Builder Spotlight: Providence Homes

December 12, 2023

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Davidson Realty has been helping develop World Golf Village since the very beginning, and Providence Homes was one of the early builders who built beautiful homes in Royal Pines and King & Bear. Ever since, we’ve had a great relationship with Providence and many happy customers.

 

Established in 1992, Providence Homes builds in some of the most picturesque areas of Duval and St. Johns Counties. Their mission is to build beautifully-designed homes at affordable prices, while maintaining caring relationships with their home owners. Providence ensures their homes are of the highest of quality and are homeowner satisfied, built with reliability and attention to detail. “Every home we build, we build as if it were our own,” shares Bill Cellar, Founder & CEO of Providence Homes. “I created this company to make a difference in the industry, to always ‘do the right thing’ – and that has set Providence apart.”

 

Providence has earned numerous awards from ENERGY STAR® for its dedication to energy efficiency. Sherry Davidson, President of Davidson Realty, shares, “Many years ago, we did several videos on the ENERGY STAR® Homes Providence Homes was building, and I left the filming with a completely different appreciation for what ENERGY STAR® meant. Like how the homes were designed to be energy efficient, including where the vents were located in each room, along with insulation, as well as energy efficient windows and so much more. I was so impressed that I have been wanting to own one myself ever since.”

 

Voted 2023 Winner of “Best Companies to Work For in Florida” by Florida Trend, Providence Homes guarantees to deliver the best home-buying experience while creating a working environment that is fun, exciting and challenging – and they always remember to give back to the community. “Over the years, Davidson Realty has deepened our relationship with Providence Homes because of their generosity and integrity,” Sherry adds. “We love doing business with them. They generously support many wonderful charities, and it feels nice to do business with a company you know will do the right thing every time.”

 

Davidson Realty is proud to call Providence Homes a partner. To learn more about the company and their beautiful, energy efficient homes, visit their website at providencehomesinc.com or call 904-447-0724.

Builder Spotlight: MasterCraft Builder Group

July 11, 2023

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When prospective buyers are looking for a house, they’re not just buying four walls and a door. They’re looking for a home they can grow in, supported by a vibrant community. MasterCraft Builder Group specializes in just that – crafting homes and building communities. They are a semi-custom home builder and community developer specializing in the Northeast Florida market.

 

MasterCraft designs and creates thoughtful spaces that are tailored to its residents. They offer builds in three unique communities: Silverleaf, Maderia and Trailmark. These communities are amenity-rich, appealing to diverse crowds and designed with a deep appreciation for nature. Open land, conservation spaces and recreational access are all de rigueur in communities featuring MasterCraft homes.

 

One thing our Realtors and buyers love about MasterCraft homes is their Higher Standards. Their commitment to providing top-notch builds is evident throughout the home-buying process. Their fine craftsmanship shows in quality materials, better building techniques and a promise not to cut corners. It also means that buyers have choices when it comes to building their dream home. Homeowners have the flexibility to personalize design and finishes, giving each home its own unique personality. Unequaled customer service is the peak of MasterCraft’s Higher Standards. Buyers enjoy concierge service from contract to closing.

 

MasterCraft Builder Group knows the local community – not only do their staff live and work in Northeast Florida. They are deeply entrenched in the community, providing financial and logistical support to charitable organizations annually. Davidson Realty and MasterCraft have formed a strong bond through their philanthropic work.

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TOP Davidson Realty New Build Transactions of 2022

March 23, 2023

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Davidson Realty Agents prepared for thousands of new home buyers moving to the greater North Florida area in 2022. Through builder liaising, community tours, and interactive selling tools, Davidson Realty enhanced our local market expertise, especially with new home builds. St. Johns and Duval Counties are experiencing a big boost in new construction with the demand for affordable housing. We are pleased to share our top 5 new build transactions from 2022.

 

 

475 Back Creek Drive, Saint Augustine, FL 32092

In the heart of Trailmark, you’ll find this beautiful one-of-a-kind Mastercraft home backing up to Sixmile Creek. Shelley & Tim Nemethy were able to sell this home for $762,000.00, making this home the highest seller of 2022.

 

142 Red Twig Way, Saint Augustine, FL 32092

Located near the World Golf Village area in the tucked-away neighborhood of Trailmark, you’ll find this charming Drees home. This home blends in with nature and has exceptional amenities, giving buyers the best of both worlds. Mirtha Barzaga sold this house for $690,680!

 

188 Shinnecock Drive, Saint Johns, FL 32259

Located in the ever-growing RiverTown Community, you’ll find this 5-bedroom, 4-bath home. With access to some of the best schools in St. Johns County, it is the perfect place to raise a family. Terri Apocada sold this home for $646,182.

