The real estate market has been steadily improving this year and the so-called icing on the cake is the increase in new home sales. At Davidson Realty, a whopping 45% of their closings in November were new construction, and they have closed 85 new construction sales so far in 2013. A healthy real estate market is good for the economy and new construction is especially fruitful. According to the National Association of Home Builders, each new home provides approximately three new jobs for a year and an additional $90,000 in tax revenue. The Commerce Department reported that sales of new homes were up by 25% in October nationally.
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Tagged: Davidson Realty, Jacksonville FL Market Update, National Association of Home Builders, New Construction, Palencia, Palencia Realty, World Golf Village
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If you’re in search of an elegant, distinctive, and fun venue for your next event, your search is over. The Slammer & Squire Golf Course’s newly renovated and upgraded clubhouse opened last month to full service, and it was worth the wait! Overlooking the picturesque ninth green of the Slammer & Squire course, the clubhouse has a new look, improved amenities, and added features that make it a prominent centerpiece of its adjoining golf course.
Says Slammer & Squire General Manager Jim Hahn, “The overall look of the project is grand, rich, and of course, fresh and new. Overall, we are very pleased with the outcome and the feedback for all users has been very positive.”
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Tagged: General Manager Jim Hahn, Honours Golf, slammer & squire, Slammer & Squire golf course, Slammer and Squire Golf Course Renovated Clubhouse, World Golf Hall of Fame
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The verdict is in: the First Coast is THE place to ring in 2014 on New Year’s Eve! Whether you feel like dancing all night in your tux or ball gown, or you just want to relax and enjoy some music, St. Augustine and Jacksonville provide no shortage of New Year’s entertainment to suit all interests. Here are just some of the destinations to consider on New Year’s Eve:
St. Augustine’s Beach Blast Off – Rated by Florida Travel & Life among Florida’s top 10 New Year’s Eve events, St. Augustine’s signature affair is the Beach Blast Off. The two-day event (Dec. 30 & 31) goes down at the St. Augustine Beach Pier and Pavilion and is free to everyone. Partygoers will enjoy live music and entertainment, a dunk tank, chili cook-off, ice sculptures, beer and wine, and more than 30 food vendors. A Kids’ Zone will feature 10 inflatables, face painting, and Human Hamster Balls. Things heat up as the New Year approaches when a fantastic fireworks display lights up at 8:30 p.m. followed by more music and fun. Get more information at 904-829-5681 or www.beachblastoff.com.
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Tagged: Jacksonville New Years Eve 2014, New Year's Eve in Jacksonville FL, New Years Eve Jacksonville FL, New Year’s Eve Plans, New Year’s Eve with Greg Allman & JJ Grey with Mofro, Ponte Vedra’s The Golf Ball New Year’s Eve Celebration, St. Augustine’s Beach Blast Off, St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights
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What are your top requirements for choosing an auto repair shop? Some might say the company has to be reputable, others would probably mention trust and honesty, and most all of us would include unwavering customer service as a must. World Golf Village residents can find each of these qualities in Feldman Auto Repair, plus so many more.
Owner and Master Technician Gary Feldman is dedicated to ensuring each customer leaves completely satisfied with their experience. He is also a World Golf Village resident, having lived in the Isles of the World for two years.
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Tagged: Feldman Auto Repair, Gary Feldman, Isles of the World, St. Augustine FL Auto Repair Shops, Turnberry, U-Haul rentals
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Now that we’ve gotten to know the team behind Riverside Homes and taken a look at their stand-out construction process, it’s time to visit the design team at Interior Design Solutions (IDS) to understand Riverside Homes’ design process. Davidson Realty President Sherry Davidson and I joined Cindy with Riverside Homes and Jodi with IDS to explore the incredible options offered to Riverside Homes’ customers.
At this stage in Riverside Homes’ construction process, it’s time for soon-to-be-homeowners to select their design features for their new home. IDS is a by-appointment-only design center so that the interior designer can focus solely on your needs and cater the process and times to you. The design center is conveniently located off 1-95 and JTB at 6930 Bonneval Road.
