JDB News
Building success one home at a time, JDB Homes offers unmatched service and a long list of incentives
07/25/09: Florida Times-Union
Despite the sluggish real estate market and slow economy, locally-owned and operated JDB Homes must be doing something right. At the end of 2009's second quarter, JDB is reporting that its new home sales have increased more than 300 percent year over year – something you don't hear much about lately in the real estate market.
"We are very encouraged by our success but not surprised because we stick to our business model of building a great home for a great price, and we make sure our customers are extremely satisfied," said JDB President John Molyneaux. "We are seeing more traffic than ever, and I think buyers are starting to realize that prices may never be better, not to mention the low interest rate environment and the available $8000 tax credit for the first-time buyer. It all adds up to a buyer advantage you can't ignore."
JDB Homes' customers often attribute the company's tremendous success simply to offering an exceptional home of real value and a streamlined, pleasant home buying experience.
"From start to finish, my experience with JDB has been excellent. I was so impressed that I've already recommended them to my parents," said Catherine Booth, a satisfied JDB homeowner. "JDB's attention to detail and the fact I knew I was getting a great value is what initially sold me, but I can truly say JDB also reduced the level of stress that comes with purchasing a home."
With a customer satisfaction rate of 100 percent, Molyneaux said customer service is what is helping JDB Homes find success.
"We know that in order to be ultimately successful, we need to listen to our customers and give them the attention they deserve throughout the entire home-buying process and warranty period," said Molyneaux. "While most builders are trying to simply cut costs by offering fewer standards in their homes, JDB has maintained our level of quality features and we're staying true to our mission, which is to not just meet but exceed our customer's expectations with a quality product."
According to another new JDB homeowner, this approach is obviously working. "I could have bought a home from any builder," said Dennis Lofton. "The JDB staff understands customer service and went beyond the call of duty to help me throughout my home buying process from beginning to end."
JDB Homes has designed more than 25 new and unique floor plans that meet the needs of today's homeowner. It is JDB's attention to detail that is most commonly noted, from the attractive exterior elevations and well-designed, spacious floor plans to the interior arched walkways throughout, the rounded corners on the window sills, the decorative baseboards, standard two-tone exterior paint schemes and the overall qualify and craftsmanship of the home. Buyers also appreciate JDB's flexibility with floor plan changes (often at no additional cost) and the ability to customize their homes to satisfy their wants and needs, all of which of mostly unheard of today.
JDB Homes wins Gold, Silver with Parade Entries
5/23/09: Florida Times-Union
JDB Homes had three entries in the 2009 Parade of Homes and proudly accepted the Gold award for Dames Point Cove’s “Newport” plan and the Silver award for Leslie’s Hideaway “Brighton” plan found in Leslie’s Hideaway.
“As one of Jacksonville’s newest locally owned and operated home builders, we are very proud to have won these awards and been recognized for our efforts and the attention to detail we put in to every JDB home,” said JDB President John Molyneaux. “I would also like to give recognition to my incredible team who are no doubt the reason our customers love us.”
The “Newport” is a two-story plan offered in Dames Point Cove and includes 2,557 square feet, 4 bedrooms (or 3 with optional loft), two and one-half bathrooms, a formal dining room, formal living room or study, plus a large family room, breakfast nook, and very spacious kitchen. The oversized master bedroom is upstairs and features an elegant master bath with separate vanities, tiled glass shower, and garden tub. Priced from just $219,900, the Newport is just one of seven plans offered in Dames Point Cove, which is a secluded 22-homesite waterfront community (four home sites are on the St. Johns River) located in East Arlington off Ft. Caroline Road at 9A.
Leslie’s Hideaway is JDB’s townhome community located in North Jacksonville off Duval Road and Dunn Avenue. The winning “Brighton” plan is one of the most popular and includes 1,450 square feet, 3 bedrooms (or 2 with optional loft), two and one-half bathrooms, a spacious family room, and an oversized eat-in kitchen with lots of cabinets for storage. All townhomes include a one-car garage, beautiful stucco and stone exteriors, fully landscaped yards with irrigation system, and low HOA dues. The “Brighton” is priced from $115,900, but there are three other floor plans available starting at only $99,900!
