Christine Benham, Realtor

06/19/2026

How to Make Your Home Look Move-In Ready
Most sellers focus on price, but buyers are making a different calculation when they walk through your door. They're asking whether the home feels like somewhere they could actually live. That answer forms fast, often before they've made it past the entryway. So the question worth asking before you list...

Most sellers focus on price, but buyers are making a different calculation when they walk through your door. They're asking whether the home feels like somewhere they could actually live. That answer forms fast, often before they've made it past the entryway. So the question worth asking before...

06/17/2026

Open House Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 1-3 PM.
AT: 323 Elm Creek Dr. St. Alugustine, FL. 32092.
MOTIVATED SELLER !! Bring your offer !!! Welcome to this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath home with a finished 2-car garage located in the highly desirable Elm Creek community within SilverLeaf ! The spacious kitchen features all-wood cabinetry, a gas cooktop with flat top feature, and overlooks the main living and dining areas for seamless gatherings. Step outside to enjoy the oversized 20x16 covered lanai and huge fully fenced backyard. Additional highlights include a paver driveway and walkway, spacious bedrooms, a home security system that conveys, a gas cooktop and gas dryer for added convenience, and a gas tankless water heater. Residents enjoy incredible resort-style amenities including pools, tennis courts, pickleball courts, parks, walking trails, and more -- all with NO CDD fee! Come experience the SilverLeaf lifestyle!

06/17/2026

How to Maintain Decks and Patios for Long-Term Use
Your outdoor living space is worth protecting. Whether you have a wood deck, a composite platform, or a poured concrete patio, neglect tends to compound quickly. A small crack ignored now can become a serious repair bill later. The good news? Most of what keeps these spaces in good shape is straightforward...

Your outdoor living space is worth protecting. Whether you have a wood deck, a composite platform, or a poured concrete patio, neglect tends to compound quickly. A small crack ignored now can become a serious repair bill later. The good news? Most of what keeps these spaces in good shape is...

06/15/2026

Questions Buyers Should Ask About Utility Costs
Before you fall in love with a home, it's worth asking a question that often gets overlooked: What does it actually cost to live here? The purchase price is just the beginning. Monthly utility bills can vary wildly from one property to the next, and they can significantly affect how comfortable that...

Before you fall in love with a home, it's worth asking a question that often gets overlooked: What does it actually cost to live here? The purchase price is just the beginning. Monthly utility bills can vary wildly from one property to the next, and they can significantly affect how comfortable...

06/10/2026

Outdoor Shade Ideas for Comfortable Summer Living
Most backyards have a window — maybe an hour, maybe two — where they're genuinely pleasant to be in. After that, the sun takes over, and everyone retreats inside. If that sounds familiar, the fix probably isn't a bigger fan.
Use What's Already There First
Before you buy anything, walk the yard...

Most backyards have a window — maybe an hour, maybe two — where they're genuinely pleasant to be in. After that, the sun takes over, and everyone retreats inside. If that sounds familiar, the fix probably isn't a bigger fan. Use What's Already There First Before you buy anything, walk the...

06/08/2026

How to Decide Between a Starter Home and a Forever Home
Starter home or forever home? Here's the thing — most buyers approach this question backward. They start by browsing listings and then try to figure out what they're actually looking for. But the starter-versus-forever decision really needs to come first, because it shapes everything: your budget,...

Starter home or forever home? Here's the thing — most buyers approach this question backward. They start by browsing listings and then try to figure out what they're actually looking for. But the starter-versus-forever decision really needs to come first, because it shapes everything: your...

06/05/2026

How Market Timing Can Affect Your Listing Strategy
If you're thinking about selling your home, timing is probably one of the first things on your mind. Maybe you've heard spring is the best time to list. Maybe headlines about mortgage rates have you wondering whether it makes sense to wait.
The truth is, timing matters, but not always in the way people...

If you're thinking about selling your home, timing is probably one of the first things on your mind. Maybe you've heard spring is the best time to list. Maybe headlines about mortgage rates have you wondering whether it makes sense to wait. The truth is, timing matters, but not always in the...

06/05/2026

New Price! Take a look at the new price for 13943 MOLINA Drive, Jacksonville.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 13943 Molina Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32256, 1286 square foot, 2 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $281,000, MLS ID 2119856

06/04/2026

Open House! Saturday, June 6th, from 1-3 PM -
Welcome to this like new, adorable, townhome in, The Townes at Wells Creek. The open floorplan includes a comfortable family room with sliding doors leading to your screened lanai, and private yard. 1st floor has 18'' tile throughout. Kitchen has Stainless appliances, NEW REFRIGERATOR (Nov. 2025) large island/breakfast bar, pantry, and 42'' cabinets. Laundry is upstairs for convenience. Extra storge 1st floor. Primary bedroom has Tray Ceiling, and walk-in closet. Bathroom has Dual Vanity & walk-in shower. Washer, Dryer, and Refrigerator stay. Convenient to: St. Johns Town Center, Mayo Clinic, and NAS Jax.
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