I've had the pleasure of working with the Halvorsen team for nearly 9 years, through three new home…read morepurchases and one refinance. Each time, they've gone above and beyond to make the process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. Their consistency, professionalism, and genuine care have earned my trust, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable partner in home financing. Thank you Daniel and team!

As first time home buyers purchasing a home from across the country Shea and Andrew and the rest of…read morethe Halvorsen team were very knowledgeable and helped make the loan process extremely smooth. A lot of questions were asked and were thoroughly answered and explained. The digital presentations they provided really allowed us to see how the numbers work and also showed different options (for example difference in monthly payments with 0% down versus 10% or 20%, rate buy down options, etc.). Their communication was on point and we could tell they work closely as a team. We would definitely use them again and will be recommending the Halvorsen Team to anyone we know. We can't recommend them enough!

I have full confidence in Melanie. She put me at ease. I only signed up for the free part of…read moreMedicare as I am getting closer to that golden number. I have insurance at work, so I will keep that for now. But, if I am Eligible for Part A for no fee, why not?! Use it or loose it. When I do finally decide to retire, I will go back to Melanie to help me decide on who, what when and where. She knows the ins and outs of Medicare. Her Assistant is very helpful too. Pros:put me at ease. Cons:none Recommend? Absolutely!

Melanie was an incredible help to me in choosing a more appropriate plan for my Medicare. She gave…read moreme the options and helped me enroll in the new plan. She was so easy to work with and extremely informed on ever aspect of it. I am so appreciative and know she would be an advocate for anyone making a Medicare decision.

HABIJAX has been a great place to spend our days off from work to volunteer whether it is at the…read moreReStore or one of the home build sites.

Great place , great atmosphere and great prices. Would highly recommend for D.I.Y oriented people…read more The people are friendly and for a great cause.

Service is great. I enjoy talking to the volunteers. Most of them are retiree's. I appreciate being…read moreable to get this service free of charge. May God continue to bless you church & community services. Sincere thanks. Cheryl Mayhew

REAL SENSE-Thank you so much for helping people get their taxes prepared with expertise!! Most of…read morethese ladies who prepare your taxes for you, work for IRS. I believe they do the Real Sense as a volunteer job every year. I work with these ladies in the Federal Bldg. I have a lot of respect for these ladies volunteering their precious time to help people with their taxes. The bldg. is a part of the church. Thanks going out to the church as well for loaning the building, so this can be possible. I am glad I did not have to pay this year. It is not a big return, but better than having to pay.

We have loved working with Adoption Authority for our home study and as we wait to be matched with…read morea birth mom. They really care about the best interest of the birth mom and the adoptive families alike. I highly recommend Adoption Authority to anyone at any point in the adoption process (birth mom and adoptive family). They have spent many hours answering all of my questions and providing us resources.

I began working with Adoption Authority the end of November 2016, was matched on February 2nd and…read morewas holding my beautiful baby girl in my arms on February 22nd. I'm convinced these ladies are sent directly from God. Words can not express how awesome they all are. My experience was nothing short of amazing! Hillary, Linda, Katy and Radiah there is a reason you all are here. I highly recommend Adoption Authority to anyone interested in adoption. (Bonus: I was matched with the most amazing birthmom I could ever dream of) I love you all and I'm forever grateful for making my dream of becoming a mother come true!

My husband and I started our refinance process on April 24,2023 on our home and completed the loan…read moreprocess on June 16,2023. To begin...my experience with this process could have been an unpleasant one had we not had the loan officer (Billie McClain ) assisting us. I find that my first impression of a person or company is what's going to govern weather or not I want to know or do business with them. I also find that a knowledgeable or a professional speaking person ( Meaning a person who has an extensive vocabulary ) doesn't mean their a kind or patient person. I will say... and I'm not in any way implying that every loan officer working for Carrington mortgage company is the total package. Meaning... Knowledgeable , Kind, patient and professional because I haven't had contact with them all but what I will say is.. if your considering doing business with carrington mortgage company and are middle aged people like my husband and myself, or if you don't like to feel confused or unintelligent because of your lack of understanding of the loan process you definitely want to request Billie McClain as your loan officer. She is the total package! Here's her information: Billie Shay McClain loan officer 615 522 -5834 NMLS ID 2249739 Billie.McClain@Carringtonms.com

I have not gone through home loan in many years. I finally decided to take advantage of lower…read moreinterest rates and combine my other personal loans into my loan equity. This whole process was pain free, ease of use was the biggest experience. No issues on my loan at all. The personalized service was awesome.

