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Davidson Realty 2024 Gift Guide

December 13, 2024

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Shop local for all your favorite people

The holiday season is upon us! And we here at Davidson Realty know that supporting our community is what helps us thrive as a community. You can make shopping even more special by supporting local businesses and artists, and it isn’t hard to do in Northeast Florida. Here in Jacksonville and St. Augustine, we have so many wonderful places to shop for everyone on your list — places that offer unique experiences, one-of-a-kind products and handmade items. With this gift guide, we make it easy to shop thoughtfully and to make a difference to our beloved small businesses.

 

For the host, hostess or person who has everything: Avondale Gift Boutique

A treasured gift shop open for over 40 years, Avondale Gift Boutique is an independent and family-owned establishment that specializes in unique gifts. Whether you’re buying for the friend who is always entertaining, for the family who loves games and puzzles or for the pet lover in your life, Avondale Gift Boutique truly has it all. Stationary and cards, housekeeping and kitchen products, beauty and wellness, candles, linens, jewelry and eyewear — and with free gift wrapping — you can cross off anyone and everyone on your list. Open Monday through Friday 10AM to 5PM and Saturday 10AM to 4PM. Shop at 3650 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32205 and shop online at www.agbjax.com.

 

For the kiddos in your life: Heyday!

This super cute and fun-filled toy store offers something for every kiddo — whether it’s arts & crafts they’re into, creative and inspiring science and STEM, vehicles and trains, cozy plush stuffies, books, clothes and more. They have gifts for all ages, from newborns to teens. Heyday! has the best stocking stuffers too, like putty and slime, Playtab toys that develop fine motor skills, the most award-winning scooter around, the Micro Kickboard and many toys made in the USA. Open Monday through Friday 10AM to 6PM, Saturday 9:30AM to 6PM, and Sunday 11AM to 4PM. Shop at 2016 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida 32207 and order online for store pick up at heyday-toys.myshopify.com.

 

For the fitness buff or adventurer: Rock Climbing

Rocking climbing can be a fun thrill that boosts self-confidence and reduces stress. For the loved one in Jax, head to The Edge Rock Gym for gift cards redeemable for passes and memberships, rental equipment, classes and programs or retail purchases. Their gift cards are basically treated like cash! Day Passes are $19, and a one-month membership is $76. For those in the oldest city, head to Stone Climbing. A day pass is $22 and monthly memberships start at $87. Both gyms offer classes for yoga and climbing and have youth programs. Give the gift of climbing for an experience they’re guaranteed to enjoy.

 

For the beach bum, brewer or concert goer: ICEMULE Coolers

Known for quality, durability and portability, ICEMULE coolers are created to be carried on any adventure — and they’re based in St. Augustine! This hands-free cooler has a lifetime warranty and will quickly become the one you take anywhere and everywhere. With multiple sizes, in great colors and shapes, your food and drinks will stay chilled all day long. Shop online at icemulecoolers.com or find a local retailer at icemulecoolers.com/pages/where-to-buy.

 

For the home barkeep: St. Augustine Distillery

St. Augustine Distillery is a favorite for tourists and locals alike, making award-winning bourbon, rum, gin and vodka. Founded by local families and located in a historic ice plant in downtown St. Augustine, they offer free tastings and tours 7 days a week. Take a tour, have a tasting and do some holiday shopping at the bottle shop. They sell not only their delicious spirits but specialty mixers to create the perfect cocktail at home, like an Old Fashioned, Florida Mule or Bloody Mary — each made with real, quality ingredients. They have candles, apparel, pickles, BBQ sauce, and of course, the coolest barware. Stock the bar with copper mugs, tiki mugs, stainless steel double jiggers, Collins and rocks glasses, swivel spoons and so much more. Open every day from 10AM to 6PM. Shop at 112 Riberia St., St. Augustine, Florida 32084 or online at store.staugustinedistillery.com.

 

For the home chef, master griller or tea lover: The Spice & Tea Exchange

With three locations in Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Spice & Tea has a plethora of spices and spice blends to amp up any dish. They even offer infused salts, specialty honeys and sweeteners and teas of all varieties. Gift boxes are available, with handpicked favorite gifts, that offer the best of the best. Shop online at www.spiceandtea.com or find your closest location at www.spiceandtea.com/pages/find-store.

