Phil Aitken
Phil Aitken
Owner/Broker

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4 Non-Negotiables for Buyers

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It is not uncommon for buyers to request a myriad of contingencies when offering to purchase a home.  Everything from floors to windows can be negotiated in a purchase agreement and it might be difficult to know when to quit with the contingencies.   The Aitken Home Team recommends four non-negotiable contingencies for optimum buyer protection:  […]

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9 Reasons Your Home Isn’t Selling

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It is not uncommon for sellers to question why their home isn’t selling.  Sometimes, the answer is unclear.  However, most scenarios suggest commonalities. The Aitken Home Team presents nine reasons why your house is not selling: 1. Poor Pics Perhaps you have elected to save money by photographing your home yourself.  While this might seem […]

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Aitken’s Top 5 Spooky Haunts

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Jacksonville is gearing up for an especially scary Halloween for spooksters of all ages.  From simple trick-or-treating to ghoulish brew fests, Jacksonville is the place to be.   The Aitken Home Team is excited to share its top-secret list of five favorite spooky haunts for the Jacksonville newbie: 1. – Jacksonville Zoo The Spooktacular at the […]

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3 Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips

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Everyone enjoys a good old-fashioned spook on Halloween, however, there is no room for such fright when it comes to the safety of trick-or-treaters. The Aitken Home Team recommends three safety tips in order to ensure a successful, SAFE trick-or-treat experience: 1. – Plan Your Route Perhaps your children are older, more seasoned trick-or-treaters and […]

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Lease Vs. Roommate Agreement

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Perhaps you are single and considering reducing living expenses by inviting a roommate to share your abode.  This proposition raises a myriad of questions in your mind and your most pressing is a concern is wondering whether roomie’s name will be on the lease, too?  Further questions regarding legal responsibilities and rent share also come […]

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VA Values Character Above Credit

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Unfortunately, many of our country’s troops return home injured so badly that the prospect of any sort of a career is unlikely.   In addition, the challenge of home ownership paired with a desire to stay put for a change seems unattainable for veterans with compromised credit scores. Shoddy credit and low bank balances do […]

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7 Ways to Enjoy Thanksgiving on the Move

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‘Tis the season for holiday festivities, timeless family traditions, and… moving?  Yes, some families are on the move this Thanksgiving and nervous moms are wondering how to provide the usual highly anticipated Thanksgiving feast without all the fuss and without unpacking the already bubble-wrapped cookware.   Thanksgiving can be classy and affordable without all the stress […]

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Tyler Johnson’s Palatial Pinecrest Pad

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In 2016, Tyler Johnson of the NBA’s Miami Heat purchased a customized new-construction home in the ritzy Miami suburban community of Pinecrest.  After signing a meager $50 million contract with the team, Johnson decided to go big when he paid $4.85 million for his pad, which could easily house the entire Miami Heat team.   The […]

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The 12 Tips of Christmas

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With only twenty-two days until Christmas, there isn’t much time left to make necessary holiday preparations.  Amidst all the shopping and planning, don’t forget the little people who have the largest impact on your lifestyle.   The Aitken Home Team presents the twelve most important tips of the Christmas season: Landscaper – Depending on the frequency […]

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Aitken’s 12 Must-Have Stocking Stuffers

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The Aitken Home team eagerly continues the Christmas countdown. With only fifteen days to go, it is time to get serious about stocking stuffers. Related: “The 12 Tips of Christmas” The great holiday tradition of stuffing stockings transcends both age and gender, therefore it is especially important to make stocking treats both thoughtful and memorable […]

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