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Esplanade at St. Johns, a new, mixed-use development, which is set to open in 2010, is causing a buzz throughout St. Johns County.

A big surge in retail sales is expected when this St. Johns County property opens it doors in less than two years. Designed as an open-air mall (thus the name, which means “a nice place to walk”), Esplanade at St. Johns will include 1.2 million square feet of retail space along the International Parkway, near Interstate 95.

Esplanade at St. Johns will be strategically located between Jacksonville and St. Augustine and will be designed and built as an “urban village.” The center of the development will consist of a public town center that will serve as a gathering place for the surrounding communities.

Some of the features of…

Enjoying your St. Augustine home well into your retirement years, without worrying over money or financial strain sounds great, doesn’t it? Well, it can be easily achieved through a reverse mortgage. Reverse mortgages, which have gained in popularity over the last few years, are often a senior’s solution to financial hardships.

Who is eligible?

A reverse mortgage is a specific type of mortgage for homeowners aged 62 and older. It essentially enables you to turn your home’s equity into cash without ever having to sell your home, give up the title, or take on another mortgage payment. You will never need to repay a reverse mortgage for as long as you live in your home.

What types of reverse mortgages are available?

Most reverse mortgages are federally…

Jacksonville Beach has one of the most sought-after real estate markets in Florida, as well as in the United States, and for good reason. Take the Watermark Oceanfront Condominiums, for example. This 11-story condo building features 25 oceanfront residences which boast luxurious features and amenities, as well as a superb, oceanfront location.

Watermark Oceanfront Condominiums, which is located at 3rd Avenue South and 1st Street South, is a hot Jacksonville Beach property which has caused a buzz in Jacksonville Beach. Located in the heart of Jacksonville Beach, Watermark Oceanfront Condos was developed by LandMar Group. It has a gated entry, private beach access via a lovely boardwalk, an oceanside swimming pool with a heated spa, and…

Ponte Vedra is known for its tropical temperatures, its white sandy beaches and its gorgeous surroundings. So it is no wonder that two new condo communities – The Ocean Villas at Serenata Beach and Ocean Grande Condos – are attracting so much attention throughout the Ponte Vedra beach real estate market.

The Ocean Villas at Serenata Beach

What’s not to love about this gorgeous, new, condominium community? It is nothing short of rare to find new condo communities directly on the water’s edge. But that’s exactly what owners of The Ocean Villas at Serenata Beach are afforded. The Ocean Villas at Serenata Beach include eight, separate buildings with 90 units in each building.

This premier community features luxury, oceanfront villas, which boast a gorgeous,…

The allure of its history brings people to St. Augustine, but it is what they see once they arrive that entices them to put down roots.

St. Augustine real estate is certainly buoyed along by its magnificent surroundings and unparalleled history. Miles of pristine beaches, the warm, Florida sun and the unique, Mediterranean architecture have all contributed to the attraction of Saint Augustine real estate.

St. Augustine’s Flavorful History

St. Augustine, as the nation’s oldest city, was founded in 1656 by Admiral Don Pedro Menendez. St. Augustine was initially a staging area for a military operation. In 1821, Florida became a US territory and was transformed into the gateway town for the then-mysterious Florida.

It was not until the late 1880s, however,…

Finding a lot on which to build your St. Augustine dream home can be tricky if you don’t do your homework ahead of time. The same time and care should be given when choosing a lot as is given when building your home. Research St. Augustine real estate before diving into a lot purchase.

Ask yourself the following questions when looking at lots:

Jacksonville, Florida real estate has just become a lot more exciting with the development of San Marco Place. This splendid, 21-story high-rise building, which is now in the midst of construction, will boast luxurious one, two and three bedroom condominiums ranging from 1,000 square feet to 3,000 square feet, as well as fabulous townhomes and penthouses. Prices will range from $300,000 to $700,000.

Downtown Excitement Just Moments Away

Situated along the southern banks of the St. Johns River, San Marco Place will epitomize elite, riverfront living. Residents of this luxury community will enjoy sweeping views of the majestic, St. Johns River and access to all of downtown Jacksonville’s excitement and opportunities, including entertainment, nightlife,…

Here’s a fact: no matter how great your Jacksonville property is on the inside, if the outside is a disaster, your buyers will run for the hills. That’s the bad news. The good new is that sprucing up your home’s exterior isn’t as difficult a task as you might think.

At the risk of sounding cliché – you only have one chance to make a first impression! And that goes for selling your Jacksonville home, too!

Make it Sparkle!

The first order of business is to take a good look at your home’s exterior and determine if its needs a good cleaning. Rent a power washer and go to town on the siding, the shutters and the gutters and downspouts. If fading is the problem, you may want to repaint the siding and trim and paint or replace the shutters and the front… Read Full Post