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How to Protect Your Florida Home From Scams
Florida REALTORS® offer NAR guides on PMI, home selling safety, and wire fraud protection. PMI guide explains when it’s required, its impact on payments, and tax deduction rules. Home selling safety guide covers protecting personal information, valuables, and managing showings securely. Wire fraud guide details steps to verify wiring instructions and prevent real estate scams. […]This is Central Florida’s most affordable city, latest data shows
Housing costs vary across Central Florida, with Fort McCoy in Marion County being the most affordable city, having a typical home value just over $144,000. In contrast, Lake Buena Vista in Orange County has a typical home value near $5.8 million, reflecting the high prices in the Orlando metro area. Statewide, Gretna near Tallahassee is […]Florida Metros Offer Abundant Housing Opportunities Nationwide
Florida leads U.S. residential real estate vacancy rates, with six metro areas ranking highest nationally. Cape Coral-Fort Myers tops at 38.7%, followed by North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota (23.7%) and Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater (13.3%). Orlando and Sarasota saw notable vacancy declines, suggesting rising demand. Florida also faces high commercial office vacancies, with Orlando, Tampa, and Miami among the top […]
Why Florida’s Fall Housing Market Benefits Buyers
Home prices have declined in several Florida cities, signaling a buyer's market. Florida's housing supply has risen, offering more options for buyers. Mortgage rates dropped to an 11-month low. Experts predict ↑3–5% annual price growth through 2026.Check out this new 4 beds-3 baths listing at 49 15 EMILEE GRACE Street Cloud
Welcome to East Lake Reserve — Where Elegance Meets Comfort! This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is nestled in the highly sought-after gated community of East Lake Reserve. Boasting over 2,500 square feet of luxurious living space, this residence offers an open and inviting floor plan perfect for both entertaining and everyday living. Step inside […]
Florida Housing Strengthens as Pending Sales Surge
Slide 1 Florida housing market surges in late summer as falling mortgage rates spark buyer excitement. Slide 2 Single-family pending sales jumped 9.9% year-over-year, highest growth since early 2021. Slide 3 Closed sales ↓: single-family homes -3.9%, condos/townhouses -6.0% YoY; median prices softened slightly. Slide 4: Median prices slightly softened: $410K for homes, $290K for […]How to get approved as a self-employed, first-time home buyer
Nearly a third of Americans are self-employed, and many use this income to buy homes. Self-employed buyers can qualify for mortgages without W2s by providing tax returns, bank statements, or other documents. Standard loans, bank statement loans, and portfolio loans are options, each with different requirements and rates. Despite pandemic challenges, financing remains available. Shopping […]
2 Possible Futures for Florida’s 2026 Housing Market
Slide 1: 🌡️ Scenario 1: Mortgage rates stay high 6–7%+, keeping market cautious and steady. Slide 2: 🏘️ Inventory grows as homeowners list properties and new construction adds supply. Slide 3: 📉 Prices could stabilize or slightly decline. Slide 4: 💸 Scenario 2: Rates drop near 6%, awakening latent buyers and increasing competition. Slide 5: […]