Davidson Cares Continues to Strengthen the First Coast

September 9, 2021

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Davidson Cares is dedicated to supporting and uplifting youth throughout Northeast Florida. Since 2012, Davidson Cares has tirelessly worked to strengthen families and children by raising funds for local programs including public schools and non-profit youth organizations. 

 

With the help of the First Coast community, Davidson Cares has raised more than $260,000 to help support vital programs. This incredible work would not be possible without the Davidson Cares Board of Directors. Together, this team of twelve has gone above and beyond to help pursue the mission of Davidson Cares. The board recently welcomed four new board members and looks forward to continuing to raise money for worthy causes at the Davidson Cares Clay Day on October 21, 2021. In addition to the Board Members we previously introduced, these long-standing board members bring a wealth of knowledge and commitment to Davidson Cares. 

 

Troy Silhan

Troy Silhan is a Mortgage Banker with Bank of England Mortgage. Since joining Bank of England Mortgage in 2009, he has closed more than 1,400 purchase and refinance transactions all over the country, totaling more than $250 million dollars. For four consecutive years, Troy has been named #1 Loan Officer in the 904 by Void Magazine. Troy is a Florida native, who earned his degree in Communications and Business Management from the University of North Florida. He is married to his college sweetheart, Jessica, and they have two amazing children. He believes in achieving success by treating others how you would want to be treated.

 

 

Peyton Davidson

Peyton Davidson is a Jacksonville native and holds a BS in Advertising from the University of North Florida. She has spent the last twelve years leading marketing programs in the real estate, development, and homebuilding industries. She is currently working as the Marketing Manager for Providence Homes, Jacksonville’s leading home builder in energy efficiency. In her free time, Peyton enjoys watching college football and taking her English Bulldog, Sir Chumwell, swimming at the beach. She is also involved in many charitable efforts including St. Augustine Youth Services, SMC Cares, and Builders Care.

 

Jim and Andrea Gallagher

Originally from the New England area, Jim and Andrea Gallagher relocated to Florida in 2005. After spending nearly two years in Sarasota, the Gallaghers established roots in St. Augustine, where they live to this day. Jim is currently the Vice President and Branch Manager at the Charles Schwab Jacksonville Branch and Andrea is the Sales and Training Manager at Davidson Realty. Jim and Andrea have been married for more than twenty-five years and have two amazing children; Jay, who is 21 and a senior at Florida State University, and Gillian, who is 16 and a junior at Nease High School. Jim and Andrea enjoy the outdoors and have fully embraced the Florida beach lifestyle! They are also deeply devoted to their New England sports teams as well as Florida State University.  

 

 

Davidson Cares is fortunate to have these incredible Board Members who are passionate about helping youth and families in Northeast Florida. Support the efforts by joining Davidson Cares for Clay Day 2021 on October 21st!

Davidson Realty just completed its third year of Pumpkin Pop-bys!

November 5, 2018

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Each year, Davidson Realty agents and staff attach special messages of gratitude to pumpkins and present them to treasured customers and business partners. The effort is always a big hit and this year was no different!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This year’s participants included Allen and Lynn Whitley, Mirtha Barzaga, Margherite Myers, Ethel Henry, Rebecca Schaffer, Tammy Peacock, Michelle Sapp, Candy Gil, Michelle Gonzalez and Liz Pappaceno. Bank of England Mortgage’s Troy Silhan even got into the pumpkin spirit!

 

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Dispelling 3 Rumors that buyers are hearing about home purchasing

October 17, 2018

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As we begin the 4th quarter of 2018,  people are out in the market buying a selling homes and it’s a great time to update everyone on a few things.

 

  1. Millennials and Baby Boomers are competing for the same properties in NE Florida.
  2. There are great incentives when buying a home for first time home buyers. Free Money!!!!
  3. There is a lot of bad information out there, specifically online, that buyers are seeing that makes the idea of buying seem impossible.

 

But good news, we are here to help. Let me dispel 3 rumors that buyers are hearing that get in the way of their willingness to purchase.

 

Rumor #1- Buying a home requires a large Down payment.

False- Depending on the type of loan you can put anywhere from 0%, 3%, to 5% down. You might even qualify for Down Payment Assistance. Buying a home is easier than you think and cost less.

 

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Davidson Realty agent Erin Mount steers donation effort for returning sailors

October 3, 2018

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Amid her busy schedule as a Davidson Realtor, Erin Mount recently organized a donation drive for single sailors of Patrol Squadron 45 (VP-45) returning from deployment. It all started when a friend asked Erin for a donation to help returning sailors. She jumped at the opportunity to help—even seeking donations from others to maximize the effort.

 

 

Friends, local businesses and attendees of the monthly World Golf Village Networking Group all contributed to the drive. Agents and staff at Davidson also stepped in to help, including Gail George, Terri Apodaca, Liz Pappaceno, Ron Savarese, Mirtha Barzaga, Steve Rodriguez, Ethel Henry, Rebecca Schaffer, Kim Keith, Andrea Gallagher, Mattie Zebendon, Jim Davidson, Rochelle Richardson and Troy Silhan.

 

 

“Everybody was more than willing to participate,” said Erin. “I purchased the baskets and local businesses and individuals volunteered to fill them.”

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10 Don’ts- When Financing a Home Purchase

September 14, 2018

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The real estate market in northeast Florida is on fire and there are more buyers out looking for properties than there are homes for them to buy. If you are currently in the market or thinking about buying, It is important to position yourself to be a great looking buyer on paper to any seller. Once you have the contract to buy a home, here are some tips of things NO BUYER SHOULD EVER (EVER) Do!

 

 

 

10 Don’ts- when financing a home purchase.

These are the things that No Buyer should ever do when buying a home.

 

1.)    Spend the funds marked for closing or Borrow money to do so.

2.)    Change your employment/ income situation. Basically, do not quit or change your job.

3.)    Deposit large amounts of cash into your bank account.

4.)    Don’t move money from multiple accounts without talking to your Bank of England loan originator.

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