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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 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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New Korean-Style Chicken Spot Opens in Jacksonville: BibimBox Grand Opening This Weekend 🍗🔥

Jacksonville’s food scene just got a global twist! BibimBox Korean Kitchen & Wings is celebrating its grand opening on November 18 at 11 AM near Tinseltown — bringing bold Korean-style flavors, crispy wings, and major foodie energy to Northeast Florida.

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From Eyesore to Anchor: Home Depot Opens at Former K-Mart Site in Mandarin

The former K-Mart on San Jose Boulevard in Mandarin is now home to a brand-new Home Depot — bringing jobs, upgrades, and new life to the area.