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Northeast Florida Market Statistics for September! Is Increased Home Pricing in Our Future?

October 24, 2011

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Posted by in Northeast Florida Market Trends

“Capital isn’t scarce; vision is.” Sam Walton

This is a profound statement by Sam Walton and very appropriate today. There are a lot of bright people focused on making it through the day instead of looking forward.

The one consistent story in the market statistics produced by the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors for September is the inventory of homes for sale continues to drop. There were 16,280 active properties for sale in September 2010 and there are 32% less properties (11,011) in September 2011.The inventory has dropped every month in the past year. The months supply of inventory is at 7.7 months supply compared to 11.6 months in September 2010, a 34% decrease. The inventory reductions we are seeing should lead to increased pricing in the future.

Pending sales in September 2011 are up 24% over September 2010. The year to date pending sales for  2011 are up 7% over year to date 2010. The North Florida market has averaged 1,450 pending sales a month for the last 12 months compared to a 1,385 average for the previous 12 months. Read more

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A Chat with Homeowners Dante & Tanya Carnivale about Davidson Property Management

July 21, 2011

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Posted by in Rentals

Elsie EvansDavidson Realty’s Property Management Team headed by Elsie & John Evans is busier than ever. Rentals are in demand as more people have decided to rent their Jacksonville and St. Augustine homes in a down real estate market rather than try to sell at a huge discount. As well, more folks are renting rather than buying because of financial concerns, job uncertainty and other reasons. On top of the prime conditions, Elsie & John Evans have grown the Davidson Property Management business thanks to good ole’ fashioned hard work and above-and-beyond customer service. We talked with property management customers Dante and Tanya Carnivale about why they choose Davidson.

How long have you worked with Davidson Property Management?
It’s been about 4 years now. We originally had Davidson manage a condo we decided to offer for rent in The Legends. Just recently we called on them to rent out a home of ours in Sevilla, too.

What’s your experience been with Davidson?
First, we just have to say how wonderful Elsie Evans is to work with. She really looks out for her customers. She knows her stuff and makes you feel very comfortable that she’s on top of things. We were so impressed with the service we got renting our condo that there was no question we would use Davidson again when it came time to rent our house.

So it’s the customer service you were impressed by?
I (Tanya Carnivale) worked in the financial services industry for 30 years and, honestly, not many people go the extra mile for a customer. Elsie and her team go the extra mile. They answer the phone when you call, get right back to you with the information you need, thoroughly vet the renters, and they are proactive about staying on top of any issues. When we decided to rent out our home, Elsie was upfront with us about what we needed to do to bring the house up to prime rental standards in order to get the maximum income. She recommended vendors for us to get the work done well and inexpensively and she coordinated all the work once we approved it. It was such a huge help and she kept us well-informed via email throughout the process.

If you want to learn more about Davidson Realty’s property management services, call Elsie Evans at 904.484.2170 or email at eevans@davidsonpropertymanagement.com

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Mark Downing from CornerStone Homes Answers Top 3 Buyer Questions

June 2, 2011

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Posted by in New Home Construction

Mark Downing, CornerStone Homes SiteMany people are realizing the benefits of buying a new home over a short sale or a foreclosure. So we decided to reach out to one of our many builder friends – Mark Downing with CornerStone Homes – to find out the top 3 questions he is getting about new houses in Jacksonville, FL today. Here are the top 3 buyer questions along with Mark’s answers:
 
1. How much does it cost to build per square foot?
 
There are many variables to the per square foot cost, but we generally start at $60 per foot. However, it does vary by plan, county and the personal choices you make for your finishes.
 
2. What incentives do you offer?
 
Unlike a national builder, we don’t have one program for every buyer. We work with our buyers to tailor a program that fits your needs.  That may include a closing cost contribution, a price reduction or a design center option.
 
3. How long does it take to build a home?
 
After we get the permit, we can build your home in 90 to 120 days – depending on size. However, it often takes 60 – 100 days before we get a permit depending on the number of structural changes you make, a community’s ARC approvals, truss and structural engineering, and which county your home is in.
 
If you are interested in learning more about the differences between new construction and short sales or foreclosure – or if you have other questions you would like to ask a builder, please contact any Davidson agent!

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Florida Statewide Open House THIS weekend: Find your Perfect Jacksonville Home!

March 23, 2011

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Posted by in Events, News

rts5054Here at Davidson Realty, our Jacksonville Realtors couldn’t be more excited to open the doors to our listings from St. Augustine all the way to Ponte Vedra Beach for the second annual statewide open house weekend! Mark your calendars because on March 26th and 27th thousands of blue balloons will line the streets all over the state of Florida and the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR) is no exception! Davidson Realty will be participating in St. Augustine, Green Cove Springs, Jacksonville, and Ponte Vedra!

If you are interested in a St. Augustine golf course community, be sure to check out our listings in The Cascades, Waterbury, Heritage Landing, LakeWood, Bearsford, Isles of the World, and Turnberry. There are a million reasons to call World Golf Village home!

Have you visited Green Cove Springs? We have two homes available in Magnolia Point Golf & Country Club, a magnificent gated golf course community. 

Johns Glen is the perfect option for someone looking for a small established community off of County Road 210 in Jacksonville or if you prefer access to the St. Johns River, we have just the home for you with a decked, covered boat strip in Orangedale! We will also be showing a charming brick home with a pool located in the heart of Mandarin.

If a beautiful beach condo walking distance from the water calls to you then be sure to stop in 130 Vera Cruz Drive in Ponte Vedra Beach.

If you have any questions about our listings or need more information on the schools, nightlife, or neighborhoods of your desired location feel free to call one of our trusted real estate advisors today!

To view all Davidson Realty’s listings please visit http://www.davidsonrealtyinc.com/search and you can see all of the NEFAR open houses by visiting http://pub.realtyweb.net/cgi-bin/mainmenu.cgi?cmd=url+other/createlink/link_receiver.html&i=rkna80fxbgj,1

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