investment property

Why Bigger and Renovated Doesn’t Always Sell Faster (and When it Does)

You’ve spent months updating your home. Fresh paint covers every wall. New countertops gleam in the kitchen. You added square footage with that bonus room. Everything looks perfect in photos. So why isn’t your property flying off the market? Here’s the truth most sellers don’t want to hear: bigger and renovated doesn’t always sell faster. […]

amandasearlerealtor | Feb 18, 2026

5 Market Indicators Every Jacksonville Homeowner Should Watch in 2026

The Jacksonville housing market doesn’t operate in a vacuum. Whether you’re thinking about selling your historic Riverside bungalow, buying that house you’ve always dreamed about at the beach, or buying your first home in Murray Hill, understanding the right market indicators gives you a serious advantage. Here’s the thing: most people wait until the “perfect […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jan 6, 2026

1251 Hubbard St: A Rare Historic Springfield Duplex with Income Potential

If you’ve been dreaming of owning a piece of Jacksonville’s most charming historic neighborhood, this property is one you don’t want to miss. 1251 Hubbard St, located in the heart of Historic Springfield, is a beautifully updated 1909 duplex. It offers the perfect blend of preserved character, modern updates, and excellent income potential. A Duplex […]

amandasearlerealtor | Nov 13, 2025

Foreclosures

We gets lots of inquiries about buying foreclosures. Many home buyers see this as an opportunity to find a great home for a bargain price. While foreclosures can offer some nice discounts, understanding how foreclosures work and how this affects the buyer is critical to ensure you are getting a good deal and not a […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jun 19, 2023

Helpful Real Estate Related Tips For Tax Season 2022

Tax season is upon us and there are some real estate related updates that you don’t want to forget. Mortgage Insurance: As of today, for the 2022 tax year, private mortgage insurance (PMI) and mortgage insurance permiums (MIP) are no longer deductible. Previously, with the passage of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, you […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jan 18, 2023

WIFI Devices To Help With Short Term Rental Management

I own a few short term rentals. We use Air BNB, VRBO, and Furnished Finders to host on and have really enjoyed our investments so far. If you are thinking about investing or already have some STR investments, we’ve found these WIFI devices to be great help with managing…

amandasearlerealtor | Jan 17, 2023

US Home Price Insights

Through February 2022 with Forecasts through February 2023 Source: Core Logic Introduction The CoreLogic Home Price Insights report features an interactive view of our Home Price Index product with analysis through February 2022 and forecasts through February 2023. CoreLogic HPI™ is designed to provide an early indication of home price trends. The indexes are fully revised with […]

amandasearlerealtor | Apr 21, 2022

IRS Presents Filing Tips For 2022

The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to make sure they’re well-informed about their tax situation as the filing deadline approaches. The key topics include special steps related to charitable contributions, economic impact payments and advance child tax credit payments. Here are some key items for taxpayers to know before they file next year. Changes to the […]

amandasearlerealtor | Feb 8, 2022

Your Tax Deductions Guide For 2022

Home Office: Only Self-Employed Workers Qualify for Home Office Deductions TAX FACTS: To take a home office deduction, you must be self-employed and the home office must be used exclusively and regularly for your business and be your principal place of business, with few exceptions. If you receive a W-2 from your employer, you do […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jan 6, 2022

JUST LISTED: 7152 Lucky Drive W Jacksonville FL 32208

Easy rental to take over or move in and make it your own! New roof, rebuilt front porch, painted inside + out, new kitchen, new bathroom, all new appliances (includ. washer +dryer). repiped kitchen and bathroom. Refinished wood floors throughout with new carpet in bedrooms. New wood privacy fence on right side of property. Month […]

amandasearlerealtor | Nov 11, 2021

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