Selling a 1909 Springfield duplex: what happened when the right buyers found it

Close Price: $460,000 Days on Market: 61 Buyer Representation: None $77k above market average Market average: 80 2 Buyers came from direct marketing The 1909 Craftsman duplex on Hubbard Street had everything that makes a Springfield property worth holding onto – corner lot, wraparound porches on both levels, original fireplaces and trim, and two well-updated […]

amandasearlerealtor | Apr 16, 2026

The Secret to Selling Your Home: The Ultimate Staging Guide

Selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make. Yet many sellers overlook one of the most powerful tools available to them: home staging. Done well, staging transforms an ordinary house into a space buyers can imagine themselves living in. It drives up perceived value, shortens time on the […]

amandasearlerealtor | Apr 16, 2026

Living in Springfield: Neighborhood Guide & Things To Know

People think Springfield is either “up and coming” or “still rough,” but neither of those really explains what it is. That’s usually where buyers get stuck. They’re trying to simplify it, and Springfield doesn’t fit into a clean category. It’s one of the oldest neighborhoods in Jacksonville, it’s gone through decline and a full revival, […]

amandasearlerealtor | Apr 13, 2026

What Inspections Matter Most for Older Homes?

Buying an older home in Jacksonville is one of those decisions that rewards patience and curiosity. Walk through the right neighborhood – Springfield, Riverside, Avondale, Murray Hill, San Marco – and you’ll find things that newer construction simply can’t replicate: deep front porches built for actual use, hardwood floors that have been walked on for […]

amandasearlerealtor | Apr 9, 2026

Living in Riverside: Neighborhood Guide & Things To Know

People think Riverside and Avondale are basically the same neighborhood, and that’s usually where things start to go sideways. On a map they sit right next to each other, and a lot of people group them together, but when you actually spend time in both, they feel completely different. Riverside has more layers to it. […]

amandasearlerealtor | Apr 6, 2026

PHXJAX and Jacksonville’s Most Ambitious Urban Bet

Tucked between the Historic Springfield neighborhood and New Springfield neighborhoods sits eight and a half acres that most people have driven past without a second glance. Abandoned warehouses. Weedy lots. Rail-line edges that felt more like the forgotten back of a city than its beating heart. But that stretch of land – mostly bordered by […]

amandasearlerealtor | Apr 3, 2026

Renovation Loans Explained: How to Buy and Renovate a Home in One Loan

If you’ve ever walked into a house and thought, “This could be amazing, but it needs work,” you’re not alone. This is one of the most common situations buyers run into, especially in Jacksonville’s older neighborhoods where character often comes with a to-do list. If you want to buy and renovate a home in Jacksonville, […]

amandasearlerealtor | Apr 1, 2026

How to Win in Multiple Offer Situations Without Overpaying or Losing Your Mind

Successfully winning in multiple offer situations in Jacksonville can be challenging. If you are trying to buy a home right now, especially in a competitive market like Jacksonville, you have probably already run into multiple offer situations. You find a house you like, you move quickly, you feel good about your offer… and then you […]

amandasearlerealtor | Apr 1, 2026

Living in San Marco: What It’s Actually Like (and What to Know Before You Buy)

People are drawn to San Marco for a reason, but most of them can’t explain it right away. They’ll say it’s charming. Walkable. Close to everything. And yes, all of that is true. But that’s not really the thing that makes it stick. San Marco feels established in a way that a lot of neighborhoods […]

amandasearlerealtor | Mar 30, 2026

Living in Avondale: Neighborhood Guide & Things To Know

People think Avondale is just an extension of Riverside. It’s not. That’s the first-place people get it wrong. Yes, they sit next to each other. Yes, they share history. But Avondale has always been its own thing. It was planned that way from the beginning, and it still shows today. If you’re considering living in […]

amandasearlerealtor | Mar 23, 2026

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