Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty is pleased to welcome Dawn Poff to the Fleming Island/Orange Park office.

Dawn has lived and worked in Clay County for the past twenty years, having relocated here from Montana after her husband finished his time in the United States Air Force. Although new to real estate, Dawn has a strong background in customer service and sales, including managing a Soma Intimates retail store for years.

Dawn and her husband have two teenage boys who are very active in soccer and band, and Dawn remains very active with her kid’s school activities. In addition to this, Dawn assists in planning various events and activities for her neighborhood. Dawn is also the “mom” of two Goldendoodles who were rescued from G.R.E.A.T. Rescue of Northeast Florida, and Dawn is proud to say that she is now a board member of this amazing rescue.

“Please join me in welcoming Dawn to the Fleming Island office! As a military spouse, and with such a large military presence in Jacksonville, Dawn’s ability to understand the unique wants and needs that military families have is essential, and with her ability to work within their – sometimes tight – timelines will allow her clients to find the house they can call home. I am excited to have Dawn at Florida Network Realty, and I’m confident she’ll succeed in her career here,” shares Linda Benson, Broker/Manager of the Fleming Island/Orange Park office.

For more information, Dawn Poff can be reached by phone at 904.962.2470 or at Dawn.Poff@FloridaNetworkRealty.com and website: DawnPoff.com. The Fleming Island/Orange Park office is located at 3535 Highway 17, Suite 10, Fleming Island, FL 32003.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty is pleased to welcome Eric McCrea to the St. Augustine office with locations in St. Augustine Beach and Murabella at World Golf Village.

“Eric makes a great addition to the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty team! He has a broad background in acting and theater and has a personality that genuinely magnetic. With the support of his family of Realtors and now the BHHSFNR team, Eric’s career will reach new heights. I am looking forward to seeing him accomplish great things,” shares Tracy Glochau, Broker/Manager of the St. Augustine and Murabella at World Golf Village offices.

For more information, Eric can be reached by phone at 814.450.2575 or at Eric.McCrea@FloridaNetworkRealty.com and website: NextFloridaHome.com. The St. Augustine offices in St. Augustine Beach and Murabella at World Golf Village are located at 112 Sea Grove Main Street, Suite 210, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080 and 196 Capulet Drive, Suite 3, St. Augustine, FL 32092.

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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY WELCOMES HEATHER CREEL

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty is pleased to welcome Heather Livingston Creel to the Metropolitan office with locations in Avondale and San Marco.

A Jacksonville native and graduate of The Bolles School and the University of North Florida, Heather Creel joins Florida Network Realty with a passion for helping others, and a strong background in business, marketing, and with deep connections to the Northeast Florida community. As a Realtor, Heather is eager to assist her clients with one of their largest goals – to find a house to call their own.

Previously a Regional Office Coordinator for the Miller Electric Company, Heather has years of experience managing real estate transactions for regional offices, locating, negotiating and securing regional offices. As the Marketing Director with Miller Electric Company, as well, Heather was responsible for compiling product, market and customer data to forecast accurate sales and profit numbers, as well as planning and executing both traditional and innovative marketing campaigns.

Heather is married to Alan Creel, a Vice President with Miller Electric Company, and they have two sons, Jack and Walker. Heather is a member of the St. Vincent’s Foundation Board and was a volunteer on the 2018 Delicious Destinations committee. She was the 2017 Cowford Ball chair and is involved with numerous Jacksonville charities and her son’s elementary school, Riverside Presbyterian Day School. During their time living in Dallas, Heather was the co-chair of the “Homes for the Holidays” fundraiser in Dallas, Texas and served for multiple years on the executive board of John S. Bradfield Elementary PTA and the Armstrong-Bradfield Preschool Association both located in Highland Park, Texas.

“Heather is a great addition to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty. She has a high level of commitment to helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals, and with her experience in customer service and marketing, we know she will shine. We are so excited to have Heather on the team,” shares Josh Cohen, Broker/Manager of the Metropolitan office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty with locations in Avondale and San Marco.

