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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.