• What Contingencies Should You Include in a Florida Real Estate Contract?

    What Contingencies Should You Include in a Florida Real Estate Contract?

    What Contingencies Should You Put in Your Florida Real Estate Contract -- and What Happens If You Leave Them Out? Quick Answer In Northeast Florida, most transactions use the Florida AS-IS Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase. The three contingencies that protect buyers most are the inspection

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  • Do You Need Flood Insurance in St. Johns County -- and What Does It Cost?

    Do You Need Flood Insurance in St. Johns County -- and What Does It Cost?

    Do You Need Flood Insurance When Buying a Home in St. Johns County? Quick Answer It depends on the specific property's flood zone designation. Most homes in master-planned communities like Nocatee are in FEMA Zone X -- a low-risk area where flood insurance is not required by lenders. However, waterf

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  •  What Is the Difference Between a CDD and an HOA in St. Johns County?

    What Is the Difference Between a CDD and an HOA in St. Johns County?

    Buying in Nocatee, RiverTown, or Shearwater? Here Is What a CDD and HOA Actually Mean for Your Monthly Costs Quick Answer In St. Johns County, many master-planned communities have both a CDD (Community Development District) and an HOA (Homeowners Association). They are not the same thing -- a CDD is

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