Real Estate News

Besides the Florida-Georgia game, the first major event in November is the election. Buyers and Sellers have been waiting for the election to be over. Historically, impacts of an election on real estate have been minimal and short lived. Current statistics indicate...

October starts with lower interest rates as the Federal Reserve made the expected rate cut in September. The impact should be seen shortly. Four homes sold the last 3 months (NEFAR 9/24/24). Average Days on Market is 82 days, up from 55 days last month. The most...

September brings cooler temperatures, more homes for sale, and many questions about the real estate market as there are hints interest rate cuts are coming this month. Six homes are For Sale (NEFAR 8/26/20), and on the market 1-57 days. List Price per Sq Ft ranges...

As we head into August, a new school year begins. We are also experiencing new regulations for realtors, and how Buyers must enter into a Buyer Broker Agreement with their agent before any homes for sale may be shown. The new regulations require additional steps, yet...

Days in real estate are unpredictable, like fireworks on the 4th of July. Recently, I had a walkthrough with buyers after sellers moved out of town. The lockbox was located between the front door and locked storm door. I could see it, but not access it. Plan A was to...

I’m often asked, “How’s the real estate market?” In Deercreek, it is active and June should be active, too. Homes go on the market and go under contract. Some homes take longer to sell, yet eventually sell. If you want a quicker sale on a home at the highest price,...

Interest rates have jumped recently, as have the temperatures in May. Will interest rate hikes scare off buyers, or will it provide incentive for buyers to buy now before more rate hikes occur? Will we see more cash buyers? Deercreek houses which sold were on the...

Daylight savings time has been in effect for a couple of weeks now. As days become even longer in April, residents will be out in the evening. Some will engage in projects and chores, while others participate in the many forms of recreation in the community. April is...

There’s much to enjoy this March in the Jacksonville area. One event, The Players Championship, brings people from all over the world here. It is a golf tournament, social event, and most importantly, raises funds for local charities. Will the raising of interest...

It is only February and we’ve seen freezing temperatures and blazing hot days. Sometimes in the same week. Same can be said for Deercreek’s real estate activity. Homes come on the market and under contract in a matter of days, while other homes have taken a bit...

January 2024 is here! Happy New Year! What changes will the new year hold for Deercreek real estate? Mortgage interest rates declined slightly in December. Will Buyers jump in to purchase? Will prices hold steady? Will more houses come on the market? These options and...

December is here. Festivities abound! Whether celebrating the holidays or not, there is plenty to do. More people are playing pickleball, or at the playground with kids. Club activities include luminaries and the annual Holiday party. The interest level of interacting...

November gets people thinking about the end of the year. Many projects around the house are completed as we ready our homes for the holidays. Cleaning of windows, inside and out, and cleaning of baseboards inside are two projects helping a home to feel refreshed and...

September is in the midst of hurricane season and while we need the rain, we don’t want to see destruction from a hurricane. Be prepared with water, pantry items, batteries, gas for cars & grills, and cash on hand (just in case). Prepping to sell a house requires...

July brought lots of heat to the environment, and to the real estate market in Deercreek. August looks to provide more heat to both as more homes are on the market now than have been in quite a while. Five homes are For Sale (per the 7/27/23 NEFMLS) 10091 Chester...

Rumors were true and the Club sold to Heritage Golf Group. Based on the meeting held, exciting improvements are planned for the Club, which means added value to the Community. One home is For Sale (per the 6/26/23 NEFMLS). 10091 Chester Lake, priced at $785,000, is a...

June starts the new swim team season, so be alert when driving near the pool. Slowing down throughout the community is recommended as security and JSO have been patrolling. Let’s keep everyone safe, especially as kids are out for summer. One home is For Sale in...

Outdoor activities during May add to the quality of life in in Jacksonville. People continue to move to Florida to enjoy the beautiful Beaches, as well as the varied outdoor concerts and sporting events. The quality of the real estate market continues to be steady,...

April and spring have arrived! Residents are busy with landscape projects, spring cleaning and physical activities. The best time to live in Florida. Everyone wants to be outside before it gets too hot. Pressure washing, fresh flowers and a newly painted door all add...

It’s March and it’s busy! From the DWA Shamrock Scramble to the Men’s Golf Spring Classic at the Club, to The Players Championship and school spring breaks. Whatever is happening, we expect great weather. Great news for Deercreek owners wanting to sell, too! There is...

February brings Valentine’s Day celebrations, the Bourbon & Boots fundraiser for Pine Castle, and Super Bowl Sunday parties to enliven Deercreek’s lifestyle now that the holidays are over. We saw limited activity in the Deercreek real estate market during and...

Happy New Year! It is 2023! What once seemed so far away, is now here. I’m hoping for a steady and stable real estate market this year, although that is not what I expect. Mortgage rates have declined slightly which has brought some Buyers back to the market....

The days are here and celebrating with family and friends is a special time. We slow down to appreciate family traditions. Home sales traditionally slow down, too, and this year is no different; however, homes are continuing to sell. Sellers are offering incentives to...