Building in five conveniently located communities throughout Jacksonville, JDB Homes’ offers new, uniquely designed floor plans to meet the needs of today’s buyers! Visit www.newjdbhomes.com/communities for more information.
JDB Homes Builds More Than Houses
10/28/08: Florida Times-Union
Giving back to the community is nothing new for JDB Homes President, John D. Molyneaux. Since forming Jacksonville Design Build in August 2007, Molyneaux has been involved in various non-profit projects benefiting our community. Even in a sluggish economy with the real estate market seeing one of its toughest times in recent history, JDB Homes stands by one of its guiding principles to support and serve the new communities in which they build by partnering with local charitable organizations.
For each grand opening of one of their new communities, JDB Homes donates $10 per registrant to a local charity. Hubbard House, one of the benefiting non-profit organizations, was chosen because of its commitment to serving victims of domestic violence and their families in Duval and Baker counties.
"Domestic violence is a huge problem everywhere and Hubbard House is a great resource for women," said Amy C. Williams, JDB Homes Marketing Manager.
While Hubbard House is most known for its emergency shelter, the agency also provides extensive adult and youth outreach services including counseling, advocacy and educational programs.
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence an estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year. Locally the statistics are staggering as well. Over 7,000 incidents were reported to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office in 2007. Unfortunately domestic violence tends to be an unspoken issue leaving many cases unreported.
The first step to a solution to end domestic violence is to break the silence and raise awareness. Companies, such as JDB Homes, who take a step to invest in our community help organizations like Hubbard House raise awareness on local issues that need to be addressed.
"We're a company that wants to support the community we build in," Williams said, "Serving the community around us is really important to us."
If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship please call the Hubbard House hotline at (904) 354-3114 or 1 (800) 500-1119.
ABOUT HUBBARD HOUSE
Hubbard House is a nationally recognized leader in domestic violence intervention. Founded as the first domestic violence shelter in Florida in 1976, Hubbard House is a certified, comprehensive domestic violence center providing programs and services to more than 5,000 women, children, and men annually in Duval and Baker counties. While Hubbard House is most known for its emergency shelter, the agency also provides extensive adult and youth outreach services, school-based education, nationally accredited therapeutic childcare, batterers' intervention programs, court advocacy and volunteer and community education opportunities. Visit www.hubbardhouse.org to learn more.
ABOUT JDB HOMES
JDB Homes, LLC. is a locally owned and operated homebuilding company offering the newest original designs in single-family homes and townhomes in East Arlington, North Jacksonville, and West Jacksonville. Known as the "Flexible" builder, JDB works with buyers to customize the home of their dreams at an unexpected low price, offering flexible plans, options, and financing. JDB Homes is currently building in five communities: Leslie's Hideaway, Willow Grove, Pickett's Cove, Trout River Bluff and Dames Point Cove. For more information on JDB Homes, visit www.NewJDBHomes.com.
Touchstone Village "was a natural" for this builder
08/16/08: Florida Times-Union - Westside Sun
When the Youth Crisis Center set out to create the Touchstone Village, all it had was a concept: to provide a long-term residential program to prepare at-risk adolescents and young adults for the responsibilities of adulthood.
As that concept became known, it inspired a lot of people to get involved to help make it a reality. John Molyneaux was one of those people.
When he heard about the history of the agency and the Touchstone Village mission, "It was a natural for us. I had just finished a nonprofit project and it was time to take on the next one. Through JDB Homes and individually I have always tried to give back to the community. It's just the responsible thing to do and it's who we are."
Molyneaux is donating his expertise and resources to build the 2,700-square-foot clubhouse that will be the recreation center for the village.
"Throughout the years, I have worked on various charitable projects and supported organizations such as Angelwood, Builders Care, Hubbard House and United Way, to name a few. Our company simply has a passion for helping those in need."
Not only is Molyneaux personally involved as the general contractor, providing management services, oversight and bidding of the job through JDB Homes, but he has "enlisted some of the best trades people in Jacksonville who, to no surprise, immediately jumped at the chance to help in building the clubhouse," he said.
