Liz, the Real Estate Wiz

3862 Arden Street, Avondale

2010-10-23T17:07:00.001-04:00

Mediterranean style on quiet Arden Street in Avondale

Fabulous 3 bedroom / 2 and a half bathroom Mediterranean home located in a unique enclave in the heart of historic Avondale. Walk to the shoppes, parks and restaurants on St. Johns Avenue.

Grand formal living and dining rooms. Comfortable and spacious den / Florida room with tile floors and charming fireplace.

Spacious, cheerful gourmet kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and a wine bar.

Breakfast room / eat-in kitchen area overlooks the gorgeous backyard pool with hot tub and fountain. Plenty of room for outdoor dining and entertaining. Adjoining the pool there is also a separate guest house with full bath.

Gleaming hardwood floors throughout, including the upstairs. Spacious master bedroom suite with balcony. Terrific built-ins. Renovated-but-traditional feel to the bathrooms.

Superb opportunity to own in historic Avondale with this gracious home in updated, move-in-ready condition. For more information, check out the full listing for 3862 Arden Street or contact Liz Bobeck or Josh Nugent.

Liz Bobeck's summer selling streak continues

2010-08-15T16:53:00.001-04:00

Last entry I told you about selling another unit in Five Point's Chelsea Lofts, one of 3 sales I closed in June. In July, I brought the buyer to a terrific home in Avondale: 3029 Riverside Avenue.

This home was a great deal for a lucky buyer. I'm committed to working hard for buyers and sellers to achieve success in current market conditions.

Contact me, Liz Bobeck, for any assistance you may need in Jacksonville real estate.

Liz Bobeck continues selling streak in 5 Points

2010-08-05T18:21:00.002-04:00

In February, Liz Bobeck and Josh Nugent sold out the remaining developer's units in The Chelsea Lofts to a single investor. Well, last month we did it again. We negotiated the sale of an individually owned unit to the same investor. These units are then put up for rental with Sago Real Estate.

Located at 2064 Herschel Street in Riverside, the Chelsea Lofts offer a terrific lifestyle. The building, brand new in 2007, is located on a fully residential corner within one block of all the vitality of Jacksonville's Five Points. The Riverside Publix, Starbucks, Al's Pizza, Chinese and Japanese restaurants, O'Brother's Irish Pub, Mossfire Grill, Five Guys, Starlight Lounge, Lomax Lodge, the 5 Points Theatre, Underbelly, Anomaly, Edge City, Hair Peace, Wall Street Lounge, Grassroots Natural Market, Snap Fitness, beautiful Memorial Park on the St Johns River — and much more — are all within a few blocks' walking distance!

If you think you're ready for the "5 Points lifestyle" contact Sago for rentals or me, Liz Bobeck, for any other real estate need.

Turn-key Rental Opportunity in Murray Hill

2010-07-26T16:20:00.005-04:00

4605 Plymouth Street is a great opportunity for an investor.

Turn-key rental with a cap rate of 9.5. Very Solid Concrete Block House with New Roof, 2 year old kitchen and bathroom and attached garage with extra storage room. Home Inspection has already been done and necessary repairs made. House just needs an owner.

Contact me, Liz Bobeck — Liz, the Real Estate Wiz! :)

Avondale Bungalow on Pine Grove

2010-07-20T16:58:00.002-04:00

Historic bungalow in great condition on shady corner lot at 1556 Pine Grove Ave. Contact me, Liz the Real Estate Wiz!

Avondale Bungalow on Shady Corner Lot!

Move-in Ready 4 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom home on Pine Grove Avenue is close to dining, shopping and neighborhood parks. Enormous Boone Park -- with multiple playgrounds, club-quality tennis courts, picnic grounds and more -- is just one block away!

The historic character is immediately evident when you enter through the home's front porch into the charming living room with arched brick fireplace and built-in bookcases.

A curved archway leads into the dining room, with newly-renovated gourmet kitchen just beyond. The kitchen features spacious granite countertops, beautiful wood cabinetry and contemporary stainless steel appliances.

The master bedroom offers gleaming hardwood floors. The bathrooms have all been renovated.

The fourth bedroom is currently being used as a large exercise room.

The home has great flow from living spaces to sleeping quarters, as well as a one-car attached garage.

Sitting on the front porch swing at 1556 PineGrove Avenue is where you want to be...

Exclusive Savings With Prudential Network Realty

2010-05-17T16:39:00.002-04:00

For the month of May only, Prudential Network Realty is bringing buyers an exclusive opportunity: our affiliated Wells Fargo lender is offering a 1% buy down for the first year of your fixed rate mortgage.

All new applications for 30-year fixed rate FHA or VA loans submitted between now and May 31, 2010, will receive this buy down for free. Here's an example of the savings available on a purchase of $200,000:

At 5.125% the principle and interest payments during the first year would usually be $1074.00 a month.
By taking advantage of this promotional buy down the first-year interest rate would be 4.125% with monthly payments of $956.00.
SAVINGS: $118/month or $1416 for the first year on a $200,000 purchase.

Please contact me, Liz Bobeck, for information pertaining to this offer.

Foreclosures down in Jacksonville

2010-05-13T17:39:00.003-04:00

Foreclosure figures for April have been released and they are down considerably. This is undoubtedly good news for Jacksonville's real estate market and our economy in general.

