World Golf Village Home Builder Receives 99% Client Recommendation Rate

CornerStone Homes, a builder of beautiful St. Augustine golf homes at World Golf Village, just recently received at 99% client recommendation rate. This means that 99/100 customers would recommend the builder to family and friends. This is an amazing achievement and one of the highest compliments any business can receive, and know all of this, we just had to get Mark Downing, managing partner of CornerStone Homes, to sit down with us and let us know what sets them apart from the rest.

While there are many contributing factors to their high client recommendation rate, the one thing that Mark considers as the foundation of CornerStone's success is the attention to detail and customer care. Their first priority to ensure the client is happy every step of the way through the building process, and through constant communication, the client feels involved in the building of their new home. And, they absolutely should be involved.

CornerStone also makes the extra effort to ensure the client is truly happy with their new home. One time the builder even redesigned a home to make all of the toilets facing away from the front door to adhere to the owner's devotion to feng shui.

He also suggested that we just compare the finished product of a CornerStone home to other the homes of other builders. The attention to detail that CornerStone offers is apparent in the window sills, door casings and dry wall. To make sure everything is done correctly and nothing has been missed, CornerStone has a 300 point checklist that they go over with their trade partners - talk about attention to detail.

Needless to say, World Golf Village is proud to have CornerStone as a builder in the master-planned golf community.

New Construction to Begin at World Golf Village

The news and economic reports would leave you to believe that new home construction is at a standstill, but this is not the case at the Northeast Florida golf community World Golf Village. The master-planned development features a myriad of different neighborhoods all offering different home builders, different products and different price points. Well, one of the luxury custom home builders at World Golf Village, Legacy Builders, has decided to undertake a new project with construction expected to begin in January 2010 and anticipated to be complete by the year's end.

The new project consists of five multi-unit buildings in the Laterra Links neighborhood at WGV. Each building will feature four coach homes, for a total of 20 new St. Augustine golf homes.The coach homes range from 2,160 to 2,780 square feet and include features like two car garages and screened lanais. Home shoppers can find luxury at Laterra Links as high-end finishes like granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and others are offered on all homes.

And while residents at Laterra Links can enjoy the abundance of amenities World Golf Village has to offer, the neighborhood also has its own list of amenities just for Laterra Links residents - a sparkling pool and a 7,200 square foot amenity center with fitness center, event room, kitchen, veranda and more.

Be sure to drop by WGV for more information about these new homes in St. Augustine.

Saturday Sneak Peeks Continue at World Golf Village

Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 5th in order to participate in the next Sneak Peek event at World Golf Village. These monthly events are open to the public and give you the rare opportunity to take a look inside some of the golf homes in the master-planned development. Each month a different neighborhood is featured, and, for December, homes in Heritage Landing will be showcased. The tour opens at 1:00 p.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m.

You can pick up tour maps at Davidson Realty at the main entrance to World Golf Village. Signs will also be posted throughout the community to help guide you to the tour homes. While at the Davidson Realty office, you can help contribute to their toy drive for Sertoma for Tots. Toys will be collected at each home on the tour in addition to Davidson Realty office - so you'll have ample opportunities to make your donation. Sertoma for Tots is a non-profit organization that collects and distributes toys to underprivileged children in the Northeast Florida area.

See you Saturday and don't forget to bring a toy!

King and Bear at the World Golf Village

Everyone has heard that now is the best time to buy a home. Federal incentive programs, attractive interest rates and a wide variety of homes on the market, make this the ideal time to make an offer on a new home. But what you may not know is that for or similar reasons, now is also the best time to purchase a residential lot and begin home construction.

Lot pricing has been competitive and we are now seeing some of the best rates in decades. Most importantly, pricing for new home construction is almost at an all time low. Major building materials and components as well as trade labors are all vastly discounted.

If you're looking to build a home in the Florida area, you should consider King and Bear at World Golf Village. The King and Bear is home to the first-time-ever and one-time-only collaborative golf course designed by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. The gated, secure neighborhood will have 968 residential homes upon completion, but only 129 of the single family lots will overlook the prestigious course, meaning time is of the essence. As of November 18, there are only 23 of these remarkable lots available for first-time homebuyers.

In addition to competitive rates and low prices, the King and Bear does not place start-time limits on home construction. This means you'll be able to take your time designing your home, selecting the builder and contractors who fit best with you and your needs.

The team over at The Davidson Companies is able to to assist you with any of your lot purchase needs. They'll be able to help you through the selection process and show you how best to place your preferred home on a lot to ensure beauty and value over time. The market conditions are improving and changing weekly and the window of opportunity is limited. The Davidson Companies will be there to help you through the entire process.

Thanks to Rick Pariani for providing the information needed for this blog post.

2009 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Residents of the World Golf Village in St. Augustine were able to experience the 2009 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony right from their own backyards. Held on November 2 at the World Golf Hall of Fame, the ceremony honored golf legends and contributors such as Christy O'Connor, Jose Maria Olazabal and Lanny Wadkins.

The induction ceremony is held each year at the World Golf Hall of Fame. 2009 Inductees received a special trophy as well as exhibits within the museum in their honor. Inductees' personal items were also added to their personal lockers in the Member Locker Room and bronzed relief plaques for each inductee will be added to to the "Wall of Fame" within the Hall. The event was free and open to the public. Golf aficionados were able to set up chairs and blankets on the World Golf Hall of Fame lawn to listen to presenters including Jim Nantz and Arnold Palmer.

This ceremony is just one of the special events that World Golf Village residents get to enjoy throughout the year. In addition to being home of the World Golf Hall of Fame, the Neighborhoods of the World Golf Village boast amenities such as the PGA TOUR Spa Laterra, a year-round heated Junior Olympic-sized pool, lighted tennis courts, playground and fitness center. With community parks, fishing, walking paths and kayaking the World Golf Village has something for everyone.

