When it comes to choosing a place to live in Jacksonville Beach FL, there are various options available, and it’s important to understand the distinctions between them. Two popular housing types that often cause confusion are condominiums (condos) and townhomes. While they share some similarities, there are key differences that potential buyers or renters should […]

It’s officially summer and the June 2023 Jacksonville Beach real estate market update is feeling it.  Things are getting hot as the sellers’ market strengthens.  A sellers’ market is described by Forbes as: “when people who want to sell their homes have more negotiating power than prospective buyers. In a seller’s market, there are fewer homes for sale than buyers.” This

A homeowners association (HOA) is a non-profit organization that manages and regulates a residential community, typically a condominium, townhome, or planned unit development (PUD). The fundamental objective of a homeowners association (HOA) is to uphold and improve the value, attractiveness, and overall quality of life of the community under its jurisdiction. HOAs are created by

Whether you are buying or selling, it’s valuable to understand the appraisal report of the home.  Keep reading to find out what an appraisal report is and how it is created.  This knowledge will give you a leg up in understanding this important real estate document. There is an entire MasterClass given to the subject

Spring is in full swing and so is the Jacksonville Beach real estate market update for May 2023.  Complete with bidding wars, bank failures and rising interest rates.  Here’s what you need to know this month in the Jacksonville Beach real estate market update. Bidding Wars Return Homes are going under contract quickly and often

Why Your iPhone Camera Isn’t Good Enough for Your Listing Photos.   Listing photos are critical when selling your home.  Steve Jobs did a great job reinventing photography with the superb technology of the iPhone; however, it still isn’t good enough when it comes to listing photos for your home.  There is no substitution for

  Jacksonville Beach Real Estate Market Update Things are looking up. Everyone in real estate is feeling the uptick in the market the last couple of weeks, and it’s feeling good.  Interest rates have begun to decrease over the last two weeks, and this has stirred buyers to become more active.    Pending home sales have

Who: If you are a Florida resident who has owned and occupied a property as your permanent residence as of January 1st, you are eligible for Homestead Exemption.   What: The Homestead Tax Exemption reduces the taxable value of your home by up to $50,000.  It also allows you to benefit from the “Save Our Homes”

Seven Pines: Southside’s New Master-Planned Community Seven Pines is an exciting, new master-planned community located in Southside, between Butler Boulevard and I-295.  This community has tremendous natural beauty allowing for easy access to enjoy the outdoors through hiking or paddleboarding, without sacrificing convenience to downtown, St, John’s Town Center or, of course, the beaches.  Additionally,