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Steve Marcinuk
04 Nov 2025

While Miami’s luxury resale market faces price declines, the pre-construction segment is showing notable resilience, highlighting a clear split in the market, according to local expert Sep Niakan. In a recent interview, Niakan discussed how new development sales are operating in a different environment from existing inventory. “Luxury pre construction is doing fairly well, and ...

Steve Marcinuk
04 Nov 2025

Recent shifts in active adult buyer preferences are highlighting trends toward privacy, maintenance-free living, and boutique community experiences, according to Jessica Quillen, Chief Marketing Officer at The Villages of Citrus Hills. In a recent interview, Quillen shared insights on how evolving consumer demands are influencing the retirement housing landscape in Florida. “We are more positioning ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Nov 2025

The common perception of Florida’s cash buyers often involves wealthy out-of-state newcomers fleeing high-tax states, bringing Silicon Valley fortunes with them. However, Shane Burgman, team leader at The Burgman Group, says the reality in Brevard County is more complex and challenges assumptions about who is driving cash transactions in the area. “Contrary to what a ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Nov 2025

While most homebuyers prefer multiple in-person showings before making offers, a distinct segment of the Space Coast market is purchasing homes without ever setting foot inside. Shane Burgman, team leader at The Burgman Group, sells 10 to 15 properties each year to buyers who rely solely on detailed video tours. “It’s not uncommon, for any ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Nov 2025

While vacation rental markets across Florida grapple with oversupply and falling returns, St. Augustine Beach stands apart thanks to a regulatory approach that has unintentionally turned the area into one of the state’s most exclusive short-term rental investment locations. The city’s choice to cap transient rental licenses at 100 units has created a scarcity-driven market ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Nov 2025

Local real estate expert Lance Willard recently provided insights comparing property performance across Tampa Bay’s distinct market segments. In an interview, Willard discussed the differences between luxury homes, entry-level properties, and flood zone real estate, factors that buyers and investors should weigh carefully. “It’s interesting, the sectors of the market that are really strong: homes ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Nov 2025

While much of Sarasota’s real estate market faces price corrections and inventory constraints, two property segments are outperforming the rest, according to Joey Lamielle, team leader at RE/MAX Alliance Group. Acreage properties and new construction communities are attracting the most buyer interest in the current market. Market Segmentation Analysis “Acreage properties are thriving right now. ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Nov 2025

The Florida Keys residential market is experiencing a phenomenon that could alter the competitive landscape in early 2025, according to Margie Casey, Associate Broker at Florida Keys Real Estate Group. Casey reports that many sellers have quietly withdrawn their properties with plans to re-list in the new year, creating what professionals refer to as “shadow ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Nov 2025

The investment landscape for residential properties in Tampa Bay is shifting toward greater advantages for buyers, with investors finding better deals despite higher interest rates, according to Irina Roth, real estate agent with Dalton Wade Inc. Roth recently shared insights on how current market corrections are creating new opportunities for investors focused on long-term rental ...

Rudi Davis
03 Nov 2025

Local real estate expert Billee Silva of Jones & Co. Realty recently shared insights comparing condominiums and single-family homes across Southwest Florida. In an interview, Silva highlighted important differences, trends, and considerations for buyers and investors navigating the current market. “Single family homes are still doing pretty good because people are relocating. People are upsizing, ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Nov 2025

While luxury beachfront properties in St. Augustine continue to attract high prices, a concerning trend is emerging in the mid-market sector, tilting the playing field against homeowners looking to sell. Danielle Gustafson, Associate Real Estate Broker with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty and a 25-year market veteran, points to large developers offering significant incentives that private ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Nov 2025

Property taxes are now the primary factor for buyers deciding among Florida’s rural counties, according to local real estate expert Josée Lindner. In a recent interview, Lindner explained how tax differences amounting to thousands of dollars annually are shifting buyer preferences across north-central Florida’s four-county region. “I generally start with the tax, because taxes is ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Nov 2025

While residential housing markets have drawn attention for price corrections and inventory concerns, Cape Coral’s land market tells a different story that points to underlying economic resilience. Local real estate expert Carleen Murone of eXp Realty recently witnessed a bidding frenzy that highlights how development demand runs counter to broader market pessimism. Murone’s recent listing ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Nov 2025

Landings has introduced a new approach to address the infrastructure shortage facing electric aviation, according to CEO Lisa Wright. In a recent interview, Wright outlined how the company’s rural-focused strategy is making an impact in underserved markets while major competitors concentrate on urban opportunities. The Problem “That’s great that there’s 600 manufacturers building these aircraft ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Nov 2025

A notable shift in seller attitudes is changing the tone of listing appointments across Sarasota, with about half of potential sellers now acknowledging market conditions at the outset, according to Joey Lamielle, team leader at RE/MAX Alliance Group. This marks a significant change from the seller confidence that prevailed just two years ago. “Over the ...