240College Park Blogshttp://homes.point2.com/Blog/US/Florida/Duval-County/Jacksonville/College-Park.aspxhttp://homes.point2.com/Images/Icons/807AAA359696B2CCC21BE5A099399412.jpghttp://homes.point2.com/2009-04-14T09:28:00-06:00GREAT OPPORTUNITY • 1,620 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $164,900 - SHORT SALE Mandarin, Jacksonville - At Home In The Heart of Mandarin: Enjoy the warm ambiance of this gracious 3BR/2B home on a quiet cul-de-sac near some of Jacksonville’s ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2009/4/14/04f750def13441caa6df0d792e92babb.aspx2009-04-14T09:28:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2009/4/14/04f750def13441caa6df0d792e92babb.aspxReal EstateFor SaleJacksonvilleFloridamandarinShort SaleSt. Augustine Shores, St Johns County - Announcing a FABULOUS NEW CUSTOM HOME FOR SALE on 218 Lily Road, a 1,334 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Designed for Florida!". Now MLS® $252,900 - . Property informationhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2008/8/16/fdc2864134b645189b38ae8f562ce91f.aspx2008-08-16T06:07:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2008/8/16/fdc2864134b645189b38ae8f562ce91f.aspxReal EstateFor SaleFloridaVacation HomeRetirement HomeSt AugustineWe want to provide Jacksonville, Florida real estate consumers with as much useful information as possible. To that end, we have recently partnered with one of the leaders in Real Estate News, Realty Times, to provide up-to-date Video News Reports on a ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2008/5/12/jacksonville-florida-market-update.aspx2008-05-12T10:36:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2008/5/12/jacksonville-florida-market-update.aspxJacksonville Real EstateMarket Reportvideo newsletterJacksonville, Florida Market Update Life is full of ups and downs and how we perceive those fluctuations determines, to a large extent, how we progress through life . People who tend to focus on the down cycles tend to be less productive than those who ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2008/4/22/jacksonville-real-estate-market-the-ups-and-the-downs.aspx2008-04-22T14:54:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2008/4/22/jacksonville-real-estate-market-the-ups-and-the-downs.aspxReal EstateJacksonvilleMarket ReportGOOD NEWS IN THE JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET HIGHLIGHT #4 Good News About Jacksonville, Florida Real Estate Market - Post #3 Good News About Jacksonville, Florida Real Estate Market - Post #2 Good News About Jacksonville, Florida Real Estate ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2008/4/2/there-is-an-abundance-of-good-news-about-the-jacksonville-florida-real-estate-market.aspx2008-04-02T06:21:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2008/4/2/there-is-an-abundance-of-good-news-about-the-jacksonville-florida-real-estate-market.aspxJacksonville Real EstateFloridaHomes for sale in JacksonvilleGood NewsGOOD NEWS IN THE JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET HIGHLIGHT #3 Good News About Jacksonville, Florida Real Estate Market - Post #2 Good News About Jacksonville, Florida Real Estate Market - Post #1 According to a recent article in The Florida Times-Union ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2008/3/31/the-good-news-about-jacksonville-florida-real-estate-continues.aspx2008-03-31T07:35:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2008/3/31/the-good-news-about-jacksonville-florida-real-estate-continues.aspxReal EstateMarketingJacksonvilleJacksonville Real EstateGood NewsGood News About Jacksonville, Florida Real Estate Market - Post #1 GOOD NEWS IN THE JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET HIGHLIGHT #2 According to Sean Snaith, University of Central Florida: Jacksonville Area Among The Most Likely To Attract New Residents! ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2008/3/27/more-good-news-about-jacksonville-florida-real-estate-market-post-2.aspx2008-03-27T08:25:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2008/3/27/more-good-news-about-jacksonville-florida-real-estate-market-post-2.aspxJacksonville Real EstateGood NewsWe have seen it more than once over the past few months --buyers making a grave error that costs them a lot of money and time. It's not their fault... really. They are merely victims of pop-media coverage. They are told over and over and over again ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2008/3/25/homebuyer-mistake-that-can-be-very-expensive.aspx2008-03-25T09:02:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2008/3/25/homebuyer-mistake-that-can-be-very-expensive.aspxReal EstateBuyers marketnegotiatingJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET - THE GOOD NEWS! The common public perception is that all real estate markets are in trouble. The FACT is, however, that all real estate is local and each market is behaving in its own unique way. Much of the state ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2008/3/24/good-news-about-jacksonville-florida-real-estate-market-post-1.aspx2008-03-24T10:20:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2008/3/24/good-news-about-jacksonville-florida-real-estate-market-post-1.aspxJacksonville Real EstateHomes for sale in JacksonvilleGood NewsJacksonville, Florida Real Estate - Defining a 'bad' real estate market? It's not a secret. Everybody knows it. The real estate market is bad... bad, bad, bad! Right? Maybe... or maybe not. I think it depends on an individual's perspective. ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2008/1/8/what-is-a-bad-real-estate-market.aspx2008-01-08T16:41:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2008/1/8/what-is-a-bad-real-estate-market.aspxReal EstateFor SaleBuyers marketsellingJacksonvilleMortgageFloridaHomes for sale in JacksonvilleAhh... the fine art of bird watching taken to the next level. Doesn't the term 'ornithology' just get your blood pumping with excitement and anticipation? No? Why I can't imagine... LOL So what's a real estate agent doing discussing ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2007/7/20/any-ornithology-enthusiasts-among-us.aspx2007-07-20T09:38:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2007/7/20/any-ornithology-enthusiasts-among-us.aspxReal EstateRelocationsellingJacksonvillenew home salesJacksonville Real EstateWe just want to extend our congratulations to the Jacksonville Area Public Schools. Quite often, public schools get a lot of bad press (much may be well deserved) and we want to point out a few of the success stories. Once again, Jacksonville, Florida ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2007/5/28/national-recognition-for-jacksonville-florida-public-schools.aspx2007-05-28T06:40:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2007/5/28/national-recognition-for-jacksonville-florida-public-schools.aspxJacksonvilleschoolsFloridaSo the media has been telling us about this supposed 'housing bubble' for a couple of years now, and to add to their cries of doom and gloom is the myth that homes just aren't selling today. So, just what is the truth? The truth is that homes ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2007/3/1/the-homes-aren-t-selling-myth.aspx2007-03-01T09:09:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2007/3/1/the-homes-aren-t-selling-myth.aspxFor Salesellingnew home salessold listingsJacksonville Real EstateTo borrow from the rock classic, "There's something happening here. What it is ain't exactly clear..." What's happening is that we are getting numerous calls from past customers wanting us to list their home for sale because they ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2007/2/27/the-heloc-friend-or-foe.aspx2007-02-27T07:09:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2007/2/27/the-heloc-friend-or-foe.aspxReal EstatesellingHELOCWe are seeing a trend in home buying that we find interesting (to say the least). That trend is toward buyers placing a higher priority on "beating down" the seller in the negotiation game as opposed to locating and purchasing the right home. ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2007/2/25/do-you-want-a-great-deal-or-a-great-home-what-s-the-difference.aspx2007-02-25T07:53:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2007/2/25/do-you-want-a-great-deal-or-a-great-home-what-s-the-difference.aspxBuyers marketnegotiatingIn Part I we left off by saying that much of the anxiety that a seller without a buyer feels can be reduced or eliminated if he has the right information and takes action based on the information received. We suggested that you need the following data: ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2007/1/21/emotions-of-a-seller-in-a-buyers-market-part-ii.aspx2007-01-21T08:37:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2007/1/21/emotions-of-a-seller-in-a-buyers-market-part-ii.aspxBuyers marketMarketingcomparable listingssellingSo you're trying to sell your home... in fact, you've been trying to sell it for many months and you're getting very frustrated. Just a little over a year ago you watched your friends and neighbors sell their homes for record prices in just ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2007/1/18/emotions-of-a-seller-in-a-buyers-market.aspx2007-01-18T15:53:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2007/1/18/emotions-of-a-seller-in-a-buyers-market.aspxBuyers marketMarketingcomparable listingssellingThe psychology of buying and selling real estate is one that interests me alot - probably because of my background in psychology and counseling. In the near future, I plan to write about the "emotional side of selling in a buyers market" and ...http://timandsusanfennell.point2agent.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2007/1/11/why-now-is-a-good-time-to-buy-or-sell.aspx2007-01-11T09:07:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://timandsusanfennell.point2agent.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2007/1/11/why-now-is-a-good-time-to-buy-or-sell.aspxBuyers marketWell, November stats are in and the results look favorable! Sales of new homes rose 3.4 percent in November and the ever-increasing backlog of unsold homes showed a significant decline falling for a fourth straight month. Hopefully these are concrete signs ...http://timandsusanfennell.point2agent.