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Spotlight with Berta of B-Fit Training

Spotlight with Berta of B-Fit Training

I had met Berta when she taught some classes at Now and Zen Studio. I decided to Spotlight…

How is the Covid-19 virus affecting the Local …

have been fielding a lot of questions regarding the local real estate market in St. Augustine due to…

Local Builder Offers FREE Disinfecting Services to Home …

Local Builder Offers FREE Disinfecting Services to Home …

MASTERCRAFT BUILDER GROUP UTILIZES COMMERCIAL-GRADE DISINFECTING SERVICESLocal homebuilder has partnered with Turner Pest Control to disinfect homes before…

What Can You Do When You Are Stuck …

What Can You Do When You Are Stuck …

We are all feeling the stress and anxiety from the Covid-19 Pandemic. There is a lot of uncertainty…

Love Boats? Then This Is One "Boat Girl" …

Love Boats? Then This Is One "Boat Girl" …

Meet Melanie Neale of Sunshine Cruising Yachts, she grew up on boats and has lived the boating lifestyle…

FEBRUARY 2020 HOUSING REPORT

FEBRUARY 2020 HOUSING REPORT

If you’re thinking about selling your home, it's important to have a good understanding of what’s going on…

Dogs in your fitness class...What's better than that?

Dogs in your fitness class...What's better than that?

Bringing her love for health, fitness, and dogs together, meet Michelle Trainor of K9 Fit Club St. Augustine.…

JENNA ALEXANDER’S FLORALS MONTH-BY-MONTH OPENING ANNOUNCED

JENNA ALEXANDER’S FLORALS MONTH-BY-MONTH OPENING ANNOUNCED

Popular St. Augustine artist to debut new series at her gallery on Sunday, March 1st Local artist Jenna…

ODD BIRDS COCKTAIL LOUNGE AND KITCHEN ANNOUNCES NEW …

ODD BIRDS COCKTAIL LOUNGE AND KITCHEN ANNOUNCES NEW …

Leading craft cocktail bar is moving to larger location on Anastasia Island Old City PR – All the…

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.