
Now that you've made holiday dreams of family and friends come true, kick off 2026 with some time for yourself. Get away for a day or a weekend at one of these exciting locations that are favorites of our real estate agents.
While these destinations may be a bit of a drive from our immediate service area, that's part of the beauty of life in Florida and Georgia. Living here means you're never far from an incredible beach town, historic city, or island escape—many of which are accessible year-round thanks to mild winters and well-connected highways. A long weekend getaway is often just a tank of gas away, making spontaneous travel an easy part...

Love shopping local for the holidays? Then you won't find a better place than Florida to call home. From locally made crafts to art, fashion, food, and more, you'll find countless inspired, creative gift ideas at local markets in Florida communities during the holiday season this year. Our brokers have more on the best places for finding unique gifts and locally made Florida treasures, just in time for the holidays.

Living in the Southeast means you get to enjoy a lifestyle that mixes sunny skies, warm breezes, and natural beauty that makes you want to spend time outside almost every day. You might find yourself drinking sweet tea on the porch in Georgia or throwing a poolside barbecue in Florida. In this part of the country, outdoor living isn't just something people do when the weather's nice; it's how they live all the time. By making smart design choices, fixing up your home the right way, and learning from locals, you can use your home's outdoor space throughout the year.

Winter is a great time to see what's on at your local Florida theater. Our real estate agents know the area is full of live music and shows for you to check out. There's always something new going on, and winter brings a slew of special performances that you certainly won't want to miss.
Let's take a look at just a few shows and performances you can catch in February:
At the Florida Theatre – 128 East Forsyth Street, Suite #300, Jacksonville, FL 32202

In addition to being a great place to visit for a vacation, Florida is also the perfect place to launch a vacation on the sea. Living in one of the vibrant communities in Florida with cruise ports, like Jacksonville and Cape Canaveral, makes life so much easier for all of your future vacations. Our real estate agents have more on all of the perks that come with living around the busy cruise ports in Jacksonville and Cape Canaveral.
Port Canaveral – 9245 Charles M Rowland Dr., Port Canaveral, FL 32920
Located in Cape Canaveral, Port Canaveral is the cruise hub for Central Florida, and is quickly growing into one of the larger cruise ports in the world. It features a prime location close to many popular Central Florida attractions, and is home to a variety of popular cruise lines.