We sit down with our recent seller client Robby, as he speaks about his experience with Bloom Realty.  Robby, is almost at a loss for words when speaking about his experience with Bloom Realty. Robby was in a tight situation and needed to get his house sold fast due to a new job in St. Louis. He contacted us and we were able to get his house under contract in less than two weeks.

This one is a must see, this meticulously maintained, home in the Julington Creek Area of St. Johns County.  Home features custom molding and wood floors throughout, extra den and reading room for a quiet home retreat.  This home is also as a Lease Option or traditional sale.  For more information on this unit please visit: 1040 W Buckbean Branch Ln Jacksonville, FL 32259 Home For Sale

Spring is typically the strongest season for home sales, and in 2012, we’ll be entering spring on the upswing. 

Home sales have grown by 13 percent since mid-2011, with re-sales at their highest levels since May 2010.  More first-timers are buying as well.  Combine this positive data with the fact that the overall supply of homes dropped to a seven year low, and there’s a formula for some upward movement beginning in March.

Another key indicator of spring and summer growth is in the results of homebuilders’ surveys in January that point to an increase in permits to construct single-family homes.

Even the jobs picture supports this improvement prediction, as hiring has picked up. Less unemployment has a huge impact on sales. In January, employers

Looking for a Condo on the Southside of town?  Take a look at this great 2/2 Condo located in the Grand Reserve, conveniently located of Hodges Blvd.  Great amenities, close to shopping and restaurants, a must see!  Owner is offering option for Rent to Own.

For more information on this condo please visit: The Grand Reserve Unit 719 Rental

Good Golly Miss Holly. Sweet! by Holly at St. Johns’ Town Center Southside is well worth the calories.

Holly Willis became somewhat of an overnight sensation when she garnered first place on Food Network's Cupcakes Wars – twice!  Sweet By Holly became the cupcake provider of choice for Holllywood’s A-listers like Demi Moore, Bruce Willis, Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jay Leno Annette Bening-Beatty and husband Warren. Even Mikhail Gorbachev has added to his substantial girth at the hand of Holly.

Miss Holly Cupcake Selection

It’s an epic Hollywood scenario:  She moved to Hollywood as so many aspiring actresses do, but soon realized she needed a steady job. She used her innate affinity for baking and cooking, and her "new"

They’ve been keeping records on mortgage rates since the 1950s. Presumably, the return of World War II vets to the states, and the birth of both the baby boom and the ensuing housing boom prompted the government to decide they should start keeping tabs on these kinds of things. Some context, my Dad bought a house on the Southside, behind the old Hope Haven Hospital on the corner of Bartram and Atlantic, for $15,000. That building is gone, replaced by condos. There’s a Publix across Bartram Road where the Atlantic Drive-In Theatre used to be. If you remember any of this, you can qualify for a discount at Denny’s.

During the week of ending February 10, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 3.87 percent. This the ninth time in the last twelve

Rivertown in St. Johns, Celebrated the completion of it's signature Riverfront Park today with a ribbon cutting ceremony.  Members of the St. Johns County commission and chamber along with Rivertown team and park architects and realtors were in attendance to celebrate this special occasion.  Complete release and photos of the event after the break.

ST. JOHNS, Fla (Feb. 16, 2011) - The RiverTown community celebrated the completion of its signature Riverfront Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today.  Members of the St. Johns County Commission and Chamber, along with the RiverTown team and park architects, were on-hand for the event.  Riverfront Park is on of the signature elements of the community that highlights RiverTown's connection to nature and

The annual event, which recognizes the best in new home construction in the Northeast Florida building community, will take place this year April 14-22nd.  Mark your calendars!  We will post more information on what communities will be on the tour as they become available.  

Enjoy the breathtaking views of the St. John's River from the 11th floor of this Mediterranean style condo in San Marco area. Amenities include a state of the art fitness center, tennis courts, clubhouse and pool, billiard room, covered parking, security, business center, and more. For more information on this unit please visit:  1478 Riverplace Unit 1104 Jacksonville, FL 32207 Home For Sale

Update: Sold!

Did you hear the one about the mortgage banker option on the new BMW? No rear view mirrors.

Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) made up 40 percent of mortgages in the midst of the subprime lending spree. Surprisingly ARMs are staging a slow comeback since hitting their bottom of 3 percent in early 2009. New ARM home loans are back up to 10 percent, and Freddie Mac predicts it could reach 14 percent by year’s end.

Why, you ask. Record low mortgage rates bring more people into banks, and those people can show less debt-to-income ratio based on a 4% rate now than they could at 8% three years ago. But they can’t come up with the down payment – at least not right now. Enter, the ARM.

They’re calling these types of terms a “hybrid” ARM, which blends