…

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