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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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🎨 Discover the Murals of Downtown Palatka, Florida

Downtown Palatka hides one of Northeast Florida’s most colorful surprises. Scattered across historic streets and side alleys, local murals quietly tell stories of river life, railroad roots, and the people who shaped this small Florida town. A slow walk is all it takes to see Palatka a little differently.