Help has come from Randy Baker with First Coast Framing; Chip Avery with Avery Framing Corp; Ben Smith and Billy Reynolds with Marco Heating/Cooling & Marco Electric, respectively; Tommy Langdo with Concrete Specialists; Rusty Rhodes with Housewraps & More; David Rueda with Marches Drywall; Mike Porter with Sunshine State Plumbing; Marty Huston with American Insulators; Bradco Supply; Buddy Rohn with WR Rohn Roofing; Sean Henderson with Premier Windows; John Prince with Atlantic Home Technologies; Quality Doors & Hardware; Dave Griffen with American Lathing; Builders First Source; Kenny Kennair with Panel-Tek; Matt Lowe with Magnum and McVeigh Engineering; BSB Design; Clary & Associates; Danny Locke with Container Services; Jerry Guthmiller with First Coast Rainguard; Tom Scanlon with Fogleman's Building Supply; Mac's Glass; B&B Exterminating; Denny Hoff with Associated Doors; and Mike Bishop with W.W. Gay Fire Protection. All have donated services and materials.
"My hope is that this will be a place where the kids can go to relax, enjoy some recreational activities and receive valuable life-skills training."
In addition to these tradesmen, there have been more than 100 volunteers who have helped raise the roof of the clubhouse.
You can read more at www.touchstonevillage.org.
JDB Aids Bridge Students
05/10/08: Florida Times-Union
John Molyneaux obviously loves what he does. It was evident by the sparkle in his eyes as he talked about building to eight students from The Bridge of Northeast Florida, Inc. Standing in front of a home under construction in the Pickett’s Cove development on the Westside of Jacksonville, Molyneaux, president of JDB Homes, talked the students through the steps in developing a neighborhood and building a home.
Students attending were Vania Newsom, Montora Jones, Shatavia Eady, Marcellus Edmond, Chelsea Devaughn, Jasmine Allen, Chimir Lane and Annalisa Johnson all participants in BridgeWorks, a job skills preparation program offered at The Bridge on its main campus at 8th and Pearl Streets in Springfield. As he answered questions, Molyneaux helped to educate the teens on the opportunities within the building industry.
On Saturday and Sunday, May 3rd and 4th, JDB Homes will open their 3 models in Leslie’s Hideaway, a townhome development located on Duval Road in the Northside. The opening is a fundraising partnership with Bridge staff and students will be available at the opening to answer questions about their programs. JDB Homes will make a $10 donation to The Bridge for every person that registers at the Leslie’s Hideaway model between 10 AM and 7 PM.
“We are honored with the opportunity to partner with JDB Homes” said Dr. Davy Parrish, president/ CEO of The Bridge. “We are also delighted that Mr. Molyneaux took time from his busy schedule to help educate our teens about the many opportunities and careers associated with building.”
The Bridge of Northeast Florida, Inc. is a private, nonprofit agency committed to promoting the development of healthy, productive, self-sufficient youth and families by providing comprehensive educational, social, health and employment programs to over 2000 youth and families in critical need. For more information call 904-354-7799 or www.bridgejax.com.
Home Builder Plunges in Despite Slowdown
03/21/08: Jacksonville Business Journal
NORTHEAST FLORIDA – Despite the fact that he started a home building
business in the slowest residential real estate market in several years,
John Molyneaux is confident he can sell homes.
Molyneaux, the former division president of Lennar Homes Corp., will open
JDB Homes LLC.’s first single-family model home in April in Pickett’s
Cove, a North side community where he will be one of several builders.
Three more townhome models will open in Leslie’s Hideaway in Northwest
Jacksonville in May.
What he hopes will set his homes apart from others, Molyneaux said, are
the starting prices from the $120,000’s for townhomes and the $150,000’s
for single-family homes; standard features that would be extras with other
companies; a range of floor plans; and an array of options.
“Our company still believes there is a demand for well-located,
good quality homes that people can afford,” he said. “Although
there are still a relatively high number of inventory homes on the market,
we feel we have an edge because we have focused on bringing new and innovative
designs to the marketplace.”
JDB Homes plans to build on more than 140 lots in four Jacksonville subdivisions
on the North side, in Northwest Jacksonville and Arlington. Molyneaux,
who secured an undisclosed amount of private financing for the company,
will buy the lots when home buyers sign contracts for lot/house package
deals.
