Florida Homestead Exemption Changes: What Amelia Island and Nassau County Buyers Need to KnowLast updated: August 29, 2026Florida voters will consider a proposed constitutional amendment in November
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My real estate career began long before I ever sold a home.
With nearly 18 years in hotel management — overseeing as many as 33 hotels across 16 states — I built a foundation in operations, customer service, negotiation, and high-pressure decision-making. I later moved into working directly for a hotel owner/developer, managing everything from staff training and financials to preparing due-diligence packages and negotiating multimillion-dollar sales.
That experience led me naturally into commercial real estate, where I managed five hotels, then expanded into the oversight of 1.5M+ square feet of retail, mixed-use, office, and hospitality property.
During COVID, my husband Jim and I bought a second home on Amelia Island — thinking it would become our “One Day” home in five years. But life had other plans. Within a year, we sold our Atlanta home and made Fernandina Beach our full-time lifestyle.
And truly, it’s everything we hoped it would be — the small-town charm, the food scene, the walkability, and the genuine sense of community. There really is a place for everyone here.
Today, as a REALTOR® with Summer House Realty, I use decades of hospitality expertise, commercial negotiation experience, and local-market insight to help buyers and sellers navigate Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia with confidence.
Whether you’re searching for a vacation home, planning a relocation, or preparing to list your property, I bring:
Data-driven pricing & negotiation strategy
Professional marketing designed for today’s digital buyer
A clear, high-touch communication style
A concierge-level client experience
My goal is simple: to help you truly Love Where You Live.
Whether you’re local, moving to the island, or exploring coastal Florida for the first time, I’m here to help you make informed decisions, feel supported every step of the way, and achieve the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of.
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