The 2021 pricing mindset is expensive in 2026. For the last few years, some sellers got used to listing high and letting the market catch up. That worked in a low-inventory, high-frenzy environment. It does not work the same way today. In Volusia County, homes are taking longer to move than they were a year ago. Buyers have more options. Price cuts are more common. And the listings getting the strongest...
Mortgage rates are one of the first things buyers ask about, and for good reason. A small swing in rate can change your monthly payment faster than almost anything else in the homebuying process. Right now, consumer-facing daily trackers are showing 30-year fixed rates around 6.20 to 6.22%, while Freddie Mac’s latest weekly survey came in at 6.46%. That gap can feel confusing, but the takeaway is...
If you have been thinking about selling your home and waiting for the right moment, Florida Realtors has identified it for you: April 12 through 18. That window, now just over a week away, consistently produces peak buyer activity, faster sale timelines, and stronger final prices than nearly any other week of the year. And in 2026, the case for hitting that window is more compelling than usual. Why...
It is Friday. You are scrolling listings. You find a home that checks almost every box, and then you notice it: PRICE REDUCED. And something shifts. A small alarm goes off. What is wrong with it? Nothing might be wrong with it. In this market, a price reduction often means something very different from what buyers assume. What a Price Reduction Usually Means in 2026 In Volusia County right now, 326...
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...