Jacksonville, Florida, offers some truly gorgeous weather.
For most of the year, the skies are blue with plenty of sunshine and balmy temperatures.
During the middle of winter, the conditions rarely drop below forty degrees, and there’s no snow to speak of. Summers tend to be rather hot and humid. However, there are occasional thunderstorms and even hurricanes. These storms bring extremely high winds and torrential downpours. We tend to lose power and deal with a great deal of debris from the trees. When a tree fell on my roof, there was extensive damage. It negatively impacted the structure of the roof and allowed moisture inside. The problems with the roof led to issues with ceilings, walls, pests and mold. We also experienced flooding that destroyed the floors and quite a few appliances. We lost our washer, dryer, heat pump and hot water tank. The house smelled musty and was dirty. The potential cost and work was overwhelming. Because the roof was older, and we hadn’t kept up with professional maintenance, our insurance didn’t cover it. I talked to a realtor who said that selling by conventional means wouldn’t be possible. The property wouldn’t meet local safety codes, pass an inspection or fare well with an appraisal. She made a list of repairs that would have added up to a small fortune. I did a bit of research and came across multiple cash home buyers situated in Jacksonville. I chose a family-owned company with a solid reputation for efficiency and honesty. After a brief phone call where I supplied some information about the property, they made a cash offer. I was under no pressure or obligation to accept. Being anxious to get out from under the stress and demands of the storm-damaged home, I was immediately ready to move forward. The cash home buyer accommodated my urgency by expediting the paperwork and requirements. Everything proceeded very quickly and we closed on the house ten days later.