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It looks like there is more good news in the housing market in and around Jacksonville, FL. A healthy market is good news for both buyers and sellers, and, frankly, it is about time some good news came to south Florida. About Floors n' More heard about this news in a recent story:“South Florida ...

Selling a home in Jacksonville, FL is an exciting time for most people. The housing market, which was a bit stagnant, has now rebounded, and there are currently more buyer's looking than there are homes for sale. At About Floors n' More, we have helped many home sellers to get a higher price for ...

At About Floors n' More, we love to hear good news about our friends and neighbors. New births, new home ownership, and new job promotions, especially for those people who have worked so hard to rise in the ranks. We saw a recent story about one such woman. Here is a bit of that happy story:“Other ...

Virtually every town and city in Florida hopes to have new businesses set up shop in their area. When this happens, new jobs appear, more income comes into the local economy, and people are generally happier, as having a steady job these days cannot be presumed. For those who have not heard yet, ...

Some very good news came out recently about Jacksonville, FL real estate, especially for those who are planning to sell their homes. For many in this area, it is about time that some good news came to town. The story read in part:“The average days on market for a Jacksonville area single-family ...

Real estate in Florida and Jacksonville in particular, has been on a wild ride since 2005-2006. One of the more unique ways that investors, including many homeowners, have turned lemons into lemonade is through buying homes and then renting them out. This is big business in Florida, bigger ...

Homeowners in and around Jacksonville, FL may be wondering what is going on in the housing market. There always seems to be an up-tick, followed by a down-tick, with no solid reason being attributed to these fluctuations. The mortgage company, Freddie Mac, may have at least some of the answers....

Jacksonville, FL has seen some hard times over the last decade or so. But, those times may be turning around in a big way. Two of the more important indicators that things are getting better for the area are that job growth is being sustained and housing in the area remains within the affordability ...

Homeowners can increase the value of their homes by having new hardwood floors installed, while renters cannot. In fact, for many of those living in Jacksonville, FL the amount of money being spent on rent has gone up over the last couple of years, while the price of owning a home has gone down. ...

From its old hardwood floors to fading paint, the Sanctuary located on 8th street in Jacksonville, FL is a place for kids to feel safe and enjoy the pleasures of learning. Founded back in '92 as the Urban Ministries of Springfield, this innovative after school and summer camp oasis proved low-...

For many of us, sustainability has always been something we wished to pursue, but didn’t know where to start to find what we needed in a product that was good for the planet as well. Especially in terms of flooring, many are daunted at the misconception that finding products that are durable, ...

When you request a free in-home design consultation from a local flooring products dealer you will meet with one of their professional design consultants. This consultant will be an individual who understands how colors, shapes, and materials complement each other to deliver a creative interior ...

Purchasing new floors for your home is a big decision, and it is easy to let it slip down the “to-do list.” There are many choices involved and as a big purchasing decision it can be daunting. So when is the right time to check it off the list and make it happen? We’ve compiled three solid ...

Bamboo FlooringA member of the grass family, bamboo reaches maturity in only 6 years. When harvested, new bamboo stalks regenerate from its extensive root system making it renewable for generations to come. Not only is bamboo renewable, it’s also recyclable and biodegradable as well.  Strand woven ...