The five communities, which are being developed by local developer Greg
Matovina, will each have different JDB Homes’ architectural designs
and floor plans along with 400 upgrade options, priced from a few additional
dollars to several thousand. Although he’s not targeting any specific
type of consumer, Molyneaux expects to sell to many first-time and first
move-up buyers because starting prices are below the median sale price
in Northeast Florida.
Real estate analyst Ray Rodriguez calls Molyneaux and others like him
who are leaving the corporate residential real estate world to venture
out on their own “piecemealers” because they are filling a
void by offering options not typically offered by large home builders.
“I see this as a trend,” said Rodriguez, president of Real
Estate Strategy Center of North Florida Inc. “I don’t see
him as the last.”
Molyneaux considers giving back to the community a founding principle
of his business sand plans to highlight a different charitable organization
at each community grand opening.
The company will donate $10 for every visitor who registers at the company’s
first model home at Pickett’s Cove during the open house in April
to Angelwood, a nonprofit devoted to improving the quality of life for
the mentally and physically disabled. The company hopes 100 visitors will
register at the Pickett’s Cove model. The Bridge of Northeast Florida,
which is devoted to serving at-risk children; Trinity Rescue Mission,
which is devoted to the homeless; and the Hubbard House for domestic violence
victims will also benefit from community grand openings this spring.
Angelwood Executive Director Diane Tuttle said that although the homebuilding
community in general has been very generous to her organization, Molyneaux
has taken a personal interest in causes. “I don’t know how
it will help sell his homes, but it’s just who John is.”
Before starting his own company and working for Lennar (NYSE: LEN), Michigan-native
Molyneaux worked for several other regional and national home builders
during the past 21 years, including Pulte Homes Inc. (NYSE: PHM), Maronda
Homes Inc. and KB Home (NYSE: KBH). Molyneaux and his staff of two –
Marketing Directing Amy Williams and Project Manager Greg Glover –
believe that in starting the new company now, they’ll be better
prepared when the market strengthens again.
“The market will eventually work its way back up,” Williams
said. “It seemed like a good time to get our ducks in a row.”
Local home builder Bryan Lendry said Molyneaux’s homes should sell
well because of the locations, prices and the dwindling supply of new
homes.
There is six-month supply of homes based on demand, said Lendry, president
of Brylen Homes Ltd. The housing supply includes finished vacant, under
construction and model homes. There is about a two-and-a-half month supply
of finished vacant homes.
“The problem is that people are still paralyzed,” said Lendry,
who specializes in custom and semi-custom built homes. “The question
is when are they going to be comfortable?”
Sales of existing single-family homes dropped 34 percent in Jacksonville
from 782 in January 2007 to 518 in January 2008, according to the Florida
Association of Realtors. The median sale price dropped 5 percent from
$183,100 to $174,400.
Molyneaux is optimistic about the future. “We are already starting
to see some healthy indicators and I believe we should be back to normal
in 2009.”
JDB Homes Launches New Company/Website
02/09/08: The Florida Times Union
JDB Homes (Jacksonville Design Build) proudly announced today the launch
of their new locally-owned and operated homebuilding company and new,
user-friendly web site, www.newjdbhomes.com. “We are honored and
very excited about providing the families in Jacksonville with ‘The
Right Design’ and ‘The Right Experience,’” said
21-year building veteran and company President, John Molyneaux.
Four new JDB Homes’ communities are scheduled to open between March
and May 2008: Dames Point Cove located in Arlington; Leslie’s Hideaway
Townhomes located in North Jacksonville; Trout River Bluff located in
Northwest Jacksonville; and Pickett’s Cove located in West Jacksonville.
Each JDB Homes community will feature “The Right Design” with
all new, fresh and innovative floor plans detailed with beautiful elevations
and many standard Distinctive Features. Homeowners will also have the
opportunity to personalize their home with an extensive array of affordable
options. Most importantly, JDB Homes are value priced with Townhomes starting
in the $120’s and Single Family Homes from the $140’s. More
information can be found on JDB Homes’ new web site at www.newjdbhomes.com.
Offering easy navigation, viewers can peruse community details as well
as print floor plans, elevations, Warranty information, and Finance options
(100% financing available!). JDB Homes is also committed to providing
“The Right Experience” customers deserve, making the homebuilding
and home buying experience all it should be - exciting and fun!
