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Welcome to my Northeast Florida real estate blog — your local hub for everything St. Augustine and Jacksonville. I’m Neal Brown, a REALTOR®, Veteran, and Investor with iHeart Realty.

Here, I share neighborhood news, buyer and seller tips, market updates, and community stories that help you make smarter real estate decisions. Whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or relocating, you’ll find hyper-local insights to guide your next move.

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Protect Your Property With Free Fraud Alerts in St. Johns County

Protect your home with free property fraud alerts from the St. Johns County Clerk’s Office. Get email notifications when recording activity appears in your name so you can spot suspicious filings early.

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Why Neal Brown and iHeart Realty Are the Realtors Putnam County Sellers and Buyers Are Calling

Putnam County is not one market. It is a dozen micro-markets sharing a county line, and knowing the difference is what separates a specialist from an agent who occasionally lists a property between Ponte Vedra appointments. Here is what the best realtor in Putnam County, FL actually looks like in practice.

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Have You Checked Florida’s Treasure Hunt Lately? You Might Have Money Waiting for You

Every year, I like to remind friends and family to check FLTreasureHunt.gov, Florida’s official unclaimed property website. The site lets you search for forgotten financial assets like old bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance proceeds, refunds, deposits, and more, and Florida says there is no cost to search or file a claim.

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White Castle In St. Johns County: What It Signals About World Golf Village Growth

White Castle is planning its first Northeast Florida restaurant at a Walmart outparcel near World Golf Village, right off I‑95 in St. Johns County. From new big‑box retail to housing and redevelopment plans, this corridor is quickly becoming one of the region’s hottest growth zones.

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Arbor Day Celebration in St. Augustine Beach Set for April 17, 2026

Join the Arbor Day Celebration at St. Augustine Beach City Hall on April 17, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy community engagement, environmental education, and a tree giveaway.

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St. Augustine Easter Parade 2026: Your Complete Guide to This Historic Holiday Tradition

The St. Augustine Easter Parade is one of the city’s most cherished spring traditions, bringing horses and carriages, marching bands, floats, pirates, the Easter Bunny, and the Royal Family through historic downtown on Easter Saturday. The 2026 parade takes place on Saturday, April 4, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., offering visitors a festive and family-friendly way to experience one of St. Augustine’s longest-running holiday celebrations.