Living in Northeast Florida
MOVING TO FLORIDA TIPS AND ADVICE
OFFER ACCEPTED ON A HOUSE, NOW WHAT?
Congratulations, your offer has been accepted, Now what? Stay tuned b/c that’s what we are talking about today…
GET YOUR HOUSE READY TO SELL - CHECKLIST
YOUR HOUSE READY TO SELL CHECKLIST Looking to sell and need some simple preparation tips, well that’s what we…
MOVING TO ST AUGUSTINE...WHAT TO DO NEXT?
TO ST AUGUSTINESo you’ve found your dream Florida home and made the move to St. Augustine! Now you’re…
TIPS TO AVOID HOME BUYER REMORSE
Buyer RemorseSo you bought a house and now you aren’t happy, well that my friend is called buyer's…
STOP WATCHING HGTV - HOME BUYER TIPS
HOME BUYER TIPSDo you spend hours obsessing over “House Hunters”, “Property Brothers” and “Joanna Gaines”? If you are…
55 PLUS DEL WEBB PONTE VEDRA TOUR
WEBB PONTE VEDRAAre you interested in a 55 and over community? Well today we are touring Del Webb…
IF YOU ENJOY THESE 5 THINGS...YOU'LL LOVE ST …
THINGS TO DO IN ST AUGUSTINEWhat are 5 things you will love in St Augustine, well I’m going…
NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT "NORTH CITY" ST AUGUSTINE
Neighborhoods in St AugustineWe are touring a few of my favorite neighborhoods in St. Augustine’s North City today…
WHAT IS A CDD FEE?
IS A CDD FEE?So what is a CDD fee? Well if you are not from Florida you probably…
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- What do out‑of‑state buyers need to know about St. Augustine real estate?
- Can I Buy a Home in St. Augustine If I Live Out of State?
- Which Areas in St. Augustine Are Best for Retirees, Families, and Real Estate Investors?
- Top Golf Cart Communities in St. Johns County Buyers Are Choosing Right Now
- Should You Buy a Home on Anastasia Island? What Buyers Need to Know
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.