If you made a New Year's Resolution to improve your networking opportunities, you may want to consider your Chamber of Commerce. Our Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce has a large organization, with events spread out over our large geographical area. There are several councils to choose from, including North, West, Downtown, Arlington and Beaches, and then there are several specialty councils like the Health Council I'm joining for lunch today. If you did resolve to improve your networking opportunities, you may want to consider the Annual Meeting event later this month - details are below. 01/08/2014

For those of us in the Jacksonville, FL MSA, we've missed Tim Deegan for the past month or so - he was off the air as our local weather guy at WTLV/NBC 12 and WJXX/ABC 25. I've known Tim since I moved here, pretty much. Prior to real estate, I was in advertising, and bought media (literally, time and space), so I was around the majority of the local TV personalities. Tim has been doing our weather here since 1982, so he's very familiar with our local weather patterns...and deeply immersed in our community.  We are THRILLED Tim is back - where he should be, giving us our local weather....and, in case you wonder, our low tomorrow night will be mid- 40's....a temp that probably creates some envy among the "mitten states". You can read the full article here: http://members.jacksonville.com/... 12/30/2013

  Homes for Sale Deercreek Country Club, Jacksonville, FL     Deercreek Country Club is a 18-hole championship golf course community that was established in 1990. It’s a gated community with around 700 homes that were build by Pulte Homes, Mc Cumber Homes, Taylor Woodrow, and A F Allan Custom homes to mention a few. Deercreek Country Club is conveniently located on the Southside of Jacksonville off of Southside Blvd.  .5 miles to The Avenues mall 15.0 miles to Downtown Jacksonville 30.6 miles to Jacksonville International Airport 18 miles to Jacksonvile Beach Search Deercreek Country Club Homes For Sale   Amenities in Deercreek Country Club include golf, tennis, swimming pool, pavilion, clubhouse, playground, and a fitness center open 24 hr. a day.     Deercreek Country Club Community I... 12/17/2013

Jacksonville Florida Real Estate Market Report Single Family homes (attached & detached) November 2013         November 2012 Active Listings: 4,319         Active Listings: 3,918 Sold: 730          Sold: 761 Months Inventory: 5.91          Months Inventory: 5.15 Average Price: 520,690        Average Price: 495,555 Looks like Jacksonville is continuing the trend of increased inventory levels from last month. We even saw a decrease in the number of homes sold in Jacksonville for the month of November. It will be interesting to see what happens in the Jacksonville real estate market in the next few months. The median home price in November 2012 was $110,695. The median home sales price this November was $137,000. That's a difference of 23.8%. Jacksonville Florida Real Estate Market Report ... 12/14/2013

            This Gorgeous two-story Waterleaf home with water and preserve views and ready for a quick close!  Stainless steel kitchen appliances and refrigerator all included.  The kitchen of this home in Waterleaf also features solid surface Corian countertops with a tiled backsplash as well as a breakfast bar.  The cabinets are upgraded with crown molding and the “bump.”                    There is also hardwood flooring on the stairs of this Waterleaf home for sale as well as engineered wood flooring in living, dining, and family rooms.   The large Master bedroom is located on the first floor and has a walk-in closet, double vanities and plenty of cabinet space in the master bath.                   The vaulted ceilings in this home in Waterleaf make the first floor open, with an ent... 12/02/2013

Jacksonville Florida Real Estate Market Report Single Family homes (attached & detached) October 2013       October 2012 Active Listings: 4267     Active Listings: 3936 Sold: 861               Sold: 743 Months Inventory: 4.96     Months Inventory: 5.3 Average Price: 502,151     Average Price: 603,920 I don't mind seeing the inventory levels go up some, especially when I also see that the homes sold in Jacksonville, also increased as well for the month of October. A tiny improvement on the months inventory over last year in October. To put it into perspective, in October 2011, the months inventory was 9.8 months. That's almost double what it currently is. The median sales price for October 2013 is $134,700. In October 2012, it was $117,00. That's a 15.1% increase. That doesn't mean that ... 11/21/2013

