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Jacksonville and Duval County Employment One of the best things about Jacksonville and Duval county is the abundance of career opportunities. Whether you're an entrepreneur or a corporate executive, Jacksonville has a position for you. Since there is no state or local income tax, you take home more. That combined with a low cost of living means a better lifestyle. Some statistics: • As of may 2004 per the US Department of labor in Jacksonville: • Number of workers-544,350 • Median hourly wage $13.07 to $16.70 • Entry $7.87 per hour • Experienced $21.11 average per hour • Annual wage $34,190 For specific figures by occupation go to http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_3600.htm#b00-0000 http://www.labormarketinfo.com/library/oes.htm The areas top 20 employers as of late 2003 per the Jacksonville Chamber of commerce http://www.myjaxchamber.com/business_information/jobs.asp#top20 • Naval Air Station Jacksonville U.S. Navy 19,537 • Naval Station Mayport U.S....
It is vital to know the things you're doing when you sell real estate. There is a huge amount of market data available, thanks to the Internet. There are very few people, however, who can devote enormous amounts of time to sorting through the information. This article has compiled a few of the most important, practical suggestions for you. The cause is the asking price. You need to be realistic about the price you are advertising your home for. It needs to be one that is attractive to buyers, not just you. Creating realistic goals benefits both sellers and buyers when they make their entries into the real estate market. Buyers, for example, should clearly identify in their minds the price they are willing to pay, where they want to buy, and the features they desire in their purchase. Sellers, on the other hand, can establish limitations on what constitutes an acceptable offer. This allows them to hold out, and avoid low profitability. Auctioning homes isn't all that comm...
Things to consider when buying any waterfront vacation home. Is there a view? Views really do matter. An unobstructed Ocean view adds as much as 60% to the value of a home per the Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics. Proximity to Golf courses or a park can add as much as 20% to a homes value. This is per an article by a much published author named Soren Anderson, a writer from Manchester College. Consider the recreational activities… The What and the When. For example in a Ski resort area, your options are limited due to weather considerations and the total amount of activities available is definitely less. *In the Keys and in most Florida Gulf or Atlantic communities, about the only thing you cannot do year round are mountain climbing and white water rafting. Nearby Medical and shopping options These are very important considerations. If there is an accident, how far away is a hospital? If you need groceries or restaurants, what is nearby? Oftentimes vacation properties can...