 

76 Ladyslipper Drive, Saint Johns, FL 32259

Sold on the first day of June, this beautiful Mattamy build is located in a quiet, secluded area of Rivertown-Watersong. WaterSong is an exclusive neighborhood for Active Adults 55+ that is located within RiverTown. Giving its homeowners a modern, resort-style life in an unspoiled natural setting. Mirtha Barzaga assisted her clients with the purchase of this beautiful home for $600,599.

 

11134 Engineering Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256

This one-of-a-kind, Providence build located in ETown captivated buyers with its luxury features and family-friendly environment. This home is conveniently located between the St. Johns Town Center and Flagler Center on 9B (1-295), just minutes away from everything Jacksonville has to offer. With the help of Caitlyn Hawkins, this beautiful home sold for $590,000.

Davidson Realty and Riverside Homes Welcome Homebuyers to Explore Courtney Oaks at SilverLeaf

August 23, 2022

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SilverLeaf has quickly become one of the most sought-after, master-planned communities in Northeast Florida. Located in St. Johns County, SilverLeaf comprises more than 11,000 acres and is zoned for more than 16,300 dwelling units, 2,900,000 square feet of mixed-use and commercial space, and more than 4,350 acres of pristine conservation land. Once complete, SilverLeaf will be one of the largest community developments in Northeast Florida. Davidson Realty is proud to support builder partner, Riverside Homes as they welcome another new neighborhood in the SilverLeaf community: Courtney Oaks.

 

“Everyone can find a place to call home in SilverLeaf. With a wide variety of floor plans, finding a home that is the right size, price, and style for you and your family is simple,” shares Davidson Realty President, Sherry Davidson. “Riverside Homes is an award-winning home builder with a strong reputation for building quality and thoughtfully designed homes. Building a home with their team in Courtney Oaks would be a delightful experience, as they strive to exceed their homeowners’ expectations throughout the entire home building process.”

 

Courtney Oaks will allow residents the opportunity to live in an exclusive gated section of the SilverLeaf community with home prices from Riverside Homes starting at $659,900. This neighborhood will feature a new lineup of floor plans from Riverside Homes that range from 2,484 to more than 4,000 square feet. Homes built by Riverside Homes in Courtney Oaks will be situated on estate-sized 70’ and 80’ wooded lots with many backing up to tranquil conservation views. Courtney Oaks will be in close proximity to SilverLeaf Commons as well as a new amenity center that is coming soon.

 

“With the success of home sales in SilverLeaf’s SilverLeaf Village and Silver Landing neighborhoods, our Riverside Homes team looks forward to continuing to build dream homes for our homebuyers in the new picturesque setting of Courtney Oaks. We are now selling expansive estate-sized homesites and look forward to welcoming visitors to our Stella II model in Courtney Oaks soon,” shares Andrea Johnson, Online Sales and Marketing Director for Riverside Homes.

 

Watch an exclusive tour of Courtney Oaks with Riverside Homes New Home Sales Consultant, Brian Thurston, here. To learn more about building in Courtney Oaks with Riverside Homes, contact Davidson Realty today at (904) 940-5000.

Everything You Need to Know About SilverLeaf: A Q&A with Riverside Homes

May 9, 2022

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If you drive around St. Johns County, you will see new businesses and developments popping up on every corner. A jewel in the highly coveted area: SilverLeaf. SilverLeaf is a master-planned community that is family-friendly and features resort-style amenities with no CDD fees. SilverLeaf is zoned for 10,700 dwelling units, 2,650,000 square feet of mixed-use commercial space, and more than 3,500 acres of beautiful conservation land. Once complete, SilverLeaf will be the largest community development in Northeast Florida. We recently sat down with Riverside Homes’ New Home Sales Consultant in SilverLeaf, Brian Thurston, to find out more about why so many homebuyers are choosing to call SilverLeaf home.

 

How would you describe SilverLeaf?

SilverLeaf is the premier “No CDD fee”, master-planned community in the heart of northern St. Johns County. A golf cart-friendly backdrop allows residents to take advantage of convenient access to amenities, retail, restaurants, and the all-inclusive outdoor lifestyle we enjoy year-round in Northeast Florida. Whether a quick commute to Jacksonville, a nice drive to historic St. Augustine, or a trip to the beach, SilverLeaf has you positioned in one of the most accessible communities in our area.

 

What types of neighborhoods are within SilverLeaf?

SilverLeaf is comprised of a wide variety of different neighborhoods. From multifamily luxury apartments and townhomes to single-family estate living, SilverLeaf has it all! We are also excited about the future equestrian properties that will be developed in the coming years.

 

Are there perks for SilverLeaf residents?

From resort-style amenities to an ideal location, SilverLeaf is a family-friendly, new home community where you can live, work, and play. Currently, residents enjoy the use of one main amenity center. A large clubhouse is surrounded by three pool structures, a splash park, an exciting playground, two dog parks, four tennis courts, and six pickleball courts. There are a total of six amenity centers planned for future construction, one of which is just getting started. 

 

One of the most important features to SilverLeaf residents is the fact the community is zoned in the #1-ranked K-12 public school district in Florida, St. Johns County.