October can be frightening with Halloween goblins and ghouls. This year may prove to be a bit frightening with the current inflation, climbing interest rates and the housing market slowing down. Until the last month, Deercreek had seen minimal effects from these...

September is the start of football season in our house. We cheer for the Gators, while other residents support the Seminoles, Bulldogs, or other teams around the country. The Jaguars provide the opportunity to unify us on Sunday afternoon at the Club. If only there...

It is August, where has the summer gone? Has the hot housing market gone, too? We are seeing signs the North Florida housing market is changing - rising interest rates, houses on the market longer, price reductions, homebuilders offering bonuses, and increased seller...

The summer solstice has come and gone, and the 4th of July celebration is right around the corner. Also gone are historic low-interest rates, yet they are not at the historic highs of the 1980’s. Jacksonville is seeing more homes coming on the market, price reductions...

May flowers are blooming, except where the deer have eaten them! Homes for sale are generally like flowers. The homes show up one day and then are gone the next after Buyers gobble them up. Mortgage rates continue to climb to the highest levels since 2010. The Fed is...

March proved to be quite a volatile month. The swings in the stock market were almost as wild as those in the weather. April should provide more change with the Fed raising interest rates and other uncertainties in the world. Deercreek real estate continues strong at...

Welcome to February! We can celebrate Valentine’s Day and this crazy real estate market. I have several buyers looking for a home in Deercreek, yet they can’t find the right home to buy. Only one home is on the market (according to the 1/23/22 NEFAR MLS). The house at...

2022 promises to be an exciting year! Looking back at 2021, 40 homes sold in Deercreek totaling over $23 million dollars of real estate. The home prices ranged from $355,000 to $950,000. The homes varied in size from 1,898 square feet to 4,491 square feet. Homes came...

As November arrives, families gather for Thanksgiving and football. With the Jaguars win in London, anything is possible. Deercreek offers a lot of possibilities, too – a gated community, a round of golf or a tennis match, a convenient location, the camaraderie of the...

October is the time for pumpkins, and to schedule projects to be completed before the holidays. Patience is required if you are planning on painting, installing flooring, new windows, and new appliances as we are seeing shortages and delays in the availability of...

Labor Day, football season, and hurricane season all mean September is here! Beach days become less frequent, Saturdays and Sundays become more hectic, and the weather channel becomes more prevalent as we navigate into fall. Now is an excellent time to have the...

Schools start in August. Be safe, slow down and watch for kids! It is also time to slow down and enjoy the completion of all the summer home improvement projects. Your projects create a lovely place to live and improve home values, but now is a great time to enjoy...

The start of July means the year is half over. Where did the time go? As we enter the dog days of summer, with high heat and humidity, we all look for a bit of comfort in our homes. Air conditioning is working overtime to keep us cool. If you haven't already, now is a...

June brings the start of hurricane season. While we can use the rain to keep our lawns green, I hope we don't see any major storms. Did you know there are homes in Deercreek which are actually in a flood zone that requires flood insurance? Even if your home does not...

April brings hope with springtime and vaccinations. Springtime encourages us to begin the many home projects we've been contemplating - the new pavers and landscaping, the remodeled kitchens and baths, or even the new roof. Vaccinations give us the hope that we can...

March is a wonderful time of year to enjoy the DWA Shamrock Scramble, the TPC, and warmer weather, of course. We are also starting to see things heating up in the real estate market with higher interest rates, as well, as increased lumber prices. These may impact the...

February brings familiar things - Valentine's Day and the pruning of crape myrtle trees. Valentine's Day offers the chance to share chocolates and champagne with those you love. While the pruning of crape myrtles is necessary, don't subject these lovely flowering...

Happy New Year! The start of the new year always brings the promise of new beginnings. This year is no different. Most people are excited to see 2020 fade into the background because of the challenges. In the Deercreek real estate market, 2020 was actually a very good...

December 2020 will be remembered for many things - the holidays, an end to this challenging year of Covid-19, and a year in which the real estate market in Deercreek was on fire. Through November 19th, 43 homes sold in Deercreek. These homes ranged in price from...

August brings the start of school, yet not this year. Homes are on the market in Deercreek, yet not many. Only three homes are for sale! That is the lowest number since I became a realtor. Last month there were twelve homes for sale. One of the best things about...

July is here and it is hot!!! Not only are the temperatures in the 90’s, the real estate market in Deercreek is hot. Covid-19’s impact during the last few months included at least one sale falling through as the buyer walked away. Now, homes are coming on the market,...

By B.J. WeyerAs June arrives, I’m curious to see how the real estate market responds. June is usually a busy month as sellers and buyers race to move before the next school year begins! Who knows when school will even start next year? Activity has remained steady in...

What a crazy month! I’m happy to see May arrive. It may not be the end of social distancing, yet I’m optimistic it will be soon. Buyers and Sellers are adjusting to the requirements of CoVid-19 and homes are still being bought and sold. Interest rates continue to...