As we head into May 2026, Florida homeowners face a familiar but evolving challenge: navigating one of the most expensive and complex insurance markets in the country. The good news? After years of skyrocketing premiums and carrier pullouts, the market is showing real signs of stabilization. Yet with hurricane season …

Foreign buyers invested a record $4.4 billion in South Florida residential real estate in 2025 — a 42% jump from the previous year. In 2026 the momentum shows no signs of slowing. International purchasers now account for roughly 15% of all residential dollar volume in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm …

In recent years, a curious phenomenon has emerged in the real estate market: the increasing trend of de-listing properties. De-listing, or removing a property from the active real estate market, has become more common, sparking discussions among buyers, sellers, agents, and industry analysts. But what’s driving this trend, and what …

Home foreclosures are not nearly as prevalent as they were 10 years ago. Even in a much better economy homeowners are still finding themselves in financial distress and falling behind on their mortgage payments. In Broward County several dozen homeowners each week are served a Lis Pendens notice. This is …

Everyone has heard the stories of the significant rise in inventory of homes for sale in Florida. Some areas are worse than others. Cape Coral is probably at the top of the list. Here in Broward County, we have approximately 18,000 active listings as of mid-summer 2025. Active listings …

In real estate, timing and presentation are everything. While some properties attract multiple offers within days, others sit on the market far longer than expected. These unsold homes are known as stale listings—and they can pose serious challenges for sellers. The number Days on Market are rising in Florida …

Seller Financing in Florida: A Win-Win for Buyers and Property Owners?

Seller financing—also known as owner financing—is gaining renewed attention in Florida’s real estate market in 2025. With high mortgage interest rates, tighter lending standards, and elevated home prices limiting affordability, both buyers and sellers are exploring creative financing options …

As of mid-2025, South Florida's residential real estate market is experiencing a significant shift, transitioning from the rapid growth of the pandemic era to a more balanced, and in some areas, buyer-friendly environment. This transformation is influenced by various factors, including rising inventory levels, affordability challenges, and evolving migration …

1. What is seller financing in real estate?

Seller financing is when the property owner acts as the lender, allowing the buyer to purchase the property by making payments directly to the seller, bypassing traditional banks or mortgage lenders.

2. How does seller financing work?

In a seller-financed deal, the …