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Almost every phone call I get starts the same way. Someone watched one of my videos, and they ask me the same big question: “What does the new construction process actually look like? How long will it take?”

It's a great question, and it's one every new construction buyer should ask before they sign anything. Northeast Florida has more new home communities and builders than almost anywhere else in the state, which is great news for buyers — but it also means the process can feel confusing fast. So let's break it down step by step, from the day you pick a lot to the day you get your keys.

A quick note before we start: every builder, community, and home size is a little different. The steps below reflect what I typically see across Northeast Florida…

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St. Johns County is one of Northeast Florida's most active new-construction markets, with 742 residential permits issued in Q1 2026 alone. Buyers can choose from production, semi-custom, and custom builders across master-planned communities like Nocatee and SilverLeaf, with typical build timelines running 8-12 months from contract to closing.

What should buyers know about new construction in St. Johns County in 2026?

St. Johns County is one of Northeast Florida's most active new-construction markets, ranking among Florida's top counties for residential permitting with 742 new permits issued in Q1 2026. Buyers can choose from production, semi-custom, and custom builders across master-planned communities like Nocatee and SilverLeaf, with…

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Nocatee shows up on almost every list of the best places to live in Florida, and most of that reputation is earned. But no community is perfect, and the honest trade-offs matter more once you're the one signing a contract. Here's an updated, 2026 look at what buyers should actually know about Nocatee before making an offer, based on how the community has grown and changed in recent years.


1. Home Spacing and Lot Sizes Still Vary a Lot by Neighborhood


Nocatee is made up of roughly 48 to 50 separate neighborhoods, each built by a different combination of builders with different lot widths and house styles. That means how close your house sits to your neighbor's depends entirely on which section of Nocatee you buy into.

Lot widths across…

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