      The Sellin' With CC Team Does It AGAIN—Another Home Sold in Aberdeen!         The Azalea floor plan in Aberdeen features stucco and ledgestone front, concrete pavers,fenced yard, french door, pendant lights, and a finished 3-car garage. Inside, you'll find a gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, step trey ceiling at the Master bedroom and sitting room and stainless steel appliances. Aberdeen is located in the Julington Creek area just minutes to the highest-rated schools in the state as well as popular shopping centers. Aberdeen features affordable and luxurious homes with family-friendly amenities including a clubhouse and recreational sports, two pools with twisty water slide, complete with a fitness center and playgrounds.       If you need to sell your home FAST, contact the S... 11/18/2013

      JUST SOLD!! CONDO IN THE HAMMOCK GROVE COMMUNITY OF KERNAN FOREST             The Sellin' With CC Team has sold ANOTHER condominium in the Hammock Grove neighborhood of the Arlington/Fort Caroline area of Jacksonville. This 3BR/BA one-story condo features all-new range and dishwasher in the kitchen, as well as better-than-new carpet and paint. The happy new owner also enjoys the club pool and a screened porch.         If you need to sell your home FAST, contact the Sellin' With CC Team at 904.252.1158 or visit us online at JacksonvilleHero.com to see if you qualify for thousands in savings through our Homes for Heroes program.     11/18/2013

  From the outside in, this townhome in the Arrowoods neighborhood of Jacksonville is perfectly laid out and move-in ready! The spacious kitchen has matching stainless steel appliances, Corian countertops, and plenty of storage.            The dinette flows into the open living room which receives tons of natural light from the sliding glass doors. Take in the serene sounds of the waterfall while enjoying your screened in patio overlooking the beautifully landscaped yard with walking stones leading to the pond.            The master bedroom has vaulted ceilings, walk in closet, and a spacious bath. This home in Arrowoods also has wood and tile flooring on the first leveL     If you need to sell your home FAST, contact the Sellin' With CC Team at 904.252.1158 or visit us online at Jackso... 11/17/2013

    Sales prices and pending sales increase, closed sales drop slightly, fewer homes available and selling faster.   JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – October 2013 real estate market statistics are now available from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors. Except where otherwise indicated, statistics reflect combined results for single-family residential and condominium properties.   Closed sales are up 22.6 year to date, while the 1,492 closed sales for the month were a 6.6 percent drop from last October’s 1,597 sales. Pending sales are up 25.8 percent year to date and 28.7 percent for the month: 2,050 pending sales this October versus 1,593 a year ago.   A median sales price of $158,865 was up 16.4 percent from October 2012’s median of $136,500.   Days on market was 81; a 27.7 percent short... 11/15/2013

One of the questions I get asked a lot when dealing with foreclosures is: Will banks take less than the list price? That's a good question, because really, everyone wants to get a good deal and save some money. I got to thinking about this question the past couple of days and wanted to actually look to see what the trend has been for 2013. Plus, I kinda like real estate statistics. :) Here's what I found: Sold Foreclosures in Duval County The 2nd column is the number of foreclosures that sold for that month in Duval County. The 3rd column is the Sales price to ORIGINAL list price ratio. I capitalized original, because it's important. I'll explain further. Let's take January, the SP/OLP is 90.6, which means that on average, the 191 foreclosed homes sold in Duval County, they sold for 90.... 11/14/2013

There are  a number of 2013 Veteran's Day events planned in the Jacksonville, FL area to honor the military service of American men and women. In addition many restaurants offer free or discounted dining and military members and veterans are also eligible for free haircuts.  Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, has been observed since the end of World War I and in President Wilson's words was to be "filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…"   Parades, Celebrations and Ceremonies:   Sunday, 11/10/13 A celebration will be ... 11/09/2013

  The Sellin' With CC Team Sells another home in Hyde Grove. Call 904.252.1158        Another Home Sold by the Sellin' With CC Team in the Hyde Grove Area of Jacksonville.           CC Underwood and The Sellin' With CC Team are experts at selling homes in  Hyde Grove. We take pride in the home values in Hyde Grove.       If you have wondered what your home is worth in Hyde Grove, we will come to your home for free and with no obligation to list your home. There are not enough homes for sale in Hyde Grove and if you have wondered if now is the right time to sell, let us help you run the numbers.     The Sellin' With CC Team sells homes in Hyde Grove as traditional sales, Short Sales and Bank owned properties. You may qualify for a short sale and still be current on your mortgage. We offe... 11/01/2013