There were 13.9 % fewer Jacksonville properties in foreclosure in April than there were in March. And if you compare with the numbers from one year ago, foreclosure activity is down 35.4% over April of 2009.

The State of Florida as a whole ranks third in the nation in its foreclosure rate, with one in every 182 properties in foreclosure. Jacksonville fares better than the state average, with one of every 246 homes in some form of foreclosure. The national rate is one out of every 387.

Obviously we are not out of the woods. But things are definitely moving in the right direction!

Please contact me, Liz Bobeck, with any real estate questions or concerns.

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

2010-05-05T16:57:00.003-04:00

If you are on my email mailing list you would have received a recipe for delicious Pancho Villa Layer Dip in your inbox today. I also send out occasional updates on the Jacksonville real estate market. Please contact me by email to begin receiving email updates.

—Liz Bobeck

Tax Credit Expires. Bargain Season Begins.

2010-05-03T16:37:00.001-04:00

April 30 was a very busy day in real estate. Buyers looking to take advantage of the expiring federal tax rebate rushed our offices all over Jacksonville (and throughout America) to finalize and sign contracts. At Prudential Network Realty's Avondale office, where I work, ELEVEN contracts were turned in April 30. My office covers a wide territory including San Marco, Springfield, Downtown, Riverside, 5 Points, Avondale, Ortega, Venetia, and more — nevertheless eleven contracts is one high traffic day!

If you are a potential buyer you might be thinking you missed a great opportunity for getting up to $8,000 in tax rebates. While it is true that the tax credits for home buyers are no longer available, it is also true that there are still a great many properties available on the market. And the pool of buyers just shrank dramatically. That's why I am not joking when I say that "Bargain Season" is just beginning. Some sellers will be motivated to come down much more than $8,000.

Please contact me, Liz Bobeck, so that I can assist you in taking advantage of this great time to buy real estate anywhere in Jacksonville.

7034 Andalusia Ave

2010-04-26T16:15:00.003-04:00

I have created 7034AndalusiaAve.info in order to spotlight a special listing of mine in San Jose. Jacksonville is the largest city in land area in the lower 48 states, but centrally-located San Jose makes commuting anywhere accessible and convenient.

Located in the comfortable and established San Jose Forest area, 7034 Andalusia Avenue boasts a large shady tree-canopied lot. The back yard (with new paver patio, pictured above) is plenty large enough for a pool and is fully fenced.

The interiors continue the large and spacious theme, with hardwood floors and open floor plans. The living spaces open out onto the back patio.

Check out 7034AndalusiaAve.info for more information. Or, for this or any other real estate need in Northeast Florida, contact me, Liz Bobeck.

Riverside-Avondale Tour of Homes

2010-04-19T23:38:00.004-04:00

April 24th and 25th, Riverside Avondale Preservation (better known as RAP) is hosting their 36th annual home tour, featuring many restored gems in Jacksonville's largest historic district . RAP's Director Carmen Godwin contributes a regular column to Jacksonville.com and she recently wrote about the 2010 RAP home tour.

More information:
RAP Spring Tour of Homes

Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sun Noon - 5 p.m.

Tickets $15 (discount for RAP members)

Tickets may be purchased at the tour homes. The following addresses are included on this year's Riverside - Avondale Home Tour: 2322 Dellwood Avenue, 3743 Park Street, 2789 St Johns Avenue, 2727 Riverside Avenue, 2104 Post Street, 3728 Pine Street, 1849 Seminole Road, 3032 St Johns Avenue.

Get out and enjoy it!

Also happening in Avondale: two new restaurants! 'town at 3635 St Johns Ave serves contemporary American cuisine in the heart of Avondale (two doors from our Prudential offices). The former Casablanca space has been totally renovated — the space is now one-half emly benham and one-half 'town. 'town has a great look, great staff and a beer and wine bar facing the sidewalk. Just down the street at 3951 St Johns Ave is a new Thai Restaurant which is a welcome addition.

There's always a lot happening which makes Avondale the place to be.

Homebuyer Tax Credit Expires in 10 Days

2010-04-19T18:47:00.002-04:00

Just a reminder that now is the time to buy in order to receive the Federal Government's Homebuyer Tax Credit. When passed last year this credit was called the "First Time Homebuyer's Tax Credit" but since November 2009 there has been credit available to both new buyers and those who own their current homes.

First Time Homeowners

Any single person or couple who have not owned their principal residence in the last 3 years.
Have a signed contract by April 30, 2010.
Close by June 30, 2010.
Receive 10% of the value of the purchased residence, up to $8000, as a refundable tax credit (on an amended 2009 return or on your 2010 return filed by April 15, 2011).

Existing Homeowners

Any single person or couple who has used the home being sold or vacated as their principal residence during any 5 of the preceding 8 years.
Have a signed contract by April 30, 2010.
Close by June 30, 2010.
Receive 10% of the value of the purchased residence, up to $6500, as a refundable tax credit (on an amended 2009 return or on your 2010 return filed by April 15, 2011).

There are a few other rules concerning income limits and homes purchased for over $800,000 are not eligible. If you'd like to learn more, there is great information available on this tax credit (and much more) at the National Association of Realtors' HouseLogic site. The National Association of Home Builders also has posted an informative Federal Housing Tax Credit Homepage.

For this or any other real estate question, you may contact me, Liz Bobeck.