Considerations when buying a home with a pool

January 22, 2020

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Thanks to the great climate here in Northeast Florida, the chances of seeing homes for sale with a pool are very good.

 

In addition to boosting the resale value of a home, owning a pool can offer lots of additional advantages. But owning a pool is not to be taken lightly. If you have ever owned a home with a pool, you already know the upsides and downsides. If not, consider these points before diving into swimming pool ownership.

 

Owning a pool is proven to benefit your health. Having a pool can offer big advantages for your physical and mental health. Swimming has proven itself to be perhaps the best form of exercise. It is low-impact with big cardiovascular benefits. And you don’t need to be a lap swimmer to reap the benefits of your pool! Light water aerobics or just wading around your pool can help you build mobility and endurance without the harsh impact on your joints. This is especially helpful in the hot summer months when you can stay cool in the water. In addition to offering a private place for exercise, your pool is a place for de-stressing and emotional relaxation.

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Long-time educator Reba Barkley joins Davidson Realty’s World Golf Village team

January 15, 2020

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We are pleased to welcome Reba Barkley to our sales team in World Golf Village! Reba’s background includes 25 years as an educator.

 

“Reba is truly an expert communicator and more importantly, an expert listener,” said Sherry Davidson, President of Davidson Realty. “Her experiences in education and life make her a great partner to customers. We are happy to have Reba on our team.”

 

Reba originates from Atlanta where she attended Spelman College. As an educator she has served as a special needs teacher, elementary school principal and assistant professor. Due to her husband Bill’s corporate relocations, Reba and her family moved frequently through the years. She credits this with helping her to become skilled at buying and selling as well as creating smooth family transitions.

 

Today, Reba looks forward to helping other families navigate the real estate process.

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Sarah Poehler brings artful eye to Davidson Realty’s agent team

January 13, 2020

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We are happy to welcome Sarah Poehler to our growing team of real estate agents! Sarah has an art background with experience in property management.

 

“Thanks to her experience Sarah is attuned to details often missed by others, and she is also laser focused on helping her customers get to the closing table,” said Sherry Davidson, President of Davidson Realty. “We are glad to have Sarah on our team.”

 

Sarah originates from Austin, Texas, and holds a degree in studio art. She credits her father, an architect, with inspiring her life-long appreciation for architectural styles and design. She owned an art business in Texas and has traveled the world studying sculptural design. Since relocating to Jacksonville, Sarah has gained nearly five years of experience in property management.

 

A resident of Jacksonville’s San Marco neighborhood, Sarah enjoys spending time around the Riverside community and the beaches. She can also be seen at the Jacksonville Zoo, volunteering with local animal rescues, and getting involved in community events.

 

Sarah works out of our Jacksonville Beach office.

 

Welcome to the team, Sarah!

 

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About Sherry Davidson, President of Davidson Realty
Since launching Davidson Realty in 1989, Sherry Davidson has built the firm to include nearly 60 agents and exceed $100 million in annual sales. She is known throughout the First Coast as an authority on all things residential real estate, having served on the Board of Directors for Northeast Florida Association of Realtors, Florida Realtors® (a division of the National Association of Realtors), and Builders Care (charitable arm of Northeast Florida Builders Association).

Thanks to Sherry’s leadership, Davidson Realty has been recognized as one of the state’s Best Companies to Work For (Florida Trend Magazine), as well as one of the region’s Best Places to Work and 50 Fastest Growing Companies (Jacksonville Business Journal). Get to know Davidson Realty’s talented team of agents by clicking here or call us at (904) 940-5000.

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400 Families in 2019: Rich Regan

December 19, 2019

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Getting a home ready to sell goes far beyond putting up a For Sale sign and snapping a few photos. Often, an agent has to put in a little elbow grease as well. Few know this better than Davidson Realty agent Suzy Evans.

 

When seller Rich Regan contacted Suzy at the recommendation of friends, she was ready with an arsenal of expert insights and time-tested resources to help him sell.

 

He knew right away he was in good hands. “Suzy sold me with her knowledge of condos in my area,” said Rich, who was looking to sell his condominium in the Avila community of Palencia.

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Prepare your home to sell with these fast, low-cost kitchen refresh ideas

December 10, 2019

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It is no surprise the kitchen is most often cited as the room that really sells your home. It’s the most functional space in the house and where we spend a lot of time as a family.

 

Also, kitchen trends and styles go in and out just as fast (often faster) than any other room in the home. So when you plan to list your home for sale, this is where you will want to dedicate your attention.

 

You don’t want buyers to walk into your kitchen and wince at how much work it needs!

 

That being said, renovating the kitchen is an expensive and time consuming task. Thanks to the internet, there is a nearly endless array of quick and inexpensive ideas for giving your kitchen a great facelift.

 

1.) Reface your cabinets. The thought of gutting and replacing cabinets is daunting to say the least but refacing them makes them look like new without making any major changes. You can either replace your cabinet doors, paint them, or remove them altogether for exposed shelving.

 

2.) Add a backsplash. Depending on the décor you are working with now, a simple tile or shiplap backsplash can make all the difference for a home buyer seeking a stylish kitchen. If intimidating visions of mortar and tile grout are dancing in your head, not to worry! There are plenty of beautiful designs that are really easy to install (check out these alternatives at the Home Depot).

 

3.) Install knobs or pulls. Add or upgrade pulls to your drawers and cabinets and your kitchen will instantly look polished and amazing.

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