Adventure is just a stone’s throw away when you live where everyone vacations! And if your family enjoys exploring the great outdoors, there’s no need to pay exorbitant airline fees or stay cramped in the car for hours – Florida’s Historic Coast is packed full of natural gems.   The Florida State Parks system is one of the best parks systems in the nation. Florida ranks number five in states with the most parks, clocking an impressive 191. Keep in mind that California is ranked #1 with only 79 more parks and almost 100,000 more acres of land than Florida. If your family enjoys visiting st ..read more

“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” Og Mandino   Og inspires me every day. He shares so much wisdom.   The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR) May market stats show a slight increase in median sales price and a slight increase in closed sales. The median sales price of $375,000 for all property types is 3.2% higher than last month and 5.6% higher than last year. You may have seen articles that the median sales price went over $400,000, which it did for single family homes.   There were 2,604 closed sales in May, which i ..read more

May was spectacular closing month for buyers and sellers alike. We are so appreciative of our team of real estate advisors who helped people make their customer’s real estate dreams a reality. It’s time to recognize our top agents for May! In our Q&A blog with our TOPS, we asked our best this month to share their top 3 local businesses they like to support. Read on for their suggestions:   Our Overall Top Producer for our company as well as our Jacksonville Beach team is Candy Gil with over 2.5 Million in closings for the month. Candy – My top three locally owned businesses that I lov ..read more

“A father doesn’t tell you that he loves you. He shows you.” —Dimitri the Stoneheart   Hope all of you wonderful Dads have an amazing Father’s Day in June. You have such a profound impact on your families.   The April 2024 market stats from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors show continued stability in our prices. The median sales price for all property types in all 6 counties is $362,500 which is 0.7% higher than March and 6.6% higher than last year.   St. Johns County median price for all property types is $534,245. The single-family homes median price for St. Johns ..read more

We are thrilled to recognize and celebrate our top-performing agents for April!  Congratulations to these stellar professionals for their remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to our customers and our community!  We asked our Top Agents this month “In their professional opinion what is the best value of real estate property in Northeast Florida market right now?”  Please read on as they share their picks!   Our Top Producer, Top Lister, and Top Overall Sales Agent for April with over $2.1 Million in closings is Mirtha Barzaga! Mirtha – I have this listing in Cas ..read more

“To be in your children’s memories tomorrow, you have to be in their lives today.” ― Barbara Johnson   Wishing all the mothers out there a Happy Mother’s Day!   The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR) market review continues to show the median sales price of $360,000 consistent with last month. It was 8.2% higher than last year.   There were 2,442 closed sales, which is up 23.5% from last month and down 15.8% from last year. These numbers are affected by the volatile mortgage rates. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage had remained below 7% since early December a ..read more

Overwhelmed by the beauty that Northeast Florida has to offer? We’ve made you a list of what we believe to be some of the best ways to experience the outdoors, with options spanning across St. Johns County:   Kayak First up, kayaking! This activity is family-friendly and great for all skill levels. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, taking a guided kayaking tour through the waterways of St. Augustine can be a blast. Immerse yourself in the history of downtown while paddling along the bayfront, or float through a freshwater creek surrounded by Florida’s wildlife. Think you’re ..read more

In the exiting world of real estate, where every deal carries the promise of new beginnings, recognizing exceptional performance and loyalty is important to us here at Davidson Realty. I wanted to take a break from our usual monthly Q & A format with our TOP PERFORMERS and personally brag about them for their accomplishments not only in March but the entire first quarter of 2024.   Margherite Myers is our TOP PRODUCER for MARCH! Margherite has been a World Golf Village resident for many years and has been with us at Davidson Realty for almost 15 years now. With her professional guidan ..read more

“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