Ponte Vedra Beach is known for being a quaint resort town between Jacksonville and St. Augustine. History of this lovely area dates back to 1912 when it gained notoriety for minerals found along the dunes resulting in it being aptly named Mineral City. The titanium, rutile and zircon minerals located along the shorelines were vital in making steel for World War I.

But Mineral City was soon to find a new name. At the conclusion of WWI, local planners pulled together to begin the efforts of showcasing Mineral City as the incredible beach and resort town it is today. Named after Pontevedra, Galicia, a small town in northwest Spain, known for its hospitality, Ponte Vedra Beach made its place on the Northeast Florida coastline.

In 1928, the opening of…

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By Gwinn Volen

We are moving towards a balanced market in Ponte Vedra Beach and its nearby communities.

Real estate market health is best measured by months supply of homes. Months supply measures the number of months it would take to sell all the current homes on the market given the current sales pace. Six months of supply is considered a balanced market where home prices are appreciating at a moderate pace. Lower supply causes home prices to appreciate more rapidly (demand high, supply low). Months supply for single family homes in 32082 for September 2022 was 5.1 months, in August it was 3.6 months and in September '21 it was 1.7 months. 


months supply chart in 32082

As supply increases, appreciation is slowing. In the Beaches area, median home prices are up 22%…

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Are you a proud parent that has raised the kids, ushered them into adulthood and thought, what's next? Once the kids are out of the house many parents opt to downsize. Moving to a smaller place that is much more practical once the kids are grown and "adulting" on their own means new adventures for Mom & Dad. Hilarious "Empty Nester" photo shoots have even gone viral to commemorate the event of setting those baby birds off into the real world when Mom & Dad get to take their next step! Maybe it's time to free up some precious moments to do the things they love by selling large pool home to trade down to smaller living space that meets their needs. It also makes sure the kids don't try to move back in right?

empty nester couple

Statistically over 50% of empty-nesters…

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By Aaron Bacus

Why Mortgage Brokers may be better…from the perspective of a mortgage broker!

Wholesale Loan Shopping vs. Retail Loan Shopping

Brokers can shop multiple lenders. Opposed to big bank retail lenders, mortgage brokers have a diversity of lenders to choose from which allows them to find the absolute best rate for the client. 

Brokers have access to multiple loan programs. Again, big bank lenders have their loan program, that’s it. Brokers on the other hand, can shop many loan programs to find the best fit for YOU and YOUR CLIENT. This ensures complete control, confidence, and customization for each client’s unique needs. 

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Mortgage Brokers Give Customers More Choice

Brokers give your clients choice and multiple options.…

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The Perfect Three Season Home in Ponte Vedra Beach

By Gwinn Volen, The Volen Group at Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Partners

Introducing 352 Ponte Vedra Boulevard in Old Ponte Vedra Beach:  Directly Across from the Ocean with a Pavered Beach Access.

aerial view of ponte vedra beach home

Just one block from the prestigious Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is a Cape Cod style home with unique character and design. Bright, warm and inviting, this property is a true “three season home” with a special place to enjoy every mood and weather. 

The front porch is perfect for morning coffee and listening to the waves while the southern facing pool and yard is a great respite from the winter breezes. And then, of course you have the back deck where you can sit and watch the sunset over the 3rd…

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by Jenn Heller

At long last, Ponte Vedra Beach has another coffee option besides Starbucks! Nothing against Starbucks of course, but the area has been in desperate need of more than just a Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts or diner alternative for the coffee lovers of Ponte Vedra Beach.

interior of foxtail coffee shop

Welcome Foxtail Coffee Co, a new neighborhood cafe, located in the Sawgrass Village shopping center just down from Publix at 260 Front Street, Suite 620.

Foxtail opened its first store in 2016 in the Orlando area, and has since been opening coffee shops throughout Central Florida and South Georgia. The Ponte Vedra Beach location is a much welcomed and needed addition to the area.

Foxtail prides itself on responsibly sourcing its beans and has a…

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