Friday, August 01, 2025…read more I'm writing to share a disappointing experience my spouse and I had at the USO located at NAS Jacksonville. As a military family, we've always appreciated the mission and values of the USO--to support and uplift service members and their families--but unfortunately, our visit left us feeling disrespected, unwelcome, and possibly even discriminated against. We came in to inquire about Jacksonville Jaguars tickets. Upon entering, we noticed a staff member named Marge warmly hugging and greeting another guest. This made us feel that the environment was friendly and welcoming. However, when Marge saw us, her demeanor changed. She asked why we were there, and we said we were just inquiring about the tickets. She immediately responded, "Did you check in?"--in a noticeably different tone. We then checked in as instructed and selected "Travel and Information" and "Food" on the kiosk. Another elderly staff member (not Marge) kindly approached us to explain that the deadline for the Jaguars tickets had passed. She then offered us drinks and snacks, which we appreciated. When my husband asked what drinks were available (more out of politeness than anything else), she kindly invited us to follow her to the fridge, explaining it was easier to show us than list them all. After grabbing two Sprites, she asked if we'd like bread. As we followed her to where the bread was located, we passed by Marge, who suddenly snapped at us, saying, "Go ahead and hurry up!! We're busy here!! Go ahead and pick and then go!!" We were shocked by her tone and words. Even the woman assisting us was visibly taken aback and commented, "Marge!" My husband immediately took my hand and said, "Let's go." As we were walking out, we heard Marge make a comment along the lines of, "People don't come here just to shop," which felt like an unfair and unnecessary judgment. The entire experience left us feeling embarrassed, humiliated, and deeply disrespected. We couldn't help but wonder if her treatment toward us was rooted in bias--especially in contrast to the warm, friendly way she treated the guest before us. We came in simply seeking information and maybe a small treat, and instead, we left feeling hurt and unwelcome. This is not what the USO stands for, and it's disheartening to experience such behavior from someone representing your organization. We hope this feedback is taken seriously, not just for us, but for the sake of every military family who deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported when they walk into a USO facility.

I've been to many USO locations, but this one was by far the worst. The employees were rude and…read moreshowed a complete lack of professionalism. I'd rather donate elsewhere than support a place that just pretends to help.

I volunteered at the City Rescue Mission in Jacksonville last week by serving lunch to residents…read more Having no experience with the organization I thought I was going to a soup kitchen. This place was so much more! The City Rescue Mission opened in 1946 and helps support people in NE Florida struggling with homelessness, hunger and substance abuse. The residents go through a program offering food, shelter, clothing, bible study as well as education and life skills development classes. I pulled up to a gate, gave my name and my license plate number prior to entering the grounds. I signed in upon entering the building and met up with two women I was volunteering with. They began to explain what we would be doing as I followed them to the dining hall. We put on aprons and gloves and began setting the tables with napkins and forks. We asked the residents if they wanted water or juice and served them. And once the food was ready we brought it to their tables. The residents were kind and grateful. Andrew, the head chef, graduated from the program and has been working as the chef for the past five years. What an inspiration! The City Rescue Mission offers hope to those in desperate need. They depend on generous donations from churches and other organizations. I learned they run a thrift shop and have a hard time getting volunteers on the weekends. They also have a chocolate shop and make candy to sell in local restaurants to raise money. You can buy their brownies at The Loop. After my shift ended I left feeling hopeful for the futures of everyone I met. And I also want to come back and volunteer again!

So I was donating all house hold furniture, everything in a home. Had someone schedule to come out…read moreand pick everything up with a truck. Was late so I called and there was a message that they were not picking up at any home because they were relocating their business to another location. NOT EVEN A PHONE CALL. I would not recommend this organization if your moving out of a home.