Josh Nugent Attends Prudential Real Estate Convention as Featured Speaker

From March 6 - 9, 2010, I had the opportunity of attending Prudential Real Estate Associates' Convention in Austin, Texas. There were many great events, opportunities for education and networking. I was honored to be invited to speak on a panel discussing how to grow business even in a tough market.

Of course, this being Texas, there were also some opportunities for letting off steam, such as when I rode the mechanical bull!

It started out slowly:
Then got faster, crazier...

... and more fun!

The entire convention was a great experience.

Rare Opportunity: Bank Owned Home in Avondale

It's been a busy time for me since the last time I posted. I had the opportunity to attend Prudential Real Estate Affiliates national convention in Austin, Texas, where I was honored to be part of a panel of up and coming agents. More on this later...

For now I could not wait to share this listing on Avondale Avenue.



For a while there all anyone was talking about was the "crisis" in real estate. And it certainly has been a tumultuous time. Nevertheless Avondale has been partially shielded from the devastation in other markets. Certainly values have declined but the caché of a historic district is inarguable. "They just aren't building any more 100-year-old homes," I've heard it said. Even though Avondale's true growth spurt was in the 1920s and 1930s, the point is made. For lovers of historic architecture in a neighborhood with mature trees, Avondale is hard to beat in Jacksonville.

Since Avondale has been spared somewhat, it is rare for a great bargain buying opportunity to show up like this bank-owned 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home at 1277 Avondale Avenue.



Directions: Take the Edgewood Ave South exit off US-17/Roosevelt Blvd. Make a left onto Randall St, then your first right onto Challen. Veer left onto Avondale Ave and the home is on your left.

This great deal in a great location has everything you would expect in a 1931 brick Tudor home: hardwood floors, fireplace, built-ins, character galore.

Call me, Josh Nugent, for a chance to own this beautiful bargain in Jacksonville's historic Avondale.

Goings On in 5 Points, Jacksonville's best walkable neighborhood

A few weeks ago I told you about taking part in the sale of all remaining units at the Chelsea Lofts in Riverside. My client is now offering those units for rent and the info you need is all at the Chelsea Lofts website -- tell them Josh Nugent sent you, or just give me a call.

Five Points living is so pleasant and rewarding, I have also put together special pages showing the specific buying opportunities at condos in the area:

• 1661 Riverside Avenue
• Broadview Terrace
• Broadview Towers

Available condos at The Peninsula

I've written before about the amazing views and amenities at the Peninsula condos on the South Bank of Jacksonville's St Johns River. Here are just a couple photos to remind you:

I have created a page which enables you to see all currently available units at the Peninsula. For this and any other real estate need, please contact me, Josh Nugent.

Chelsea Lofts Sold Out by Josh Nugent and Liz Bobeck!

My fellow agent Liz Bobeck (who works with me in Prudential Network Realty's Avondale office) and I recently closed on the 9 remaining developer-owned units at The Chelsea Lofts in the Five Points area of Jacksonville. Located at the corner of Herschel and Goodwin, the Chelsea is superb new construction in the most walkable part of historic Riverside. Publix, Al's Pizza, Five Guys, Mossfire, O'Brother's, Sake House, Quiznos, Starbucks, Sushi Cafe, Papa John's, Chinese take out, and more are all literally ONE BLOCK away! Yet the Chelsea is on a quiet corner that is thoroughly residential. You have to see it to understand. Fortunately the new owner, an investor we brought to the property, is now renting the units.

Rentals available in the Chelsea Lofts from $1300 to $1995 per month:

• $1300 units
  
• $1350 units
  
• $1450 units
  
• $1750 units
  
• 1 unit at $1995

Contact Sago Real Estate for information on renting at the Chelsea Lofts. And, as always, contact me, Josh Nugent, for any real estate needs.

Financial Times spotlights Avondale!

The Financial Times (of London) features an article on Jacksonville's own Riverside & Avondale! My broker, Sheron Wilson, is quoted. Check it out!

FT: 'Perfectly Preserved' article on historic homes in Riverside Avondale

William Morgan masterpieces available in Atlantic Beach

William Morgan, a Harvard-trained architect who studied under Walter Gropius, has practiced in Jacksonville since 1961. If you've ever walked along the beach in Atlantic Beach you've no doubt noticed his Dune House.



The oceanfront Dune House is currently on the market listed at $1,800,000. This unique property is truly stunning. The pictures say it all...




William Morgan's Dune House was built in 1975 and would be a treasure to own for an architecture aficionado. William Morgan Architects continues designing innovative spaces to this day, such as this 2008 American Institute of Architects award-winner, also in Atlantic Beach: 
This modern showplace, one block from the Atlantic Ocean, is currently on the market for $1,150,000. Built in 2001, this 4 bedroom / 3 bathroom home is supremely livable, making excellent use of outdoor spaces.




Looking at these photos you can almost feel the ocean breezes. And the interiors are stunning as well... 




For more information on these two homes:

William Morgan's 77 19th St Atlantic Beach

William Morgan's Dune House Atlantic Beach

And, as always, if you have any questions about real estate in Jacksonville — from modern masterpieces to short sales, from Atlantic Beach to Avondale (and anywhere in between) — contact me, Josh Nugent. (Link takes you to a form with email and phone contact information.)