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Top 6 Outdoor Activities in St. Johns

April 23, 2024

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Overwhelmed by the beauty that Northeast Florida has to offer? We’ve made you a list of what we believe to be some of the best ways to experience the outdoors, with options spanning across St. Johns County:

 

Kayak

First up, kayaking! This activity is family-friendly and great for all skill levels. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, taking a guided kayaking tour through the waterways of St. Augustine can be a blast. Immerse yourself in the history of downtown while paddling along the bayfront, or float through a freshwater creek surrounded by Florida’s wildlife. Think you’re ready to embark on your own adventure? Rent a kayak for the day, and explore the area on your time! Checkout Kayaking St. Augustine for more information on boat guided tours and kayak rentals.

 

Paddle Boarding

On that same wavelength: Paddleboard through Anastasia State Park! While some consider paddleboarding to be slightly more difficult than other water-based activities, it is still absolutely beginner friendly. In fact, Anastasia Watersports shares that, “No experience is necessary to enjoy this fun and popular activity.” So, what are you waiting for? Glide through breathtaking scenery of Salt Run and maybe even pass a Floridian critter or two like dolphins and osprey, all while improving your balance, of course! Take a look at the Anastasia Watersports website to explore your different paddle boarding options.

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Northeast Florida Market Stats | February 2024

March 28, 2024

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Posted by in News, Northeast Florida Market Trends

“Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona.” – Journalist & Autor, George Will

 

I am very excited about Baseball season starting. It is my favorite time of the year.

 

The February 2024 market review from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors confirms the ups and downs of our market each month. At least the median price has stayed relatively stable. The median sales price of all property types in February was $359,000. The price has gone up and down monthly but stayed in a consistent range.

 

There were 1,893 closed sales in February, which is up 29.1% from January and down 7.8% from last year. The National Association of Realtors reported that home buyers who paid cash accounted for 32% of home sales in January, marking the highest cash sales since 2014. Many leveraged the equity from a prior sale.

 

There were 1,808 pending sales in February, which is down 15.2% from January and 24.6% from last year. The mortgage rates ticked back up in February after dropping in December, which slowed sales. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.78% in February, up from 6.64% in January, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey.

 

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Congratulations to our TOP Producers in February

March 27, 2024

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Posted by in Agent Feature, News, Top Agents

As we bid farewell to the shortest month of the year, it is time recognize our TOP PERFORMERS for February! We proudly celebrate their outstanding accomplishments and their unwavering commitment to their customers! In addition to honoring them we also like to use this blog as a forum to share their professional advice. This month we asked them “What advice do you have for sellers or buyers who are on the fence about making a move right now? Please read on as they share their insights!

Our Top Producer, Top Lister and Top Overall Sales Agent for February is Mirtha Barzaga!
Mirtha – Real Estate prices I do not feel are going to go down further here, in the State of Florida County of St Johns particularly we have too much to offer and although inventory is improving there is still a lot of demand.
If buyers are worried about interest rates then my approach is: what mortgage payment are you comfortable with? Let’s get you into the house that fits your needs for that payment even if we need to buy the rate down to start. Later on you can always refinance and lower it even more, but by no means should you sacrifice your lifestyle or keep throwing away money in a rental when we can work out the numbers for you.

 

 

 

 

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Empowering Students, Teachers, and Our Community with INK! (Investing in Kids)

March 26, 2024

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Posted by in Community Involvement, News

This past fall, Davidson Realty hosted their eighth annual sport shooting fundraiser, the Jim Davidson’s Annual Clay Day. Named Davidson Cares Clay Day in years past, the fundraising event was renamed in 2023 to honor the recent passing of the Davidson family’s patriarch, Jim Davidson. Clay Day includes two sport shooting events, beginner skeet and sporting clay, and individuals and teams participate. Money raised from the event goes directly to local nonprofits, specifically youth-based organizations throughout Northeast Florida. This past Clay Day was held on October 19, 2023, and raised $150,000 that was awarded to eight local charities. Since 2012, Davidson Cares, the corporate giving program of Davidson Realty, has donated more than $577,785!

 

One of organizations Davidson Cares lends support to is Investing in Kids! (INK!), an education nonprofit that supports St. Johns County School District, working to improve access to education for every child. Since 1994, INK! has provided the tools and resources that both students and teachers need to be successful. INK! supports more than 3,200 teachers and 50,000 students countywide – and all their services, programs, and resources are available to students and teachers at no cost – thanks to partners like Davidson Realty.

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Northeast Florida Market Stats | January 2024

February 28, 2024

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Posted by in News, Northeast Florida Market Trends

“Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen.” Coco Chanel

 

I am going to believe the spring real estate market is going to be awesome. It has been a tough two years, but Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor said, “watch for the Florida real estate market to slowly start growing in 2024 as interest rates flatten and consumers begin realizing what they’re seeing is the new normal in prices and interest rates.”
The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors January market review shows continued price stability. The median sales price of $345,000 is down 4.2% from December but up 4.5% from last year. Prices move up and down each month, but they have stayed in a small range.


There were 1,425 closed sales in January, which is down 28.7% from December and down 11.4% from last year. The numbers are not surprising since mortgage interest rates spiked to around 8% last October and there was very little buyer demand through November. December is not usually a strong month for sales with the holiday season; therefore January closings are down.
The pending sales of 1,705 were also down 4.7% from December and 23.9% from last year.


Dr. Brad O’Connor and Dr. Sean Snaith, a well-known economist with the University of Central Florida, both spoke at the recent annual Florida Real Estate Trends Summit. They both agree that signs point to a slowdown in economic growth at the national level, but Florida is prepared to weather any national economic storm. A few reasons are:
• The state’s labor market is strong.
• Florida’s population growth remains strong at about 1,000 new people a day.
• The state is still attractive to “untethered” remote workers.
• Retirees with home equity looking to relocate are unfazed by high interest rates.
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