The process of getting a mortgage was, for the most part, taken for granted before the recession. But times change and getting a mortgage became a major headache. Bank of England (BOE), however, bucks the trend by offering excellent communication and customer service throughout the mortgage approval process. “Bank of England has been very effective at getting transactions closed for our customers in World Golf Village and throughout Northeast Florida,” explains Sherry Davidson of Davidson Realty. “In many banks, customers are not given personalized service and it is hard to get anyone to care about the timing of the closing. With BOE, they strive to close transactions in 21 days and you can get someone to help if your transaction has an issue.”
Bank of England is a state chartered, full-service FDIC insured bank founded in 1898 in England, Arkansas. BOE’s corporate headquarters is in Little Rock, Arkansas; one of the company’s top mortgage divisions is located in Northeast Florida. Although BOE is licensed to do business in all 50 states, its Northeast Florida mortgage banking center primarily focuses on doing business in our backyard – a benefit to homebuyers looking to purchase in World Golf Village, the 210 corridor, and throughout St. Johns and Duval counties.
The Meadows is a quaint, family-friendly community located less than two miles from the neighborhood shopping center, Murabella Plaza, in World Golf Village. It was designed and developed with affordability in mind, plus all the relationship benefits of living in World Golf Village. Come along with Davidson Realty agent Lynn Whitley and I as we explore The Meadows!
Despite taking over two (2) years to complete and costing $3.5 million, the Modification of Development Approvals and Environmental Permitting process experience was not that bad. Involved in the process were St. Johns County (SJC), Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council (NEFRPC) and the State of Florida – Department of Community Affairs (DCA). The DCA also coordinates with other state agencies such as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
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Davidson Cares, the corporate giving program of Davidson Realty and the Davidson Companies, focuses on supporting local St. Johns County public schools in and around the World Golf Village area. Last week, Davidson Cares board members and team visited Mill Creek Elementary, Wards Creek Elementary, Palencia Elementary and Pacetti Bay Middle School to award each winning video from their grant program $1,000 and all other video submissions received $100 towards their needs. Congratulations to all the winners!
Arthur Carlo is a World Golf Village resident who has given back immeasurably to the community he calls home. Art has served as the President & CEO of Cascades Homeowners Association since 2007. We recently had the pleasure of talking with Art.
Q: How did you come to call Cascades home?My wife, Rosalie, and I wanted to live closer to our grandchildren. We looked at several 55+ communities in Florida, including in Orlando and North Florida. From the moment we drove into World Golf Village, we were impressed. The landscaping and the planning gave the community a welcoming sense of arrival. When we toured Cascades and learned about its amenities, it clearly was a notch above. I call it a cruise ship lifestyle without the water. Then Rosalie fell in love with the kitchen and we knew it was home!
The Cascades is one of the most desirable Active Adult communities in Northeast Florida thanks to its supreme location, privacy, and full array of activities to keep residents aged 55 and older enjoying retirement! Join Davidson Realty agent and retirement living expert Ron Savarese and me as we tour all The Cascades at World Golf Village has to offer.
The Cascades is comprised of 450 homes at build out with only 65 lots left to build. This private, gated community offers 24-hour security and is located right near the center of The Village only seconds from The Slammer and Squire golf course, the World Golf Hall of Fame, Murray Bros Caddyshack restaurant, the 3D IMAX Theater, the PGA Tour Stop, Villagio Italian Grille and more!
It was a welcomed mid-week treat when I headed just 10 minutes down the road from World Golf Village to the St. Augustine Visitors Center to view the Picasso Art & Arena exhibition that arrived February 1st. I love an “art break” for clearing the mind and inspiring creativity, and I didn’t have to trek 30 minutes into Jacksonville to visit MOCA or The Cummer. My daughter Gracie and I took our field trip after school.
Summer vacation is just around the corner, but planning can be difficult. Where to go, how to get there and of course, the cost! Luckily, Davidson Cares has just launched its new Travel Raffle where you can win $2,500 towards the trip of your dreams. Thinking about taking a trip to Disney or even to visit family? By entering the Davidson Cares Travel Raffle, you have the chance to win airfare, accommodations, and even entertainment for your next family vacation.
Davidson Cares was created to support our local schools including Wards Creek Elementary, Mill Creek Elementary, Palencia Elementary and Pacetti Bay Middle School. The Travel Raffle is a way for everyone to come together and do just that! Tickets are $20 per ticket or 3 for $50 and can be purchased at the Davidson Realty office in the World Golf Village (100 East Town Place 32092).
We’re back with more about Advantage Home Builders. Join us as we enjoy the beautiful winter weather in Northeast Florida and tour one of Advantage Home Builders’ recently completed homes in World Golf Village’s King & Bear community. Advantage Home Builders’ President Doug Griesemer discusses the benefits of building with Advantage, like their newly formed pool company, Advantage Pool Builders, and their efficient system with subcontractors that keeps projects organized and on schedule.
Located within the Neighborhoods of World Golf Village, Isles of the World is an intimate neighborhood of high-quality, spacious townhomes. Davidson Realty agent Loreal Greathouse and Homes by Deltona’s Sales Associate Mary Gaskill gave us a tour of these first-class units designed by the award-winning architectural firm The Evans Group.
The process of getting a mortgage was, for the most part, taken for granted before the recession. But times change and getting a mortgage became a major headache. Bank of England (BOE), however, bucks the trend by offering excellent communication and customer service throughout the mortgage approval process. “Bank of England has been very effective at getting transactions closed for our customers in World Golf Village and throughout Northeast Florida,” explains Sherry Davidson of Davidson Realty. “In many banks, customers are not given personalized service and it is hard to get anyone to care about the timing of the closing. With BOE, they strive to close transactions in 21 days and you can get someone to help if your transaction has an issue.”
Despite taking over two (2) years to complete and costing $3.5 million, the Modification of Development Approvals and Environmental Permitting process experience was not that bad. Involved in the process were St. Johns County (SJC), Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council (NEFRPC) and the State of Florida – Department of Community Affairs (DCA). The DCA also coordinates with other state agencies such as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). 
Arthur Carlo is a World Golf Village resident who has given back immeasurably to the community he calls home. Art has served as the President & CEO of 
It was a welcomed mid-week treat when I headed just 10 minutes down the road from World Golf Village to the St. Augustine Visitors Center to view the 
Summer vacation is just around the corner, but planning can be difficult. Where to go, how to get there and of course, the cost! Luckily, 
Located within the Neighborhoods of World Golf Village, 
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