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Putting Things Into Perspective

October 21, 2009

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Posted by in Short Sales

DSCN0205Karen Palmer and I just returned from Atlanta, GA (my hometown) where we attended the Buffini & Company Turning Point Retreat. Brian Buffini is always a dynamic and entertaining speaker but he was very passionate about his message in this presentation.

Brian began the morning by discussing perspective. The economy and the real estate market are cyclical but when we are in a downturn like we have been for quite some time, it feels like it will last forever. We went through the history of the United States to reinforce that this too shall pass. The real estate market will rebound like it has every time before.

We looked at the National Association of Realtors statistics to understand how many Realtors have left our profession. Many of the Realtors with less experience and knowledge are no longer selling real estate, which only supports the fact that it is in your best interest to work with seasoned real estate professionals. Read more

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Davidson Realty Ramps it Up

October 19, 2009

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Posted by in Community Involvement

DSCN0177I recently challenged my colleagues at Davidson Realty to join me in a project for RAMP IT UP – a Northeast Florida Association of Realtors’ (NEFAR) signature project  in conjunction with The Housing Partnership of Northeast Florida to build wheelchair ramps for disabled members of our community that are confined to a wheelchair.  I was thrilled that 11 of our office associates, including owners Jim and Sherry Davidson, decided to join me at 8:30 on a crisp morning on the north side of Jacksonville to build the largest ramp of the year for the partnership.

Most of us started the day by learning the proper way to use a speed square, to measuring and cutting the wood boards on the table saw with perfection.  Throughout the 8 hour project, I enjoyed the team work and the camaraderie Read more

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$8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Ends November 30th

October 12, 2009

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Posted by in News

I was surprised to hear recently how many people looking at homes in Northeast Florida have not heard about the $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers. I guess since I eat, sleep and breathe real estate, I assume other people understand what a great deal this tax credit really is.

The tax credit is similar to the Cash for Clunkers program for the car industry except instead of a $4,500 trade-in allowance, you will pay $8,000 less in taxes to the IRS or get an $8,000 federal income tax refund if you do not owe any income tax.

The $8,000 tax credit is available to anyone buying their fist home or anyone that hasn’t owned a home in three years. To qualify for the credit, you have to close on your new home by November 30, 2009. There is talk in Congress of extending the credit into 2010; however, until Congress passes new legislation, no one knows if it will be extended. Read more

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Davidson Speaker Series in Full Swing!

October 2, 2009

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Posted by in Events

Keith PearceOver the summer, Sherry Davidson decided to host a series of speakers at Davidson Realty’s community room to share information from professionals in World Golf Village with St. Johns County residents. Just to make it more fun, she decided to serve wine and cheese during the events!

We had no idea what to expect at the first one in August when Stephanie Harriett spoke. To make us a bit more anxious, there were horrible thunderstorms that night. (If you have ever planned an event, you know the weather can drastically impact your attendance!) However, we had over 30 people attend and Stephanie provided all kinds of useful information about wills, trusts and estate planning. Read more

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Come Out this Saturday for the First Sneak Peek Saturday!

October 1, 2009

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Posted by in Events

Have you heard that World Golf Village’s first Sneak Peek Saturday is this weekend? Come out this Saturday, October 3rd between 1 and 4 pm to see beautiful homes in the Turnberry, Royal Pines and St. Andrews neighborhoods. Enjoy cookies and lemonade in one home and register to win two football tickets in another.

As if that wasn’t enough! Davidson Realty has decided to extend the fun of Sneak Peek Saturdays to every weekend in the month from October to January. Homes in World Golf Village and surrounding communities will be featured every Saturday from 1 to 4 pm to help you find your perfect neighborhood.

October 10th will feature luxurious condominiums in The Legends and single-family homes in Sevilla. The Legends offers residents condos starting in the $150s, as well as a private fitness center, pool, putting green and tennis courts. Sevilla provides homes ranging from 2,000 to 2,900 square feet from four different homebuilders and a clubhouse, resort pool, multi-purpose fields and tot lot.

On October 17th, head over to see unique homes in Murabella, Samara Lakes and The Meadows. Murabella offers Read more

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