Florida Insurance Update
Friday, December 13
Florida insurance update Rising insurance costs have been the number one concern from homeowners and those considering investing in Florida. While we have seen increases, the insurance market continues to improve, and the latest update should provide some optimism and relief for all. After my ca...
Buy the RIGHT Short Term Rental - 6 tips that will save time & money
Monday, November 18
SEE VIDEO BELOW ON THIS TOPIC! 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. Stay tuned for my 5 tips for what you need to look for when ...
How is the rental market in NE Florida?
Thursday, May 30
You may have seen headlines about rents declining across the country; that is actually not the case here in Northeast Florida. Rents are still at a premium level based on the limited number single family homes for rent, and also higher interest rates deterring buyers. We can also see that anythin...
3 citations for my short term rental inspection!
Thursday, May 30
Now that my driveway and parking area is completed (something mandatory for short term rentals) it was time to get our Fire Safety officer to come by to review the house for anything else required. It turns out I got three citations. While this might sound like a big deal, these are fairly easy ...
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...