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Uncategorized How Important Is a Home Warranty, and What Are the Benefits? 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 […]
Uncategorized How Much Could Florida’s Proposed Property Tax Change Save a St. Johns County Homeowner, and Could It Increase Buyer Purchasing Power? 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 […]
Uncategorized Why Are Buyers Moving Forward Even Though Mortgage Rates Aren’t as Low as They Want? 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 […]
Uncategorized Maintenance Tips for Fall in St Johns County, Florida Fall is a good time for St. Johns County homeowners to inspect the roof, HVAC, gutters, plumbing, windows, irrigation, exterior areas, and other systems that can become more expensive if small problems are ignored. Florida fall maintenance looks a little different from fall maintenance in colder parts of the country. In St. Johns County, I’m […]
Uncategorized How to Pick a Great Home Services Provider in St Johns County, FL 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, […]
Uncategorized What Are the Benefits of Your Realtor Using Zillow Showcase When Listing Your St. Johns County Home? 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 […]
Uncategorized How Do Strong Listing Photos Help Florida Homes Stand Out? 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 […]
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Uncategorized Why Vacation in Northeast Florida?   The direct answer: Northeast Florida offers beaches, history, golf, boating, outdoor recreation, dining, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle within one region. And sometimes, a vacation here becomes the beginning of a home search.   For people visiting St. Augustine and St. Johns County, there is a lot to experience: Beautiful Beaches | Miles of […]
Uncategorized What Should Retirees to St Johns County Look for in a Home or Neighborhood?   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 […]
Uncategorized Why Didn’t My St. Johns County Home Sell The First Time? 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 […]
Uncategorized Should a Buyer Purchase Resale Instead of New Construction in St. Johns County, Florida? 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 […]
Uncategorized 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 […]
Uncategorized 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 […]
Uncategorized 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 […]
Uncategorized 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 […]
Uncategorized 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 […]
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