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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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The Blue Door on Ember Is Sold

The Blue Door on Ember is officially sold in Saint Augustine. See the highlights of this SilverLeaf townhome and learn how Neal Brown with iHeart Realty can help you buy or sell in Northeast Florida.

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The Rookery in Green Cove Springs, FL: New Homes With Space, Amenities, and Convenient Access

The Rookery in Green Cove Springs, FL offers new construction homes by D.R. Horton with flexible floorplans, modern features, and planned resort-style amenities in a growing Clay County location.

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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.

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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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Have You Checked Florida’s Treasure Hunt Lately? You Might Have Money Waiting for You

Every year, I like to remind friends and family to check FLTreasureHunt.gov, Florida’s official unclaimed property website. The site lets you search for forgotten financial assets like old bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance proceeds, refunds, deposits, and more, and Florida says there is no cost to search or file a claim.