SHOWINGS START AUGUST 9, 2022 07/31/2022

Staging your home is all about putting the best foot forward for potential buyers. By highlighting its most desirable features, you can draw more interest for your home and leave a lasting impression that is sure to help you sell it more quickly. Here’s what you should keep in mind as you prepare for your next open house or viewing! Help them visualize it as their own. Make it easier for buyers to imagine themselves making your house their home by removing personal memorabilia, knick-knacks, and photos. Instead replace them with simple décors, such as paintings, nature images, and plants. Think sleek instead of comfy. Modern-day buyers are leaning toward modern, crisp, clean interiors over comfy, homey looks. When staging your home, keep a minimalist mindset, and incorporate bright colo... 01/16/2022

Saint Augustine Florida Just Listed HomeLooking to buy a home in St Augustine Florida?Check out this new listing in St Augustine FL.Saint Augustine Florida Home For SaleIn this Market You Need To Be Home Buyer Ready!Don't lose your dream home because you are not prepared, apply now for a solid home mortgage pre-approval.www.SimplerHomeLoan.comQuick & Easy   11/27/2021

St Augustine Mortgage Lender - Leo Namiot  Whether this is your first home, your next home, or you’re thinking about refinancing your mortgage, our mortgage team is ready to assist you through the mortgage process with A Simpler Home Loan.We pride ourselves on excellent communication while consistently offering the great low mortgage rates and above all providing outstanding customer service. At Canopy Mortgage St Augustine, FL our mission is to set a high standard in the mortgage industry. We are committed to quality customer service - putting the people we serve first. Our goal is to carefully guide you through the home loan process, so that you can confidently select the best mortgage for you and your family from the many mortgage options that are available today. After you select th... 11/18/2021

St Augustine Mortgage Expert   Whether this is your first home, your next home, or you’re thinking about refinancing your mortgage, our St Augustine Mortgage team is ready to assist you through the mortgage process with a Simpler Home Loan.   We pride ourselves on excellent communication while consistently offering the great low mortgage rates and above all providing outstanding customer service. Our experienced team is ready to guide you every step of the way from application to closing!    For the Best Mortgage Lender in St. Augustine contact us today at 904-712-1500   Apply For A Simpler St Augustine Home Loan NOW online @ www.SimplerHomeLoan.com     Leo Namiot - St Augustine Mortgage Lender 904-712-1500 www.SimplerHomeLoan.com NMLS# 89769 Equal Opportunity Lender     #staugustinemo... 10/08/2021

Veteran’s Home Loans for St. Augustine FloridaIf you are reading this, you or a family member have likely served in our military.  First off, we would like to say a sincere “Thank You” for your service!  We recognize that not only do our Veterans sacrifice by serving, but their families do as well-, and we owe you all a debt of gratitude!One of the best benefits Veterans and their families receive due to their service to our great country is the VA home loan benefits.  We are going to outline just a few of these significant benefits in this article for you. Here are some of the major benefits you may receive by using your VA home loan benefits:*100% financing available- one of the very few loans available with no down payment!*Lower rates available than most loan programs- which saves y... 06/03/2021

Driving tour of St Johns Golf & Country Club in St Augustine, FL. The community is located 25 minutes from both Ponte Vedra Beach and downtown Jacksonville, FL with easy access to the 95 freeway. St Johns Golf & Country Club homes are all single-family residences ranging in price from the high $300,000s to the $800,000 range depending on the size of the home.The amenities of the community include a lap pool, kids pool with water slide, clubhouse, tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, sand volleyball court, kids playground, and fitness center.HOA Fees = $330 a quarterCDD Fees = ~$1,900 - ~$2,100 a year  The 18-hole Clyde Johnston-designed course is the community's centerpiece. The course at St. Johns offers five sets of tees plus a family tee that varies the length of the cour... 02/26/2021

