If you are planning to buy a home, take note. As part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 that was signed into law on July 30th by President Bush, a provision in the act includes a ta… more →
Ask Phyllispstaines wrote 1 day ago: If you are planning to buy a home, take note. As part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act o … more →
pstaines wrote 1 week ago: This week, the Notice of Proposed Property Taxes was mailed. But what if you disagree with the tax … more →
pstaines wrote 3 months ago: According to Remodeling magazine’s 20th annual Cost vs. Value Report, the top three mid-range … more →
pstaines wrote 4 months ago: Should you buy or rent? This is a very personal decision and one that can only be answered by you … more →
pstaines wrote 5 months ago: As a board member and Secretary of The Donna Hicken Foundation, I have never experienced such an out … more →
pstaines wrote 6 months ago: I am asked quite often from homesellers when the real estate market will return to “normal … more →
pstaines wrote 6 months ago: I’m hearing from a lot of buyers regarding how to file for their Homestead Exemption. If you pur … more →
pstaines wrote 7 months ago: Unfortunately I am hearing from homeowners who are facing foreclosure who have either financed their … more →
pstaines wrote 7 months ago: I get asked alot whether we are in a buyer’s market or a seller’s market. While I woul … more →
pstaines wrote 7 months ago: What a great response to my inaugural blog in the Shorelines section of The Florida Times Union last … more →
pstaines wrote 8 months ago: Q. What are your thoughts on the 2008 Jacksonville housing market? A. I must be asked that quest … more →
pstaines wrote 9 months ago: Q. I am beginning the home buying process and keep hearing the terms pre-qualification and pre-app … more →
pstaines wrote 10 months ago: Q. Is it my imagination, or am I seeing more sold signs on listings than in the past few months? … more →
pstaines wrote 10 months ago: Q. I am selling my home and was told to bury a St. Joe statue. Does this really work? A. Fir … more →
pstaines wrote 11 months ago: Q. I just received my Notice of Proposed Property Taxes and disagree with the tax amount. What … more →
pstaines wrote 8 months ago: Q. We are planning to sell our home in a few months. My aunt is Realtor in Daytona and said she … more →
pstaines wrote 8 months ago: Q. I’m getting ready to sell my home in the Spring. What can I do now to prepare? A. Jus … more →
pstaines wrote 9 months ago: Q. I saw your promotion for a $1000 gift card to buyers or sellers at last week’s Home Buyer exp … more →
pstaines wrote 9 months ago: Q. I heard about free home inspections being offered by the state of Florida. Do you know an … more →