5 Family-Friendly Things To Do in Jacksonville This Fall

Summer has come to a close but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! There are so many things to do in Jacksonville with your kids during the year, and the autumn months are no exception. Here are five family-friendly things to do in Jacksonville this fall.

5. Rype & Readi Farm Market

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The Rype and Readi Farm Market hosts fun activities almost every day to entertain families in the community. There’s always something to do at this culinary market. Be sure to check out the Spooks On Haunted House and Burning Man Scarecrow on October 29th.

4. Kennedy Space Center

Family at Nasa

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If you haven’t been to the Kennedy Space Center in a while, it’s time to pay this place a visit. The new Space Shuttle Atlantis recently opened, telling the unbelievable story of NASA’s 20-year space shuttle program. Your kids will love seeing a shuttle that has actually been up in space! There’s also the Junior Astronaut Playdome that boasts space-themed rock walls and slides.

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3. Spooktacular Bippity Boppity Zoo

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From 6:30-10:00 pm throughout October 14th to 31st, don’t miss out on the Spooktacular Bippity Boppity Zoo at the Jacksoncille Zoo and Gardens. There will be Halloween music, thousands of jack o’lanters, select animal exhibits, bounce houses, and of course lots of candy.

2. The Hands On Children’s Museum

At The Hands on Children’s Museum, children of all ages can learn through play, observation, problem-solving, role-playing, and creativity. They’ll love spending time at this interesting museum, and you’ll love watching them have so much fun while learning so much!

1. Isle of Faith

So much fun!!!!

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The fall events offered by the Isle of Faith Methodist Church are fun for the whole family. Their pumpkin patch is open daily from September 30th to October 31st with a pumpkin-carving contest on October 22nd. It’s free admission, and there are children play areas as well as lots of photo opportunities.

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Opportunity Abounds for Buyers and Sellers

Aspiring home buyers should think outside of the box, act fast and be prepared to make a competitive offer in today’s seller’s market.

“There are more buyers than sellers in today’s marketplace, and homes are selling quicker than inventory can be replaced in many neighborhoods,” said Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty President and CEO Linda Sherrer. “The current market is more favorable to sellers. However, buyers who are well organized and ready to move when they find the right home are generally the ones who will close on the home of their dreams.”

There are an abundance of buyers in today’s market. To ensure your offer has the best chance of being accepted, there are several steps you can take:

1. Get pre-approved before submitting an offer. This tells the seller that you are a serious buyer.
2. Gather information about the days on the market and list-to-sell ratio for the neighborhoods that interest you. Your Realtor can provide this information and explain what it means.
3. Make a “clean” offer. If the area is highly competitive, try to have as few contingencies as possible.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty is working with more buyers and sellers than ever before. In 2016, the company’s pending sales increased by 10 percent from the previous year. In addition, the average sales price has increased 13 percent and the sales of homes priced over $500,000 has increased more than 20 percent compared to last year’s results.

Meanwhile, the number of existing homes available for sale has fallen 15.3 percent, according to the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors.

“While the inventory is low, it’s not so low that buyers can’t find their dream home,” said Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Broker/Executive Vice President Christy Budnick. “Nevertheless, it is important for buyers to be prepared to increase their odds by submitting a competitive offer.”

Whether you are interested in buying or selling, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty’s experienced agents can guide you through every step of the process.

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