One of the more interesting affordability questions for St. Johns County homeowners and buyers right now is: “If Florida’s proposed property tax amendment passes, what could it actually mean in dollars?” Direct Answer For a qualifying St. Johns County homesteaded homeowner with enough assessed value to use the full exemption, the proposed change could eventually […]

One question I hear from buyers in St. Johns County is: “Should I buy now, or should I wait until mortgage rates come down?” Direct Answer Buyers are still moving forward because buying a home is rarely a decision based on mortgage rates alone. Life changes, housing needs, affordability, available inventory, and long-term goals can […]

How Do You Pick a Great Home Services Provider in St. Johns County, Florida? The direct answer: Start with qualifications and local experience, then compare reputation, communication, written estimates, insurance, warranties, and exactly what is included before deciding based on price. Whether you need a roofer, plumber, electrician, HVAC technician, painter, landscaper, pool company, handyman, […]

What Are the Benefits of Your Realtor Using Zillow Showcase When Listing Your St. Johns County Home?   The direct answer: Zillow Showcase can give your St. Johns County home a more prominent, immersive presentation on Zillow and potentially generate more buyer engagement during an important part of the listing period.   When I list […]

The direct answer: Strong listing photography helps a home earn attention online, communicate its value quickly, and give buyers a reason to take the next step and schedule a showing. For many buyers, the first showing doesn’t happen at the front door.   It happens online. That makes the way a home is presented especially […]

  The direct answer: Look beyond the house itself. The right retirement home should support how you want to live today while making everyday life comfortable and manageable for the years ahead. When people think about their retirement home, it’s easy to focus first on bedrooms, square footage, or finishes. I think the better place […]

If your St. Johns County home didn’t sell the first time, the most likely issue is not that your home is “unsellable.” The direct answer: It is more often a mismatch between the price, condition, presentation, and what buyers could choose instead. St. Johns County buyers had meaningful choices in 2026. In June, St. Johns […]

The direct answer: Not automatically. In today’s St. Johns County market, the better choice is the home that provides the best overall combination of price, financing, location, ongoing costs, condition, and long-term value for that particular buyer. Buyers currently have choices. In June 2026, St. Johns County had 1,841 active single-family homes, representing about a […]