Living in Northeast Florida

MOVING TO FLORIDA TIPS AND ADVICE

Moving to St. Augustine Beach? Discover 5 Neighborhoods …

If you are dreaming about moving to St. Augustine Florida and waking up close to the ocean, St.…

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How expensive is it to live in St. …

How expensive is it to live in St. …

How expensive is it really to live in St. Augustine (housing, rent, utilities, insurance, taxes) compared to where…

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Before You Move to St. Augustine: What the …

Before You Move to St. Augustine: What the …

 St. Augustine feels like a real coastal town layered with constant tourism. Daily life can be relaxed and…

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St. Augustine Real Estate Market Report December 2025 …

St. Augustine Real Estate Market Report December 2025 …

By Kim Devlin, Realtor | Your Key to St Augustine LivingThinking about buying or selling a home in…

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Moving to St. Augustine, Florida… Is the HYPE …

hype around moving to St. Augustine is both absolutely real and completely misunderstood. Some days it feels like…

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How Big of a Deal Are Hurricanes and …

How Big of a Deal Are Hurricanes and …

How Big of a Deal Are Hurricanes and Flooding in St. Augustine, FL for Home Buyers?Hurricanes and flooding…

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What are the best areas for my lifestyle …

What are the best areas for my lifestyle …

Where to Live in St. Augustine: Best Areas for Families, Retirees, and Remote WorkersThe “best” area in St.…

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How Different Is Life in St. Augustine Compared …

How Different Is Life in St. Augustine Compared …

Relocating to St. Augustine Florida from the Philadelphia suburbs is one of the most dramatic lifestyle upgrades many…

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Why Retirees From Massachusetts Love Palm Coast

Why Retirees From Massachusetts Love Palm Coast

Retiring from the chilly Northeast to the warm and vibrant coast of Florida has long been a dream…

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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.