VA Education Benefits Just Got Easier to Claim | Jacksonville Veterans

Megan Custode

Published on: 09/03/2026

Over 1 million veterans may qualify for additional VA education benefits thanks to the Rudisill and Perkins decisions. Here's what Jacksonville-area veterans need to know — and what VA is now doing automatically.

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Jacksonville First-Time Homebuyer Programs in 2026: Up to $50,000 in Down Payment Help Most Buyers Never Claim

Megan Custode

Published on: 27/02/2026

Jacksonville first-time buyers could qualify for up to $50,000 in free down payment help. Here's a complete guide to the H2H program, Hometown Heroes, MCC, and Duval County assistance programs in 2026.

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Is HOA Living Worth It in Jacksonville? What Duval County Homeowners Need to Know Before They Buy

Megan Custode

Published on: 26/02/2026

Thinking about buying in a Jacksonville HOA community? Learn what 70% of HOA homeowners wish they knew first — from CDD fees and Florida HOA laws to due diligence tips for Duval County buyers.

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Mortgage Rates Just Dropped Below 6% — Here's What It Means for the Housing Market

Megan Custode

Published on: 24/02/2026

Mortgage rates have dipped below 6% for the first time in years — and it's a bigger deal than it sounds. Learn what's driving the drop, what it means for buyers and homeowners, and where experts think rates are headed for the rest of 2026.

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