Coral Babb, Realtor

06/20/2026

☀️ Florida summers are no joke.

Want to keep your home cooler without watching your electric bill climb?

Try these simple tips:

✔️ Run ceiling fans counterclockwise
✔️ Close blinds during the hottest part of the day
✔️ Grill outside instead of heating up the kitchen
✔️ Check doors and windows for air leaks
✔️ Install a smart thermostat

Bonus tip for home buyers:

Energy efficiency matters more than most people realize. Updated windows, quality insulation, and efficient HVAC systems can save thousands over the life of a home.

When helping buyers find the right home, I always encourage them to look beyond the purchase price and consider the long term cost of ownership.

A cooler home and lower utility bills? That's a win-win. 🌴🏡

06/16/2026

🏡 Take a video tour of this beautiful Cordova Palms home! From the flexible upstairs bonus space to the fenced backyard, epoxied garage floor, and outdoor gas hookup, this home offers upgrades and functionality that today's buyers are looking for. Plus, enjoy resort-style community amenities and the added benefit of a paid-off CDD bond, helping keep monthly ownership costs lower than many nearby homes. Take a look and let us know what you think! 👇✨

📍68 Posadas Ln, St. Augustine, FL
📞 Coral Babb | 904-599-9443

06/14/2026

🔥 The Heat Is On: St. Augustine Market Update

If you've been wondering what's really happening in our local market, here's the quick version:

🏡 Median home prices are holding around $440,000

🌊 St. Augustine Beach continues to shine, with median prices up nearly 9% year over year

⏰ Homes are averaging about 76 days on market, giving buyers more time to make thoughtful decisions

📉 Mortgage rates have eased into the low to mid 6% range, with many experts projecting further improvement later this year

The biggest takeaway?

We're moving toward a more balanced market.

That means more negotiating opportunities for buyers and a greater need for strategic pricing for sellers.

This isn't a slow market. It's a smarter market.

If you'd like to know what's happening in your neighborhood specifically, send me a message.

06/12/2026

🏡 CLOSED! 🏡

Congratulations to my buyer, Kristin, on the purchase of her new home! 🎉

This transaction was especially rewarding because we were able to help make homeownership possible through the SHIP Down Payment Assistance Program. Navigating lender requirements, inspections, repairs, underwriting conditions, and closing day challenges takes patience and perseverance—and Kristin never gave up.

After a lot of hard work, today she officially has a place to call home! ❤️

If you've been told buying a home isn't possible because of down payment costs, there may be programs available to help. I'd be happy to discuss your options and see what opportunities might be available.

Congratulations again, Kristin! Wishing you and your family many years of happiness and wonderful memories in your new home. 🏠✨

06/02/2026

There is a narrative that the market is slow. Trust me, I hear it all too often. In reality, it is not. Though, it is selective.
And interest rates? They are not unusually high. We have absolutely seen higher. What has changed is buyer behavior.

Buyers are not asking for too much. In fact, we are finding them coming to the table more thoughtful. More patient. More strategic. And that is creating a market where intention matters more than urgency.

05/15/2026

05/08/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE IN CORDOVA PALMS 🏡
📍68 Posadas Ln, St. Augustine, FL
🗓 Saturday, May 9th
⏰ 11AM – 2PM

Come tour this beautiful move-in-ready home in one of St. Augustine’s most desirable communities!

✨ Offered at $400,000
🛏 3 Bedrooms
🛁 2.5 Bathrooms
📐 2,036 Sq. Ft.

This home stands out with:
✔ NO CDD bond payment helping reduce monthly ownership costs
✔ Fully fenced backyard
✔ Spacious upstairs flex area perfect for a playroom, office, media room, or second living space
✔ Epoxied garage floors
✔ Outdoor gas hookup on the patio for easy grilling & entertaining
✔ Modern finishes throughout

Enjoy resort-style Cordova Palms amenities including:
🏊 Pool
💪 Fitness center
🐶 Dog park
🏡 Clubhouse
🌳 Walking paths & green spaces

Conveniently located near I-95, shopping, dining, historic downtown St. Augustine, and the beaches!

Hosted and Co-listed by Coral Babb
Listing Agent: Shelby Spinneweber – Team Citrine | RE/MAX Unlimited

📲 Message us for details or stop by Saturday to see everything this home has to offer!

05/08/2026

✨ NEW LISTING IN CORDOVA PALMS ✨
📍68 Posadas Ln, St. Augustine, FL

One of the BEST features of this home?
🚫 NO CDD bond payment — helping keep monthly ownership costs lower than many nearby homes while still enjoying all the amazing amenities Cordova Palms has to offer!

This move-in-ready home offers:
🏡 Spacious and functional layout
🛏 Multiple living spaces + upstairs flex area perfect for a playroom, office, media room, homeschool space, or second living room
🌴 Fully fenced backyard
✨ Epoxied garage floors
🔥 Outdoor gas hookup on the patio for easy grilling and entertaining
🛁 Modern finishes throughout

Why wait on new construction when this home already includes valuable upgrades, established fencing, and added features without the extra expense and delays?

Cordova Palms amenities include:
🏊 Resort-style pool
💪 Fitness center
🏡 Clubhouse
🐶 Dog park
🎾 Sports fields & walking paths
🌳 Beautiful green spaces throughout the community

Conveniently located near I-95, shopping, dining, historic downtown St. Augustine, and the beaches!

If you’ve been searching for a home with flexibility, lower monthly costs, and thoughtful upgrades already completed — this one deserves a look 👀

📩 Message us for more details or to schedule your private showing!

04/27/2026

✨ UNDER CONTRACT ✨

This one is extra special 🤍

After looking at SO many houses (and making a whole lot of fun memories along the way 😂), we finally found the one and are officially UNDER CONTRACT! 🏡✨

Helping one of my best friends through this process has been such a full-circle moment—house hunting, laughing through showings, and now getting her one step closer to home 🥹

Now onto inspections and the next steps… but today we celebrate this win!! 🎉

04/22/2026

🚨 NEW CONSTRUCTION • NO HOA • ST. AUGUSTINE 🚨
Looking for a brand-new home without HOA restrictions? This one checks all the boxes 👇
📍 140 Jackson Blvd | St. Augustine, FL
🛏 3 Bedrooms | 🛁 2 Bathrooms | 🚗 2-Car Garage
📐 1,350 Sq Ft | 🌳 .18 Acre Lot
✨ Built by a local custom builder with high-end finishes & attention to detail
✨ Vaulted ceilings & open-concept living
✨ Kitchen with solid plywood cabinets + Calacatta quartz
✨ Custom tile showers in both bathrooms
✨ Owner’s suite with private backyard access + spa-style bath
✨ Fully fenced yard with mature trees
✔️ Flood Zone X
✔️ Built on a stem wall
✔️ Just 10 minutes to Downtown St. Augustine & Vilano Beach

This is not your typical new build—you can feel the difference the second you walk in.
📩 Message me for details or to schedule a private showing!
📞 904-599-9443

This 1350 square feet Single Family home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is located at 140 Jackson Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL.