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  The First-Time Homebuyer's Journey: Your Complete Guide to Unlocking the Door to Homeownership in Jacksonville Thinking about buying your first home in Jacksonville ? You're not alone and this guide will help you navigate every step with confidence. The decision to purchase your first home represents one of life's most significant milestones. It's where financial planning meets lifelong dreams, where spreadsheets intersect with the vision of hosting your first holiday dinner, and where anxiety often dances with excitement. But here's the truth: with the right preparation and guidance, the path to homeownership can be remarkably straightforward. After nearly two decades of helping first-time buyers in Jacksonville navigate this exciting journey, I've created this comprehensive roadmap to help you avoid common pitfalls and make informed decisions from your very first conversation about homeownership to the moment you receive your keys. Step 1: Get Your Finan...

  Part 1: Why Your Buyer's Agent Matters More Than You Think New Construction Home Buying Mistakes Series — Part 1 of 10 By Lance Sheridan | Jacksonville's New Construction King Introduction You're standing in a beautiful model home in Ponte Vedra or Eagle Bend . The builder's sales representative is friendly, knowledgeable, and walking you through every feature. They're answering your questions, pointing out upgrades, discussing timelines. You think: "I don't need a real estate agent . This sales rep is helping me." Stop. This is mistake #1, and it's costing you thousands. Here's the hard truth: The builder's sales rep works for the builder not for you. And many don't even work for the builder; they're commissioned salespeople hired specifically to maximize the builder's profit. In 18 years as a real estate agent in Northeast Florida , I've seen this mistake cost buyers anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000 in lost neg...