Beacon Lake St Johns County is located right across from the Beachwalk community. While Beacon Lake doesn't have the giant crystal Lagoon like Beachwalk it still has great family-friendly amenities. The amenities include a kids splash park with water slides, an Olympic lap pool, a small beach on beacon lake, a gazebo pavilion, tennis courts, and a kids playground.Phase 1 is sold out and was built by Mattamy Homes and Dream Finders Homes. Phase 2 and 3 are under construction and have open home sites in all sections. Dream Finders and Toll Brothers are the builders for these phases. There are also sections for future home sites, so building in this community will continue for several years to come.DreamFinders have 4 different size lots and they range in starting price from $352,00 up to ... 02/24/2021

Upcoming Events in St. Augustine Whether you live in the St. Augustine area, visiting or just curious about what to do in St. Augustine here is a list of fun events to consider for the next two months. Through April 30th: Riverside Homes Annual March into Literacy book drive for the Early Learning Coalition.  Collection new or “gently” used Children’s books for ages 0 – 5.  Drop off locations:  Riverside Homes St. Augustine area models with Ocean Ridge St. Augustine Beach the main location.  Drop off locations at local real estate offices:  Downtown St. Augustine:  Century 21 Salt Water Properties, St Augustine Beach: Watson Realty, Lighthouse Realty.  St. Augustine South: RE/MAX 100 Realty, Florida Homes Realty and Mortgage, Century 21 St. Augustine Properties, Watson Realty.  World Go... 04/09/2019

Contingency Addendum Most people who are considering upgrading to a new home here in Ocean Ridge begin their home search before they have sold their existing home. What do you do if you’ve found the perfect new home but still need to sell your existing home first? Consider adding a contingency clause to your Purchase and Sale Agreement. Not every new home builder will do this, however at Riverside Homes at Ocean Ridge, we understand that a contigency will help move-up buyers feel secure in purchasing their new home here. Using a contingency will safeguard you in the purchase of a new home that has not been built.  You will be able to secure the homesite and floorplan that you love with today’s pricing. Riverside Homes funds all of our builds in Ocean Ridge.  With as little as 10% down, ... 02/04/2019

Imagine living in a riverfront community amongst a majestic landscape and amazing nature.  Madeira’s lush natural environment provides the perfect backdrop for your new home!     Madeira offers first class amenities, premium home-sites and an unbelievable location near downtown St. Augustine. You are close to the most desirable entertainment, shopping and dining on the First Coast.   Here's a Fun Fact about Madeira: 05/14/2018

Live with the spoonbills - in the New Home Coastal Community of Madeira in Historic St. Augustine. Imagine living in a community amongst a majestic landscape and amazing nature.  Madeira offers first class amenities, (with low fees!) premium home-sites and an unbelievable location near downtown St. Augustine.  You are close to the most desirable entertainment, shopping and dining on the First Coast.  Located just north of historic St. Augustine in one of Northeast Florida’s most desirable area. Madeira encompasses over 1,000 acres including 600 acres of unspoiled marsh wetlands, tidal creek, numerous lakes and preserved natural areas laced with ancient live oak and blossoming magnolias. Visit our award winning model home and see the Riverside Homes difference.  You will be impressed! Th... 04/29/2018

THE most beautiful New neighborhood in Historic St. Augustine ~ Madeira ~ Visit the Riverside Homes model in Madeira during the Parade of Homes and receive an additional Buyers Bonus when you build your new home!  Imagine living in a community amongst a majestic landscape and amazing nature.  Madeira offers first class amenities, (with low fees!) premium home-sites and an unbelievable location near downtown St. Augustine.  You are close to the most desirable entertainment, shopping and dining on the First Coast. Madeira’s lush natural environment provides the perfect backdrop for your new home!   Visit the Riverside Homes Model78 Pintoresco Dr. St. Augustine, FL  32095 For Parade of Homes Details Contact:Marjorie TaylorMTaylor@MyRiversideHome.com904-501-9121  04/17/2018

Riverside Homes - Madeira St. AugustineLocated just north of historic St. Augustine along the Intracoastal Waterway in one of Northeast Florida’s most desirable area.  Madeira encompasses over 1,000 acres including 600 acres of unspoiled marsh wetlands, tidal creek, numerous lakes and preserved natural areas laced with ancient live oak and blossoming magnolias.  Imagine living in a coastal community amongst a majestic landscape and amazing nature.  It is the most beautiful new home community in the St. Augustine area! Madeira’s lush natural environment provides the perfect backdrop for your new Riverside Home.  Select your favorite location on one of the shimmering lakes or backing a wooded preserve.  Priced from the low $300's, choose from exciting home plans and personalize to suit yo... 04/05/2018

