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The Amelia Island Show is Amelia Island's number one source for up-to-date news, trends, and analysis of the Amelia Island real estate market, starring top-producing real estate agents James and Dave Miller, with the Miller Group at One Sotheby's Internat

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    Surging Condo Insurance Premiums? An Interview With Shaun Woleshin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 30:26


    Insurance premiums for Florida condominiums have increased dramatically this year. In some cases, premiums have increased as much as 100%. What is causing this rapid rise? Will premiums go down in the future? Did the Surfside condo collapse impact the condominium insurance market? Shaun Woleshin, the Area Senior Vice President of Gallagher Insurance, answers all these questions and more in this interview with James Miller. Thank you for listening and please share with anyone who would find this information interesting! Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or your any other podcasting platform! 

    In The Wake Of Surfside Part 3: An Interview With Josh Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 29:00


    How has condominium law been impacted by the collapse of the Champlain Towers of Surfside? What can condominium associations do to prepare themselves for future changes? What should condominiums already be doing from a legal perspective to address aging infrastructure, financial health, and more? Listen in to this interview with Josh Martin to find out! 

    It's All About Shrimp! An Interview With Thea Seagraves About The Shrimp Festival And The History Of The Shrimping Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 27:27


    Did you know that Amelia Island is the birthplace of the modern shrimping industry? Did you know that you can buy shrimp ice cream at the Shrimp Festival? Guess how many people are expected to visit Amelia Island during Shrimp Fest? Whether you are new to Amelia Island or have attended many Shrimp Festivals, you'll learn things you never knew in this wonderful interview with Thea Seagraves. Thea is the Education Director at the Amelia Island Museum of History and in this episode, she weaves a masterful story about how important the shrimping industry and Shrimp Festival are to Amelia Island! 

    In The Wake Of Surfside Part 2: An Interview With Ben Stephens About Condo Financing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 34:51


    In this interview with Ben Stephens of Capital City Home Loans, we discuss the changes made to the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lending guidelines in the wake of the Surfside Condo collapse. These changes aim to combat aging infrastructure and significant deferred maintenance in condominiums. What are these changes and how do they impact a buyer's ability to obtain financing for a condo purchase? What challenges do condominiums face in the future? What can condo association boards do to make sure their condominium satisfies lending requirements? Ben addresses all of these questions and more in this episode of the Miller Group Real Estate Show. 

    In The Wake Of Surfside Part 1: An Interview With Jason Hambrecht on Addressing Aging Condominium Infrastructure

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 29:36


    What can condominiums do to address aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance in the wake of the Surfside condo collapse? Jason Hambrecht, President and CEO of CSI Engineering, is the go-to source for condominium infrastructure analysis for Amelia Island and Northeast Florida. In this interview, Jason discusses what condo associations should be doing to address aging infrastructure and prevent a build-up of deferred maintenance. 

    5G And What It Means For Amelia Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 19:45


    From smart cities to autonomous cars, the "internet of things" could revolutionize how we live. How will 5G change beach parking, communication, home appliances, real estate, and more??? Could this be the biggest evolution since the industrial revolution? 

    Get Ready! 2021 Is Going To Be A Wild Ride!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 26:57


    What's happened so far in the 2021 real estate market and where are we headed for the remainder of the year? Could Amelia Island Plantation listing inventory reach zero? Why the  S.A.I.S.S.A beach renourishment is vital to property values. A study published in The Wall Street Journal claimed that spending time in nature is good for your health and that property values could be positively impacted by a community's access to trees. Condominium associations need to prepare for a future dominated by electric vehicles by providing accessible plug-in stations. James and Dave discuss all this and more! 

    Amelia Island In A Hot Seller's Market | Buyers Are Working Remote | Mid June 2020 Real Estate Market Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 14:29


    In this episode of the Miller Group Real Estate Show, James discusses the Amelia Island and AIP real estate markets which are in a hot seller's market. Pending sales are up as much as 111% as of June 17th. Mortgage rates are at an all time low. Big-city residents are looking to relocate to vacation homes. Acceptance of work remote will bring major changes to the local real estate market. Please share this episode with your friends and family and give us a 5 star review on iTunes! Thank you for listening! 

    May Update: Buyers Are Back On Amelia Island!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 16:25


    On this episode of the Miller Group Real Estate Show, James reviews the May real estate market for Amelia Island and Nassau County. As lockdowns lift and the state reopens, buyers are coming back into the market. Mortgage purchase applications are up over May last year and already low inventory of available properties shrinks further. Please subscribe to our podcast on iTunes! Thank you for listening. 

    Exclusive Interview, Founder & CEO of Ponce de Leon Health & Amelia Island Resident | Health-span and Slowing The Aging Process

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 53:30


    In this episode of the Miller Group Real Estate Show, Dave and James interview Amelia Island resident Tom Weldon about his work at Ponce de Leon Health. Ponce de Leon Health is dedicated to researching and commercializing drug-free solutions that are scientifically shown to extend overall longevity, while simultaneously increasing the health and quality of years throughout life span. Their product, Rejuvant, can be purchased by visiting www.rejuvant.com. Please enjoy listening to one of Amelia Island's special residents. We are so blessed to call this wonderful island home!

