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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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Are you in the market to buy a home for sale in St. Johns County?  Are you willing to put a little “sweat equity” into a home for a lower purchase price?  If yes, then an FHA insured HUD 203(k) loan may be just the thing for you.  If you qualify you could be approved for a loan equal to the selling costs, and the estimated costs of repair and remodeling. 

There are many reasons why a home may be in disrepair.  The age of the home, or it may have been unoccupied for a length of time causing the property to wither.  Or, perhaps an owner simply ignored maintenance issues and would now rather sell than fix the property.  In any case, a fixer-upper home can be a good start for an individual or family willing to invest the time and effort in a St. Johns…

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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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