LaVilla welcomes its first new homeowners in decades

The first residents recently moved into the Johnson Commons Townhomes. They are the first new homeowners in LaVilla since the 1990s. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The first new homeowners in LaVilla…

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Black neighbors learn more about a homeowner’s assistance program

The program is the product of a $9 million settlement between Ameris and the U.S. government in a redlining lawsuit. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — People in predominately Black and Hispanic neighborhoods…

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Downtown welcomes new LaVilla homeowners for 1st time in more than 20 years

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For the first time in more than 20 years, downtown Jacksonville welcomed new homeowners to the area. Offering walkability and access to JTA’s transportation hub, Johnson Commons…

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Florida lawmakers to address squatting after Jacksonville homeowner’s experience that cost her thousands of dollars

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Lawmakers in Tallahassee are taking action to address squatting. This comes after a loophole in the law that made it harder to evict unwanted guests than it…

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Florida bill could require homeowners to disclose flood history

Florida Senator Jennifer Bradley filed the bill Wednesday and has yet to have been assigned to a committee. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida State Senator Jennifer Bradley has proposed a bill…

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5 steps for Jacksonville homeowners on how to save their trees

Homeowners are upset at insurance companies saying their policies will be canceled if they don’t chop down tree limbs. Here’s how to fight back and win. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Some…

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