Living in Northeast Florida
MOVING TO FLORIDA TIPS AND ADVICE
WHAT IS A CDD FEE?
IS A CDD FEE?So what is a CDD fee? Well if you are not from Florida you probably…
MOST COMMON QUESTION FROM PEOPLE MOVING TO FLORIDA
is the most common question asked by homebuyers moving to Florida? Hi everyone! Kim Devlin here with Your Key…
HOME BUYERS...WHAT NOT TO DO
AN OFFER ON A HOUSEAre you a homebuyer that wants to get your offer accepted? Well today I’m…
TIPS...FOR SALE BY OWNERS
HOW TO SELL YOUR HOUSEDo you want to learn how to sell your house on your own? Well…
Q1 HOUSING MARKET UPDATE & PREDICTIONS
Johns County FL Real Estate Market UpdateThe first quarter of 2021 has come to an end and boy…
MOVING TO ST AUGUSTINE? CONSIDER THIS FIRST...
TO ST AUGUSTINE?Consider these first...I have been getting a lot of calls from people who are considering moving…
SELLING AND BUYING A HOME AT THE SAME …
ARE YOU WANTING TO SELL AND BUY A HOME AT THE SAME TIME?If you are looking to sell…
LOWER YOUR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PREMIUM
Florida Homeowners are seeing a rise in their insurance this year so I’m going to give you some…
BEST NEIGHBORHOODS ST AUGUSTINE "LINCOLNVILLE"
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The primary pros include Florida’s tax advantages, top-ranked St. Johns County schools, and a high quality of life. The cons typically involve rising insurance premiums and seasonal traffic. Our blog features a "Relocation Guide" series that breaks down these factors by neighborhood to help you avoid common "moving mistakes."
If flood resilience is your priority, look toward the mainland ridges and newer developments like Palencia or RiverTown. Our blog's "Flood Zone Guide" explains how to read elevation certificates and details the 2026 FEMA CRS discounts available to residents in specific St. Johns County zones.
Yes, but zoning is strictly enforced. Short-term rentals (STRs) are most viable in the HP-1 and RG-1 districts. We maintain a frequently updated blog post regarding St. Augustine’s shifting rental ordinances to ensure investors stay compliant with city and county regulations.
A Community Development District (CDD) fee is a non-ad valorem assessment used to fund infrastructure in newer communities. Our blog provides a comparison table of CDD fees across Nocatee, Shearwater, and Beacon Lake, helping buyers calculate their true "all-in" monthly carrying costs.
You can access our Monthly Market Snapshots on our blog. Unlike national real estate sites, we provide hyper-local commentary on Northeast Florida trends, including "Days on Market" and "Sale-to-List Ratios" for specific neighborhoods like Davis Shores and Lincolnville.