The weather is cooling off, and in Florida, fall is a big deal! If you’ve grown up in Florida like I have or are a local to New Smyrna Beach you know we count down the days until fall. There’s no better place to be in November than the town of NSB! NSB Homes, located […]
What You Need to Know About Low-Maintenance Communities
Picture this: It’s winter. It’s freezing. You still need to clear the last of the leaves from your lawn, but you’re finding every excuse to stay huddled inside your warm home and out of the cold, biting air. More than ever, you’re wishing your yard work would just do itself. Sound familiar? Maintenance and lawn […]
Life as a Local in NSB
Growing up as a local in New Smyrna Beach, I was fortunate enough to have the ocean as my backyard. There was, and still is, something mystical about the strength, beauty, and bounty the sea provides. As a small child, I spent my days playing freely along the shore, darting in and out of the waves, […]
The Hidden Horrors of Going FSBO (For Sale by Owner)
Many home sellers have considered skipping the real estate agent to save on closing costs, but very few have actually succeeded in seeing those savings. There’s a good reason: the average homeowner doesn’t have the rigorous training and real estate knowledge that a licensed agent does. But just what makes For Sale By Owner (FSBO) […]
6 Reasons Why Owning a Home is Awesome
Surfing USA: New Smyrna Beach
Meet the new NSB Homes Real Estate Agents
There have been a few new additions to the NSB Homes team. We say team, because it truly is a group of unique individuals who make up this dynamite real estate agency. Introducing Betsy Miller, Travis Ford, Chris Botting, and Jamie Sterns. Each brings their own individual style to NSB Homes to help round out […]
How Buyers and Sellers Have Lost Thousands of Dollars to Email Scams
Email scams are as old as, well, email, but as the years go by, these scams have become more and more sophisticated. Recently, several home buyers have fallen victim to specially targeted email scams that attempt to rob them of their closing costs — sometimes up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. These types of […]
Best Boutique Hotels in New Smyrna Beach
People are always asking NSB Homes where to stay in New Smyrna Beach. As an NSB 3rd generation native, I have seen this quaint surfing town turn into a boutique travelers dream. As a business owner, I love supporting other local business, especially my favorite hotels in town! There are so many hidden gems in […]
6 Questions to Ask When Considering a Neighborhood with an HOA
Let’s say you have your heart set on buying a home in a community with a swimming pool, a clubhouse, and maybe even a playground or trails. Having access to these amenities often means living in a community with a homeowners association, or HOA. Generally, an HOA is responsible for keeping the neighborhood looking beautiful […]









