Living in Northeast Florida
MOVING TO FLORIDA TIPS AND ADVICE
FLIGHTS TO ST AUGUSTINE JUST GOT EASIER
TO ST AUGUSTINEEveryone that lives in St Augustine knows we have an airport just 5 miles north from…
ZILLOW STOPS HOME PURCHASES
STOPS HOME PUCHASESZillow Quits! How Does This Affect The Housing Market?We all know Zillow for it’s user friendly…
PROS AND CONS OF LIVING IN ST AUGUSTINE …
Augustine, Florida - The Bad, the Good, and the Quirky No place is perfect, but St Augustine comes pretty…
CONDOS IN ST AUGUSTINE
FOR A CONDO IN ST AUGUSTINE UNDER 300KWe have seen the prices in real estate go up 18…
SHOULD I SELL MY HOUSE NOW OR WAIT …
SHOULD I SELL MY HOMEShould you sell your home in this seller's market? Well not unless you can…
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…
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- What is the ‘AICE Program’ in St. Johns County schools?
- Nocatee vs. Palencia: Which St. Johns County Neighborhood Should You Live In?
- How Difficult Is the Commute From St. Augustine to Jacksonville for Work?
- Buying in Zone X in St. Augustine: Do You Still Need Flood Insurance?
- What Is a CDD Fee in St. Augustine, and How Much Does It Add to Your Monthly Payment?
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.