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Welcome to my Webpage

Here you will find a wide variety of useful information and resources designed to help you buy or sell a home more effectively in the North Jacksonville area. From information on the local community, to advice about finding a mortgage or preparing your home to sell, it's all available here on my web site.

You can also search the MLS for your ideal home by viewing current listings with detailed descriptions and photos. Or you can get help determining the value of your home by requesting a report that includes the prices of similar homes that recently sold or are currently for sale in the North Jacksonville area.

So whether you're buying or selling, feel free to contact me and I will be happy to help you with all your real estate needs.

Short Sales
In this troubled economy, many lenders are willing to work with homeowners, and provide options so that foreclosure is not the outcome.  Read through a list of Questions and Answers for common questions and misconceptions about short sales.  Find out how long the short sale process will take, how a short sale effects the sellers credit score, and where to find short sale properties. Read more.
Buyers
Whether you're looking for your first home, your dream home or an investment property, We are committed to providing you with the highest quality buyer service. When making the type of investment that buying a home requires, you deserve to have all the latest market information and the very best advice, both of which we can provide you with. Read More .

Things to consider when buying a home
What is a CDD Fee? The developer of a community borrows money from the county to finance the cost of amenities in a neighborhood. The county adds the CDD fee to your property tax bill each year as repayment. These fees are most often found in communities built after 2003. Payments for CDD fees ARE tax deductible, like your property taxes. Read More

FLOOD ZONES: When purchasing a home in the state of Florida, it is important to be aware and informed of the flood zone of your property. If you live in a certain flood zone designated as a Special Flood Hazard Area, you are required to carry additional insurance to protect your home and property from water damage. Read More

TAX BREAK THROUGH HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION: The State of Florida offers homeowners a tax break through a program called Homestead Exemption. Homestead Exemption allows homeowners to deduct up to $50,000 of the value of their home from their property value, which lowers the taxable value of the home. To learn more about Homestead Exemption, how to qualify, and to learn how the law has changed,  Read More.

Sellers

The decision to sell a home is often dependent on many factors. Whatever your reasons are for selling, my proven effective marketing strategies will ensure that you get the highest possible price for your home. I guarantee to provide you with professional, ethical and confidential service and keep you fully informed every step of the way. Read More .

THINK FORECLOSURE IS THE ONLY OPTION.....THINK AGAIN: Feeling like there is no other option but foreclosure can be an overwhelming experience. Know that you are not alone.  Thousands of homeowners in Jacksonville are facing the same challenges as you every single day. Now more than ever before there are solutions.  Read More.

CAN’T FIND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR? Please, take a moment and send us your suggestions on how to make this site better for you! I am always looking for new content that would help you buy or sell a home. So check back often for updates and let me know how I can best serve you. Email your suggestions or questions to Lisa at Lisa@LisaDuke.com .