An elevation certificate is not necessary for every sale, but locating one before listing can help coastal Florida sellers answer flood-risk and insurance questions before they delay a transaction.

Florida Amendment 3 would expand the non-school homestead exemption and lower the assessment cap on many second homes and rentals. Learn the possible benefits, tradeoffs and Nassau County considerations before the November 2026 vote.

A home under contract may still present an opportunity. Learn how backup offers work in Florida and what buyers and sellers should consider before signing one.

An HOA fee alone does not reveal which repairs and expenses belong to the association. Learn what Florida buyers should review before purchasing in an HOA community.

An escrow holdback may allow a real estate transaction to close while funds remain available for an unfinished repair or obligation. Here is what Florida buyers and sellers should understand before agreeing to one.

Before listing your home, organize the permits, receipts, warranties, and dates associated with its major improvements. This simple step can strengthen your marketing and make buyer questions easier to address.

Verification of funds can strengthen a cash real estate offer by showing the seller that the buyer has sufficient accessible money to complete the purchase.

Before buying an Amelia Island or Fernandina Beach home, investigate insurance costs, deductibles and flood coverage so you can budget confidently.

July brought stronger pending activity, softer prices, longer contract timelines and fewer active listings. Here is what these mixed signals may mean for buyers and sellers in the Amelia Island area.

Days on Market can provide valuable information to buyers and sellers, but the number needs context. Here is what the July 2026 average of 66 days means for Amelia Island and Nassau County real estate.

Cameras and smart-home devices are increasingly common in homes for sale. Here is how buyers can thoroughly evaluate a property without unintentionally weakening their negotiating position.

Comparable sales help buyers and sellers understand a home’s likely market value, but selecting the right comps requires careful attention to location, condition and distinctive property features.

A simple photographic inventory can help Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach homeowners document their property, organize valuable records and prepare before severe weather arrives.

Absorption rate reveals how quickly homes are selling within a specific market or price range. Learn why this measurement is particularly useful when buying or selling luxury real estate in Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach.

Eight homes sold in one quarter—the strongest activity we've seen in recent years. Here's what that means for homeowners, buyers, and the future of Oyster Bay Harbour.

Learn why Nassau County Realtor and Broker Colleen Gerke launched Close with Colleen Real Estate and how her locally owned brokerage is built around personalized service, local expertise, and strong client advocacy.

It’s not easy buying a home in the Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Yulee and surrounding Nassau County, Florida area right now.  If you, too, are struggling to afford homeownership in the Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Yulee and surrounding Nassau County, Florida area, here are some workarounds to consider as you plot your home purchase.

There’s no denying it — keeping a tidy home is a challenge. With all of the other demands on our time, it’s easy to let cleaning and organizing fall to the bottom of our lists.

To help, I’ve rounded up 27 practical tactics to speed up your cleaning routine. Read this blog post to learn what they are and how you keep your home neater than ever!

This blog post outlines the top five reasons a home doesn’t sell — and action steps you can take to overcome each of these issues. Not sure why your property didn’t sell? If you’re not already working with an agent or your listing has expired or been withdrawn, give me a call! I’d be happy to offer a free, no-obligation assessment and create an action plan to get your Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Yulee, or surrounding Nassau County, Florida home SOLD.