Six Months of Growth and Counting Florida Realtors just released data that should have every homeowner paying attention: closed home sales across the state have increased year over year for six consecutive months. At the same time, new listings are starting to drop, signaling that the inventory surge we have seen since 2022 may finally be coming to an end. For sellers in Volusia County, this is...
The Headlines Say One Thing. The Data Says Another. If you have been scrolling social media or watching the news, you have probably heard that the housing market is slowing down, that buyers are sitting on the sidelines, and that nobody is making moves. It makes for great headlines. It also happens to be wrong. The latest data tells a completely different story, and if you are thinking about buying or...
The Magic Number for Selling Your Home in 2026 New data from HousingWire reveals a powerful pattern in today's market: homes with strategic price adjustments of around 3% are selling significantly faster than those that sit and wait. For sellers in Volusia County, this insight could not come at a better time. Florida has been flagged as one of the states with growing inventory, which means buyers have...
The Federal Reserve meets today, and if you're thinking about buying a home in Volusia County, you might be wondering: should I care? Short answer: yes, but probably not for the reasons you think. What the Fed Actually Controls The Fed sets the federal funds rate, which is the rate banks charge each other for overnight loans. This is NOT the same as your mortgage rate. Mortgage rates are...
This is what a hot market looks like. 6119 Oxbow Bend Lane in Port Orange came back on the market yesterday at a reduced price of $750K. Today? It's already under contract again. What Happened The original contract fell through — it happens. But in this market, a well-priced home in a desirable location doesn't sit for long. Within 24 hours of hitting the market again, we had a new buyer...
Sometimes deals fall through. And sometimes that's your opportunity. 6119 Oxbow Bend Lane in Port Orange is back on the market — and now priced at $750,000 (reduced from $775,000). What Happened? The previous contract fell through. It happens — financing issues, inspection concerns, buyer cold feet. The reasons vary, but the result is the same: a beautiful home is available again. And this...
After a slower January, the real estate market is showing signs of life. February existing home sales rebounded. Buyer activity is picking up. And here in Volusia County, we're seeing the early signs of spring market momentum. What the Numbers Say Days on market: 34 days nationally — down 8 days from recent months Prices: Median at $487K, up 4.2% year-over-year Activity: February sales...
Another one off the market! 🏡 6119 Oxbow Bend Lane in Port Orange is officially under contract. The Port Orange Market Right Now Good homes in desirable neighborhoods aren't sitting. Despite headlines about rate volatility, serious buyers are making moves. Here's what we're seeing in the spring 2026 market: Well-priced homes moving quickly Motivated buyers ready to act Multiple offer...
If you've felt like you're competing against faceless corporations when trying to buy a home, you're not imagining things. But that's about to change. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act The Senate just passed the "21st Century Road to Housing Act" — and it includes provisions that limit institutional investors from buying up single-family homes. This is a big deal. Why This...
You've probably noticed gas prices creeping up. What you might not realize: those same forces are affecting your mortgage rate. Here's the connection — and what it means for buyers and sellers in Volusia County. The Oil → Mortgage Connection It works like this: Oil prices rise (due to conflict, supply issues, or demand) Inflation fears increase (energy costs ripple through the...