Daniel O'Brien at Emerald Financial Partners, Inc.
Daniel O'Brien
Emerald Financial Partners, Inc.
Phone: (407) 468-6429
Email: [email protected]
NMLS# 337465
Company NMLS# 1583337
Licensed in: FL, GA
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Jacksonville gives you Florida beaches, a major river running through the heart of the city and a lot of room to spread out. It is the largest city by land area in the continental United States, so you will find everything from oceanfront condos to homes on acreage. Here is why Jacksonville keeps landing on relocation lists.
As in all of Florida, there is no state personal income tax, which stretches your budget further.
Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach offer laid-back Atlantic coastline, while the St. Johns River winds through downtown and the suburbs, creating miles of waterfront for boating and fishing. The city also has one of the largest urban park systems in the country, including the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve and Little Talbot Island.
Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport and nearby Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia make Northeast Florida home to a large active-duty and veteran community. For eligible service members and veterans, VA loans can mean no down payment and no monthly mortgage insurance.
Jacksonville is a center for logistics, banking and financial services, and healthcare, including the Mayo Clinic's Florida campus. JAXPORT, one of the busiest vehicle-handling ports in the country, and the city's spot where I-95 meets I-10 make it a natural distribution hub.
Cheer on the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, explore the Riverside Arts Market under the Fuller Warren Bridge, and enjoy the breweries and restaurants of the Riverside, Avondale and San Marco neighborhoods. St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city, is less than an hour south.
Jacksonville sits just south of the Georgia line, so the Golden Isles, Amelia Island and Savannah are easy weekend trips.
Riverside and Avondale historic homes and walkable local shops
San Marco a charming square with restaurants near downtown
The Beaches Jacksonville, Neptune and Atlantic Beach for coastal living
Nocatee and Ponte Vedra master-planned communities in St. Johns County
Fleming Island, Orange Park and Oakleaf suburban living in Clay County and the Westside
Flood zones: Properties near the beaches, marshes and river may be in flood zones that require flood insurance. Check before you make an offer.
Insurance: Get homeowners insurance quotes early and ask about wind mitigation credits.
HOAs and CDDs: Many newer St. Johns and Clay County communities include HOA dues or CDD fees. Include them in your budget.
Homestead exemption: File after closing on your primary residence to reduce your property tax bill.
Whether you are PCSing to NAS Jax or Mayport, relocating for work, or moving to be near the beach, we shop multiple lenders for VA , FHA , conventional and jumbo loans to find the right fit.
Get pre-approved or see what you can afford.
Dan O'Brien, NMLS #337465. Emerald Mortgage Partners, NMLS #1583337. Licensed in Florida and Georgia. Equal Housing Opportunity. This page is for general information only and is not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to credit approval, underwriting guidelines and property eligibility. Rates, programs and terms are subject to change without notice.
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Dan O'Brien | Emerald Mortgage Partners 498 Palm Springs Drive, Ste 138 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Direct: (407) 468-6429 [email protected]
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