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Top Neighborhoods for Renting in Jacksonville: Your Ultimate Area Guide
Jacksonville, Florida, offers a unique blend of urban and suburban living, with each neighborhood providing its own character and amenities. As you consider renting in this expansive city, it’s important to ...
By Becky House
Renting Or Buying A Home? Keep This In Mind.
If you’re leasing a home, you probably know this already: The past few years, rents have been going up. And up. And up. Rents have been increasing at a faster rate than home values. While rents aren’t likely ...
By Becky House
10 Home Security Tips for First-Time Homeowners
Congratulations! You bought your first home! But first, before you get caught up in decorating your spaces or planning that housewarming party, it’s important to make sure that your new home is safe and secure ...
By Becky House
Move-In Checklist for Renters Relocating to a New City
Moving to a new apartment in a new city can be an intimidating and stressful experience, but it doesn’t have to be! Consider the following move-in checklist for renters relocating to a new city: Before the ...
By Becky House
How to make most of your apartment during the holiday season
An apartment doesn’t offer nearly as much space, typically, as a home for the holiday season. This means you’ll be a bit more limited on decorations and what you can do with a get-together. While you might be ...
By Becky House
Summer DIY Tips to Boost Your Florida Rental
Summer in Florida is hot, humid, and a bit harder on landlords than the fall, winter, and spring. It’s easy to find snowbirds looking for a three or six-month rental. If you’re renting out vacation properties, ...
By Becky House
7 Ways to Lower the Cost of your Homeowners Insurance
When it comes to Homeowners Insurance, Remember these discounts and cost drivers as you shop for your new home. Year of Construction As a general rule, as a home gets older, the more it costs to insure/upkeep. ...
By Becky House
Hurricane Insurance: A Guide to What You Should Know
Tropical storms and hurricanes can cause major property damage. If you live in an at-risk area, be sure your home is protected. Peak hurricane season runs from mid-August to late October and in light of ...
By Becky House
As a Renter, Are You Ready to Take the Next Step?
As a renter, you know the obvious steps like creating a budget or saving up for that down payment, but take these 5 steps into consideration before moving into your dream home. The real price of homeownership ...
By Becky House
5 Things Home Buyers Need to Know As You Wait for Closing Day
The seller accepted your offer, and now you’ve just got to sign on the dotted line. Right? For some home buyers, the closing day for a real estate purchase is as formal and complicated as the transaction ...
By Becky House
