Is Jacksonville a good market for first-time buyers?

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• SSScott Shannon · Operating Branch Manager @ Neighborhood Loans·Sep 30, 2026·0

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  I think so, especially compared to South Florida. It's generally more affordable, the job market's been growing, and there's a real Navy presence up there that a lot of buyers don't realize opens up VA loan options for them. If you've got military service in your background and you're looking in Jacksonville, that's the first thing I'd check before assuming you're stuck with a conventional loan.