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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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Why Equity-Rich Buyers and Sellers Are Shaping Today’s Housing Market in Northeast Florida

Home equity is giving many repeat buyers and sellers a major advantage in today’s housing market. Here’s what that means for homeowners and buyers in Northeast Florida.

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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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🏗️ $5 Million Road Upgrade Coming to St. Johns County - World Golf Village

A new townhome development near International Golf Parkway is funding $5 million in road improvements — a major win for St. Johns County traffic, homeowners, and future buyers.