 

The highly anticipated new retail space, SilverLeaf Commons will also be opening soon. With 39 individual units for shops and restaurants, it will greatly advance the community vibe and bring more business opportunities just steps away from Courtney Oaks and Silver Landing neighborhoods. Baptist Health will be building a 300,000 square foot Medical office complex to host as an anchor. Future commercial space includes a 165-acre town center, dedicated grocery retail plaza, along with many acres of additional retail, mixed-use, and parks.

 

Where is Riverside Homes building in SilverLeaf?

As of Spring 2022, Riverside Homes is sold out in SilverLeaf Village and wrapping up construction operations. Our residents here will be enjoying a completed neighborhood very soon! Riverside Homes is also actively selling and building in Silver Landing on larger 60 and 70-foot homesites. We are expecting to open two of our most popular and award-winning model homes, the Ortega and Hamilton plans, sometime in June 2022.

 

This month, we are excited to release Courtney Oaks, the up-and-coming exclusive gated section of SilverLeaf. Courtney Oaks will proudly offer our newest and most compelling floor plan lineup on 70 and 80-foot estate homesites. Located close to the northern entrance of the community, this neighborhood allows for easy access to the CR-210 shops and restaurants. We are anticipating opening the door to our incredible Stella II model in the Fall of 2022.

 

Can you describe the popular Riverside Homes floor plans and their features?

Riverside Homes has a brilliant architect who’s always on the cutting edge of what buyers want most. Our plans are known for their tall ceilings, smooth walls, oversized windows and doors, and capture of bright, natural light. All of our plans are designed with function and style in mind. Whether it’s dueling offices for those work-from-home gurus, in-law suites, flex rooms, lofts, bonus rooms (Florida basement), or recreation rooms, there is not much we can’t offer our buyers. Of course, open floor plans great for entertaining are cooked right into all of our captivating plans. If I had a dollar for every smile I’ve seen in our model homes, I’d be retired by now!

 

What is the process to build a Riverside Home in SilverLeaf?

We take great pride in walking our buyers through each step of the building process. First, we begin with a deeper conversation and consultation to understand exactly what floor plan will work best to accommodate a family’s lifestyle. There are of course a variety of different factors that play into this, but we always help the buyer with insight from our experience so they can make wise design and financial choices. Then we counsel them through the structural design process, to dial in just that right fit. Now it gets exciting for buyers, as we are ready to finalize the purchase and get the property off the market!

 

Once we have the property under agreement, the sales counselor will begin working with the office staff, architect, and engineers to plan and permit the buyer’s new home. We take a lot of pleasure in being the builder that keeps their buyers up to date with weekly communication all the way through the planning and building phases of their new home project.

 

During planning, our buyers will have their interior design meeting with a dedicated designer to help them through selecting cabinets, counters, flooring, faucets, lighting, tile work, and more. Our outstanding interior design team stays at the forefront of the latest trends and most timeless design elements. During each design appointment, our designers help homebuyers navigate interior and exterior selections to ensure we design a home that perfectly suits their family’s needs, matches their vision, and turns their house into a home.

 

Once we have permits, we can schedule an orientation with our buyer and their project manager and begin construction. We know this is an exciting time for buyers to see their dream come alive, so we keep them engaged with weekly updates and meetings at critical stages in construction. This allows our buyers to know all of the things we know each week and can keep tabs on their home’s progress.

 

When our buyer’s home is completed, we go through three extensive punch list phases to fine-tune all elements of fit and finish. When we feel as though we have given the new home all of our love, we are ready for the buyer’s new home orientation walk-through so they can learn all about their home. This is also a time for us to further fine-tune fit and finish, but generally, this is a very short list since we have already completed all the heavy lifting.

 

A week later, it’s time for the final walk-through, closing, handing over title and deed, along with keys. New Home Day has arrived!

 

What makes SilverLeaf the ideal place to live?

Premium commutability, resort-style amenities, on-site retail & dining, and no CDD fees are what make St. Augustine’s SilverLeaf community the ideal place to live in Northeast Florida.

 

Can you give us a sneak peek at what’s to come for SilverLeaf? 

Check out the overall site plan below and you can get a sneak peek at what’s to come in SilverLeaf. To follow along with the progress on the Courtney Oaks neighborhood and to be the first to reserve a lot, please click here (link click here to https://myriversidehome.com/communities/courtney-oaks-at-silverleaf/). To stay updated on SilverLeaf Commons and view renderings, please click here (link click here to https://www.colliers.com/en/properties/silverleaf-commons/usa-218-silver-forest-drive-st-augustine-fl-32092/usa1093567).

 

To learn more about building with Riverside Homes in SilverLeaf please visit MyRiversideHome.com or call (904) 530-4720. If you are ready to call SilverLeaf home contact the real estate experts at Davidson Realty today at (904) 940-5000. 

 

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