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Florida Housing Prices Drop for the Fifth Consecutive Month in 2025
Florida housing prices have dropped for the fifth consecutive month in 2025, with single-family home sales down 2.8% and condo-townhouse sales down 11.8%. Median prices are $410,000 for single-family homes and $295,000 for condos. Rising inventory, high mortgage rates around 6.5%, and economic uncertainty are driving this trend. Buyers gain negotiating power, while sellers must […]
How Can Florida Builders Manage Rising Costs?
Tariffs raise new home costs $8K–$11K; builders can mitigate by sourcing domestic materials. Construction costs could add $3B statewide; bulk purchasing and early inventory stockpiling help control expenses. Permits fell from 5K to 2,250 year-to-date; phased construction schedules ease cash-flow pressure. Smaller suppliers face ↑ 7% cost increases; partnerships and fixed-price contracts reduce pricing uncertainty. […]
Will Lower Down Payments Save Florida Condo Market?
Slide 1 Florida wants condos more affordable—down payments could drop from 20% to national 3–5% standard. Slide 2 Insurance premiums are skyrocketing—buyers pay both personal HO-6 and rising HOA master policy costs. Slide 3 HOA fees are climbing fast—roof, structural repairs, and reserve funds are breaking budgets. Slide 4 Surfside tragedy changed everything: inspections and […]
What’s Fueling Florida’s Housing Recovery
In 2025, Florida’s housing market is showing signs of recovery after years of sluggish sales and falling prices. New home orders in the state increased slightly in the last quarter, signaling a positive shift in the Real Estate landscape. Sales of move-up homes and active adult communities ↑ 18% yearly, despite affordability challenges in the […]The price has reduced for this Listing, check it out Listing Address: 1328 LOMBARDI POINCIANA, FL 34759
Ready Now. Quick close available. Welcome to the Salina Plan. This perfectly sized home features an open kitchen, family room, and formal dining area that comfortably accommodates all your guests. The spacious island kitchen, complete with built-in appliances, offers plenty of room to move. With direct access to the covered lanai, the indoor/outdoor space flows […]
Roof Ready for Florida Storms
Choose hurricane-resistant materials like metal, concrete, or high-quality shingles to handle strong winds and heavy rain. Ensure proper roof ventilation to cut down heat buildup and moisture damage, helping your roof last longer. Schedule regular roof inspections twice a year to spot leaks, loose shingles, or structural problems early. Clean gutters and clear debris often […]
Florida Homes Dip: Buyers Might Score Sweet Deals
Single-family sales ↓ 2.8% YoY; condos/townhouses ↓ 11.8% Pending sales: single-family ↓ 0.7%, condos/townhouses ↓ 6.3% Median price: single-family $410K (↓ 1.7%), condos/townhouses $295K (↓ 6.3%) Economist: Single-family price drops not accelerating; condo declines larger than early year Year-to-date: condo/townhouse median price ↓ ~4.5%How to Apply for Mortgage | Orlando Realtor Vince Paige
Mortgage preparation: Credit Health: You’ve pulled your credit and are either working on increasing your scores or have stellar credit and are ready to move forward. Down Payment: You have reviewed all of your assets and you know how much you can viably put down. How much you can afford: You have run your preliminary […]