Jim’s Take on the Classic Caesar Salad Recipe

February 29, 2012

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Leaves-of-cos-romaine-let-001This caesar salad recipe is sure to be one of your favorites! The gourmet presentation and mouth-watering sauce is perfect for any occasion.

2  Small cloves of garlic
3-4  Anchovies

Mash garlic and anchovies in bowl

 Juice from one lemon
2  Eggs
3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2  Splashes Tabasco sauce (I add more)
1 Teaspoon Grey Poupon Mustard
2 Heaping tablespoons of Parmesan cheese (Kraft)
1 Teaspoon black pepper
2  Tablespoons white vinegar
4 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Heads Romaine lettuce (prime leaves only) these are in center of
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North Florida Real Estate Trends for January 2012

February 27, 2012

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If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not, you’ll find an excuse.” Unknown

This quote really hit home for me, I hope you enjoy.

The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors market stats for January revealed some interesting information. First I noticed the large drop in closings from 1,432 closings in December, 2011 to only 977 closings in January 2012. I looked back and found similar trends every January. Next I compared January 2012 to January 2011 and saw a 6% decline in closings. I looked a little closer to discover that in January 2011 there were 612 lender-mediated closings and this year there were only 488 for a 20% decline. The traditional closings increased by almost 14% from 430 in January 2011 to 489 in January 2012. So overall closings are down but non distressed closings (traditional) are up.

It has been reported that the banks are going to increase foreclosing properties. How they market these foreclosures and whether this impacts short sale negotiations may be a major factor in 2012. We have seen the banks get much tougher lately with negotiations on short sales. Read more

Meet New St. Augustine Realtor Selena Wilhite

February 24, 2012

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Selena Wilhite - large emailHelp us welcome Selena Wilhite to our Davidson Realty family.  Selena recently joined our team of top real estate professionals and is already hard at work helping Jacksonville and St. Augustine clients find the perfect place to call home.  A love of working with people is what inspired Selena to become a Realtor.  She owned and operated a large salon and spa in Mandarin for ten years where she loved the daily interaction with customers. Says Davidson Realty President Sherry Davidson, “Selena has a great combination of people skills and sharp business instincts thanks to her years as a business owner.” Read more

A Community Dock for Kayaking and Canoeing in Julington Creek is Just One of the Amenities that Makes River Oaks Plantation a Special Place to Call Home

February 16, 2012

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river oaks 2Imagine, after a long day at the office, riding your bike to the neighborhood dock for a leisurely canoe ride on the St. Johns river.  With River Oaks Plantation’s community dock with storage for canoes and kayaks, it’s easy to enjoy the waterways of Jacksonville.  River Oaks Plantation is a picturesque community made up of 204 single family homes located in Jacksonville, Florida. It’s one of the 45 subdivisions that make up Julington Creek Plantation, but there are many qualities that distinguish River Oaks Plantation from the average suburban subdivision.  River Oaks Plantation family-oriented amenity center, community river dock that’s canoe and kayak accessible, and its plethora of water front homes are some of its draws. Residents also have access to Julington Creek Plantation amenities such as the aquatic center, playgrounds, tennis courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts and an 18 hole golf course. A public library is also located within Julington Creek. Read more

Finding a Natural Path to Wellness: Davidson Speaker Series Presents Health & Wellness Seminar

February 14, 2012

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healthCurious about holistic healing?  Want to learn more about natural remedies?  Please join us on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7:00 p.m. for a discussion on Health & Wellness Through Holistic and Bio Logical Medicine led by Susan Burns of Wellness Matters

Susan Burns, MSN, CNHP, ND, CNC, BCIH, a leading practitioner of biological medicine, will discuss the methodology and protocols involved with achieving wellness through holistic medicine, including detoxification, oxygen therapy, enzyme therapy, nutritional supplementation, and more. Burns’ clinic, Wellness Matters, which is located in Palencia, strives to help each individual attain and maintain an optimal level of health for a vital and energetic future. The practitioners at Wellness Matters have studied at US and European Universities and their collective experience in functional, bio-logical and anti-aging medicine spans over 75 years. Visit www.wminst.com for more information about Wellness Matters. Read more

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