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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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Protect Your Property With Free Fraud Alerts in St. Johns County

Protect your home with free property fraud alerts from the St. Johns County Clerk’s Office. Get email notifications when recording activity appears in your name so you can spot suspicious filings early.

Neal Brown 4/14/26 Neal Brown 4/14/26

White Castle In St. Johns County: What It Signals About World Golf Village Growth

White Castle is planning its first Northeast Florida restaurant at a Walmart outparcel near World Golf Village, right off I‑95 in St. Johns County. From new big‑box retail to housing and redevelopment plans, this corridor is quickly becoming one of the region’s hottest growth zones.

Neal Brown 3/23/26 Neal Brown 3/23/26

Construction of Pacetti Bay Park Approved in St. Johns County

Pacetti Bay Park is officially moving forward in St. Johns County. With planned amenities like playgrounds, a dog park, sports courts, walking trails, and more, this project will be a great addition for local families and residents in the World Golf Village area.