Living in Northeast Florida
MOVING TO FLORIDA TIPS AND ADVICE
DO YOU REGRET MOVING TO FLORIDA?
YOU ASKING YOURSELF...SHOULD I MOVE TO FLORIDA?There are HUNDREDS of people moving to Florida a day and many…
HOME IMPROVEMENTS THAT ADD VALUE
UPGRADES INCREASE HOME VALUE?Are you looking to do some home improvements that will give you the best return…
CITIES IN NORTH FLORIDA | FERNANDINA BEACH
in St AugustineDo you ever get that feeling when you need a vacation but don’t have the time…
ARE WE IN A HOUSING BUBBLE?
we in a Housing Bubble?Will house prices go down in 2022, well that’s what we are talking about…
LIVING IN ST AUGUSTINE WITH NO HOA
IN ST AUGUSTINE WITH NO HOAAre you wanting to live in a community where you can park your…
POOL HOMES IN FLORIDA - SINK OR SWIM …
HOMES IN FLORIDAIs a pool a good investment or a bad one? Well it’s about 95 degrees today…
WHERE IS ST JOHNS COUNTY FL?
is St Johns County FL?What County is St Augustine in?When people hear about Florida they likely think of…
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BUYING A HOUSE IN A FLOOD ZONE
TO FLORIDA?Moving to Florida and nervous about flood zones? Well that’s what we are talking about today so…
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- What do out‑of‑state buyers need to know about St. Augustine real estate?
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- Which Areas in St. Augustine Are Best for Retirees, Families, and Real Estate Investors?
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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.