Riverside Homes Marches Into Literacy It's “March into Literacy Month” and Riverside Homes is helping the Early Learning Coalition of North Florida bring literacy to all children in the St. Augustine area.   According to the National Coalition for Literacy (NCL), roughly 93 million adults in the U.S. have basic and below-basic literacy skills. “I think children who own their own brand new book could help foster a love of reading,” said organizer Marjorie Taylor of Riverside Homes, “and that is a great start to improve the statistics in the future”. During the Month of March, Riverside Homes will be collecting New and Gently Used pre-school books for children ages 0-5 at it’s St. Augustine Model Homes. Additionally, Riverside Homes recruited Real Estate Firms to assist in the efforts by ... 03/04/2018

My mother came down last week from Minneapolis so that I could meet her newly minted fiance, Gary, and we took a short overnight trip up to St Augustine, which is the oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement within the borders of the continental United States dating back on 1565. Several people recommended that we take an evening horse drawn carriage ride around the old part of the city to take in the sights. It was the best suggestion that we got!We met Jason with the C. B. Hinson, Inc. Southern Carriages & Distribution Company. His trusty Percheron was named Connor and honestly we couldn't have had a better time! In order not to cramp my mother and Gary's style, the two of them sat in back in the carriage wrapped in a blanket and I sat up front with our driver and ... 02/13/2018

25,000 Reasons to Madeira St. Augustine's Coastal New Home Community  ...in the Month of February and enjoy a gift of $25,000 to help you get into your new home NOW! Use it anyway your would like: FREE OPTIONS FREE STRUCTURAL UPGRADES ADDITIONAL CLOSING COSTS CDD Bond Debt Payoff   NOW is the time to visit MadeiraCommunity Pool, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Controlled Access GateLOW Fees! Contact: Marjorie TaylorRiverside Homes Representative MTaylor@MyRiversideHome.com   904-591-9121 02/03/2018

Be a part of the Nation’s Oldest City! St. Augustine is a charming city located on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida. The city is part of Florida’s First Coast region and the Jacksonville metropolitan area. It was founded on September 8, 1565 by Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, a Spanish admiral. It is the oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement in the state, serving as the capital of Spanish Florida for over 200 years. St. Augustine has a diverse economy composed of tourism, banking, service sector, and manufacturing jobs. The city is known worldwide for its historic sites and buildings. Many structures from the past still stand in the city, including Castillo de San Marcos which was built in 1695, and the Ponce de Leon Hotel which was built in 1888.  The histori... 11/21/2017

Riverside Homes is now building in Madeira, just north of the St. Augustine City Gates.  Beautiful, quality built homes with amazing included features, Riverside Homes are sure to appeal to even the most discerning homebuyer. Nestled along the picturesque Intracoastal Waterway, Madeira encompasses 1,006 acres including over 600 acres of unspoiled marsh wetlands, a tidal creek, numerous lakes and preserved natural areas laced with ancient live oaks and blossoming magnolias. Madeira’s lush natural environment provides the perfect backdrop for your new home.           The community’s Residents Clubhouse features modern amenities including a fitness center so you can work out close to home. The social room with kitchen is perfect for meetings, parties, and celebrations. Madeira also boasts ... 11/13/2017

What’s not to love in a historic home? Historic homes exude charm and beauty. They are quaint and offer a glimpse into the past. They also hold historical significance and maintain their stately appeal and durability despite the many years they have weathered.  Historic homes for sale in Northern FL are often high in demand. They usually sell faster than other homes in the same neighborhood. Listings for historic homes are rare so when one becomes available, there is definitely no shortage of buyers.  Here are some things you need to know before purchasing a historic home, or buying into a historic neighborhood district:How do you know the home is historically significant? A historic home means the property is at least a certain age. However, age alone doesn’t make a home historic. A pr... 11/13/2017