February 2013 Issue

Jacksonville New Homes and Communities Magazine and Guide

Northeast Florida has been called an undiscovered gem, but more people are recognizing the Jacksonville area for its southern hospitality, its rich history, its natural beauty and its unspoiled beaches. Lovely historic neighborhoods and amenity-rich master-planned communities offer an array of housing options and the arts are emphasized. Football fans can't enough of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars.

FEATURE
Where to Buy in 2013 - Why We Like Them
We looked at the wide array of new-home communities on the market, from huge master-planned developments to boutique enclaves. Here are the best of the best.

Where to Buy - Eagle Landing
Eagle Landing, located in the highly acclaimed Clay County School District, is one of the most popular and amenity-rich master-planned communities in the Southeast. Following its debut in 2005, Eagle Landing has enjoyed strong sales and industry kudos.

Where to Buy - Amelia National Golf and Country Club
From the moment you enter the gates of Amelia National Golf and Country Club, and discover the breathtaking golf vistas unfolding before you, it's apparent that you've arrived at a very special place.

Where to Buy - Nocatee
On breathtaking coastal acreage in prestigious Ponte Vedra, a new master-planned community is taking shape. It's called Nocatee, where distinctive residential neighborhoods are within walking distance of schools, parks, recreational facilities and a vibrant Town Center.

Where to Buy - Pablo Creek Reserve
From the moment you pass through the private gates of Pablo Creek Reserve, you'll feel as though you've left Jacksonville's hustle and bustle far behind and have arrived at a peaceful, luxurious and very exclusive country retreat.

Where to Buy - Palencia
Nestled along the scenic west bank of the Intracoastal Waterway between Jacksonville and St. Augustine and encompassing 2,325 acres of century-old hammocks and woodlands, Palencia combines breathtaking beauty and a timeless sense of place.

Where to Buy - Yellow Bluff Landing
Yellow Bluff Landing, a master-planned community of 680 single-family homes in northeast Jacksonville, is the fastest growing community in Duval County for plenty of good reasons.

FROM THE PUBLISHER
A BIPARTISAN OPINION: WE MUST SAVE THE MORTGAGE INTEREST TAX DEDUCTION
Who knows what Washington politicians might do? I figured the U.S. House of Representatives might pass a law prohibiting moms and apple pies before they'd tamper with the mortgage interest deduction, which benefits almost everyone and has been a cornerstone of American housing policy since the inception of the tax code almost 100 years ago.