Northeast Florida Market Update | April 2023

May 23, 2023

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“Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” Stephen Hawking

 

The real estate market has given us an incredible opportunity to adapt to change over the last few years.

 

The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors market stats for April show a slight increase in prices of homes, fewer closed and pending sales and a small increase in inventory.

 

The median sales price for April is $339,995 which is down 2.9% from last April and up 2.4% from March. In the National Association of Realtors first-quarter report, nearly seven out of 10 metro markets had home price gains.

 

Locally, active inventory of 5,938 homes is up 4.5% from March. Many of those homes are new construction and not completed. The supply of existing homes is very low because many homeowners with loans well below current mortgage rates are electing to stay in their homes.

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Davidson Realty Welcomes Two New Professional Realtors to Team

May 22, 2023

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With over 30 years’ of experience, Davidson Realty continues to be the dependable name in real estate in Northeast Florida. And with a full complement of the most talented Realtors around, Davidson is a full-service office ready to guide buyers through the home buying process in Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine, and throughout St. Johns County. The office is thrilled to announce the addition of two seasoned Realtors, Angela Strauss and Mike Kryachun.

 

Angela Strauss comes to Davidson Realty with more than 25 years’ of experience. She built a solid foundation at the University of Miami, where she earned her Bachelors and MBA. In addition to being a real estate agent in Florida, she is also a real estate broker in California. She has dedicated her career to helping her clients navigate the real estate market, both residential and commercial.

 

 

 

“Two of my great passions in life are home remodeling and gardening,” shares Strauss. “It gives me an edge in the real estate market. I can really look at a property and see its intrinsic value, what it can or can’t be. This is extremely beneficial, whether I’m working with a first-time homebuyer or a client looking to expand their investment portfolio. That’s what I love about being a real estate professional – helping my client find a property that can become their dream home or business.”

 

 

Mike Kryachun’s introduction to the world of real estate was a truly organic process, with all of his previous life experience leading him to Davidson Realty. He was raised with a strong appreciation for foundational skills. His childhood was spent learning all about mechanics from his father. As a young adult, Kryachun went on to hone his skills in framing homes and crafting fine cabinetry, before realizing his talents could best be used in real estate.

 

 

 

“As one of twelve children, I’m used to absorbing a lot of different input all at once,” laughs Kryachun. “I enjoy working with clients to flesh out exactly what their needs are. My background helps me examine a property from a very technical perspective, which in turn means that I can really assist my clients in understanding what they’re looking at and, more importantly, what they can expect.”

 

Davidson Realty was founded in 1989 by Jim and Sherry Davidson. Leaders in the Northeast Florida market, they have a dedicated and professional group of Realtors and support staff to assist clients with their real estate needs. To see Davidson’s full roster of real estate professionals, visit their website.

Congratulations to all our Top Producers for March & Q1 in 2023!

April 24, 2023

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March and the end of the first quarter in 2023 came in and out like a lion at Davidson Realty with a flurry of real estate activity.  It’s time to recognize our top agents who made it all happen.  We are so proud of all their accomplishments!  We asked our best this month to dispel a common myth they encounter frequently in their real estate business.   Read on as they share their insights that you may just find useful.

 

 

 

Our Top Producer, Top Lister, and Top Overall Sales for March and the first quarter of 2023 is Mirtha Barzaga with over $9.3 Million in closings and $5.3 Million in overall sales.

 

 

 

 

Mirtha – Myth: Listing a property high to set the stage for bargaining room or listing a home at a much higher price than what comparable reports show, or what your real estate expert provides seems like a good idea to make sure your home sells for all its worth. “Sellers commonly will say, “It’s easier to come down than to go up.” I say this is proven to be the wrong strategy to take.  Homes will bring real market value price. Asking that plus 10% is more likely to cause the home to stay on the market longer, generate less activity and interest, and ultimately sell for less than the market. We call that chasing the market and it’s never a good practice. 

 

 

 

Our Top Producing Team for the March is Vern and Deb Shadowen.

 

 

 

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Nocatee: One of the Best Places to Raise a Family

April 10, 2023

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When choosing where to raise a family, there are multiple factors to consider, but it should come as no surprise that one of the main factors that come into play when choosing where to settle down is location, location, location.

 

For those who choose The Sunshine State as the place to call home, one community stands out against the rest – Nocatee. The master-planned community in St. Johns County has been ranked Number One among the Best Places to Raise a Family in Florida, and it’s easy to see why.

 

About Nocatee 

When construction on Nocatee first broke ground back in 2005, there was one goal in mind – to provide residents with a high quality of life. Spanning 14,000 acres and offering various housing options, including single-family homes, townhomes and apartments, Nocatee has quickly become one of the most sought-after communities in Northeast Florida, with over 15,000 residents calling it home.

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Davidson Realty Welcomes New Agents Jessie Forga and Jane Dulisse to Team of Experts

March 28, 2023

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Davidson Realty is proud to welcome new faces to its team of real estate experts. “At Davidson Realty, we are passionate about serving people above everything else. Our commitment to serving both in real estate and the community sets us apart,” shares Davidson Realty President, Sherry Davidson. Davidson Realty is delighted to introduce two new members to the family!

 

 

Jessie Forga

Minnesota native, Jessie Forga has resided in St. Augustine, Florida since 2018. With a passion for serving the area, Jessie is ready to help with your home buying and selling needs. As a proud member of Davidson Realty, Jessie carries the values of hard work, integrity, and outstanding client service into everything she does.

 

When Jessie isn’t making homeownership dreams come true for her clients, she enjoys spending time watching her two children play sports or exploring the area with her family. Her daughter, Ainsley, plays softball and does weightlifting while her son, Lachlan, plays on his school baseball team and on a travel team.

 

Jane Dulisse

Jane Dulisse was born in Burlington, Wisconsin, and grew up on an agricultural farm surrounded by dairies and vast amounts of open land. This was instrumental in developing her strong and determined work ethic that she touts to this day.

 

Upon graduating, a move to California was imminent, as she wanted to be a part of big city life and the new up-and-coming boom of business that was happening there.

 

Jane started her career in the mid-1980s selling and listing residential properties in the San Jose, California area. Starting her business on the west coast opened her eyes to a whole new knowledge of real estate in the fast-paced life in California.

 

Several years went by, business was exceptional, and homesickness set in. You can’t take the country out of the country girl, sooo..

 

After moving back to Wisconsin, she acquired her new real estate license. Over the next twenty years, Jane expanded her real estate knowledge to include commercial, business, and vacant land transactions, in addition to the residential market.

 

As time marched on, another move brought Jane to St. Augustine, Florida. Loving real estate she could not resist acquiring her Florida Sales Associate License.

 

Jane is very committed to community involvement in her area. At the World of Golf Cascades community center, she is part of the events committee, beautification club, and assists in the pottery and ceramics studio.

 

Currently, Jane and her husband live in World of Golf Villages and love the idea that they will never shovel snow from their driveway or sidewalk again. They also love knowing that they can golf, go to the beach, and enjoy outdoor activities year-round without wearing a parka. Florida is truly a great place to live, work, and play.

 

Jane enjoys working with clients to help them find the perfect home, business, commercial building, or parcel of land to build the dream house they’ve always wanted.

 

Davidson Realty has the perfect tools needed for her to list, market, and sell your property with as little disruption to your life as possible. Jane looks forward to meeting and working with you. Your satisfaction is our main concern and what we strive for.

 

If you are interested in a career in real estate with Davidson Realty, call us today at (904) 940-5000.

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