How Is New Construction Doing in St Johns County, FL ?

By Michelle Ortelli | August 18, 2026 | Comments Off on How Is New Construction Doing in St Johns County, FL ?

How Is New Construction Doing in St. Johns County, Florida?   The direct answer: New construction is still an important part of the St. Johns County housing market, but the story in 2026 is more nuanced than simply saying, “They’re building everywhere.” Development continues, while the pace of new permitting has slowed from the extraordinary […]

How Has Florida’s Population Growth Since 2020 Compared With the Rest of the Country?

By Michelle Ortelli | August 18, 2026 | Comments Off on How Has Florida’s Population Growth Since 2020 Compared With the Rest of the Country?

The direct answer: Florida has grown considerably faster than the country as a whole. According to the U.S. Census Bureau data shown in this graphic, Florida’s population increased approximately 8.9% from April 2020 to July 2025, compared with approximately 3.1% for the United States. That represents roughly 1.92 million additional Florida residents. But population growth […]

Is Northeast Florida a Buyer’s Market?

By Michelle Ortelli | August 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Is Northeast Florida a Buyer’s Market?

The direct answer: Northeast Florida is becoming a more balanced market, giving many buyers more choices, more time to compare properties, and opportunities to negotiate. But this is not a one-size-fits-all market. Local insight matters because Northeast Florida isn’t one market. It is many smaller markets operating at the same time. What Do the June […]

Is All Growth in Northeast Florida Good Growth?

By Michelle Ortelli | August 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Is All Growth in Northeast Florida Good Growth?

The direct answer: No. Population growth by itself does not tell us whether a real estate market or community is healthy. The more important question is whether housing, infrastructure, schools, services, and employment opportunities are keeping pace with that growth. That distinction matters in St. Johns County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau data referenced […]

Why Didn’t My St Johns County Home Sell The First Time?

By Michelle Ortelli | August 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Why Didn’t My St Johns County Home Sell The First Time?

Why Didn’t My St. Johns County Home Sell the First Time in 2026? If your St. Johns County home didn’t sell the first time, the most likely issue is not that your home is “unsellable.” It is more often a mismatch between the price, condition, presentation, and what buyers could choose instead. St. Johns County […]

Expect the Unexpected – Volatility in the Housing Market

By Michelle Ortelli | November 7, 2024 | Comments Off on Expect the Unexpected – Volatility in the Housing Market

Expect The Unexpectede

How Long Will it Take to Sell My Home???

By Michelle Ortelli | October 24, 2024 | Comments Off on How Long Will it Take to Sell My Home???

How Long Will it Take to Sell???

Your Home Equity Can Boost Your Down Payment

By Michelle Ortelli | October 18, 2024 | Comments Off on Your Home Equity Can Boost Your Down Payment

Using Your Equity for a Down Payment

Could a Condo Be Your First Home???

By Michelle Ortelli | October 15, 2024 | Comments Off on Could a Condo Be Your First Home???

Why a Condo Might Make a Great First Home

How Much Will it Cost to Sell My House???

By Michelle Ortelli | October 11, 2024 | Comments Off on How Much Will it Cost to Sell My House???

October 11, 2024 – How Much Will it Cost?