         Earlier this week, Action News Jax (the local Fox affiliate here on the First Coast,) began running two different fifteen-second TV spots featuring CC Underwood of Keller Williams Jacksonville Realty.  The commercials are designed to inform the Jacksonville community about the "Homes For Heroes" program and hopes to reach the wide audience that Fox 30 reaches in Northeast Florida.            The commercials will be running throughout the month of November and generally are shown in the evenings during the local news.  Underwood's goal is to become synonymous with Jacksonville real estate and make Homes for Heroes a household name in the area.  To catch the commericals, tune to Action News Jax (WAWS channel 30) or visit the Sellin' With CC Team's Facebook page at https://www.fac... 10/31/2013

Jacksonville Florida Real Estate Market Report Single Family homes (attached & detached) September 2013 September 2012 Active Listings: 4,084 Active Listings: 3,966 Sold: 806 Sold: 635 Months Inventory: 5.07 Months Inventory: 6.25 Average Price: 473,450 Average Price: 520,748 Even though we have seen an increase in inventory compared to last year, we are still at a lower months inventory. Our inventory level went up and the homes sold in Jacksonville went down compared to last month in August. I expect to see a similar trend for October as well, due to getting closer to the major holidays, and with our current situation with our government's inability to do their job. I think many people will be a little more cautious to see how long the shutdown will continue, plus the fact that real e... 10/30/2013

Emerald Preserve at Bartram Townhouse for Sale For more information CLICK HERE or Visit The Welch Team www.WelchTeam.com (904) 476-5539 13496 Sunstone StreetJacksonville, FL 32258           Offered at$140,000 Single Family Home 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Partial Bathroom Interior: 1,476 sqft Emerald Preserve at Bartram ParkTownhome for Sale span>689310Great 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with bonus room. Well maintained with great layout. Include accent arches, upgraded light fixtures, and surround sound wired Lot backs to preserve with patio. Great amenities include club house, pool, fitness center and gated entrance. Private, quiet community. Appraisal and survey on file. 10/29/2013

   CC Underwood and The Sellin' With CC Team are experts at selling homes in Carson Oaks. We take pride in the home values in Carson Oaks.       If you have wondered what your home is worth in Carson Oaks we will come to your home for free and with no obligation to list your home. There are not enough homes for sale in Carson Oaks and if you have wondered if now is the right time to sell, let us help you run the numbers.       The Sellin' With CC Team sells homes in Carson Oaks as traditional sales, Short Sales and Bank owned properties. You may qualify for a short sale and still be current on your mortgage. We offer free consultations to see if a short sale is right for you. Short Sales are different and need to be handled by experienced professionals that have a team behind them to wa... 10/28/2013

Relocationg to Jacksonville Florida Jacksonville is nicknamed The First Coast, since it is one of the first major cities in Florida as you come in through Interstate 95 from Georgia. Located in Northeast Florida, Jacksonville enjoys mild winters, with an occasional flurry or some frost, which we like to call Florida Snow. :) History of Jacksonville The history of Jacksonville dates back well before the Civil War times. In fact, according to archaeologists, the Timucuan Indians lived here and it is believed their culture developed 500 B.C. Did you know Jacksonville was named after Andrew Jackson and Mr. Jackson had never stepped foot into the town? Well, gosh, if I had a town named after me, I would at least go take a peek. Guess Andrew was just too busy becoming the 7th president of the... 10/20/2013

I LOVED libraries growing up - as an avid reader, it was much more economical to go to the library than to buy books.  Now,  I don't know if my libraries in Ridgewood and Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ have added concert series, but I know it's a great idea here in Jacksonville, with multiple libraries over our large geographic area.      10/17/2013

NEFAR Releases September 2013 Housing Sales Results 1,691 closed sales up 25 percent from a year ago, down slightly from past several months. Less than 35 percent of sales are now lender mediated. Sales averaging just 80 days.   JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – September 2013 real estate market statistics are now available from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors. Except where otherwise indicated, statistics reflect combined results for single-family residential and condominium properties.   Closed sales of 1,691 during September is a 25 increase from a year ago, although down a bit from the past several months. The share of sales that are lender mediated continues to decline, with 590 sales (34.9 percent) for the month being lender mediated and 1,101 being traditional. Pending sales hit ... 10/15/2013