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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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St. Augustine’s Regatta of Lights: A Floating Holiday Tradition on the Matanzas River

St. Augustine’s Regatta of Lights brings our famous Nights of Lights out onto the Matanzas River with a festive boat parade on December 13, 2025. Enjoy the show from the seawall, local restaurants, or even the top of the Castillo during their Holiday Open House.