Phil Aitken
Phil Aitken
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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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12 Holiday Baking Tips

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Only nine days until Christmas and it’s time to get your baking on!  While it seems like common sense to follow recipes to the letter, accurately measure your ingredients and pre-heat your oven accordingly, The Aitken Home Team recommends following twelve simple steps to ensure your holiday baking goes off without a hitch: 1. Go […]

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12 Joys of Christmas

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Please join The Aitken Home Team this Christmas season in giving thanks for twelve simple joys: 1. Family College-age children have completed finals and are home for the holidays! Consider the pure joy of being surrounded by your ENTIRE family, knowing that everyone is tucked in, under the same roof, dreaming in peace tonight when […]

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New Year, New Realtor

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Clients have many reasons for switching realtors and brokers.  Perhaps they found their last agent to be less than knowledgeable at answering questions, not as aggressive as they had hoped or even a tad self-seeking.  Whatever the reason, realtor-client relationships, much like a first date, don’t always work out.  If you believe yourself to be […]

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9 Tips For Maximizing Kitchen Space

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Whether you own a cozy single-family home or a fashionable tiny house, you might want to learn new methods for maximizing kitchen space.  Well, with a little imagination and some hard work, you can easily transform your kitchen and create some more space. In this post, the Phil Aitken Home Team has gathered nine tips […]

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King’s Efforts Reflected in Fair Housing 50 Years Later

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Just days after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., President Lyndon B. Johnson made history as he penned his signature to the Fair Housing Act.  Fifty years later, this federal law continues to protect buyers and renters alike from discrimination.   The Fair Housing Act, synonymous with the Civil Rights Act of 1968, rejects housing […]

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Jax Market Update

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A new year brings about many new beginnings and questions about what the housing market holds in store for motivated real estate buyers and sellers.   Jacksonville continues to experience strong market activity and will likely enjoy and three to five percent spike in 2019.  With so many active builders, the market will take on more […]

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