St Augustine’s Lincolnville Historic District was founded in 1866, and was designated as an historic district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Lincolnville spans 45 blocks and includes the highest concentration of Victorian-era buildings in St. Augustine. Lincolnville has a specific style of architecture called Frame Vernacular, a wood frame building which […]
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What’s new in real estate and what will happen in 2025? The Florida market is now walking after running in 2021 and the years following. Here are a few insights that may be helpful if you are planning on buying, selling or staying put in 2025. Currently we are in a balanced market, leaning towards
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PRE-PURCHASE HOMEWORK So you want to buy a short term rental. It is fun to go out and look at property but first there is some homework to do that will save both you and I time, and a purchase you may end up regretting later. Let’s look at the areas you should be aware
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Many people may be thinking they will wait for the Fed to cut rates to take action. This was the case in the 1970s and 1980s, when the market responded after cuts were made. We live in a world now where interest rates may drop just by the talk of it, and not necessarily after
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If you currently own or are thinking about buying or selling a condo this is the update for you. There are many reasons people buy condos and they can be a great second home, vacation rental or primary residence, however let’s dig into what you need to know. Scroll down for the graphs and supporting
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If you’re looking at Florida to buy or sell real estate and listening to national news you may be led to act, or not to act, based on false information. It’s no wonder people are confused. Real estate is local business and national headlines making claims about the market really aren’t helpful.
Myth Busters! The top 5 real estate questions clients ask Read More »
While it’s a great time to take a vacation, Summer can also mean plenty to do in the yard and around the property to stay on track. Here are five tips to ensure your summer runs smoothly:
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In April I took the opportunity to renovate the other house on my property. It was not really planned this way, but the tenant I had decided not to renew the lease, so it seemed like the right time. I did not intend for this to be a short term rental, but after going through
My tiny house renovation – Before and After! Read More »
I purchased a bungalow just over a year ago in order to start a short-term rental business in St Augustine. My sweet yellow house was built about 100 years ago in the traditional vernacular style of the time. I knew it had some stories to tell and made the time recently to get over to
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