Awareness of environmental complications is on the rise. Energy costs are an ever-increasing expense and issue. Older homes were not built to reduce heating/cooling costs or minimize carbon footprint. There is often no insulation in the walls, ceilings or attics. Single pane windows allow heat gain/loss. An outdated roof often wastes energy and lacks acceptable […]

A job offer on the West coast had me looking to sell my home in Jacksonville, Florida. I hoped to handle the sale as quickly and smoothly as possible. I needed to pack up, relocate and get settled into a new city. A big concern with selling my home was the roof. Although in sound […]

When my husband and I bought our home, we were delighted by the river access. The view of the St. Johns river from our back patio was just gorgeous. Having relocated to Jacksonville, Florida, from the northeast, we were very excited to trade the gray skies, snow and cold for sunshine and palm trees. The […]

My wife and I made an offer on a house because of the rating of the local school district and its affordability. We were happy with the size of the yard and square footage of the home. However, the curb appeal was definitely lacking. There was insufficient closet space, not enough natural light and an […]