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Florida Housing Cools Without Cratering | Proven Negotiator
Local experts describe Florida as adjusting from pandemic extremes, not collapsing, with…
Florida Homeowners Insurance Rates Ease | Proven Negotiator
The regulator approved four Florida homeowners rate cuts, affecting >62K policies at…
Homes Moving Faster in Melbourne: Sellers Benefit
The share of homes going off market within two weeks in Melbourne,…
Inventory Shrinks—Sellers Hold the Advantage
Brevard County, FL saw a notable drop in available homes in September…
Florida Buying Conditions Are Improving | Proven Negotiator
Three Florida metros stood out as places where buying conditions improved, even…
Amendment 3: What Brevard County Homeowners Could Save
Amendment 3 proposes raising Florida’s homestead exemption for non-school property taxes to…
Happy Halloween | Proven Negotiator
Halloween falls on October 31 because the ancient Gaelic festival of Samhain,…
Homes Selling Closer to List Price in Brevard County
In August 2026, Brevard County homes sold for 0.67 percentage points closer…
Melbourne, Florida: A Market With Room to Move
Melbourne, Florida is showing a mostly balanced real estate market with a…
New Homes Compete Below Resale Prices | Proven Negotiator
Nationally, builder incentives have challenged the long-held belief that new homes always…
Is That Melbourne Home Overpriced?
After more than 35 years as a full-time real estate broker here…
Florida’s Quality of Life Ranks Third | Proven Negotiator
Florida placed #10 overall in a national 2026 livability ranking, balancing strong…
Cocoa Beach Market Update | Proven Negotiator
Here's a quick update on the Cocoa Beach real estate market. More…
New Homes Offer Better Value Nationwide | Proven Negotiator
New construction has become a stronger value option nationwide, as builders cut…
Negotiation Power Shifts Toward Sellers
In September 2026, sellers in Brevard County, FL saw stronger negotiation outcomes.…
Now on the market—a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home listed at $409,900.
Indian Harbour Beach Market Update | Proven Negotiator
Here’s a quick update on the Indian Harbour Beach housing market. Homes…
Home Values Keep Rising in Brevard County
Sellers in Brevard County, FL saw home values climb again in September…
Satellite Beach Market Update | Proven Negotiator
Here's a quick update on the Satellite Beach housing market. Homes are…
FHA Loans Help First-Time Buyers | Proven Negotiator
For first-time buyers, this government-backed loan program offers lower credit-score thresholds and…
Palm Bay Market Update | Proven Negotiator
Here’s a quick update on the Palm Bay housing market. Homes are…
Homeowners Report Greater Financial Satisfaction | Proven Negotiator
A survey found near 70% of homeowners felt financially satisfied, versus under…
Florida Listing Prices Adjust Lower | Proven Negotiator
After more than 35 years working full time as a real estate…
Florida home permits rebound 28% in August
After more than 35 years as a full-time real estate broker, I’ve…
Florida Rental Market Draws Investors | Proven Negotiator
From 2023 to 2024, Florida added 467K residents and grew ~2%, giving…
U.S. Active Listings Rise 5.6% | Proven Negotiator
After more than 35 years as a full-time real estate broker, I’ve…
YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE! This beauty is under contract!
How Some Areas Are Overcoming Mortgage Challenges in America
After more than 35 years as a full-time real estate broker, I’ve…
Florida home prices hold firm in August
After more than 35 years as a full-time real estate broker, I've…
