• Master-Planned Community vs. Established Neighborhood: How to Choose,Joey Larsen

    Master-Planned Community vs. Established Neighborhood: How to Choose

    Torn Between a Brand-New Community and an Established One? Two buyers, same budget, completely different instincts. One walks into Nocatee, sees the water parks, the town center, and the gleaming new homes, and thinks yes, this. The other drives through an established neighborhood under a canopy of

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    Nocatee vs Durbin Crossing: Which St. Johns County Community Fits? (2026)

    Nocatee or Durbin Crossing -- how do these two St. Johns County communities compare?Both are established, family-friendly master-planned communities in St. Johns County, but they sit in different areas and appeal to somewhat different buyers. If you are choosing between them, it comes down to locati

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  • How Rising Assessments Affect Your Property Tax Bill in St. Johns County,Joey Larsen

    How Rising Assessments Affect Your Property Tax Bill in St. Johns County

    Worried Rising Home Values Mean a Scary Tax Bill? A homeowner in Nocatee opened her assessment notice, saw how much her home's value had climbed, and braced for a brutal tax increase. Then she looked closer and exhaled. Because of the protections Florida builds in for primary residents, her actual t

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