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Tagged: Design Center, Durbin Crossing, Interior Design Solutions, Interior Designer, Jacksonville FL Builders, Riverside Homes, Riverside Homes Jacksonville FL
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Matt Burkhart and I are back with more on great local breweries in the Jacksonville area. This month we are taking you to Jacksonville Beach and Atlantic Beach to show you where to brew your own beers, grab great seasonal brews, and celebrate football season being in full swing. Join us!
On Saturdays in the fall we are always looking for a great place to watch the Florida Gators play football. There’s no better place than one of the local Jax Beach breweries, like Engine 15 Brewing Company. For the good of this blog, we decided to explore their vast selection of brews and check in with the co-owner, Luch Scremin, to see what all Engine 15 has to offer.
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Tagged: Atlantic Beach, Brew Your Own Beers, Drink Local, Engine 15 Brewing Company, Green Room Brewing, Jacksonville Beach Breweries, Ragtime Tavern Seafood & Grill
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When she moved to her seventh state in 2008, Margherite Myers found a place she can truly call home in World Golf Village.
Having resided in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New Hampshire and North Carolina, Margherite relocated to Columbia, South Carolina and became an established Realtor, evening earning Century 21’s coveted Ruby Award. After 20 years in the Palmetto state, she made her way south to St. Augustine. Today, the Davidson Realty agent lives in Waterbury by the Links and loves the weather, culture, and natural beauty of our area.
Most recently, Margherite was named as a 2013 Five Star Real Estate Professional by Jacksonville Magazine, an esteemed award based on customer nominations. We recently got the chance to learn a bit more about Margherite, her real estate career, and her experience living in World Golf Village.
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For anyone looking to enjoy a relaxed, comfortable home environment with amazing golf course views, World Golf Village’s La Fontana is the new place to be. The 52-unit condominium community located at the Residences will offer the best in stylish comfort with a bevy of special amenities and features that allow residents to create a personalized environment.
Says Troy White of Developer World Golf Village Residential Ventures I, LLC, “They are large condos set up as individual residences, so people will have the ability to create a home. We’re giving them the freedom to choose from a host of options and make them their own.”
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Tagged: Jacksonville Golf Course Homes, La Fontana at the Residences, Mirtha Barzaga, St. Augustine Golf Condo, The Residences, Troy White
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Calling all World Golf Village neighbors, businesses, teachers and friends…The Davidson Cares Travel Raffle is back! Get your tickets for the chance to win the trip of your dreams. The winner of the Travel Raffle will receive $2500 for travel, including transportation, accommodations and entertainment for the trip of your family’s choice. Whether it be skiing in Aspen, a Disney cruise, visiting out-of-town family or even Mardi Gras, the $2500 price can be applied to your own personal travel plans.
The Davidson Cares Travel Raffle offers all our WGV friends a chance to win a $2500 trip towards travel, while supporting our schools at the same time! The raffle is conducted by Davidson Cares, Davidson Realty’s charitable foundation, which supports our neighborhood schools, including Mill Creek Elementary, Wards Creek Elementary, Palencia Elementary and Pacetti Bay Middle School. All proceeds will benefit those four schools.
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This month we are taking a closer look at Davidson Realty agent Pauline Cake’s favorite World Golf Village community, Royal Pines. Pauline is one of the many Realtors that calls Royal Pines home. As she explains in the video, Royal Pines offers lavish custom homes, privacy and a serene, natural environment.
Pauline and I happen to be experts on Royal Pines. She has lived in the community for over 5 years and I have lived there for over 10 years. Royal Pines is a neighborhood that truly stands out in World Golf Village. As Pauline explains, driving into the community feels like driving onto an island because there’s water on both sides of the community. The 40-acre lake that engulfs the community is perfect for canoeing, fishing or bird watching.
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Tagged: Davidson Realty, Jacksonville Golf Course Communities, Jacksonville Golf Course Homes, Realtor Pauline Cake, Royal Pines
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