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5 Ways to Stay Cool in Jacksonville

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With the first official day of Summer, Thursday, June 21, quickly approaching, you might be wondering how best to keep cool in balmy Jacksonville.   The Aitken Home Team presents five cool destinations for battling Summer heat: 1. – Beaches Aquatic Center Located in Atlantic Beach, not too far from Jacksonville, this awesome facility is known […]

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What’s in Your Wallet?

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According to the Fed’s new survey of household economics and decision-making, forty-one percent of Americans are unable to cover unanticipated or emergent expenses totaling $400 with strict cash.  Believe it or not, this is an improvement when considering that the percentage of Americans who could not scrape together $400 in 2013 was a whopping fifty […]

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Fathers Finance Real Estate

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Good fathers are paramount to successful real estate transactions for many “kids” across the country.  Dads want nothing but the best for their children, regardless of age, and that means providing tips for financial success among other things.   Many fathers are responsible for bringing the American Dream to fruition on behalf of their children.  They […]

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Employer Relocation Plans: 4 Things You Should Know

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Summertime is a common season for job relocation moving experiences.  If your employer has asked you to relocate, make sure you have a solid understanding of resources that your employer might offer for your trouble.   The Aitken Home Team presents four things you should know regarding your company’s relocation incentive package: Don’t assume anything.   Relocation […]

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3 Marketing Tips for Independence Day Seller

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It is not uncommon to spot flag-lined streets throughout subdivisions on the 4th of July.  The prospect of sitting hundreds of our nation’s flags swaying in the breeze invites nostalgia and the pride of true patriots; it leaves a lasting impression.  In fact, this has become a rather clever marketing technique for sellers and realtors […]

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The Truth Re: Popular Mosquito Repellants

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Everything in life is a trade-off.  For example: where there is the heat/humidity combo, there are mosquitoes – especially in Florida.  Perhaps you are one out of thousands of mosquito bite victims questioning the efficacy of citronella.  Here is a simple truth: 1. – Citronella in and of itself does not bother mosquitoes one iota, […]

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The Affordability Factor

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The 2018 summer real estate season is sizzling and home prices are rising amidst bidding wars, low inventory, and increasingly high demand.  With active listings inventory decreasing with each subsequent year, the average days that a home sits in the market has fallen to a record-setting low of fifty-four days.  Of course, this is not […]

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5 True/False Re: Realtors

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Buyers and sellers are often misled when it comes to their perceptions of real estate agents.  In fact, sellers often suffer the most as a result of such false information pertaining to realtors and how they work as well as understanding the truth about agency relationships.   The Aitken Home Team presents five false statements pertaining […]

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4 Tips for 2018 Summer Buyers

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Competition is hotter than the sun! Summer presents the perfect opportunity for exploring new neighborhoods and thinking about the future.  If you’ve been bitten by the house-hunting bug, here are a few things your should know: Inventory is down by 14% and home prices usually drop from May to October. Try to hold on until […]

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6 Tips For Increasing Home Equity

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Need some strategies for increasing home equity? Many homeowners don’t realize it’s possible to boost the equity of their largest asset and use it to generate more wealth. In this post, the Phil Aitken Home Team will discus six tips for boosting home equity without blowing out your budget. 6 Tips For Increasing Home Equity 1. […]

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