Jamie Handy

As we head into the heart of the spring market, May is shaping up to be a turning point month across Northeast Florida. From Jacksonville to the beaches and into St. Johns County, the market is no longer overheated—but it’s far from slow. Instead, we’re seeing something healthier: a more balanced, opportunity-driven market for both

A $4 million fundraising effort is helping transform one of the oldest buildings at Bolles’ Bartram Campus into a modern innovation space for middle school students. A major gift from Bree Ringhaver Alban and David Alban—though the exact amount hasn’t been shared—will fund the renovation of North Hall into the new Alban Arts and Innovation

As we move into April, the spring market is in full swing across Northeast Florida. Warmer weather, longer days, and increased buyer activity are already creating momentum—and we expect that to continue throughout the month. In Jacksonville Beach and Atlantic Beach, demand remains strong, especially for homes near the water. Limited inventory is keeping prices

From bagel spots and frozen custard shops to dumpling restaurants and fast-casual chains, several new eateries have recently opened from Neptune Beach to Orange Park, with more on the way. Here’s a quick look at some of the newest additions — and what’s still to come — around the Jacksonville dining scene. Open Now Jeff’s

As we head into March 2026, the Northeast Florida real estate market continues its shift toward a more balanced, stable environment after the intense seller-favored conditions of recent years. Local trends show growing inventory, moderate price shifts, and easing pressure on buyers — all of which are influencing how Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach,

If you own a home in Florida — or you’re planning to buy — filing for the Homestead Exemption is one of the most important steps you can take to lower your property taxes and protect your investment. Many homeowners don’t realize they could be saving hundreds to thousands of dollars every year simply by

Instead of simply being a space people pass through, the goal is to turn the riverfront into a lively, year-round destination supported by events, arts and culture, and partnerships with private businesses. City leaders emphasized that each park will have its own identity rather than following a single design template. Every location is being planned

The development, called Breakwater Villas, will be the builder’s first project in St. Johns County, with sales anticipated to begin in summer 2026. Located just blocks from the ocean at 28 Castillo Vista Way, the community will offer residents walkable access to the shoreline. Century Communities regional president Greg Ott said the company is excited

Jacksonville continues to see steady growth in large-scale single-family residential development, with multiple projects of 100 homes or more moving forward. Since December 2025, the city has approved civil plans for 937 single-family homes across five separate subdivision developments. The approved projects include a 267-home Southside development by ICI Homes, the 209-home Summerglen subdivision by

As we head into February 2026, local real estate trends around Jacksonville and the surrounding beach communities are continuing to shift away from the extreme seller-driven conditions seen earlier in the decade. Market fundamentals suggest a cooling, more balanced market with pockets of opportunity for both buyers and sellers. 📈 National Context: Stability Over Surge