Neighborhood Guide — Southeast
Mandarin
Mandarin is one of 206 named neighborhoods in Duval County, located in the Southeast planning area (City of Jacksonville code SE25). This page aggregates our reporting, public-records data, and development activity tagged to Mandarin.
Recent reporting
Politics
Jacksonville State Rep. Angie Nixon Faces Uphill Battle in U.S. Senate Primary
Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville trails in fundraising and faces a campaign declining to debate ahead of the August primary, as her opponent Alex Vindman sets sights on the general election against Republican Ashley Moody.
July 20, 2026
Real Estate
Mortgage Rates Hit Year High as Northeast Florida Homebuyers Face Rising Costs
The average 30-year mortgage rate climbed to 6.66%, the fourth consecutive weekly increase, adding pressure to Northeast Florida's competitive housing market as prospective buyers confront hundreds of dollars in additional monthly costs.
August 1, 2026
Real Estate
Federal Reserve rate decision Wednesday could reshape Northeast Florida housing market
The central bank's looming choice between holding rates steady or implementing a hike comes as Jacksonville-area homebuyers and sellers navigate an already challenging affordability landscape shaped by years of elevated borrowing costs.
July 28, 2026
Real Estate
Northeast Florida Realtors Turn to Home Management Platforms to Retain Clients
With only 41% of satisfied home buyers returning to their agents, real estate professionals in Jacksonville and across the region are adopting digital tools that help homeowners maintain their properties — and keep agents top of mind through years of ownership.
July 28, 2026
Real Estate
Northeast Florida Homebuyers Face Hidden Costs Beyond List Price, Realtors Warn
As insurance and tax burdens reshape affordability across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, real estate professionals are urging buyers to focus on total monthly payments rather than sticker prices when house hunting.
August 1, 2026
Environment
Northeast Florida Realtors join statewide waterway cleanup effort
The sixth annual Clean Up Florida Waters initiative brings volunteer crews to rivers, beaches, and marshes across the region's seven counties, addressing trash that threatens the waterways driving property values and quality of life.
July 9, 2026
Real Estate
Northeast Florida real estate businesses exempt from federal ownership reporting
A finalized federal rule permanently exempts U.S.-formed LLCs and corporations from beneficial ownership reporting requirements, simplifying compliance for Jacksonville-area real estate professionals and property investors who use domestic business structures.
August 14, 2026
Real Estate
Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly in Northeast Florida as Homebuyers Watch for Relief
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.67% this week, the first decline in six weeks, offering a modest reprieve for prospective homebuyers in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida — though rates remain higher than a year ago and well above pre-conflict levels.
August 14, 2026
Politics
Jacksonville Rep. Nixon, Senate candidate Vindman split on Israel funding vote
The two Democrats vying for Florida's U.S. Senate seat offered starkly different positions on a congressional measure to strip military aid to Israel, highlighting a deepening divide within the party over Middle East policy.
July 22, 2026
Real Estate
New Google tool helps Northeast Florida real estate agents track social media reach
Google's expanded Search Console now lets agents connect Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X accounts to see which posts drive online searches — offering free market research for professionals whose social media is a primary marketing tool.
August 14, 2026