Interested in checking out the World Golf Village for yourself? Visit www.worldgolfrealestate.com or fan them on Facebook www.facebook.com/worldgolfvillage or follow along with all the updates on Twitter @WorldGolfVillag

Residents Love Active Lifestyle at the Cascades of World Golf Village

Steve and Gail Archer are extremely excited to have finally moved into their home at the Cascades in the master-planned development World Golf Village. The Cascades is an active adult neighborhood within the Northeast Florida golf community that features homes priced from the $300,000s. Upon touring the community, the Archers immediately knew it was the perfect choice for their retirement home.

With lawn maintenance covered by the homeowner's association, the Archers are free to spend their days taking advantage of the wonderful amenities the Cascades offers. Not only do residents have access to the two exceptional golf courses and community village, but the Cascades has their own unique amenities including at 22,000 square foot clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools with spa, tennis and bocce ball. Inside the clubhouse are a myriad of ping pong tables, billiard rooms and other areas for residents to socialize and relax.

The Archers' home is 2,000 square feet with two bedrooms, two baths and a den converted into a third bedroom. The spacious home, decorated in an eclectic Florida style with yellows, golds, palm trees and other live plants, offers an open floorplan with a great room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, laundry room, lanai and two-car garage. The couple installed an eco-friendly solar tube in the kitchen, which provides lots of natural sunlight, and low-e glass windows, which offer insulation against heat and cold. Situated on a nature preserve, the Archers enjoy a beautiful view from the back of the home.

The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village Launches Full Social Media Marketing Program

The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village, Northeast Florida's most exciting choice for golf course living, excitedly launched a full scale social media marketing program earlier this summer. The program combines some existing online activities with many new initiatives to create an innovative, comprehensive effort to help staff at the community communicate with current homeowners and prospective homebuyers.

The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village is a masterplanned, golf course community in St. Johns County. Conveniently situated between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, the masterplanned golf community offers a variety of distinctive neighborhoods from gated, custom estate homes and resort condominiums, to stylish patio homes.

The community's social media marketing plan includes a strong presence on popular online networking sites such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter; as well as on real estate industry sites such as Trulia and ActiveRain. The neighborhood has already seen a great response from the online community, with over 315 Facebook fans on their page, http://www.facebook.com/worldgolfvillage.

With a majority of home shoppers shopping online first, the community has made a purposeful and strategic effort to reach them where they are looking and in a way that will make an impression.

Their social media marketing program allows the community to provide important information, videos and photos to current homeowners, real estate agents and prospective buyers. Links to all of the community's new sites can be found on the community's corporate site, www.worldgolfrealestate.com. Videos can also be viewed by searching World Golf Village on Youtube.

Residents at World Golf Village enjoy championship golf, the PGA TOUR Spa Laterra and world-class entertainment including the World Golf Hall of Fame and IMAX® Theater. First-class community amenities include top-ranked St. Johns County schools, year-round heated Junior Olympic-sized pool, lighted tennis courts, playground, fitness center and more. With community parks, fishing, walking paths and kayaking, World Golf Village is perfect for those seeking the outdoor lifestyle. The resort community also affords convenience in shopping with top-notch stores, restaurants and services right at home; including a Publix grocery store, dry cleaners, veterinary clinic and more; and the St. Augustine Outlet Center and the Belz Factory Outlet are only minutes away.

Davidson Companies Named Number 2 Best Florida Company to Work For

Congratulations to The Davidson Companies! They have been named the number two best company to work for in Florida by Florida Trend magazine. The rankings – the first statewide Best Companies list – appear in the August Florida Trend issue.

The Best Companies To Work For in Florida program was created by Florida Trend and Best Companies Group and endorsed by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals, the Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC), the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, the Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE) and the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce.

About The Davidson Companies
Davidson Realty, Inc. specializes in selling commercial and residential real estate in World Golf Village and the surrounding northeast Florida areas. Since 1989, Davidson has been a vital part of the north St. Johns county community, playing a key role in its development and growth. As the original master developers of World Golf Village, Davidson Development has overseen every step of creating a place where families can live, work and enjoy a one-of-a-kind lifestyle in harmony with its gorgeous natural setting. Davidson Realty is here to assist you with residential and commercial sales, as well as leasing, short sales, distressed properties and foreclosures.

The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village Get Social

The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village, Northeast Florida's most exciting choice for golf course living, has embraced social networking. There are lots of ways to find them! Fan them on Facebook www.Facebook.com/WorldGolfVillage or Follow them on Twitter www.Twitter.com/WorldGolfVillag.

Conveniently situated between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, the masterplanned golf community offers a variety of distinctive neighborhoods from gated, custom estate homes and resort condominiums, to stylish patio homes priced from the $200,000s to $2 million. Residents enjoy championship golf, the PGA TOUR Spa Laterra and world-class entertainment including the World Golf Hall of Fame and IMAX® Theater. First-class community amenities include top-ranked St. Johns County schools, year-round heated Junior Olympic-sized pool, lighted tennis courts, playground, fitness center and more. With community parks, fishing, walking paths and kayaking, World Golf Village is perfect for those seeking the outdoor lifestyle. The resort community also affords convenience in shopping with top-notch stores, restaurants and services right at home; including a Publix grocery store, dry cleaners, veterinary clinic and more; and the St. Augustine Outlet Center and the Belz Factory Outlet are only minutes away. Winner of the 2002 Florida Association of Realtors Environmental Award, World Golf Village is a Hillman Properties community developed by Davidson Development, Inc. in cooperation with The Hillman Company. For more information about The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village, visit www.worldgolfrealestate.com.