South Florida’s real estate market has experienced many cycles over the past two decades, but 2025 brings a set of challenges that veteran agents are addressing with practical experience. Rising insurance costs, increased HOA fees, and ongoing interest rate pressures have created what one 23-year industry veteran calls the most difficult market of his career. ...
The St. Augustine real estate market continues to attract relocating buyers from across the country, thanks to its blend of historic charm, coastal access, and year-round warmth. For professionals in this market, understanding the relocation experience is essential, a lesson Kim Devlin of Fiv Realty Co. learned firsthand. From Wall Street to Real Estate After ...
The Wellington real estate market presents a blend of opportunities and challenges, shaped by factors ranging from seasonal events to Florida’s ongoing insurance concerns. For agents who have built their careers on local relationships and market knowledge, adapting to current conditions requires both flexibility and a clear understanding of what drives buyer and seller behavior. ...
The Florida Panhandle real estate market is undergoing significant changes, shaped by military base reconstruction and evolving buyer expectations in a higher interest rate environment. As the region continues to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Michael in 2018, new opportunities are emerging for investors and homebuyers who adapt their strategies. Military Base Reconstruction Sustains ...
Bruce Carpenter spent years playing referral roulette. The broker-owner of Homedation Realty would scroll through Facebook groups and Instagram, hoping to find an out-of-state agent who might actually follow through. Even when he found someone with good reviews, there was no guarantee. “You’re hoping that you’ve had a conversation with another out-of-state agent. Even if ...
The St. Augustine real estate market is nearing a pivotal moment that buyers should consider, according to Thomas Quigg, a licensed residential real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Premier Properties. In a recent interview, Quigg shared his perspective on how current market conditions may represent the best buying opportunity in years. “I guess my opinion ...
A notable shift in Southwest Florida’s buyer demographics is altering the local real estate landscape, according to Brett Ellis of Ellis Team – Keller Williams Realty Fort Myers. The combination of Canadian property owners leaving the area and the potential for political migration from northern cities is creating new demand patterns that many agents are ...
Although Cape Coral has been labeled by media as having “the worst market in the nation right now for foreclosures,” a surprising trend is challenging assumptions about distressed markets, according to Felicia Saraceno, Market Director at Keller Williams Realty – Marco Island. Despite Cape Coral’s elevated foreclosure numbers, the city is outperforming more prestigious markets ...
Arizona’s short-term rental market has seen a major shift, with most Airbnb investors leaving the platform due to oversaturation, according to Melissa Bailey, a real estate professional with Jason Mitchell Group. This marks a significant change from the pandemic-driven boom that made Arizona a prime location for vacation rental investments. “A lot of people are ...
A new trend is emerging in Orlando’s luxury real estate market, with the vast majority of high-end buyers actively steering clear of homeowners association communities, according to Yashmit Gutierrez, a sales associate at EXP Realty. This preference challenges the common belief that luxury buyers seek out managed communities with extensive amenities. “In my opinion, what ...
Arizona’s housing market is facing an unusual problem: even as inventory has surged 24.7% year-over-year, buyers are finding it harder than ever to make purchasing decisions. The abundance of available homes is overwhelming rather than assisting buyers, according to Melissa Bailey, a real estate professional with Jason Mitchell Group. “Even though we have a higher ...
A notable migration trend is transforming Orlando’s luxury real estate market, with California buyers increasingly opting for Central Florida over established high-end destinations like Miami. This shift is driven primarily by affordability, marking a change in luxury buyer preferences, according to Yashmit Gutierrez, a sales associate at EXP Realty specializing in the Orlando area. Market ...
The South Florida luxury real estate market is undergoing significant changes as inventory increases and buyer behavior responds to broader economic conditions. Shifts in migration patterns and evolving market dynamics are influencing how properties are marketed and sold, presenting new challenges and opportunities for buyers, sellers, and agents alike. The Evolution of Buyer Demographics South ...
The residential market in Northeast Florida saw a striking 40% price surge during the COVID period, followed by a notable correction that pulled values back by 10% to 15% across the city, according to Tobin Bossola of Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty. In a recent interview, Bossola discussed how this price volatility is reshaping Jacksonville’s real ...
First-time homebuyers in Arizona are increasingly backing out of contracts at the last minute due to anxiety over payments, leading to legal disputes and financial repercussions that go beyond losing a deposit. This shift in buyer behavior comes as higher interest rates create hesitation, even among those who are financially qualified. “We’ve had more first-time ...
