You know you want to pursue a home, and as such, likely plan to attend lots of house showings in the near future. Before you check out a residence in-person, however, it generally is a good idea to prepare as much as possible. That way, you can use a home showing to learn about a residence, evaluate a house's...

Photo by Benjaminrobyn Jespersen on Unsplash Real estate agents sell homes -- but the agent you choose should offer you a comprehensive lineup of services and assistance. If your agent is just a "set it and forget it" seller, you're missing out on the level of service you deserve. Ask any prospective agent about what they have to...

Image by skeeze from Pixabay Moving across town should be a little less stressful than moving from one state to another, but it does require some thinking ahead and careful planning. If you’re tackling a cross-town move, the better you plan, the easier the move will go. Here are some tips to make your move as easy as...

Photo by Arek Socha via Pixabay There’s an old phrase that says “buyer beware.” While, to some extent, this holds true in real estate, the good news for buyers is there are a number of protections in place which are regulated by federal law. States can opt to add their own requirements. Florida has exercised its right to...

Photo by RawPixel via Pixabay The sky's the limit for cloud-based documents and files. Remote working is on the rise. The ranks of independent entrepreneurs are growing. For many, home is a place to live and work. Here are three elements to consider for your work-from-home space. 1. Choose Your Workspace Pick a bright spot. Daylight inspires! Will...

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock An HOA — or Homeowners' Association — is an organization in your subdivision or community that creates and enforces regulations and rules for the properties and residents. If a property is part of an HOA's jurisdiction, buying it automatically makes you a member. Therefore, you are required to pay HOA dues that cover...

Post Image by Jo Ann Snover from Shutterstock There are many ways you can make your house attractive to prospective buyers. Curb appeal goes a long way when it comes to first impressions. Your yard is one indication of the amount of time you’ve spent caring for your property in general. Buyers are undoubtedly attracted to homes that have...

Photo by Gerd Altmann via PixabayForty years ago every house had some paneling. Some more than others. Paneling can bring the look of natural wood and the great outdoors into a home. But unless your home is a cabin in the woods, chances are that's not what you're going for. Just like many home trends, paneling has fallen...

Picture by Pete Linforth via Pixabay The average amount of time that a home, ready to sell, stays on the market is just 23 days. A home that is not ready to sell will sit on the market for an average of 225 days. Getting your home ready to sell in South Florida is an easy task when...

Photo by Huy Phan from Pexels Plants and flower pots can be heavy items to move around. The good news is you can eliminate the trouble with a rolling plant caddy. You can build one yourself using rustic wood or precut pieces from your local home store. Stability is the key here. Plan to build the caddy large...

Don't miss out on building your dream home in this much sought after private, gated community, with 24-hour security guards. This lot on the 9th Fairway is one of the few remaining lots in this beautiful community. In addition to NO CDD Fees, enjoy the use of a multi-purpose community building, playground for the kids, and Spencer Farms for boarding horses and RVs. A Main Pool, Kiddie Pool, and Lap Pool offer outdoor swimming for all members of the family. Close to NAS Jax, schools, medical facilities, restaurants, and shopping. Please Note: the golf course and tennis amenities are currently unavailable. Bring your builder. Builder package...

Palencia is one of St Johns County's premier luxury golf and tennis communities with outstanding amenities for everyone! This beautiful one story, 4 BR home has it all. A custom theatre room the whole family can enjoy. Gourmet Upscale Kitchen and appliances with quartz counters, a home office, an oversized laundry room with lots of cabinetry for storage, great room overlooks the screened lanai and beautiful private preserve lot. (Lot is large enough for a pool). Beautiful Tile floors throughout. Four car garage will please any car enthusiast or provide plenty of storage...