Danielle Fraser Real Estate

09/24/2026

Why Buyers and Sellers Are Stuck
Navigating today’s Northeast Florida real estate market means understanding a unique kind of tension between buyers and sellers. Higher mortgage rates are making buyers think twice—monthly payments are harder to justify, which often leads to more cautious decision-making and, for many, a decision to wait. We’re seeing the impact in pending sales: fewer buyers are moving from searching to actually making offers. On the other side, many homeowners are holding onto their low-rate mortgages, understandably hesitant to list and give up that advantage. This dynamic creates a housing stalemate—buyers hoping for more affordable payments, sellers reluctant to part with favorable financing, and as a result, transactions are moving at a slower pace than we’re used to in our vibrant coastal communities. As someone who closely monitors our market and advocates for smart, strategic moves, I see how these factors shape both opportunity and challenge. In periods like these, local expertise and a measured approach are more valuable than ever.

09/24/2026

𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓 🎉

A new chapter is taking shape for our buyer at 𝟐𝟖𝟓𝟒 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐀𝐯𝐞!

Finding the right home is about more than finding a property—it’s about knowing what fits, understanding the market, and having a strategy when the right opportunity comes along.

Getting under contract isn’t about moving fast just for the sake of moving fast. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲.

𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞? 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧. 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭—𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

09/24/2026

There's no single housing market right now — there are four.

Cash buyers, buyers using financing, homeowners locked into low rates, and builders with unsold inventory are all playing by different rules. Knowing which group you're in changes how you should approach buying or selling in St. Johns County and across Northeast Florida.

🔑 About 1 in 4 buyers are paying all-cash this year, thanks to strong home equity.
🔑 If you're financing, don't wait on rates — nearly half of recent sales included a seller concession like a rate buydown.
🔑 2 in 3 homeowners have a rate under 5%, which is part of why inventory has stayed tight.
🔑 Builders are sitting on more unsold homes than usual, which means better pricing and incentives right now.

Which type of market are you actually in? Read the full breakdown and what it means for your next move in the comment section below
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If you are considering buying or selling in Northeast Florida, contact Danielle Fraser, P.A. to discuss your options.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

09/24/2026

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09/24/2026

Preparing your home for a summer sale involves more than just a fresh coat of paint. Learn how to prioritize the right repairs and renovations in this blog post on BerkshireHathawayHS.com to maximize your return.

Got questions? Feel free to reach out.

09/23/2026

More Homes Hit the Market as Demand Cools
We’re seeing a subtle but meaningful shift in the housing landscape: over the four weeks ending August 23, new listings across the US inched up 0.4% week-over-week, and total inventory rose 0.5%—the highest since early Q2. Yet, pending home sales dipped 1.1% to a six-month low, as elevated housing costs and mortgage rates near 7% (a 13-month high) kept many would-be buyers on the sidelines, even with more options emerging. The median sale price remains above $400,000, up 1.9% from last year.

For buyers actively engaged in the market—especially those seeking homes that have been listed for several weeks—conditions are trending in your favor. Greater inventory and a cooling pace mean there’s more room for negotiation, whether on price or concessions, in many regions. Sellers who approach pricing with realism, rather than chasing the highs of previous years, are seeing better results.

As someone deeply committed to market intelligence and strategy in Northeast Florida, I see these dynamics reflected locally as well. Navigating this evolving environment calls for measured, informed guidance—whether you’re buying, selling, or investing along our beautiful coast.

09/23/2026

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09/23/2026

horter days don't have to mean gloomy open houses. Learn how to leverage warm lighting, cozy touches, and seasonal curb appeal in this blog post on BerkshireHathawayHS.com. Have specific questions? Get in touch anytime.

09/22/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐊𝐈𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐇 𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓. 🤍

At 4028 Ernest St, the updated kitchen brings together timeless style and everyday function. 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐲, 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐬, 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬-𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 create a clean, cohesive space that feels both refreshed and practical.

It’s one of the thoughtful updates that complements the original character of this 𝟏𝟗𝟑𝟗 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧-𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐰—giving the home a modern feel while preserving its personality.

📍 𝟒𝟎𝟐𝟖 𝐄𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭, 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞, 𝐅𝐋 𝟑𝟐𝟐𝟎𝟓
𝟒 𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬 | 𝟐 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 | 𝟏,𝟒𝟓𝟖 𝐒𝐪. 𝐅𝐭.

✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞?Danielle can help you identify the updates that matter most to today’s Jacksonville buyers—before you spend on improvements that may not pay off.

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰? 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

09/22/2026

Florida Offers Abundant Housing Opportunities with 1.5M Homes Available
Florida’s housing landscape is unique—our state currently has 1.5 million vacant homes, reflecting a 14.7% vacancy rate, the fifth highest in the nation. With a median home value of $359,000, Florida sits above the national median of $332,700, even as the national vacancy rate has dipped to 10.1% and 14.5 million homes remain vacant across the U.S.

From my vantage point in St. Augustine and throughout coastal Northeast Florida, these numbers underscore the nuance in our market dynamics. High vacancy rates don’t always signal a surplus—often, they highlight the ebb and flow of second-home ownership, investment properties, and shifting lifestyle priorities that define our region. Navigating this complexity requires a measured, data-driven approach—one I bring to every client relationship, informed by current trends and a pulse on both local and statewide policy. Understanding the story behind the statistics is key to making sound decisions in Florida’s ever-evolving real estate market.