For more information, Heather Livingston Creel can be reached by phone at 904.631.4800 or at Heather.Creel@FloridaNetworkRealty.com and website: HeatherCreel.com. The Metropolitan offices in Avondale and San Marco are located at 3627 St. Johns Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205 and 1983 San Marco Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207.

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Jacksonville’s 2019 Fall Events & Festivals

Fun on the First Coast is shifting gears from summer to fall. We scoured the Jacksonville events calendars so you didn’t have to. Check out a list of all the fall events happening in our area this season!

Vintage Arts Inc’s Fall Makers Market

October 5, 10:00 am – 3:00 PM

10029 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville

Jacksonville’s favorite “makers” are back for their 3rd annual Fall Makers Market. Get a head start on autumn decor and gift-giving season. Back by popular demand are several artists from last year, joined by new and exciting artists as well. Coffee, wine, and bites will be served here. 

 

Oktoberfest on Main Street

October 5, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

1700 North Main Street, Jacksonville

“Hop” on over to Historic Springfield for their annual Oktoberfest, held on Main Street. Support your local businesses here, as they present food trucks with delicious, traditional German fare, musical entertainment, craft beer, artists, vendors, games (including the Mr. & Mrs. aka best dressed, so be sure to wear your finest garb!), and much more!

Wicked Barley’s Pumpkin Festival + Fall Market

October 5, 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

4100 Baymeadows Rd., Jacksonville

One of Jacksonville’s staple brewery’s is inviting you to celebrate all things fall at their 2nd annual Pumpkin Festival + Fall Market. “Hop”pening in the beer garden, guests will be delighted with live music from local bands, special beer releases from the brewery, and an entire market filled with local vendors. Their pumpkin Patch benefits Atlantic Coast High School’s Autism Support Fund, so be sure to stop by.

Fall Family Day in Hemming Park

October 12, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

135 W Monroe St., Jacksonville

Grab the kids and enjoy a day of free family fun over in Hemming Park. Some of your favorite food trucks, including Cackylackys and Pita Dream, will be there, along with local vendors, performances, and a pumpkin patch! Possibly the best part of this Family Day is the petting zoo — complete with Buc the miniature horse!

Beaches Oktoberfest

October 12 & October 13, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

1st Street North, Jacksonville Beach

This two-day festival is Florida’s largest annual Oktoberfest, and it’s easy to see why so many people flock to this family-friendly event each year. Held in the heart of North Florida at the Jacksonville Beach Sea Walk Pavilion, this fest has everything — from performances by iconic bands like The Expendables and bratwurst eating competitions to cornhole and a dogtoberfest for your furry friends. 

Jax Arts Market Fall-O-Ween

October 13, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

5816 Saint Augustine Rd., Jacksonville

Jacksonville’s most popular antique market is bringing us an incredible celebration of our local artists and businesses with their Fall-O-Ween Festival. Guests will be delighted to get lost in the creations being presented here. This is an excellent chance to stock up on gifts for the upcoming holiday season!

Beaches Town Center Fall Festival and Costume Party

October 19, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

First Street in Neptune Beach, between Lemon and Orange

Get your trick-or-treat on a little early at the Beaches Town Center Fall Festival & Costume Party. Along with getting treats from local participating businesses, there are tons of games and DIY crafts available for a fun-filled morning!

Seafood Soul Festival

October 19, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

3800 St Johns Bluff Rd. S, Jacksonville

Combine your love of seafood, soul food, and good, old-fashioned fun at this year’s Seafood Soul Festival. This is sure to be the best crab broil around! Proceeds benefit The Edith Marie Foundation, a local non-profit org benefitting those fighting Breast Cancer.

Celestial Farms’ Farm of Fantasy

October 19 and October 26, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

13958 Duval Road, Jacksonville

Your favorite petting zoo is offering a unique and exciting opportunity to trick-or-treat directly from the animals themselves…not once but twice! The Farm of Fantasy event is a day to dress up, enjoy the animals, games, and all the fun fall has to offer.

Bartram Park Fall Festival and Car Show

November 2, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

13241 Bartram Park Blvd, Suite 509, Jacksonville

Auto buffs will be pleased to attend this car-themed fall festival. Local vendors and food trucks, as well as a DJ and even games for kids will keep the whole family entertained! All proceeds benefit the Dreams Come True foundation, “the First Coast’s only locally-based, wish-granting organization dedicated to using the power of a dream to bring hope and joy to EVERY First Coast child battling a life-threatening illness.”

