Market Updates

Dec. 11, 2025

Mortgage Rates & Tampa Bay Real Estate: Post-Fed Cut Update

What the Fed’s Latest Rate Cut Means for South Shore & Tampa Bay Homebuyers

The Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark interest rate again, cutting it by 0.25% to about 3.6%, the lowest level in nearly three years. This is the third cut in a row, and while …

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Dec. 3, 2025

2026 Housing Market Forecast: A More Balanced, Buyer-Friendly Year Ahead

 

Tampa Bay housing market trends for 2026

 

After several years of affordability challenges, tight inventory, and dramatic swings in activity, the 2026 housing outlook is finally showing signs of balance. According to Realtor.com’s latest forecast, homebuyers and sellers can expect a steadier, more predictable market next year as mortgage rates ease, inventory rises, and …

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Nov. 18, 2025

Tampa Leads the Nation in Foreclosures as Housing Costs Surge: What Homeowners Need to Know in 2025

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Nov. 12, 2025

FHFA Considers 50-Year Mortgage Option — What It Could Mean for South Shore Florida Homebuyers

Christie Frankenstein | Frankenstein Home Team | Updated November 2025

There’s a new idea circulating in Washington that could reshape how Americans finance their homes. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has confirmed that it’s exploring the possibility of offering 50-year mortgage terms — a potential response to rising home prices and …

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July 31, 2017

Curious About Local Real Estate?

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Curious about local real estate? So are we! Every month we review trends in our real estate market and consider the number of homes on the market in each price tier, the amount of time particular homes have been listed for sale, specific neighborhood …

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