 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Davidson Realty (and happy shopping)!

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year is Here: Nights of Lights!

November 8, 2024

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For over 30 years, St. Augustine has kicked off the holiday season with a dazzling festival of lights: Nights of Lights. Every year, the historic town strings millions of tiny sparkling white lights on lamp posts, building tops, around towering oak trees and over the Bridge of Lions. Lights will adorn the city throughout approximately 20 blocks, turning the already picturesque town into a magical wonderland. The tradition started in 1993, and is loosely inspired by a Spanish Christmas tradition of placing white candles on window sills. The idea in St. Augustine was set into motion in the early 1990s by then Mayor Len Weeks and former City Councilman William Lennon. The two sought a way to lighten up the dark months of the year, as a way for locals and tourists alike to enjoy the city and to promote local businesses during the holidays. With a grant from the City of St. Augustine and contributions from locals, Nights of Lights began as a partnership – and it continues strong today, with joint funding from the City and St. Johns Tourist Development Council. Angels in the Architecture have put up and maintained all 3 million lights for the past 26 years, and, of course, residents and businesses join in on decorating the town as well.

 

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Why It’s Important To Price Your Home To Sell

September 9, 2024

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Selling your home can be daunting. With so many items to check off the list, pricing your home is one of the most intimidating to-dos. Too high, and it might sit there for ages; too low, and you’ll miss out on that hard-earned cash. We spoke to Shelley and Tim Nemethy of The Nemethy Group at Davidson Realty, Inc. about the importance of pricing a home to sell and why a professional realtor should be on your team.

 

“Pricing your home correctly and according to what the market dictates will bring the greatest success in selling your home,” says Shelley. “Hiring an experienced and knowledgeable Realtor is important when it comes to pricing and marketing your home properly. One myth some sellers believe is their home should be listed at a certain price because their neighbor’s home sold at that price. This approach doesn’t take anything else about the home into consideration. So much more goes into pricing a home correctly, such as square footage, current updates, location, age, lot size, pool and much more. If your neighborhood is on a lake, ocean or preserve, each home will have a unique view and access.”

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Northeast Florida Market Stats | June 2024

July 30, 2024

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“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.” Abraham Maslow

 

The National Association of Realtors settlement will require growth and moving out of our comfort zone for most Realtors in the country.   However, the team at Davidson Realty is educated, prepared for change and will continue to take the best care of our customers with knowledge and expertise.

 

The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors market stats for June 2024 show stability in the median sales price and the number of new listings. Due to the decrease in closed sales and pending sales, the active inventory continues to grow.

 

The growth in available inventory is positive. We have been at low levels of inventory for a long time and buyer demand is very low because of the high interest rates. If mortgage rates drop and buyer demand increases, it will be great to have more properties for buyers to purchase, which should keep prices from rising too quickly.

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New Homeowner Fees

July 26, 2024

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Buying a new home is a huge decision – how often do you make a purchase with that many zeros?! And while our experienced real estate professionals will guide you smoothly through the home-buying process, potential buyers should go into the house hunt considering all the expenses they can be expected to cover beyond the home’s purchase price. Please note that all costs are estimations.

 

Closing Costs

Closing costs are very detailed and determined on an individual basis, so there’s no one-price-fits-all. Some of the fees that may be included in closing costs are the appraisal cost, title search fee, title insurance premium, closing fee and loan underwriting and origination fees. The buyer, the seller or a combination of the two may pay closing costs. The total can range from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Buyers can expect to pay an average of 2 to 5 percent of the purchase price in closing costs, with the higher range being for financed purchases. That means if you’re purchasing a home for $250,000, you can expect to pay between $5,000 and $12,500. It’s crucial to have the amount and responsibility clearly delineated in the purchase agreement – lenders must give you a document called a Closing Disclosure at least three business days before your closing date. There are a number of closing cost calculators available online, but take them with a grain of salt and consult a professional.

 

Appraisal Fee

These professional services will appraise the home and estimate its true market value. This service usually costs between $200 and $500.

 

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