Right Whale Festival

November 2, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM & November 3, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Main Beach, Fernandina Beach

How great is it living in a place so dedicated to preserving our natural habitat as well as the inhabitants! This event honors the yearly return of the endangered North Atlantic right whales to the coasts of NE Florida and Georgia. With about 400 remaining, this festival raises awareness of the threats to right whales and what we can do to help.

Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair

November 7 – November 17, times vary depending on the day

510 Fairgrounds Pl., Jacksonville

This exciting 11-day event was created to honor and celebrate the culture of Jacksonville’s incredible community. Here, you’ll find an extensive range of events and offerings — from agricultural and 4-H exhibits to pig racing, carnival rides, and even a cooking contest! Each night hosts a different live show, as well.

Jacksonville PorchFest

November 9, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

204 W 3rd Street, Jacksonville

This unique live music festival totally takes over the parks and porches of Historic Springfield here in Downtown Jacksonville for an entire afternoon/evening of incredible music, food and fun. In their 6th year now, PorchFest boasts more than twenty performers for attendees to enjoy as they stroll from porch to porch, lawn to lawn.

Mandarin Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off

November 16, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

11111 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville

Who doesn’t love a good chili cook-off? Shop from local businesses and vendors and enjoy all the spicy food your taste buds can handle at this signature event. This is also their main fundraiser to support our school and community outreach programs.

North Florida Floating Lanterns Festival

November 16, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Beachwalk, 1000 County Road 210, St. Augustine

 

Jacksonville Magazine is debuting this inaugural Floating Lanterns festival to celebrate the season of being thankful. Modeled after the traditional lantern floats in tropical places like Hawaii and Thailand, this event invites the entire community to come together and share what makes us happy and thankful. 

 

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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY WELCOMES CHARLES “CHUCK” SNYDER

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty is pleased to welcome Charles “Chuck” Snyder to the St. Augustine office with locations in St. Augustine Beach and Murabella at World Golf Village.

Chuck is an experienced agent, joining BHHS Florida Network Realty’s MuraBella office with several years of working as a Realtor, and more than thirty-five years of experience as a customer service leader. As a Realtor, Chuck is eager to utilize his communication and customer service skills to help facilitate his clients to find dream homes.

When asked about his move to Florida Network Realty, Chuck states, “I am thrilled to share the exciting news of my move from the number one real estate brokerage in the Philadelphia market – BHHS Fox & Roach – to the number one real estate brokerage in Northeast Florida – BHHS Florida Network Realty,” he continues, “I have more than thirty-five years providing excellent customer service and communication that ensures your home buying or selling experience will be exceptional. I understand that providing timely, accurate information and follow-up are the cornerstones to your successful real estate transaction.”

“I’m pleased to welcome Chuck to the MuraBella office! As part of our team, Chuck will be able to bring his clients the experience, knowledge, and compassion to guide them through even the most challenging real estate endeavors,” shares Tracy Glochau, Broker/Manager of the St. Augustine and Murabella at World Golf Village offices.

For more information, Chuck can be reached by phone at 610.761.0932 or at Chuck.Snyder@FloridaNetworkRealty.com and website: CSnyder.FloridaNetworkRealty.com. The St. Augustine offices in St. Augustine Beach and Murabella at World Golf Village are located at 112 Sea Grove Main Street, Suite 210, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080 and 196 Capulet Drive, Suite 3, St. Augustine, FL 32092.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty’s Christy Budnick Named as a Woman of Influence

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty proudly announces President and CEO Christy Budnick has been named a 2019 Women of Influence honoree by the Jacksonville Business Journal.

The publication honors the most dynamic, powerful and game-changing leaders who have made a difference in their communities, blazed a trail for others and are leaving their mark on the Northeast Florida business community.

