Feb
 
19

The Vision of World Golf Village

Posted by: Sherry Davidson in News
 

Behind anything great, you find a great story. World Golf Village is no exception. In the 1980s, St. Johns County had less than 100,000 residents. It was inevitable that the area would blossom with the right vision and execution. Jim Davidson, President of Davidson Development, was the man for the job. 

Jim could see the pieces of the World Golf Village puzzle come together. “Not only could Jim see the Jacksonville market heading south and knew this was the perfect area between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, but he could see the pine trees becoming the development he envisioned,” shared Davidson Realty President and Jim’s wife, Sherry Davidson. “Jim saw beyond the golf courses, lakes, and homes and saw people walking their dogs and pushing their children in strollers on the sidewalks.” 

Jim was persistent in bringing World Golf Village to life. He met regularly with land planners, engineers, attorney’s and an environmental team to make sure the pieces came together as he planned. Although many along the way didn’t believe, Jim never doubted he could get the job done right. Once the World Golf Village developer financed a new interchange on Interstate 95, the development became extremely attractive to commuters, as World Golf Village was one of only a few options for buyers in St. Johns County who worked in Jacksonville. 

The pieces continued to come together after Jim brought the PGA TOUR and other golf organizations on board to build the World Golf Hall of Fame. From there, Jim assembled various partners for the golf courses, the hotel, and the retail stores to further bring attraction to the area. World Golf Village turned out to be exactly what people were looking for, including the Davidsons. Jim and Sherry Davidson were one of the first homeowners in World Golf Village and still live in World Golf Village to this day. 

While building World Golf Village, the Davidsons worked hard to protect the environment to ensure the community maintained its natural beauty. More than 2,775 acres, nearly half of the project site, was set aside for preservation. These efforts were recognized by the Florida Association of Realtors ®  when the Davidsons received the ENVY award in 2002. The ENVY award honor is given to developments that preserve Florida’s natural quality of life. 

The infrastructure added by World Golf Village paved the way for the development of other communities in the area like The Hutson Companies’ SilverLeaf, which will have 10,700 homesites, 2,650,000 square feet of mixed-use commercial space, and more than 3,500 acres of conservation land. It is clear that World Golf Village blazed the trail. 

The master planned community has prospered over the last 23 years and is regarded as one of the most desired communities on the First Coast. With more than 6,000 homes and more than 15,000 residents, World Golf Village provides a place to live that is picture perfect. Whether you are a golf lover eager to take advantage of the award winning golf courses or a family wanting to give their children the opportunity to attend fantastic public schools or interested in enjoying an active adult community, you have a home in World Golf Village.

World Golf Village has a vibrant history to be proud of and a legacy to look forward to, as it continues to be a highly sought-after area. No one knows World Golf Village better than Davidson Realty. If you are interested in calling World Golf Village home, contact Davidson Realty at (904) 940-5000.

 
 
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Davidson Realty has teamed up with Honours Golf to bring homebuyers a great incentive! For a limited time, anyone who purchases a home through Davidson Realty can have their initiation fees waived for a membership to World Golf Village’s world renowned golf courses, the King & Bear and The Slammer & Squire.

Potential homebuyers have until December 31, 2016 to take advantage of this incredible offer. There are only eight spots remaining! The initiation fee is valued up to $7,000 and can be used for any of several membership options.

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Lennar Homes is one of the nation’s leading home builders, catering to all generations. They are headquartered in Miami, FL and currently have a presence in 18 different states. Davidson Realty President Sherry Davidson and I recently sat down with Lennar Homes’ Marketing Director Amber Williams to learn more about Lennar’s Jacksonville and St. Augustine division as well as what sets them apart from other home builders.

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Davidson Development is celebrating its’ 25th year as one of the First Coast’ premier development companies. The company was launched in May 1989 by Jim Davidson and Ed Gil after they purchased the development rights to World Golf Village from a partnership group formed in 1987.

An authority in the selection, planning, permitting, construction and marketing of long term, large scale mixed use real estate projects, Davidson Development has cultivated a reputation for smart real estate investments that continually yield high returns for investors.

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It is finally starting to warm up and World Golf Village is beginning to see the results of an exciting uptick in construction around the community!

Says Davidson Realty President Sherry Davidson, “We have some really great things happening in and around World Golf Village in 2014. We are thrilled to see the area growing again.”

World Golf Village is currently adding new homes in three neighborhoods, each catering to buyers with their own unique lifestyle. In fact, residents will tell you that lifestyle is the essence of World Golf Village – along with our superb schools, safe environment, friendly and active community, and beautiful natural views. Just some of the many reasons why people choose World Golf Village for their next home.

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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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St. Andrews Place is a private neighborhood made up of only 64 patio homes located on the Slammer & Squire side of The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village. St. Andrews is only minutes from The Village where you can check out the latest IMAX movie or grab dinner at Villagio Italian Grille. It is also conveniently located near 1-95, so you can travel to Jacksonville or downtown St. Augustine in no time. The community offers its residents secure concrete block homes perfect for retirees, empty nesters or second homeowners. Lawn maintenance and irrigation are included in Homeowners Association fees, so residents have all the freedom and benefits of a single-family home ownership without the hassle of yard maintenance.

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Mar
 
22

4 Helpful Photography Tips!

Posted by: Peyton Davidson in Tips
 

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Jan
 
20

5 Tips on Finding a Builder you can Trust

Posted by: Sherry Davidson in Builders
 

Mark Downing with CornerStone Homes and I sat down recently to discuss new home construction. We agreed we are both seeing a lot more people finding a great buy on lots and needing to find a builder. I thought it might be helpful to share some tips for finding a great builder you can trust.

1- Ask family, friends, coworkers or your real estate agent for a recommendation.
2- Make sure the builder has a permanent business location and a good reputation with local banks and suppliers.
3- Ask to speak with previous customers.
4- Make sure you will enjoy working with the builder. You will be in close contact with them throughout the construction process.
5- Be cautious of unusually low-priced bids.

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