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Jim’s Take on the Classic Caesar Salad Recipe

February 29, 2012

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Posted by in Jim's Recipes

Leaves-of-cos-romaine-let-001This caesar salad recipe is sure to be one of your favorites! The gourmet presentation and mouth-watering sauce is perfect for any occasion.

2  Small cloves of garlic
3-4  Anchovies

Mash garlic and anchovies in bowl

 Juice from one lemon
2  Eggs
3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2  Splashes Tabasco sauce (I add more)
1 Teaspoon Grey Poupon Mustard
2 Heaping tablespoons of Parmesan cheese (Kraft)
1 Teaspoon black pepper
2  Tablespoons white vinegar
4 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Heads Romaine lettuce (prime leaves only) these are in center of
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North Florida Real Estate Trends for January 2012

February 27, 2012

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Posted by in Northeast Florida Market Trends

“If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not, you’ll find an excuse.” Unknown

This quote really hit home for me, I hope you enjoy.

The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors market stats for January revealed some interesting information. First I noticed the large drop in closings from 1,432 closings in December, 2011 to only 977 closings in January 2012. I looked back and found similar trends every January. Next I compared January 2012 to January 2011 and saw a 6% decline in closings. I looked a little closer to discover that in January 2011 there were 612 lender-mediated closings and this year there were only 488 for a 20% decline. The traditional closings increased by almost 14% from 430 in January 2011 to 489 in January 2012. So overall closings are down but non distressed closings (traditional) are up.

It has been reported that the banks are going to increase foreclosing properties. How they market these foreclosures and whether this impacts short sale negotiations may be a major factor in 2012. We have seen the banks get much tougher lately with negotiations on short sales. Read more

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A Community Dock for Kayaking and Canoeing in Julington Creek is Just One of the Amenities that Makes River Oaks Plantation a Special Place to Call Home

February 16, 2012

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Posted by in Julington Creek, Neighborhoods, Videos

river oaks 2Imagine, after a long day at the office, riding your bike to the neighborhood dock for a leisurely canoe ride on the St. Johns river.  With River Oaks Plantation’s community dock with storage for canoes and kayaks, it’s easy to enjoy the waterways of Jacksonville.  River Oaks Plantation is a picturesque community made up of 204 single family homes located in Jacksonville, Florida. It’s one of the 45 subdivisions that make up Julington Creek Plantation, but there are many qualities that distinguish River Oaks Plantation from the average suburban subdivision.  River Oaks Plantation family-oriented amenity center, community river dock that’s canoe and kayak accessible, and its plethora of water front homes are some of its draws. Residents also have access to Julington Creek Plantation amenities such as the aquatic center, playgrounds, tennis courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts and an 18 hole golf course. A public library is also located within Julington Creek. Read more

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Finding a Natural Path to Wellness: Davidson Speaker Series Presents Health & Wellness Seminar

February 14, 2012

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Posted by in Events, Speaker Series

healthCurious about holistic healing?  Want to learn more about natural remedies?  Please join us on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7:00 p.m. for a discussion on Health & Wellness Through Holistic and Bio Logical Medicine led by Susan Burns of Wellness Matters. 

Susan Burns, MSN, CNHP, ND, CNC, BCIH, a leading practitioner of biological medicine, will discuss the methodology and protocols involved with achieving wellness through holistic medicine, including detoxification, oxygen therapy, enzyme therapy, nutritional supplementation, and more. Burns’ clinic, Wellness Matters, which is located in Palencia, strives to help each individual attain and maintain an optimal level of health for a vital and energetic future. The practitioners at Wellness Matters have studied at US and European Universities and their collective experience in functional, bio-logical and anti-aging medicine spans over 75 years. Visit www.wminst.com for more information about Wellness Matters. Read more

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A Look Back at 2011 Real Estate Trends!

January 30, 2012

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Posted by in Northeast Florida Market Trends

“Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it.” Chinese Proverb

I thought I would start 2012 by sharing my favorite quote and an optimistic attitude that we will continue to see stabilization and improvement in the real estate market. The main reason I predict continued improvement is the tightening of inventory.

The numbers are drastic enough to tell the story. At the end of 2010 there were 14,510 active properties for sale compared to 9,902 properties available at the end of 2011. That is a 32% decline in inventory. The “months supply of inventory” dropped from 10.6 months supply at the end of 2010 to 6.7 months supply at the end of 2011. A 5 to 6 months supply indicates a balanced market. The inventory declined the most (45%) in the under $150,000 price range but declined by 41% in the $500,000 to $999,999 price range.

A more practical example of the decline in inventory is how often my agents tell me stories about a customer liking a home and calling back a few days later to move forward with a purchase only to find out the home is under contract. Read more

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