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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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$200M Motorsports Complex Approved in Putnam County: What It Means for Palatka’s Future

A $200M motorsports complex is officially coming to Putnam County, bringing major job growth, tourism opportunities, and long-term economic momentum to the Palatka area. Here’s how this landmark project could reshape the community and boost local real estate.