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FROM THE COUNTRY CLUB TO THE PEACEFUL COUNTRY, DAVIDSON REALTY HAS YOUR NEXT HOME.

September 16, 2020

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Posted by in Featured Listings, Neighborhoods

 

As a locally owned brokerage with two locations servicing all of Northeast Florida, Davidson Realty has a team of more than 40 real estate agents who understand the market, live in your communities, and have a passion for finding the right buyer for every home.

 

This week’s FEATURED LISTINGS include a journey through one of Northeast Florida’s most luxurious country club communities all the way down to the perfect Callahan country home with enough land to ensure peace and tranquility. Let’s begin our tour.

 

 

 

This is a love at first site experience.

 

 

105 Hickory Hill Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32095

 

With practically every upgrade your heart could possibly stand, 105 Hickory Hill Drive may be situated in St. Augustine but you’ll definitely feel like you’re living in a Mediterranean Villa somewhere beneath the Tuscan sun. With 6,182 square feet of air conditioned living space (8,900 sq ft total), Hickory Hill is a completely custom designed home offering 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. If space, luxury, and entertaining are what your heart desires – look no further. From the inside to the outdoor living space, this home in Palencia includes custom indoor and outdoor fireplaces, professionally designed wine & spirits cellar, an exceptionally large pool, heated spa, and stunning outdoor oasis ready for the most talked about gatherings. The exquisite gourmet kitchen will have anyone ready to spend the majority of their time in this heart of the home. It includes 48” cabinets, walk-in pantry and 11’ ceilings with custom features throughout. While touring this home you will definitely want to look up! Cathedral multi arch ceilings, gorgeous finishes, stunning light fixtures, and chandeliers will have your guests mesmerized when visiting your Mediterranean estate.

 

Call Mirtha Barzaga today at 904-940-5000 today for a tour.

 

 

Everything about this home feels CUSTOM and SPACIOUS

 

 

13822 Saxon Lake Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32225

 

When living in Queen’s Harbour Yacht and Country Club, you can expect quality in a pristine community. From the moment you step inside this gorgeous home on

 

Saxon Lake Drive, you experience why we use “custom” and “spacious” to describe it. Ideally situated overlooking an 11-acre lake in the heart of Queen’s Harbour Yacht and Country Club, this home is filled with natural light that pours in creating the most inviting and cheerful place to call, “home.” This floorplan was perfectly designed offering 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in 3,510 square feet of living space. The open great room with soaring high ceilings flows perfectly into the kitchen with plenty of cabinets and countertops. And that view! With three sets of French doors that take you to your outdoor oasis, whether you’re inside or enjoying the screened lanai with gorgeous wood ceilings, the view of the lake will have you feeling those vacation vibes in your own home. Open the French doors and enjoy Florida living with gentle breezes and the peaceful sounds of living in Queen’s Harbour.

 

Call Jennifer Todd today at 904-940-500 for a tour.

 

 

If Joanna Gaines lived in Callahan…

 

 

45097 Petree Road, Callahan, FL 32011

 

20 acres. Need we say more? With enough property to truly enjoy the best that country living has to offer, this one story brick home is a must see. Three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, formal dining room, and spacious den all overlooking green grass and trees for as far as the eye can see. While life gets hectic, everything feels relaxing on Petree Road. Just imagine yourself in the patio area that includes an outdoor fireplace, in your rocking chair at night enjoying your favorite beverage. It’s a beautiful and peaceful place to call “home” with so much to offer including a place for horses, livestock, barns, and gardening. This home includes a covered breezeway to a separate garage which can hold four cars. Petree Road offers 1,916 square feet of living space and so much more as you enjoy and roam the 20 acres of land you’ll be living on. This home is perfect for a family ready to leave the stresses of city living, a retiree looking forward to relaxation and privacy, and anyone in between. Don’t miss this opportunity to be surrounded by the beauty of living in the south.

 

Call Mirtha Barzaga today at 904-940-5000 for a tour.

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A Quick Market Update

August 20, 2020

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Posted by in News, Northeast Florida Market Trends

“You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.”

Indira Gandhi

 

We are not supposed to shake hands while we are social distancing, but it still makes my heart happy when someone looks me in the eye and shakes my hand with both of theirs. I can feel the love and respect.

 

The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors market stats for July indicate it is a great time to sell your home. With record-low mortgage rates and low inventory of homes listed for sale, the homes coming on the market are going under contract very quickly.

 

There were 3,598 contracts written in July which is an increase of 21% over last July. We are up 4% year-to-date.

 

There were 3,514 closings in July which is an increase of 16% over last July. We are down slightly (1%) year-to-date but catching up quickly. Closings were less than the previous year in April and May but rebounded in June and continued to increase in July.

 

The median sales price of $265,000 is up 10% over last July. The average sales price of $325,665 is up 15% over last July. Both prices are up 8% year-to-date. It is very clear that we are not seeing decreased pricing because of COVID.

 

The inventory of homes for sale is 6,943 which is down 30% from last July. This is the lowest number of homes for sale since mid-2005. For perspective during 2007 in the great recession, we had approximately 20,000 homes for sale.

