Living in Northeast Florida

MOVING TO FLORIDA TIPS AND ADVICE

Signs of Housing Correction in St Johns County …

 Housing Market CorrectionI'm sure there are a lot of people that think we are headed for a housing…

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Things to Do When Moving to a New …

 MOVING TO A NEW STATE CHECKLISTSo, you are thinking about relocating but you are over a year out…

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Trailmark St Augustine Community Tour

you love the outdoors?  Well, have I got a master planned community for you and that is Trailmark…

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Alligator Farm in St Augustine FL

you want to know about a cool spot to spend an afternoon that happens to be one of…

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Home Kitchen Renovation Trends That’ll Make You Salivate!

Home Kitchen Renovation Trends That’ll Make You Salivate!

Florida Kitchen Ideas That Will Transform Your HomeKitchens are the epicenter of every home, where family and friends…

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SELLING A HOUSE WITH TENANTS

a House with TenantsDo you want to avoid a nightmare when selling a tenant-occupied property? Here are four…

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9 Summer Fun Ideas - A Guide for …

9 Summer Fun Ideas - A Guide for …

Summer Fun Ideas for Kids and ParentsSummertime is HERE and not everyone has big vacation plans so I'm…

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St Augustine Florida's BEST Neighborhoods

IN ST AUGUSTINEIt's easy to find new construction communities these days but what about the established neighborhoods? Today…

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Buying a home in Florida? What you NEED …

A HOME IN FLORIDA? Here are some things you need to know if you considering moving to FloridaIf you’ve…

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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.