How Could Florida Amendment 3 Affect Primary Residences, Second Homes, and Investment Properties in St. Johns County? By Michelle Ortelli | Trusted Real Estate Advisor in Northeast Florida The Ortelli Team | Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty Published: October 30, 2026 Florida homeowners are preparing to vote on Amendment 3 on November 3, 2026. The proposed […]
Florida Amendment 3 | St. Johns County Real Estate Update If you own a home in St. Johns County, a second home near the coast, or an investment property, there’s an important distinction to understand before the November 3 election. Is your property classified as homestead or non-homestead? The answer could make a significant difference […]
Florida Property Tax Update | October 19, 2026By Michelle Ortelli, Trusted Real Estate Advisor | The Ortelli Team, Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty If you own a home in St. Johns County or are planning to relocate to Northeast Florida, property taxes are an important part of your housing budget. With Florida’s November 3, 2026, election […]
New Realtor.com research highlights how credit scores, down payments and lender comparisons can affect mortgage rates, offering practical considerations for Northeast Florida homebuyers. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Oct. 13, 2026 How can St. Johns County homebuyers qualify for a better mortgage rate? St. Johns County homebuyers may improve their mortgage rate opportunities by […]
October 2026 Northeast Florida Housing Market Update The latest mortgage-rate and housing-market reports show an important shift for buyers and sellers in St. Johns County. Mortgage rates are rising, buyers have more homes to choose from, and properties are taking longer to sell. But what does this mean if you’re planning to buy, sell or […]
Michelle Ortelli Explains What St. Johns County’s FY2027 Budget Means for Homeowners and Buyers Following adoption of the county’s $1.9 billion budget, local real estate advisor emphasizes the importance of verifying infrastructure funding, project schedules and property-specific tax information. St. Johns County adopted a $1.9 billion FY2027 budget that includes more than $264 million in […]
Why Did St. Johns County Homes Take Longer to Sell in August 2026? If your St. Johns County home expired or sat on the market longer than expected this summer, the latest numbers provide useful context. Direct Answer Homes took longer to sell in August as sales activity slowed and buyers had more inventory to […]
32259 and 32092 Waterfront Pool Home Market Holds Steady Through August 2026, New MLS Analysis Shows
32259 and 32092 Waterfront Pool Home Market Holds Steady Through August 2026, New MLS Analysis Shows What does the 2026 waterfront pool home market in 32259 and 32092 mean for homeowners whose property did not sell the first time? JOHNS COUNTY, Fla., Sept. 22, 2026 — The larger January-through-August 2026 comparison shows a remarkably steady […]
One question I hear from buyers and sellers is whether a home warranty is really worth considering. Direct Answer A home warranty can be valuable because it may help reduce the financial uncertainty associated with unexpected repairs or failures of covered home systems and appliances. But it isn’t a substitute for homeowners insurance, a home […]
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