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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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Reel in the Fun: Kids Fishing Tournament at Vilano Beach Pier (July 12)

Join us on July 12 at the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier for the Reel in the Fun Kids’ Fishing Tournament in St. Augustine. This family-friendly event, open to children ages 4–12, celebrates Parks and Recreation Month with a morning of fishing, prizes based on fish weight, and community fun on the water.

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Trusted Agent vs. Tricky Zestimate in Northeast Florida

If you’ve checked your home on Zillow lately, you’ve probably seen a Zestimate that made you either smile or cringe. In a market like Jacksonville and St. Augustine, that number can be a helpful data point—but it’s rarely the whole story.

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3 Bedroom Waterfront Home in Palatka FL with Pool and Boat Lift

276 Harbor Dr in Palatka, FL 32177 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family waterfront home with approximately 1,455 square feet, a screened pool, and canal access to the St. Johns River. This Harbor Dr property features a 2-car garage and private boat access, offering comfortable river-living in Palatka, Florida.

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Florida Roof Age Law in 2026: What Jacksonville & St. Augustine Homeowners Need To Know

If you own a home in Jacksonville or St. Augustine, your roof’s age can make or break your insurance options. Florida’s roof age law and the 15‑year roof rule now limit when insurers can drop or deny you based on roof age alone, but older roofs still face stricter guidelines. In this post, we break down what the law actually says, how inspections work once your roof hits 15 years, and smart steps you can take to protect both your coverage and your home’s value.

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The Blue Door on Ember Is Sold

The Blue Door on Ember is officially sold in Saint Augustine. See the highlights of this SilverLeaf townhome and learn how Neal Brown with iHeart Realty can help you buy or sell in Northeast Florida.

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