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A brand new home is the dream of many home buyers, and for good reason. From counter top materials to the number of bathrooms and the fixtures on the walls, you get to hold the reins and make all the decisions. But before you start choosing kitchen cabinets, make sure you don’t forget all of the details involved in buying new construction:

  1. Understand that upgrades can cost you big in the long run. It may be very tempting to say ‘yes’ to every upgrade offered to you, but it is important to understand that upgrades often come with a hefty price. Before you know it your $250,000 home is now $280,000. When choosing upgrades for your Duval County real estate, consider upgrades that will get you a good return on your …

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With the beautiful town of St. Augustine as its backdrop, the fantastic, new Sebastian Cove community is a great addition to St. Augustine’s already hot real estate market.

Conveniently located near the St. Augustine Outlet Mall, as well as Interstate 95 and SR 16, Sebastian Cove enjoys an easy commute to Jacksonville and a quick, five-minute drive to downtown St. Augustine.

Other points of interest located in close proximity to Sebastian Cove include the World Golf Village and Hall of Fame and the Royal St. Augustine championship golf course.

Both condominium and single-family homes are featured at Sebastian Cove, and the homes within the community have been described as both affordable and luxurious.

The amenities and services of Sebastian…

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All over the country, building costs are rising. Shortage of wood and other construction materials after Hurricane Katrina have affected building costs nationwide, and Jacksonville real estate is no exception. Estimating costs correctly becomes even more important when overall costs are high, because limiting waste will limit cost.

Square Footage

In general, the larger the square footage, the higher the costs. Note, though, that larger buildings cost more, but they cost less per square foot than smaller buildings. When determining square footage, include everything inside the main walls, porches, and walled additions.

Class

Each part of the house is assigned a “class”, from low to high. The class designation depends on the building…

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