Life In St. Johns, FL

The are lots of new homes in Durbin Crossing and the builders continue to be very busy. From January through October 2012 there were 181 single-family homes sold in Durbin Crossing ranging in price from $160,000 to $630,000. Of those, 168 were new construction and 13 were re-sales of existing hom...

One of the fabulous things about living in St. Johns, FL is that while November is  cold in much of the country, our area has warm, sunny days and in the evenings we rarely need more than a light jacket. As a result, there are still plenty of outdoor activities to be enjoyed. On Friday, Nov. 9th,...

  New home construction is strong in Saint Johns, FL; in one particular subdivision all 20 homes sold during the month of September were new construction. Because of the increased demand for new homes throughout the county the permitting process is taking longer than it was just a few months age....

 Voting is not only a right but also a privilege and responsibility. As you head to the polls to cast your vote consider inviting a neighbor, friend or co-worker to go along with you. If you have children, take them to the polls so they can see democracy in action. John Wesley’s journal entry fro...

Our hearts and prayers are with those affected by Hurricane Sandy. St. Johns, FL is a full of “transplants” and many, many people here either lived in the affected areas or have family and friends currently there. We know, albeit second-hand, of the loss and devastation and feel very far away and...

Our world continues to get smaller and smaller and I don’t mean because of technology. I recently worked with a customer relocating to St. Johns, FL from Michigan. As I came to know Mr. and Mrs. Cook (not their real names) I learned that Mr. Cook was a chef and they were moving to this area to op...