Every few months, the headlines start swirling again. Prices are softening. Rates are up. Inventory is rising. And somewhere in the scroll, someone asks the question: is a crash coming? The short answer, according to Newsweek, the National Association of Realtors, and Realtor.com, is no. And understanding why is actually useful for anyone trying to make a real estate decision right now. Why 2026 Is Not...
Volusia County is a big market. And right now, not every corner of it is moving at the same speed. With median days on market up 20% year over year, 326 price reductions recorded just this week, and home values shifting across different zip codes, where you buy matters as much as when you buy. Here is what the data looks like on the ground right now. Port Orange: Move-In Ready and Moving Fast Port...
Another set of keys handed over, another family in their new home. The Hoover Home Team is proud to have represented the buyers on this beautiful property at 6085 Sanctuary Garden Boulevard. Closed today at $675,000. About This Home This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home offers 3,102 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. From the moment you pull up to the stucco exterior at twilight, the curb...
The market has shifted, and nowhere is that more important to understand than in the luxury segment. Nationally, buyers are negotiating an average of 7.9% off list prices. Homes are sitting 67 days before going under contract. Contract cancellations just hit 13.7%, the highest rate since 2017. These are not abstract statistics. They are the conditions every seller in today’s market is navigating. The...
One of the most beautifully upgraded homes to hit LPGA International this year is now available. Welcome to 2137 Divot Drive, a stunning Onyx floor plan offering 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,761 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, loaded with over $150,000 in owner upgrades. About This Home Built in 2025, this new construction home sits on a 9,147 square foot lot in the prestigious LPGA...
Something notable is happening in the Volusia County real estate market, and it is showing up in the numbers. In the past few weeks, 337 properties across Volusia County reduced their asking prices, averaging a 3.3% cut per home. Zoom out to Central Florida and that number climbs to 1,571 price reductions. Sellers are recalibrating, and buyers who are paying attention stand to benefit. Why Are Sellers...
If you follow housing news, you may have caught a headline earlier this month that most people scrolled right past. On March 13th, the U.S. Senate passed significant housing legislation targeting two of the biggest pressure points in the market: institutional investors buying up homes and the chronic shortage of available supply. It did not get the attention it deserved. Let’s break it down. What the...
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to buy a home in Florida, the data is finally telling you something worth listening to. Florida is entering its third straight year of market rebalancing. Inventory is up 23% year over year. Median prices are softening, down 2 to 3% compared to last spring. And perhaps the most striking number: 76% of Florida homes are currently selling below asking...
You Prepared for Hurricanes. But What About Hail? Florida homeowners are some of the most hurricane prepared people in the country. Storm shutters, generator backup plans, flood insurance riders. We take it seriously because we have to. But new data from Cotality's 2026 Property Risk Report reveals a growing threat that most Florida homeowners are not thinking about: hail. The Numbers Are Striking More...
The New Wave of Real Estate Disruptors A Denver based startup called Ownli just launched nationwide across 43 states, including Florida. Their pitch? Commission free home sales with over 500,000 listings and claims of average savings of $42,832 per transaction. It sounds compelling. And for some sellers, a flat fee or commission free model might seem like an obvious choice. But before you list your...