I moved to Jacksonville, Florida, a little over seven years ago.
- I was delighted to leave behind the long winters of the northern part of the country.
I’d had enough of sub zero temperatures, bitter wind chill and endless snowfall. I traded my heavy boots, wool coat and ice scraper for sandals, sunblock and shorts. A real estate agent showed me several listings within my price range. I just loved the opportunity to live right along the St. John’s River. I could afford the house because it had been left abandoned for several years. It was in need of total renovations. I installed new floors, walls and windows. I replaced the roof, electrical system and HVAC system. After a significant investment of time, labor and money, the house was perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed my view of the water. I often caught sight of dolphins swimming by. Unfortunately, hurricane season brought a particularly nasty storm that caused excessive damage. High winds brought down branches on the roof and tore off shingles. Several windows got broken. The house flooded, which destroyed the floors and many of the appliances. The house was a disaster. I didn’t have the money or the energy to handle the repairs. Selling through conventional methods was impossible. I decided to sell via a local, Jacksonville cash home buyer. I contacted them through an online form and got a cash offer that same day. Because of choosing a cash home buyer, I was not required to make any repairs. They buy houses in as-is condition. Although the property would not pass inspection, we closed on the sale ten days later.
