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Guides and checklists for every step.

Straight answers about buying, selling, and moving in Northeast Florida. Free to read, print, and share.

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Florida True Cost Calculator

Monthly payment and cash to close with Florida taxes, insurance, flood, HOA, CDD, and loan fees.

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New-Listing Alerts

New homes in your neighborhood and price range, as they hit the MLS.

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Market Updates

NEFAR's monthly numbers and what they mean for you.

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Buying & Selling

Step-by-step guides


Buyer's Guide

The order of events from pre-approval to closing, plus a printable checklist.

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Seller's Guide

Valuation to closing, with a printable preparation checklist.

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First-Time Buyers

Low down payment loans and Florida assistance programs.

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Money Matters

Loans, costs, taxes, and insurance


Mortgage Guide

Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and jumbo loans compared.

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Florida Closing Costs

Doc stamps, title insurance, and who typically pays what.

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Homestead Exemption

Lower your property taxes, and don't miss March 1.

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Moving Here

Relocation, military, and visiting


PCS to Jacksonville

Military move timeline, checklist, and official resources.

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Schools & Colleges

School choice, open enrollment, ratings, scholarships, and area colleges.

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Relocating to Jacksonville

Counties, utilities, licenses, and schools.

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Visiting & House-Hunting

Where to stay and a sample three-day trip.

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Living in Jacksonville

Beaches, sports, arts, and what's happening tonight.

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Let's talk about where you're headed.

Buying, selling, building, or just exploring your options, call or text me any time.

Dawn Spencer, REALTOR® · Hi Real Estate