If you’re a World Golf Village resident then you’ve definitely seen the increase in new home construction in the past six months. If you’re like me, then you’re very curious to see the inside of those beautiful homes and what new trends are happening in the builder world. Well friends, we are in luck because a variety of experts will be in-house at Davidson Realty on October 18th at 7 pm to discuss the latest trends in home improvements, building and design! This event is for everyone; whether you’re looking into some minor home upgrades, a major renovation or a brand new home.

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Entrance Tower & Monument at K&BJust as the cardinals are busy preparing their nests in our wooded St. Augustine, Florida community, so too are new World Golf Village residents readying their own cozy nests! The new construction that began to increase at the start of this year, continues on an upward trend in our master planned golf community. New homebuilding construction is happening throughout the World Golf Village neighborhoods with a range of projects underway by national homebuilders and local custom homebuilders. 

National homebuilder Standard Pacific Homes has broken ground on 4 homes in the family-oriented GroveWood neighborhood of World Golf Village.  The anticipated completion is summer 2012.  Standard Pacific Homes purchased 16 lots in GroveWood late last year. The company is offering four floor plans, ranging from about 2,500 to 3,500 square feet.  Pricing starts in the high $200,000’s and an extensive list of upgrades comes standard with the new homes.

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welcome homeBoth national homebuilders and local custom homebuilders are stirring up activity in our master planned golf community.  A range of projects are now underway in the King & Bear which is great news for World Golf Village homeowners, our Davidson Realty agents and the north St. Johns County economy.  Here’s a taste of what’s happening in our St. Augustine, Florida neighborhood.

CornerStone Homes of Jacksonville recently completed two new homes in GroveWood and Waterbury by the Links.  Watch for CornerStone to break ground soon on another new home in Waterbury.

Also based in Jacksonville, Florida, J.A. Long Custom Home Builder has begun construction on a home in Heritage Cove.

Leading southern homebuilder Arthur Rutenberg will soon complete a home in Waterbury and begin construction on another home in Windmill Estates.

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5 Tips on Finding a Builder you can Trust

Posted by: Sherry Davidson in Builders
 

Mark Downing with CornerStone Homes and I sat down recently to discuss new home construction. We agreed we are both seeing a lot more people finding a great buy on lots and needing to find a builder. I thought it might be helpful to share some tips for finding a great builder you can trust.

1- Ask family, friends, coworkers or your real estate agent for a recommendation.
2- Make sure the builder has a permanent business location and a good reputation with local banks and suppliers.
3- Ask to speak with previous customers.
4- Make sure you will enjoy working with the builder. You will be in close contact with them throughout the construction process.
5- Be cautious of unusually low-priced bids.

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MarkDowningI had an opportunity to visit with Mark Downing from CornerStone Homes recently and thought you might enjoy his comments on the video above. We talked about the changes we are seeing in the new home industry.

When the real estate industry was booming, it was not easy to find a desirable lot in a great community at an affordable price. Today there are many lots available and the prices are amazingly affordable. Right now in the King & Bear we have 10 bank owned lots available that include a membership to the King & Bear and Slammer & Squire golf courses. We also have Developer lots available with memberships and a few lots owned by builders that could be purchased.

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