Jacksonville Real Estate Trends for February Show a Normalizing Market

March 20, 2014

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“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” – John Wooden

I thought this quote was appropriate when I read RealtyTrac’s report that Florida is still the number 1 state in the nation in foreclosure activity even though initial filings dropped 24% in February from the previous year. The judicial foreclosure process drags on for 1,095 days on average. Only Arkansas and Hawaii have longer time frames. Jacksonville ranked number 3 in highest foreclosure rates in the nation.

I cannot do anything about the foreclosure process, but I can take advantage of all the buyers looking in our area because of the schools, the improvement in jobs and the brutal winter that most of the country has experienced. Read more

Agent Michael Narace Brings Military Relocation Expertise to Davidson

March 17, 2014

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We are delighted to announce the recent addition of Michael Narace to our continually growing team! Michael, who is a certified Military Relocation Professional (MRP), brings to his position 20 years of military experience and a passion for helping others.

Says Davidson Realty President Sherry Davidson, “Michael is a great addition to our team. He has the knowledge as well as the dedication to be a valuable and trusted guide for each of his customers.”

Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Michael relocated to South Florida as a teenager and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1993. Throughout his 20 years of service, he was stationed in Hawaii, Arizona, Virginia, North Carolina, and Japan. He was deployed to Kuwait and Iraq as part of Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom. Michael retired from active duty as Master Sergeant in December 2013. Read more

King & Bear’s OakGrove Estates Now Offering 26 New Homes

March 13, 2014

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For the buyer who wants a spacious lot, luxurious home design, and impeccable natural scenery, OakGrove Estates has it all. The neighborhood, located among centuries-old live oak trees and serene landscapes in the King & Bear, is now offering 26 new homes through builder Emerald Homes on large, scenic lots. Four spec homes in the neighborhood are currently under construction. Read more

54 Realtors and $7.8 Million in Closings – February was Another Great Month at Davidson Realty!

March 10, 2014

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Our Jacksonville Realtors are in high gear! Twenty-six different agents had sales during the month of February totaling $7.3 million in sales and $7.8 million in closings! We are also at an all-time high of Realtors. We now have a total of 54 Realtors able to serve you in any of your real estate needs. We are proud of all of our agents, but there were three that came out on top in February:

The Top Listing Agent for the month is Mirtha Barzaga with $510,000 in listings sold and $621,000 in total sales. Mirtha sold two of her own listings in World Golf Village’s GroveWood and Turnberry communities. She also had one buyer sale in Tuscany Village by the St. Augustine Outlet Malls. Read more

Positive Real Estate Trends for January 2014 – Dramatic Increase in New Construction Forecasted

February 21, 2014

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Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.”  John Wooden

I love John Wooden quotes and thought it would be appropriate with March madness starting very soon.

The January 2014 market stats for the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors says “Potential trends to watch in 2014 include increased seller activity, more new construction and fewer foreclosures on the market.” Read more

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