Jacksonville, Florida, is a truly beautiful place to live.
The winters are mild, with temperatures rarely dropping below forty degrees.
I love the spring and fall seasons and don’t mind the heat and humidity of summer. The tropical foliage is exotic and colorful. Jacksonville also provides access to the St. John’s river and over twenty miles of white sand beaches. The ocean is just a short distance from the downtown area and offers lots of shops, restaurants, nightlife and water activities. Unfortunately, the area is prone to storms. We experience high winds, torrential downpours and the occasional hurricane. A storm led to my property flooding. There was several feet of water in the backyard and inside the house. The water was dirty and foul-smelling. It caused a great deal of damage and expense. The heat pump, water pump and water heater were totally destroyed. The rugs, furniture, washer, dryer, refrigerator and stove were wrecked. My husband and I were left with a mess. The floors became warped, the walls stained and there was excessive mold growth. We were looking at extremely costly repairs and replacements. There was no way to sell the house in its storm-damaged condition. We didn’t want to invest in a house that would most likely flood again. Our goal was to sell the house as quickly and painlessly as possible. The best option was a cash home buyer. We found an online contact form, answered a few questions and had an offer within twenty-four hours. We were delighted to avoid a home inspection, real estate agent fees and listing the property. The closing was completed in under two weeks.