Staying true to JDB Homes’ Mission, “To deliver the best
value to our customers in terms of location and craftsmanship, and to
support and serve the communities in which we build by partnering with
local charitable organizations,” JDB Homes has already partnered
with The Youth Crisis Center in Jacksonville, providing resources and
management to construct the recreation facility for The New Life Village
Project. The New Life Village is expected to break ground this month and
is located off Parental Home Road. Plans are to include a new 40-bed housing
unit, recreational facility, training rooms, and offices to house and
educate older adolescents and young adults who have no family support
system or cannot return home. For more information or to find out how
you too can support this worthy project, please visit www.ycc.org or “Contact
Us” at www.newjdbhomes.com.
JDB Homes will also be partnering with other local Non-Profit Organizations
in conjunction with each of their Community Grand Openings, making a financial
donation for each person who visits and registers at one of their models.
“As a company, we feel very strongly about supporting the local charities surrounding our communities, knowing we are strengthening their
impact and ability to provide better guidance and brighter futures for
our residents,” said Molyneaux.
JDB Homes’ first Grand Opening will take place in March 2008 at
Pickett’s Cove located off Lane Avenue at Old Kings. One model and
6 floor plans will be available for sale in this quiet single family community
offering easy access to I-10 and I-295 and a short commute to Downtown,
locals Schools, and shopping. Spacious 3 and 4 bedroom plans will include
square footage ranging from 1260 – 1942 and prices starting in the
$140’s! To reserve your spot at the pre-Grand Opening reception,
contact John Molyneaux at (904) 813-2544 or email at jmolyneaux@newjdbhomes.com
JDB Homes’ second Grand Opening will take place in April 2008 at
Leslie’s Hideaway located off Duval Road at Dunn Avenue. A peaceful,
secluded Townhome community, 2 and 3 Bedroom plans are available with
loft options and square footage ranging from 1250 – 1550. There
will be 3 models and 4 plans to choose from with prices starting in the
low $99,900s, all located just minutes from I-95, Downtown, and Jacksonville’s
newest Northside Town Center, River City Marketplace. To reserve your
spot at the Pre-Grand Opening reception, contact Debbie Benzley at (904) 591-4858 or email at dbenzley@newjdbhomes.com.
In May 2008, two other Community Grand Openings are anticipated in Trout
River Bluff and Dames Point Cove. Trout River Bluff is located off Garden
Street West of US 1 and offers estate-sized lots, 3 – 5 bedroom
plans, and prices from the $150’s. Dames Point Cove is a beautiful
waterfront community of only 18 homesites located off Ft. Caroline Road
at 9A and priced in the $190’s. Stay tuned for more details at www.newjdbhomes.com.
Halloween Party at Women and Children's Center
10/30/07: Trinity Rescue Mission
There's a saying by Albert Pine which is so true," What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal."
Greg Matovina and his wife Leslie came up with the idea last year to get costumes for the children. Also Tom, Greg's Dad, wanted to do the ice cream social for the families. Greg told Mary Ann Lochamy about the idea and that's when she decided with the help of JoAnn Dietz to coordinate the event.
The employees of Matovina and Company, Distinguished Realty, JDB Homes and AFI and friends purchased or donated money for the costumes. When asked why they became involved in this project, Mary Ann Lochamy said, "We all know that God has blessed our lives in so many ways and how important it is to give back. These children are in conditions that they have no control over. We arrived early and saw the excitement on the children's faces as they picked up the costumes and eagerly waited to be able to trick or treat. We looked around that room as they were eating ice cream and just having fun, smiling from ear to ear and that's when we realize this is why we do it. It's a blessing to us!"
03/21/08: Jacksonville Business Journal
02/09/08: The Florida Times Union
10/30/07: Trinity Rescue Mission
(2010) JDB Homes, LLC. reserves the right to change all prices, terms, plans, materials, specifics, options, upgrades, incentives and other concessions without notice at the discretion of JDB Homes, LLC. All square footage is approximate. Base price includes base home and standard lot only. Many lots include substantial lot premiums and/or predetermined options, which are in addition to the base price. Prices are not guaranteed and are subject to change unless agreed upon in a purchase agreement signed by buyer and accepted by an authorized representative of JDB Homes, LLC.