Summertime is known for traveling, and of the summer months, July is the most popular for vacations.  Whether you’re planning a quick weekend getaway, or a month long sabbatical overseas, there are certain things to know about protecting your home while you’re away.  Smart Technology An empty house can attract unwanted attention from intruders.  However, […]

Long summer days are here.  It’s the perfect time of year to invite friends and family over to enjoy backyard BBQs.  We’ve got what you need to keep your backyard ready for company all summer long. Summer Lawn Care First, start with proper lawn care for the summer months.  According to Jacksonville’s City Water Ordinances,

This week marks the official launch into the summer season, always the busiest time of year in the Jacksonville Beach real estate market. In Northeast Florida we are seeing those typical spikes in inventory on the market.  NEFAR has reported a 21% jump in inventory since last month.  With so much active inventory on the

📸: Jacksonville Business Journal The completed sale of Riverside’s 5 Points Theater and the pending sale of a land parcel of St. Augustine Rod & Gun Club are big purchases in Jacksonville’s commercial real estate market. 5 Points Theater The 5 Points Theater has a new owner.   On May 16th, a Georgia real estate investment

Now is the time to buy, according to a household name in finance: Dave Ramsey. Dave Ramsey Love him or hate him, Dave Ramsey is a prominent voice in finance.  His tough-minded approach and conservative philosophy may ruffle some feathers.  However, his success in the industry is evident as an eight-time national bestselling author and

The Jacksonville Business Journal released their list of “Top Large Residential Real Estate Teams of 2024”. In the top ten is, yours truly, Fluid Realty, at #6!   You may be wondering, what was the criteria used by the Jacksonville Business Journal to rank all the real estate teams in the city? First, every real estate

Local News: As expected, new listings continue to rise.  An increase of 4.8% in new listings was seen in our regional market over the last month.  However, we have noticed a slight slowing in the market as median days on market have reached 34 days, an increase of 13.3% in Northeast Florida. Correspondingly, NEFAR’s monthly market review statistics

According to a News4Jax article, the Jaguars and the city of Jacksonville have plans for the “most expensive investment in Jacksonville history”.  The $1.25 billion Jaguars’ “Stadium of the Future” project comes with a 50/50 split between the two entities. That’s $625 million each. City of Jacksonville’s Financial Responsibility Importantly, the city of Jacksonville will not impose

Anchored Tiny Homes Community in Jacksonville. According to research, 73% of Americans would consider living in a tiny home.  However, the number of tiny home communities available does not match the interest.  Anchored Tiny Homes is working on that with 28 locations nationally—Jacksonville, FL coming May 2024! The mission of Anchored Tiny Homes is “to create innovative living spaces that blend

Jacksonville Beach Real Estate Market Update. Local News: The Jacksonville Beach Real Estate Market continues to pick up speed.  These market statistics were taken from NEFAR’s monthly market review.  Interest Rates: Interest rates remain steady and we don’t recommend holding your breath waiting for rate cuts. Our partners at Movement Mortgage reported that the Federal Reserve has backed