Casa Lovett Upgrades!
Tuesday, May 07
I purchased a rental house just over a year ago in downtown St Augustine. While old homes can be a money pit, I also think they represent the uniqueness and charm of St. Augustine better than a newer home. Being a visitor destination where people come to experience the history, these historic h...
How’s the market? Spring 2024
Friday, March 08
February data shows over 7,500 active listings on our Northeast Florida MLS. The market is relatively tight with still less listings than what we would like to see in a balanced market. This past month saw the average home price go to $446,000 for Northeast Florida. Once on market, we have see...
How’s the Market? January 2024
Monday, February 12
January data shows over 7,000 active listings on our Northeast Florida MLS which remains consistent over the past several months. This means the market is relatively tight with not as many listings as in a healthy market, and stable home values. This past month saw the average home price go to ...
New Loan limits on multifamily homes are a gamechanger
Friday, January 26
I wish I would have known this when I was getting started in real estate. Many young people think that buying a home is not even a reality given prices the way they are. They put it off for years, paying rent, in turn paying down other people’s loans. Let’s face it, home prices are likely to go ...
How’s the market? Winter 2024
Thursday, January 11
Happy New Year! December stats show 7,000 active listings on our Northeast Florida MLS, still low in relative terms. December was actually 15% down on listings year over year. With a tight market and less options for buyers we also have motivated sellers. The holidays are always a slower time f...
My Renovation Update – A year in review
Friday, December 15
RENOVATION HIGHLIGHTS & LOWLIGHTS Scroll down for photos! What an incredible learning process this year has been. Twelve months ago, I began a renovation on my property in St Augustine. When I purchased the property, I inherited two tenants and had to wait the lease out on the main house bef...