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/12/27/Signs-that-the-Slump-may-be-over_2E00_.aspx2006-12-27T09:11:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://timandsusanfennell.point2agent.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/12/27/Signs-that-the-Slump-may-be-over_2E00_.aspxBuyers marketnew home salesslumpHave you ever heard of an "inverted yield curve"? If you understand the basis behind the fact that people who put money away for longer periods of time earn more money than those who put away money for a short period of time. That's what ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/11/23/Now-may-be-the-time-for-you-to-refinance_2100_.aspx2006-11-23T10:54:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/11/23/Now-may-be-the-time-for-you-to-refinance_2100_.aspxMortgageHELOChome loanResidents of J-ville know how great living here can be but it's nice to be recognized by those outside our community as well. Did you know that Jacksonville is consistently rated as one of the top "Hottest Cities in America" for business ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/11/19/Jacksonville-_2D00_-Top-10-For-8-Years-Straight-.aspx2006-11-19T06:55:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/11/19/Jacksonville-_2D00_-Top-10-For-8-Years-Straight-.aspxReal EstateJacksonvilleFirst off, I need to acknowledge that the vast majority of REALTORS conduct their business in a highly ethical manner. I don't know statistically, but my guess is that we have as high a percentage of ethical members as any professional group in the ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/11/13/My-Pet-Peave.aspx2006-11-13T12:34:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/11/13/My-Pet-Peave.aspxReal EstateMarketingsellingYesterday, I received a rather ugly reminder; A reminder regarding the importance of regular home maintenance. As I was mapping out my day, making sure all the little ‘fires’ from the day before had been extinguished and that I had my ducks ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/11/11/Those-pesky-home-maintenance-issues_2100_-.aspx2006-11-11T07:10:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/11/11/Those-pesky-home-maintenance-issues_2100_-.aspxsellingplumbinghome maintenanceRecently we had to do something that no real estate agent likes to do... we had to turn down a listing. Not just any listing, but one in a highly sought-after neighborhood. (Let me say at the onset, that I'm not crazy about calling what we do "listing" ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/11/10/Integrity-of-a-Listing-_2D00_-Marketing-Opportunity.aspx2006-11-10T10:07:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/11/10/Integrity-of-a-Listing-_2D00_-Marketing-Opportunity.aspxReal EstateMarketingcomparable listingsWell, it seems to be the same pretty much everywhere - it's definitely true in J-ville, FLA... It's a buyer's market. So it's time for you guys (buyers) to step up to the plate and do your thing. Sure the market has been a little whacky ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/11/9/Hello-Buyers_2E002E002E00_-It_2700_s-Your-Market_2100_-.aspx2006-11-09T06:26:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/11/9/Hello-Buyers_2E002E002E00_-It_2700_s-Your-Market_2100_-.aspxBuyers marketflippinginterest ratesHistorically, real estate investments are probably the soundest investments anyone can make. I've read that more millionaires made their money in real estate than any other way. But, does that mean every investment is a good one? Are you guaranteed ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/11/8/Did-you-make-what-you-think-was-a-bad-investment_3F00_.aspx2006-11-08T16:01:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/11/8/Did-you-make-what-you-think-was-a-bad-investment_3F00_.aspxReal Estate InvestingOkay, maybe that's a little silly. After all, most people probably never thought ANY of landlording was fun and games. That's mainly because we (people in general) tend to talk the longest and loudest about problems, not successes. Having owned ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/11/7/Being-a-Landlord-_2D00_-It_2700_s-Not-All-Fun-and-Games-.aspx2006-11-07T16:23:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/11/7/Being-a-Landlord-_2D00_-It_2700_s-Not-All-Fun-and-Games-.aspxLandlordrentalsOur parent company, CENTURY 21, has standards of service that we, as agents, must adhere to. And as members of the National Association of Realtors, we promise to adhere to very strict standards of ethical conduct as well. But, in addition to those standards, ...http://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/11/7/Our-Personal-Standards-of-Service.aspx2006-11-07T16:13:00-06:00Tim & Susan Fennellhttp://www.besthomesinjacksonville.com/blogs/tim_and_susan_fennell/archive/2006/11/7/Our-Personal-Standards-of-Service.aspxRelocationPersonal Service Standards