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St. Johns County approved a 300-unit townhome community near the Sandy Creek neighborhood and County Road 210. | St. Johns County
May 6, 2025

St. Johns County approves 300 townhomes near CR 210

Despite concerns, county commissioners said the project was more acceptable than other possibilities.…

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Riverside Homes Custom built the home purchased by Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone and his wife, Julie. | Riverside Homes Custom
March 28, 2025

Jaguars’ new GM buys $3M home in Pablo Creek Reserve

Property records show James Gladstone and his wife, Julie, bought the home in Pablo Creek Reserve.…

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March 28, 2025

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Downtown Jacksonville: a short king

Just how tall does Jacksonville’s Downtown stand? …

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A for-sale sign is posted outside a single-family home in Miami-Dade County in December 2024, advertising that the seller is willing to pay a commission to real estate agents representing buyers. | Tom Hudson. WLRN
December 27, 2024

It may be a little cheaper to buy a home — not because of prices

The commissions paid to homebuyers’ agents are slowly declining under new rules for how Realtors are paid.…

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Alex Sifakis, president of JWB Real Estate Capital, announces a new program to help renters buy homes. Mayor Donna Deegan stands behind him on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
November 13, 2024

New JWB program helps renters become homebuyers

JWB Real Estate Capital says 5,800 renters could earn equity toward a home purchase through its new HomeStep program.…

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The home of Downtown Investment Authority CEO Lori Boyer and retired Circuit Court Judge Tyrie Boyer is shown in an image from an Instagram reel posted by Berkshire Hathaway Florida Network Realty agent Anita Vining. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 22, 2024

CEO of Downtown Investment Authority lists home for $6.75M

DIA CEO Lori Boyer put the historic San Marco home on the market for the second time.…

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October 14, 2024

Development includes 3,000 homes in St. Johns County

St. Johns County is reviewing plans for Water Lily, a development that includes 3,000 homes and 280,000 square feet of…

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The duPont YMCA Youth Development Campus is at 7373 Old Kings Road S. | Google, via Jacksonville Daily Record
October 9, 2024

Closed YMCA campus in San Jose approved for homes

The 10.25-acre YMCA campus can be developed into single-family homes or townhomes, but not apartments.…

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Seranata Beach Club in Ponte Vedra Beach. | News4JAX
September 12, 2024

Locally owned company buys Serenata Beach Club for $1.5 million

The Serenata Beach Club in Ponte Vedra Beach was sold at auction on Thursday for $1.5 million.…

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The Florida Housing Coalition's latest report says record-high housing and living costs are driving some people out of their homes.
August 29, 2024

Millions of Floridians need affordable housing, report says

The Florida Housing Coalition says at least 2.4 million families in Florida are cost burdened.…

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The amenity center at Westerly Park will feature a lap and wading pools, cabanas, a playground and soccer field. | Jacksonville Daily Record
July 22, 2024

Wildlight plans 500-home community in Nassau County

Wildlight, a master planned community, will have 24,000 homes when fully built out.…

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July 12, 2024

Interest rates chill home sales in Northeast Florida

Sales normally rise in June, but they’re down this year, and there are more homes for sale than anytime since…

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A sign points to an open house in Fleming Island. | Randy Roguski, Jacksonville Today
June 11, 2024

Home prices hit a record high in Northeast Florida

For the first time ever, the typical home in Northeast Florida costs more than $400,000.…

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This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home in northwest St. Johns County's Shearwater community is up for grabs for $625,000. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today.
May 15, 2024

$400k a ‘low budget’ in Northeast Florida housing hot spots

Families are getting priced out of high demand and higher-priced real estate hot spots in Duval County and St. Johns…

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April 22, 2024

Why some retired Floridians are returning to work

Many seniors are finding they must work to keep up with inflation, house prices, insurance rates and home maintenance costs.…

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March 26, 2024

Home sales may carry smaller commissions

A lawsuit settlement could result in commissions falling to 3% or 4% compared with 5% to 6% now.…

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The new Johnson Commons at LaVilla townhomes are situated next to the new Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park. | News4Jax
March 15, 2024

First residents move into new LaVilla townhomes

The arrival of homeowners to Johnson Commons at LaVilla marks a milestone in the revitalization of the historic neighborhood.…

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March 11, 2024

Homebuying heats up in Northeast Florida

Increased activity in February is more typical of the spring buying season, according to the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors.…

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Temisha Hill, president of Unified Community Investors, gives her opinion on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, about a planned resolution to condemn historic redlining. She described deeper problems she says permeate her community due to generational housing discrimination. | The Tributary
February 28, 2024

City Council resolution would decry housing discrimination

City Councilman Jimmy Peluso is crafting a resolution that would denounce redlining practices that have existed in the city for…

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A homebuilder in St. Johns County is accused of abandoning projects in Nocatee. | News4Jax
February 23, 2024

Nocatee homebuilder charged with fleecing buyers

Spencer Calvert, owner of Pineapple Corp., was arrested after people put down thousands of dollars on homes that were never…

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Jacksonville's credit rating has improved. l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today
February 5, 2024

Jax ranked among best cities for Gen Z homebuyers

Jacksonville ranked 15th of 100 cities as a place where Generation Z might have luck buying a home.…

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January 10, 2024

Buyers are finding more homes for sale in Northeast Florida

The number of homes on the market is up significantly, and they’re growing more affordable, according to the Northeast Florida…

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San Marco stands flooded after Hurricane Irma in 2017. | Jessica Palombo, WJCT News 89.9
November 16, 2023

Local senator proposes flood disclosures on home sales

Sen. Jennifer Bradley of Fleming Island filed a bill that would require property owners to tell buyers whether flooding has…

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A sign points to an open house in Fleming Island. | Randy Roguski, Jacksonville Today
November 10, 2023

Homes are more costly than ever in Northeast Florida

Fewer homes are selling; they’re sitting on the market longer; and prices remain high, according to the Northeast Florida Association…