June 30, 2010

5 Things to Know About Davidson Realty

Posted by Caryn Best in Awards, News

DSC_0137Pardon our cheering but sometimes you just have to grab the bullhorn and get the word out!  Check out these 5 things to know about our Jacksonville FL real estate company and you’ll understand our enthusiasm.  Don’t get us wrong, things could definitely be better for the real estate market, but we are proud of the following:

1. In the past 12 months, our Agent staff has doubled.
2. We continue to be the biggest lister in World Golf Village, and now we’re the top lister in Palencia too. 
3. Our reach has expanded beyond St. Johns County and St. Augustine to include Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra and even Flagler County.
4. According to the Jacksonville Business Journal, Davidson Realty is now among the top 10 real estate agencies in the area.
5. Most of our Agents now hold CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert) designations, so they can shrewdly advise clients on the ins and outs of today’s market, including short sales and foreclosures.

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June 15, 2010

Sizzling Hot Summer Dates! Take Advantage of Upcoming Davidson Speaker Series Events & Webinars

Posted by Caryn Best in Events, Speaker Series, Webinars

Life in “The Village.” Green building trends for new construction or remodeling. Exploring South Hampton. These are hot topics of discussion this Summer as part of Davidson Realty’s free community education programs for Jacksonville and St. Augustine area residents.

June

Webinar – World Golf Village: The Neighborhoods within The Village

June 17 at 11:00 a.m.

Royal-Pines-#3Davidson Realty President Sherry Davidson and Davidson agent Lynn Whitley will take you for an in-depth look at The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village, including Turnberry, Royal Pines, St. Andrews, Isles of the World, The Legends, The Residences, Glenmoor, and The Cascades. Learn all about these master-planned communities from the experts and discover which offers the right lifestyle for you. The webinars are online seminars you attend right from your computer. Visit https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/875101472.

Davidson Speaker Series – Green Trends in Building

June 24 at 7:00 p.m.

How much can you really save with a tankless water heater? Should you invest in Energy Star appliances now? What eco-friendly products should you consider when building or remodeling? And, are they worth the investment? These questions and more will be addressed by Steve Johnson and Craig Moyle of Steve Johnson Custom Builders at a free seminar titled “Green Trends in Building.” Johnson and Moyle will cover the latest in green building options, the best choices for new construction and remodeling, heating and cooling options, and other environmentally friendly products for the home. Steve Johnson Custom Builders is a full service design build firm with more than 15 years experience. They combine award-winning design expertise with a commitment to deliver projects on time and on budget.

The seminar is part of the Davidson Speaker Series which presents a new topic each month at its offices in World Golf Village. Complimentary wine and snacks are served. (more…)

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June 10, 2010

Jim Davidson Shares His Food Secrets

Posted by Peyton Davidson in Jim's Recipes

Jim Davidson is not only the Master Developer of World Golf Village he is also a spectacular chef! Once a month he spoils us at our Friday Cookout, so we wanted to spoil you by giving away some of his secrets. Here is one of his great recipes to try at home:

Jim’s World Famous Meatloaf

 2-1/2 lbs Ground Meat (Beef or Venison) If beef, use lowfat
1-1/2 lbs Ground Pork
1 Fine Chopped Large Onion
1 15oz. can Hunts Tomato Sauce
1 14oz. can Diced Tomato (Drain Juice)
2 Large or XL Eggs beaten
Dust meat with Goya Adobo All Purpose Seasoning
Dust  meat with Black Pepper
Light Dust meat with Salt
10-20 drops Louisiana Hot Sauce
20+ drops A1 Sauce
½ cup Progresso Bread Crumbs – Plain
Ketchup swirl on top of each Meatloaf
Makes 2 – 10” x 6” x 2” Meatloafs – When you put each loaf in pan make sure that meat doesn’t touch any sides of pan.
Put in Aluminum Pans – 12” x 10-1/2”
Preheat oven 350°, cook uncovered on top shelf for approximately 2 hours or until 160° – 180°. May take a little less time.
Remember: This is a “Hands On” recipe. I wouldn’t recommend using your feet “like with grapes” but you MUST make sure every ingredient is thoroughly mixed.

Jim

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May 27, 2010

10 Things You Don’t Know About Ashley Wood

Posted by Alayna Oram in Agent Feature

Ashley_Wood_BC_2_May 2010[1].pdf - Adobe ReaderDavidson Realty is very proud of the St. Augustine and Jacksonville Realtors we have on our team. And we want you to get to know all of them, so from time to time we will post a blog about one of us! Today we are going to introduce you to Ashley Wood. Although she loves listing and selling houses in St. Augustine, she has many other interest too. Here are 1o things you may not have known about Ashley…until now!

1. Ashley started playing the trumpet in the 7th grade. 

2. She currently plays in the St. Augustine Community Orchestra. (Did you even know we had an orchestra? Better yet, they are good!)

3. Ashley is a red belt in Tae Kwan Do and expects to get a black belt by December 2011.

4. She recently won a gold and bronze at the state Tae Kwan Do competition.

5. And she is determined to win two golds when competing in the Tae Kwan Do nationals at the end of June.

6. The premature birth of her daughter made her decide to be a stay at home mom…she realized no one could take care of her children the way she could!

7. Ashley got her real estate license in 2005. 

8. She decided to work at Davidson Realty at World Golf Village because she loves the family atmosphere we have here.

9. Ashley believes her best business attribute is giving great customer service and maintaining the relationships long after the sale.

10. Ashley is unique and she loves it! When Davidson Realty took a personality test, she was the only one in the “Explorer” category!

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April 16, 2010

Jim Davidson Sees Historical Parallels in Real Estate Market’s Ups & Downs

Posted by Caryn Best in News

Jim Davidson web CJim Davidson, Master Developer of World Golf Village, has been through tough real estate markets before. In fact, he finds the parallels between the real estate market woes of the 1970s and today especially compelling.  Back then, his no-nonsense, analytical approach to value assessment and debt-to-equity balancing helped real estate developers navigate through tough times. That same approach has ensured Davidson Development’s ongoing success even through recent tough times.  It’s also sought after by other developers who consult Davidson to fix their own balance sheets. According to Davidson, “Everyone knows the real estate industry has cycles. That’s no secret.  The key is realizing that every new cycle is a game changer. So you must be able to look at every project with a fresh, focused eye.” (more…)

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