 

We have 2.5 months supply of inventory available. A balanced market is 5 to 6 months of inventory. Inventory is low even with increased permits being pulled by the local builders. There are 6,608 building permits in the Jacksonville MSA through July 2020 compared to 6,208 year-to-date in 2019.

 

We are seeing increased contracts, closings and prices while experiencing a low number of homes available for sale. All add up to a terrific time to sell your home.

 

Mark your calendar for our annual Davidson Cares Clay Day on October 29th. We have worked out a very safe way for everyone to shoot with no group gatherings. We will be supporting Builders Care, Investing in Kids! and St. Augustine Youth Services again. Please email me at sdavidson@davidsonrealtyinc.com if you would like to participate.

 

Stay safe and as always thank you for your support and referrals!

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HOMEOWNERS ARE FEELING A LITTLE TOO “COVID-COZY” And YOUR HOME could be what they’re looking for!

August 14, 2020

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Posted by in News

By now, you’ve probably heard the term “Coronacrazy” which clearly speaks to the day to day roller-coaster we’ve all been living since early March. At Davidson Realty, you’ll also hear the term, “Covid-Cozy” which describes the homebuyers working with our agents who during quarantine determined their home no longer suits their needs. This doesn’t necessarily mean the home is too small in some circumstances. There has been a shift in desired layouts, locations, and overall function for many homebuyers as the Coronavirus has people spending more time at home.

 

While market conditions remain positive, interest rates are at an all-time low and inventory is low, if you have a home you’re contemplating selling – you may just have the perfect home for someone who is too “Covid-Cozy” in their current home!

 

What are homebuyers looking for?

 

 

Suburb Living:

While the convenience of living close to work has remained one of the top priorities for homebuyers, it’s not necessarily part of the top five “must-haves” since more people are working from home. In addition, people feel safer in less crowded and less populated areas which makes suburb living more desirable.

 

Dedicated Office/School space:

The pandemic has forced many Americans to work from home. Several large corporations in the Jacksonville Metro area are still shut down and have employees working from home. And nearly 38% of students across Northeast Florida will participate in some form of “distance learning” through virtual options. That means more homeowners are realizing with parents and/or children all needing a dedicated space their current situation isn’t ideal. The dedicated office/school space can be a bonus room or even an additional bedroom converted to office or school space.

 

Food Pantry:

If you think back to March and April, our groceries caused major anxiety for some as we were told the virus could potentially be brought home from groceries and lives on surfaces. (Not sure we still have a clear answer on this one!) Many consumers tried to buy in bulk and minimize their frequent trips to their local grocery stores. And whether or not consumers are still consumed with fear about their grocery stores, we do know that buying in bulk has become more popular and people are needing more storage space.

 

Larger yards or better outdoor amenities:

Northeast Florida weather, albeit very hot and humid during August, provides plenty of months for enjoying the outdoors. And people who enjoy entertaining can more safely socially-distance while entertaining outdoors. Outdoor amenities also provide plenty of entertainment while people are looking for more controlled environments for their children to play and safely social distance.

 

You may be looking for a home that offers these features or maybe you are living in a home that hits some or all of the list above. Either way, if you’re contemplating moving into a new home contact our Davidson Realty office and let’s get the process started. Our Davidson Realty team of experts knows exactly how to market your home to highlight its qualities and make it desirable for people who are ready for something a little less “Covid-Cozy.”

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Congratulations to our TOP Producing Agents in May!

June 8, 2020

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Posted by in Agent Feature, News, Top Agents

I would like to congratulate our entire team for a great month in May. We had sales of $15 Million which is an amazing month and a wonderful surprise following April where everyone was staying at home due to COVID-19.

 

The Top Producer with the most closings in May is Delilah Salameh. I continuously receive feedback from Delilah’s customers about her genuine concern and her constant communication. Delilah was born and raised in Jacksonville and can help her customers no matter where they prefer to live.

 

 

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JEA veteran Terry Pittman transitions to Realtor at Davidson Realty

May 7, 2020

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Posted by in News

We are thrilled to announce our newest addition to the Davidson team: real estate agent Terry Pittman! Terry brings to Davidson nearly 30 years of experience in operations and maintenance.

 

Terry is dedicated to helping people and has the attention to detail it takes to be a successful agent. We are glad to have Terry aboard.

 

A native of St. Augustine, Terry has 28 years of experience in operations and maintenance with JEA. Over the years, he served as maintenance planner and project manager. With JEA, Terry also contributed to the Northside Generating Station Repowering Team, helping to install the world’s first 300-megawatt continuous fluidized bed boilers. After retiring from JEA, he spent time as facilities manager with Florida State College at Jacksonville.

 

Today, Terry looks forward to using his knowledge and local market insights to help buyers and sellers throughout the First Coast.

 

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their four children and nine grandchildren. For more than 20 years, Terry has served as missionary to indigenous people of Guyana and Suriname in South America.

 

He works out of Davidson’s World Golf Village office.

 

Welcome to Davidson, Terry!

 

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