5 Low-Risk Ways to Invest in Clay County Florida Real Estate
Want to grow your portfolio, but are afraid of the risk? Here are a few low-risk ways to invest in Orange Park real estate.
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Fire Damaged Investment Property in Jacksonville FL – Spencer Street Fixer Upper Opportunity
Sometimes in real estate, things go sideways fast. This house on Spencer Street in Jacksonville Florida is a perfect example. What was originally going to be a standard fixer upper turned into a full gut job after squatters broke in and started a fire. Once fire and smoke touch a house like this, there’s no saving materials, no … Continued
Discover Oakleaf: A Smart Rental Solution for Tired Landlords and Stuck Sellers
If you own a home in Oakleaf—or anywhere in Northeast Florida—and feel stuck, you’re not alone. Many homeowners find themselves in a difficult position: Oakleaf is a perfect example of how the right rental strategy can turn a stressful situation into a smart solution. Hi, I’m Chris Moore, a local realtor, investor, and long-time Oakleaf … Continued
10 Traits of Successful Real Estate Investors in Clay County Florida
Successful real estate investors will often share these traits. Learn more about them and how you can successfully invest in real estate too!
Day in Putnam County and the Real Truth About Buying Rural Land in Northeast Florida
I spent the day driving through Palatka and down toward Crescent City and Georgetown, checking a couple leads and making offers. That is the real rhythm of this business. You follow up, you drive, you look at property with your own eyes, and you keep moving. One thing stood out on that trip. Rural land … Continued
Assessing a Probate House in Jacksonville Florida: What You Really Find When You Walk One in Person
Probate houses in Jacksonville Florida are rarely what the paperwork says they are. On paper, this one looked simple: a two bedroom one bath inherited property in Northeast Florida. In reality, it turned into a clear example of why walking a probate house in person matters and why inherited properties in Jacksonville often come with … Continued
Renting vs Buying in Northeast Florida
A Practical Guide for the 2026 Market with a Real Jacksonville Example Making One of Life’s Biggest Financial Decisions If you are considering a move in Northeast Florida, you are likely facing one of the biggest financial questions most people ever make: is it better to rent or buy a home right now? There is no … Continued
How to Sell a House You Inherited in Orange Park – the reality behind probate
Selling an inherited home in FL is not as easy as people think! Read on to learn how to sell a house you inherited in Orange Park FL… First of all, there is always that emotional bit of preparing a loved one’s house ready for sale – which most likely includes depersonalizing his or her … Continued
Jacksonville Real Estate Market Reflections: Lessons from 2025 and What to Expect in 2026
The Jacksonville and Northeast Florida real estate market went through a major adjustment in 2025. Homeowners, investors, and agents across Duval, Clay, St Johns, and Nassau counties felt the shift as higher interest rates, new construction, and affordability challenges changed how deals got done. 2025 wasn’t a year of easy wins. It was a year … Continued
Stuck and Can’t Sell Your House?
5 Hard Truths for Northeast Florida’s “Forced Landlords” Watch this first: Welcome to the Club Nobody Wanted to Join If you bought a house in Northeast Florida — Jacksonville, Orange Park, Clay County, Duval County, or Nassau County — in the last few years, you may be stuck. You want to sell. The market says … Continued
Can a house be sold while in probate in Orange Park FL?
Probate is the process of reassigning the property to the beneficiaries after the person dies. When a person passes away they leave their loved ones and their property behind. Sometimes the last will or the Testate is left behind by the person and in some cases it is not. Whatever is the situation, the property … Continued
Inside a $600k Flip: High-End Design on a Budget in Northeast Florida
In the Northeast Florida real estate market, buyers are expecting more than ever—especially at the $600,000 price point. Whether you are in Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, or Orange Park, a “standard” renovation often isn’t enough to stand out. Recently, my partner Andrew and I walked through a new project here in the area. It’s a bit … Continued
What happens when you inherit a house in FL?
Inheriting a house is one of the few big surprises that life brings us sometimes. But what happens when you inherit a house in FL? As much as you may want to keep an inherited house, sometimes you may be forced to consider putting it up for sale. Well, selling an inherited house can be … Continued
Tax consequences when selling a house I inherited in Orange Park
Inheriting a home is a pretty sweet experience, yet bitter at the same time… You are left with great property value you can use to improve your life, but you are still mourning the loss of a loved one. So you may tend to ask yourself at this point “what are the tax consequences when … Continued
Inside a Real Distressed Property Walkthrough: What Investors Really See (and What Homeowners Should Know)
When people hear, “We buy houses in any condition,” they don’t always understand what that really means. Most folks imagine a house that needs a little paint, new flooring, maybe some updates. But sometimes the reality is far different. Recently, I walked a severely distressed property here in Florida — and this one told a … Continued