How To Choose the Best Realtor Near Me (Clay County & Northeast Florida Guide) A lot of people are searching, "How to choose the best Realtor near me", but do they really know the right questions to ask? Buying or selling a home in Northeast Florida is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make — and choosing the right Realtor® can make the difference between a smooth, profitable...

🏡 Real Estate Scams in Florida — How to Protect Yourself When Buying or Selling a Home Real estate scams are on the rise across Florida, targeting buyers, sellers, and renters with sophisticated schemes that can fool even experienced investors. According to the FBI, nearly 10,000 Americans fell victim to real estate fraud in 2024, losing more than $173 million. Unfortunately, Florida remains one...

In greater Jacksonville, selling your home quickly and at the right price takes more than just listing it online. To draw in potential buyers and secure top offers, your home needs to stand out. That’s where home staging may come in, in some cases. By strategically preparing your home—through redecorating, repairing, and making it look its best—you can make a lasting impression and significantly...

Last December, when the Federal Reserve projected a series of benchmark rate cuts in the coming year, some analysts speculated that mortgage rates—which had recently peaked near 8%—would fall closer to 6% by mid-2024.1,2,3 Unfortunately, persistent inflation has delayed the central bank’s timeline and kept the average 30-year mortgage rate hovering around 7% so far this year.2 While elevated...

Hello friends! I have been nominated for the Best of Clay again this year and I would really appreciate your votes. I was fortunate to win in 2019 and 2020 and I would love to be back on the list for 2022. You help is greatly appreciated. Here is a link to vote and you can vote daily! Thank you so much for your help! I appreciate your business and...

Looking for Lake Asbury Homes for Sale? Many people have discovered Clay county is a great place to live. Especially the Lake Asbury area which has seen a ton of growth over the last few years, and the future growth is explosive. The amazing Clay County / Lake Asbury schools have made Lake Asbury a very popular place to live for families. Old Lake Asbury / Lakeside The "old side / original" Lake...

  Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August 2021.1 However, there were signs in the fourth quarter that the red-hot housing market was beginning to simmer down. In the month of October, only 60.3% of sales involved a bidding war—down from a high of...

Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale.1 Nationwide, there were 1.27 million active listings in September, down 13% from the previous year. According to the National Association of Realtors, that’s about 2.4 months of inventory, which is far less than the six months that is generally needed to strike a healthy balance between supply and...

Thank you for voting me the Best of Clay Real Estate Agent back to back! I appreciate all of your votes and support in the Clay Today's Best of Clay Contest. The contest is voted on by past and currently customers and members of the community. I am very grateful for your support in both the 2019 and 2020 contests. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Clay County, Duval, St Johns, Putman, Baker or...