Real Estate

Florida Homestead Tax Exemption Now is the time to take advantage of Florida’s Homestead Tax Exemption.  The filling deadline is March 1st. If you are a Florida resident who has owned and occupied your residence since January 1st you are eligible for Homestead Exemption.   There are 3 important reasons to file for homestead exemption. Taxes The ad valorem tax reduction can […]

Real Estate Investing with the BRRRR Strategy. People often ask me for my real estate investment strategy.  So, here it is, I follow the BRRRR strategy for real estate investing.  That is, Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance and Repeat. Buy. Buy with the 1% rule.  When purchasing a new investment property, seek to get back 1% of the purchase

Keller Williams Settles in Commission Suits Sitzer/ Burnett Verdict Real estate history was made in a Kansas City courtroom in October of 2023 with the Sitzer/ Burnett verdict.  The winning argument was in favor of the home seller plaintiffs in the accusation of conspiracy on the part of National Association of Realtors and other large real

Saving for a down payment is a critical part of purchasing a home.  Although perspectives vary, many professionals advise to put 20% down on your home.  An article based on NAR data states: “because of the more expensive housing market, 40% of first-time homebuyers are making a down payment of 5% or less”.  No matter your home budget or down payment

Jacksonville Beach Real Estate Market Update. 2024 Real Estate Market Predictions Real Estate professionals have made predictions for what the market will hold for us in 2024.  For example, this article on the Jacksonville Business Journal with predictions of an improving inventory and continued affordability challenges.   Likewise, Zonda, a housing market research company, was recently highlighted in an Inman article.  Zonda

Building Generational Wealth with Real Estate. Building generational wealth is a goal for many families.  However, that goal can feel daunting.  Therefore, it’s important to start wherever you find yourself today.  For many families, their home is their largest investment.  It is critical to protect that family asset for yourself and future generations.  By investing in real estate and ensuring

Multi-family housing is an increasingly popular choice for real estate investors.  This can include apartments, condos, student housing, mixed use developments, duplexes, triplexes, and more.  Accordingly, the investor landscape for this form of real estate is as diverse as the investment choices available. “House-Hacking” House-hacking is a phrase that was coined on TikTok.  For those of us who

A look at luxury real estate and the fastest growing zip codes of 2023– spoiler alert, Ponte Vedra Beach, 32082, topped the list. Real Estate’s Biggest Names Reflect on 2023 Real estate was not for the faint of heart in 2023.  Inman recently posted an article sharing what the biggest names in real estate thought of

When is the best day of the year to buy a home? We all know it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but did you know that the most wonderful day of the year to purchase a home is also coming up?  If you’re in the market to buy a home, don’t get too distracted

Real estate market update for Jacksonville Beach, FL. December is a predictably sleepy time of year for real estate in Jacksonville Beach.  People are more focused on hanging holiday lights, baking cookies and wrapping all the gifts bought on Black Friday than they are on buying or selling their home.  While this year is no exception, it