Home Buying Tip #13: Understand Flood Zones & Flood Insurance Before You Fall in Love With a HomeBuying a home in Ponte Vedra Beach or Jacksonville, Florida is exciting — especially if you’re relocating, downsizing, or planning a second home near the coast. But there’s one practical detail that …
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By Lois Marris • Your trusted local real estate advisor
Hey friend—buying your very first home is exciting and a little overwhelming (in a good way!). I’m here to make it simple. Below is the exact step-by-step checklist I use …
If you are looking at homes in Florida, especially in newer master-planned communities around Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, or Del Webb Ponte Vedra, you may see something called a CDD fee.
And if you are like most buyers, your …
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Hey friend, if you’ve made it this far in the home buying journey, give yourself a little applause! You’ve saved for your down payment, got your financial documents in order, lined up your pre-approval, and made a solid list of your …
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When you’re buying a home, it’s easy to get attached. You walk in, see that lovely pink front door and suddenly it feels like you’ve found “the one.” But here’s my advice: don’t let that pink door—or anything else cosmetic—get you overly emotional …
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If you're thinking about buying a home, chances are you’ve already been doing your homework—scrolling through listings, reading blog posts like this one, maybe even visiting a few open houses. But eventually, all that prep leads to the moment where you’re ready to make an offer.
And that’s where …
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How exciting! You're under contract for your new home -- Congrats!! The next big step in the home buying process is one of the most important steps — the home inspection. I always recommend my buyers get one, with very few exceptions. Even if the home looks perfect, a good …
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This is a big one! Did you know that the Northeast Florida Association of REALTORS has over 12,000 agents representing a 6 county region? That's a lot!
When considering a home purchase, select an agent who can get the job done for …
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Hey friends! Let’s talk about one of the most empowering things you can do on your home buying journey: sticking to your budget. Whether you’re relocating to Ponte Vedra Beach to retire in the sunshine, buying a second home to enjoy the winters here, or investing in a home you’ll …
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(Trust Me, You'll Thank Me Later)Hey friends! If you're starting to look at homes—whether it's in beautiful Ponte Vedra Beach or somewhere nearby—this next piece of advice might sound simple, but trust me, it’s a game-changer:
It might feel like overkill …
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