“Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona.” – Journalist & Autor, George Will   I am very excited about Baseball season starting. It is my favorite time of the year.   The February 2024 market review from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors confirms the ups and downs of our market each month. At least the median price has stayed relatively stable. The median sales price of all property types in February was $359,000. The price has gone up and down monthly but stayed in a consistent range.   There were 1,893 closed ..read more

As we bid farewell to the shortest month of the year, it is time recognize our TOP PERFORMERS for February! We proudly celebrate their outstanding accomplishments and their unwavering commitment to their customers! In addition to honoring them we also like to use this blog as a forum to share their professional advice. This month we asked them “What advice do you have for sellers or buyers who are on the fence about making a move right now? Please read on as they share their insights! Our Top Producer, Top Lister and Top Overall Sales Agent for February is Mirtha Barzaga! Mirtha – Real Estate ..read more

This past fall, Davidson Realty hosted their eighth annual sport shooting fundraiser, the Jim Davidson’s Annual Clay Day. Named Davidson Cares Clay Day in years past, the fundraising event was renamed in 2023 to honor the recent passing of the Davidson family’s patriarch, Jim Davidson. Clay Day includes two sport shooting events, beginner skeet and sporting clay, and individuals and teams participate. Money raised from the event goes directly to local nonprofits, specifically youth-based organizations throughout Northeast Florida. This past Clay Day was held on October 19, 2023, and raised $15 ..read more

January 2024 is in the books for us as Davidson Realty . Our team is hard at work selling lots of real estate as usual. We want to congratulate our TOP Producers for a successful January! We asked our Top Agents this month “What is one thing you learned from your last transaction that could benefit your future customers?” Please read on as they share their insights!   Our Top Producer, Top Lister and Top Overall Sales Agent for January is Terri Apodaca with over $1 Million in closings. Terri – One lesson learned from my last transaction is the importance of clear and frequent communicati ..read more

“Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen.” Coco Chanel   I am going to believe the spring real estate market is going to be awesome. It has been a tough two years, but Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor said, “watch for the Florida real estate market to slowly start growing in 2024 as interest rates flatten and consumers begin realizing what they’re seeing is the new normal in prices and interest rates.” The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors January market review shows continued price stability. The median sales price of $345,000 is down 4.2% fro ..read more

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King had so many amazing quotes, but this is one of my favorites. We need more light and love.   Let’s review 2023 and look forward to a better 2024 for the real estate market. The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR) market review for December 2023 shows a slight decline of 1.4% in the median sales price from November. The median sales price of $360,000 is up 6.5% from last year (the numbers used are from all types of properties in all ..read more

Another year in the books for Davidson Realty happily serving the Northeast Florida community in all things real estate and so much to be grateful for especially our agents who make it happen on a daily basis for our customers!  We want to specifically acknowledge our TOP Agents for their achievements and success in December and the 4th Quarter of 2023 and share with you their most memorable moments in real estate last year.       Our Overall Top Producer and Top Producer of our Jacksonville Beach Team for December as well as our Top Agent and Top Producer of our Jack ..read more

By Brenda Williamson, Mortgage Loan Originator at Atlantic Trust Mortgage   Are you dreaming of owning your own home but worried about your credit score standing in the way? Fret not! With a few strategic moves, you can boost your credit score and pave the way for successful homeownership. Here are a few key steps to enhance your creditworthiness and prepare for that dream home:   Understand Your Credit Report The first step on your journey to homeownership is understanding where you currently stand. Obtain a copy of your credit report from major credit bureaus like Equifax, Experian ..read more

“The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God.” C.S. Lewis   Enjoy your family, friends and all the joy of Christmas, but don’t forget the reason we celebrate.   As interesting and crazy as the real estate market has been in 2023, I am happy to welcome 2024. I have listened to several forecasts from experts, and I will share their thoughts.   First, we will review November 2023 market stats from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR). The median sales price of $367,495 is up 7.2% over last November and up 5.0% over this October. The prices have ..read more

The holiday season is in full swing much like our agents at Davidson Realty.  We want to especially recognize our top agents for November as we are so proud of all they have achieved and all they have served!  We thought it would be informative to ask their professional advice about buying or selling during this time of year. We asked them specifically: What is the number one tip or best advice you would give anyone thinking about buying or selling a home/property during the holiday season?  Here are some of their responses:       Our overall Top Producer and our ..read more