Budnick was appointed president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty in 2018, the same year the company achieved more than 1.2 billion in closed sales. She is taking the company to new levels of performance including growth through mergers and acquisitions. Budnick joined the company in 2002 as branch manager of the Beaches office and was promoted to executive vice president in 2006 to oversee the company’s residential real estate operations. Since then, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty has continued to set annual records with its year-over-year closed sales.

Budnick is a loyal partner of Dreams Come True, a Jacksonville nonprofit organization dedicated to fulfilling the dreams of children battling life-threatening illnesses. She was appointed to the Dreams Come True Board of Directors in 2016 and is serving as President of its 2019-2020 Board of Directors. Over the past six years, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty has donated more than $250,000 to Dreams Come True by contributing a portion of proceeds from every completed home sale. Budnick actively supports the organization and has inspired other members of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty team to join her in volunteering, additional fundraising and supporting numerous Dreams Come True events including Dream Day and the Walk, Run and Roll 5K.

Budnick is an enthusiastic supporter of the company’s other philanthropic initiatives – the annual Backpack Challenge, Holiday Luminaria and other branch office charitable programs. She serves on the JAX Chamber Board of Governors, is a member of the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors and supports The Donna Foundation and Wolfson Children’s Hospital of Jacksonville.

“Christy is a positive force in Northeast Florida and we congratulate her on receiving this tremendous honor,” said Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Founder and Chairman Linda Sherrer. “She serves the community and the real estate industry with a commitment, tenacity and passion that is highly commendable. Her leadership and contributions to our firm and the community are astounding, and a direct reflection of her dedication, vision and expertise.”

For more information about Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty, visit www.FloridaNetworkRealty.com or call (904) 296-6400.

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Real Estate – A Sound Investment Choice

Northeast Florida is one of the best places to buy residential rental property

 

 

 

 

 

When you think about buying real estate, the first thing that probably comes to mind is your dream home. However, many people are looking at property as a way to diversify their investment portfolios.

A recent Gallup poll showed that Americans rank real estate as their No. 1 choice for the best long-term investment when compared to stocks, savings accounts or gold. When approached correctly, investing in real estate can be a profitable way to generate significant returns.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Broker-Associate Wes Mock has been investing in real estate for nearly a decade. Mock got his start in real estate investing by flipping houses – buying a home, renovating it and reselling it at a much higher price. More than half of his real estate business is working with investors.

“This is an excellent time to invest in a real estate property and there are many different opportunities available,” Mock said. “If you have done the proper research and determined the specific way you want to invest, real estate has the potential to be a solid investment.”

Investing in a rental home can pay off. A rental home can generate a consistent income stream that comes with unique benefits including the potential for price appreciation and tax advantages.

“The rental rates are the highest I have seen in years,” said Realtor Shelby Heinemann who leads Florida Network Property Management. “We are pricing rental properties approximately 10 percent above what comparative properties rented for in the last year and they are renting in less than 10 days. In fact, I recently had two properties in Nocatee that rented in less than 24 hours.”

The Real Wealth Network lists Jacksonville as one of the Best Cities to Invest in Rental Properties in 2019, citing its strong local economy and project population and job growth. Northeast Florida offers great opportunities for investors, especially those looking for a strong cash flow and long-term economic stability.

“Financing for investment properties is available and more affordable than most people think,” said Prosperity Home Mortgage Regional Market Manager Eric Spottswood. “Investment financing and approval guidelines mirror those of primary or secondary residences closely when it comes to income, assets and credit, and the property can be closed in 30 days or less.”

A rental investment property can generate income to pay for a college education or fund another venture. Invest in a rental property when a child is young and watch the investment property earn sizeable equity over time. The Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty team offers all of the services and resources needed to buy, sell, finance, close and manage your investment properties under one roof, allowing investors to move forward with clarity and confidence.

“Before making an investment, you need to understand the real estate market, your risk tolerance and what type of investor you want to be,” Mock said. “Some investment opportunities do not make financial sense. Our team can provide expert analysis and access to the resources and expertise of our knowledgeable and valued partners, helping potential investment buyers determine if an opportunity is the best direction to achieve their goals.”

The team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty specializes in working with savvy investors as well as those who are new to the market. For more information, call (904) 296-6400 or visit FloridaNetworkRealty.com.

 

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