Kim Kowal - Realtor

06/11/2026

How to Evaluate Offers Beyond the Purchase Price
The number at the top gets your attention. It always does. But sellers who anchor to the purchase price and stop there often find themselves caught off guard when a deal starts to wobble — or falls apart entirely — weeks after they thought they'd made the right call.
Here's the thing: A high offer...

The number at the top gets your attention. It always does. But sellers who anchor to the purchase price and stop there often find themselves caught off guard when a deal starts to wobble — or falls apart entirely — weeks after they thought they'd made the right call. Here's the thing: A...

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

Stop by Sunday, June 14th from 12:00 to 3:00 PM to see 3878 BOONE PARK Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32205 for an open house!

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 3878 Boone Park Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205, 1148 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $394,000, MLS ID 2135182

06/08/2026

Just Listed! Take a look at my new listing at 752 ACOSTA Street, Jacksonville.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 752 Acosta Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204, 1524 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, asking price of $230,000, MLS ID 2149402

06/06/2026

Outdoor Shade Ideas for Comfortable Summer Living
Most backyards have a window — maybe an hour, maybe two — where they're genuinely pleasant to be in. After that, the sun takes over, and everyone retreats inside. If that sounds familiar, the fix probably isn't a bigger fan.
Use What's Already There First
Before you buy anything, walk the yard...

Most backyards have a window — maybe an hour, maybe two — where they're genuinely pleasant to be in. After that, the sun takes over, and everyone retreats inside. If that sounds familiar, the fix probably isn't a bigger fan. Use What's Already There First Before you buy anything, walk the...

06/06/2026

🏡 Open House Weekend | June 6 & 7

Join us this weekend to explore a fantastic lineup of homes open to the public. With properties across several desirable neighborhoods, it's a great opportunity to tour, compare, and discover what’s available in today’s market.



📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 11am–1pm | 12737 Old St Augustine Rd
⏰ 11am–1:30pm | 1425 Pinetree Rd
⏰ 12pm–3pm | 1888 Clemson Rd
⏰ 1pm–3pm | 8452 Brierwood Rd



📅 Sunday, June 7
⏰ 11am–1pm | 1888 Clemson Rd
⏰ 12pm–3pm | 3878 Boone Park Ave
⏰ 1pm–3pm | 4720 Brierwood Rd
⏰ 1pm–3pm | 12737 Old St Augustine Rd



✨ Multiple homes, multiple styles, and plenty of opportunities to find the perfect fit. We look forward to seeing you this weekend! 🏠

06/05/2026

How to Decide Between a Starter Home and a Forever Home
Starter home or forever home? Here's the thing — most buyers approach this question backward. They start by browsing listings and then try to figure out what they're actually looking for. But the starter-versus-forever decision really needs to come first, because it shapes everything: your budget,...

Starter home or forever home? Here's the thing — most buyers approach this question backward. They start by browsing listings and then try to figure out what they're actually looking for. But the starter-versus-forever decision really needs to come first, because it shapes everything: your...

06/03/2026

Stop by Sunday, June 7th from 12:00 to 3:00 PM to see 3878 BOONE PARK Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32205 for an open house!

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 3878 Boone Park Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205, 1148 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $394,000, MLS ID 2135182

05/30/2026

How Market Timing Can Affect Your Listing Strategy
If you're thinking about selling your home, timing is probably one of the first things on your mind. Maybe you've heard spring is the best time to list. Maybe headlines about mortgage rates have you wondering whether it makes sense to wait.
The truth is, timing matters, but not always in the way people...

If you're thinking about selling your home, timing is probably one of the first things on your mind. Maybe you've heard spring is the best time to list. Maybe headlines about mortgage rates have you wondering whether it makes sense to wait. The truth is, timing matters, but not always in the...

05/29/2026

Stop by Saturday, May 30th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM to see 4654 ORTEGA FARMS Circle Jacksonville, FL 32210 for an open house!

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 4654 Ortega Farms Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32210, 2586 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $489,000, MLS ID 2129414