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Tips, guides, and local insights for Amelia Island homeowners.
The Snowbird's Guide to Owning a Second Home on Amelia Island
Owning a second home on Amelia Island from a thousand miles away doesn't have to be a second job. Here's how snowbirds handle the leaving, the empty months, and the return without flying back to fix a surprise.
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Home Watch on Long Point: Keeping Eyes on a Quiet Marshfront Home on the South End
Long Point's marshfront quiet is the whole appeal, and the whole risk, when a home there sits empty. Here's what home watch actually covers on the south end, and where it turns into keyholder, concierge, and full property management.
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Is Your Amelia Island Home Actually Healthy? A Coastal Home Wellness Guide
A coastal home has vital signs (humidity, air, HVAC, moisture, and the envelope that keeps the outside out), and on Amelia Island they drift while you're away. Here's what home wellness really means, what a wellness check reads, and how it differs from home watch.
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Home Watch on Crane Island: What a Gated, Marshfront Second Home Needs While You're Gone
Crane Island's gated, marshfront homes are newer, quieter, and emptier than most on Amelia Island, which is exactly why they need watching. Here's what home watch actually covers behind that gate, and where it turns into keyholder, concierge, and full property management.
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The Pet-Friendly Guide to Amelia Island: Beaches, Parks & Services
Amelia Island is one of the most dog-friendly destinations in Florida. Learn the beach leash rules and discover pet-welcoming restaurants, local veterinarians, grooming services, and tips for keeping your furry family comfortable in the island heat.
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Home Watch on Amelia Island Plantation: Watching a Second Home Behind the Gate
A Plantation home is really two houses at once, oceanfront and marsh-backed, and everything that keeps it healthy has to get past the gate first. Here's what home watch covers on the south end, and where it turns into keyholder, concierge, and full property management.
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Home Security for Seasonal Residents: Protecting Your Amelia Island Property Year-Round
Many Amelia Island homeowners split time between states, leaving their property unoccupied for months. Smart locks, camera systems, home watch services, and a few low-tech tricks can deter break-ins and catch problems before they become disasters.
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Pest Control on Amelia Island: Termites, Mosquitoes & Palmetto Bugs
Florida's warm, humid climate is paradise for pests. Subterranean termites cause billions in damage statewide, mosquitoes peak from June through October, and palmetto bugs are a fact of coastal life. Here's your prevention and treatment playbook.
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Nassau County Property Taxes & Homestead Exemption: What Homeowners Need to Know
Nassau County's effective tax rate sits around 1.05%, but Fernandina Beach homeowners pay closer to 1.18%. Learn how the $50,000 homestead exemption, Save Our Homes cap, and filing deadlines can significantly reduce your annual bill.
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Home Watch on Fletcher Avenue: Watching a Home on Amelia Island's Most Exposed Oceanfront
Fletcher Avenue is the most sought-after stretch of coast on Amelia Island, and the most exposed. Here's what home watch covers for an oceanfront home or cottage that sits empty, and where it turns into keyholder, concierge, and full property management.
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