Historic Springfield Public Art Tour In Jacksonville FL

If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend in Jacksonville, then you should check out historic Springfield’s great public art installations. Probably a great biking tour as it encompasses the entire neighborhood. I’ve highlighted some of the more well-known pieces but as you ride around Springfield you are bound to notice more. I’ve tried to […]

amandasearlerealtor | Feb 20, 2023

Time To Take A Look At The Yard

Springtime is the best time to tackle outdoor cleaning. After a long winter spent indoors, you will want to get the job done before it gets too hot to work outside during the day. But what do you need to clean your home’s exterior? Here is our guide to outdoor cleaning to keep your home […]

amandasearlerealtor | Feb 13, 2023

2023 Interior Design Trends

Interior design trends tend to change quite often. It does not take long before home living spaces appear outdated (think 1970’s pink shag carpets). While you may not want to go through the time and expense of changing your interior design every year, there may be some novel ways you can update your living spaces. […]

amandasearlerealtor | Feb 7, 2023

Get Ready For Taxes

What’s important to you as you prepare to file? Your situation can make a big difference in the tax you pay and the paperwork you have to file. The IRS is trying to get you off to a good start this filing season by listing some of the issues the Agency believes are important to […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jan 30, 2023

Helpful Real Estate Related Tips For Tax Season 2022

Tax season is upon us and there are some real estate related updates that you don’t want to forget. Mortgage Insurance: As of today, for the 2022 tax year, private mortgage insurance (PMI) and mortgage insurance permiums (MIP) are no longer deductible. Previously, with the passage of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, you […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jan 18, 2023

WIFI Devices To Help With Short Term Rental Management

I own a few short term rentals. We use Air BNB, VRBO, and Furnished Finders to host on and have really enjoyed our investments so far. If you are thinking about investing or already have some STR investments, we’ve found these WIFI devices to be great help with managing…

amandasearlerealtor | Jan 17, 2023

New Law Ushers in Major Retirement Changes

There’s been buzz about new retirement plan provisions for weeks, and now they’re final, bringing about changes to various federal rules and adding flexibility for current and future retirees. The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022, part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, includes the following modifications, some of which are immediate, and others that […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jan 4, 2023

401(k) And IRA Limits Rise For 2023

The IRS has announced that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2023 has increased to $22,500, up from $20,500 for 2022. This also applies to 403(b), most 457 plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan. Also increasing is the catch-up contribution limit for employees aged 50 and over who participate in […]

amandasearlerealtor | Dec 30, 2022

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