    April 2020 Market Update, Vacation Rentals, & What Comes Next

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 12:41


    In this episode of the Miller Group Real Estate Show Podcast, James analyzes the real estate market for April 2020 as well as the first few weeks of May. Real estate activity obviously slowed during the shutdowns but things beginning to pick up. Will Amelia Island and the Amelia Island Plantation be the beneficiary of people moving  away from cities areas to less-densely populated areas? What will happen in the vacation rental market once booking are allowed? James covers all of this and more in this episode! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to our podcast on iTunes if you like it! 

    Exclusive Interview, Wells Fargo Senior Economist Mark Vitner | Economic Outlook 2020 and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 27:36


    In this episode James and Dave interview Mark Vitner, managing director and senior economist for Wells Fargo, to discuss the outlook of the U.S. and Amelia Island economies over the next 18 months. Mark covers a range of topics including real estate markets, the travel and hospitality industry, labor markets, the energy industry, and more. What to learn what your property is worth? Give us a call at 904-557-5720 to schedule a free home consultation! 

    Mortgage Markets & Jumbo Loans Amid COVID-19: An Interview With John Donahoo

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 19:42


    In this episode, James and Dave interview John Donahoo with the Wells Fargo Private Bank. John discusses what is currently happening in the mortgage markets amid COVID-19. Listen know to understand how the markets are changing and what you can expect in the future.

    March 2020 Market Update: How COVID19 Is Impacting Amelia Island Real Estate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 12:45


    In this episode we take a look at March 2020 sales compared to the previous year to see how COVID19 is beginning to impact the local real estate market. We also discuss how virtual technology will be the future of real estate and other industries. 

    COVID-19 & Amelia Island Real Estate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 18:50


    How will the coronavirus impact the Amelia Island real estate market? James and Dave discuss the short-term and long-term ramifications of the COVID-19 fallout. What will happen to home values? The vacation rental market? The local economy? Listen to find out! It might not be as bad as you think over the long-term!

    SAISSA: An Interview With Drew Wallace

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 52:04


    In this episode of the Miller Group Real Estate Show Podcast, James and Dave interview Drew Wallace about the role the South Amelia Island Shore Stabilization Association plays in protecting our beaches and dunes from erosion. Drew is the president of SAISSA and has an important message about the upcoming need to renourish our beaches. SAISSA's work has tremendous impacts on Amelia Island property values and it is important for our community to be informed about how we can show our support. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode! 

    Crane Island - An Interview With Jack Healan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 45:43


    James and Dave interview Jack Healan and Jack Healan Jr, about the development of Crane Island. They discuss the island's history, the intent of the architectural design, how tree conservation was a high priority, how the Southern Living Idea House has impacted the island, and more!

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    Short Courses - The Newest Craze In Golf: An Interview With John and Darcy Lyberger

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 31:26


    In this episode, James and Dave interview John and Darcy Lyberger about how the short course trend is impacting the golf industry and how the new Omni course on Amelia Island might impact local property values. John and Darcy are Amelia Island Plantation property owners and Amelia Island Club members. John is the director of golf at Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, Arizona and was previously the director of golf at Congressional Country Club in D.C. as well as VP of operations at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo.

    1st Half 2019 Real Estate Market Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 13:53


    James and Dave discuss national real estate trends from the first half of 2019 and how they might impact the Amelia Island Plantation market. 

    The Exciting Future Of Nassau County: An Interview With Laura DiBella

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2019 48:39


    In this episode of the Miller Group Real Estate Show, James and Dave interview Laura DiBella, the executive director of the Economic Development Board of Nassau County. Laura discusses what Nassau County will look like in 50 years and how the unique combination of tourism and industry benefits the area. She covers Wildlight, the Port of Fernandina, the Crawford Diamond Industrial Park, sustainability and more!

    The New Community Center: An Interview With Ron Nelson & Bob Stichweh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 34:01


    In this episode we interview Ron Nelson and Bob Stichweh about the AIPCA's new Community Center. This new building is an exciting addition to the Amelia Island Plantation and demonstrates the community's willingness to invest in its common properties and amenities which will have long-term positive impacts on property values. 

    The New Ocean Clubhouse Will Be A Game Changer - An Interview With Donna Bilger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 32:44


    James and Dave interview Donna Bilger about the Amelia Island Club's new Ocean Clubhouse and how it will boost local property values. As the Club's membership director, Donna provides great insight into how the new Ocean Clubhouse will impact the lives of Club members and the community at large. 

    Amelia Island Plantation Real Estate Market 2019 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 15:50


    James and Dave discuss the state of the Amelia Island Plantation real estate market at the end of 2018. They look at local, county, and national trends and how they might impact the Amelia Island Plantation real estate market. 

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