A handyman is an expert at fixing things broken. He or she is a necessity, the option you choose when you cannot fix that broken doorknob, or perhaps, the mold you just wiped off. It is okay to do it yourself, but necessary to accept when it's beyond your control. Here are five reasons to hire a handyman...

Buying a townhome or selling a property is a delicate process you should undertake with the utmost care possible. Selling a house you have lived for many years is a hard thing to do. So is trying to buy a property about which you are not sure. You don't know what went wrong with the former owners or...

It’s well known that real estate in New York City is some of the most expensive in the country, but this new penthouse condo has taken the cake before its even finished. While still under construction, the most expensive home sold in the US was purchased by hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin for a cool $238 million. More...

Looking for the perfect place to call home? Is your vision of home that iconic white-picket fence ranch in the suburbs? Or, do you love the walkability of an urban neighborhood? Do you dream of a large backyard with room to host the neighborhood barbecue? How about being near to great schools? Extensive libraries or museums? Sports facilities?...

When you want to sell or buy a property, knowing its value is essential. For sellers, especially, there are higher chances that your home won't outperform other listings if they are of low value. The listing price of a home can even change after an appraisal of its value. Here are some crucial factors that can affect the...

When you decide to make an offer on a home, your mind may be flooded with dozens of questions and concerns -- several of which may involve money matters, while others are about the condition of the house. However, if you've had the house professionally inspected and made sure your income is sufficient to absorb monthly expenses, than you've...

If you receive an offer to purchase a luxury home in Lake Worth, St. Augustine or any other Florida city or town, it is important to evaluate your options closely. That way, you can make an informed decision about a homebuying proposal. Ultimately, there are many reasons why you may want to accept an offer to purchase your Florida...

The infamous phrase - "the dress makes the man" translates to "the curb appeal makes the home" in the real estate world. Face it, the curb appeal of a house is the first thing home buyers see when they step into the property. And studies show that it takes a home buyer eight seconds in a property to...

Let's face it – there is no shortage of buyers competing for the top residences. However, there are many things you can do to rise above the homebuying competition, and these include: 1. Review the Local Housing Market The housing market fluctuates. In some instances, the housing market may favor buyers. Or, in other cases, it may favor sellers....

Before you make the final decision to buy any property, one of the best steps to take is to request a home inspection to be done by an experienced home inspector. You probably don't know how to ascertain the quality of the foundation or the condition the electrical wiring is, so having a home inspector conduct a visit...

Before you sell your home, you may want to invest in property upgrades. That way, you can enhance your residence both inside and out and boost your chances of enjoying a fast, profitable house selling experience. Ultimately, there are many questions to consider prior to investing in home improvements. These questions include: 1. Which home improvements should I prioritize?...

PARTIAL RIVERFRONT land sale with 200 FT on St Johns River, with RIP-RAP BULKHEAD, consisting of well over an acre of RIVERFRONT LAND, Fairly LEVEL and mostly CLEARED.Seller researching feasibility of creating (2) 95FT RIVERFRONT LOTS split from a PORTION OF LOT 1 AND A PORTION OF LOT 2, ARLINGTON ESTATES. No utilities at site and this vacant parcel of land CONVEYS AS-IS with NO IMPROVEMENTS.This vacant parcel of land DOES NOT INCLUDE EXISTING ADJACENT BUILDING on a PORTION OF LOT 1 AND A PORTION OF LOT 2. This vacant parcel of land SUBJECT TO DEVELOPMENT FEASIBILITY AND VERIFICATION BY ALL PARTIES, INCLUDING CITY OF JACKSONVILLE LAND...