Howard Teitelbaum/Howard's Real Estate Playbook: Timeless Tips for Buying & Selling on the First Coast

Howard's Real Estate Playbook: Timeless Tips for Buying & Selling on the First Coast

Curated byHoward Teitelbaum5 cardsUpdated Nov 2026

Evergreen real estate articles for anyone buying, selling, or relocating in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. Curated by Howard Teitelbaum of ERA, this stack covers the homebuying process, mortgages and closing costs, Florida's homestead exemption, flood zones and home insurance, and how to prepare a home for sale. It offers practical, lasting advice for moving through the First Coast housing market with confidence.

Living on the First Coast: A Feature Guide to Jacksonville and Northeast Florida

Rivers, beaches, highways, hospitals, parks and history: what you'll find near home across Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Nassau and Baker counties.

5 min read

Howard Teitelbaum

Getting Your First Coast Home Ready to Sell: Paperwork, Inspections and Presentation

The documents Florida buyers and their insurers will ask for, the maintenance that matters in our climate, and how to describe your home the right way.

4 min read

Howard Teitelbaum

Florida Closing Costs, Explained: Doc Stamps, Title and Tax Prorations

What buyers and sellers in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida typically pay at closing, how Florida's documentary stamp taxes work, and why property taxes get split.

4 min read

Howard Teitelbaum

Flood Zones and Insurance on the First Coast: What to Check Before You Buy

How to read a FEMA flood zone, what Florida sellers must disclose, the Citizens flood requirement, and why insurance quotes belong early in your inspection period.

4 min read

Howard Teitelbaum

Florida's Homestead Exemption: A First Coast Homeowner's Guide

Who qualifies, the March 1 deadline, Save Our Homes, portability, and where to file in Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Nassau and Baker counties.

5 min read

Howard Teitelbaum