Rodney Cantrell’s Blog
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Buyers Adjust Focus as Florida Market Cools | Brought to you by The Cantrell Team
Florida remains a major Southern Real Estate market, though Mid-Atlantic ZIPs now lead in 2025. Buyers seek suburban amenities, lifestyle perks, and affordability relative to local metros. Inventory remains tight, keeping homes selling quickly in popular ZIP codes. Florida’s coastal and urban-adjacent areas provide competitive Real Estate conditions for buyers. Post-pandemic demand has cooled, shifting…
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Are 2027 Trends Favoring Long-Term Gains? | Brought to you by The Cantrell Team
Home prices are projected to rise 4% in 2027, reaching 10.8% cumulative growth since 2024. Experts forecast continued moderate gains in 2027, following slower increases in 2025 and 2026.
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Housing Inventory Has Reverted to Pre-Pandemic Levels in These 14 States
National active housing listings increased by about 21% from August 2024 to August 2025 but remain 11% below August 2019 levels. Inventory has returned to 2019 levels in 14 states and Washington, D.C. In the Sun Belt and Mountain West, markets like Tampa and Austin have seen inventory near or surpass pre-pandemic levels due to…
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Mortgage Rates in Mid-Q3 2025: Mid-6% Likely to Hold | Brought to you by The Cantrell Team
Average 30-year fixed rate is at 6.74% and experts expect it to remain between 6.4% and 6.8% this month. No major shift expected as the Fed holds steady and inflation remains sticky. Rates may ease slightly if inflation improves. Most forecasts from NAR, MBA, Fannie, and Freddie point to stability. A small decrease is possible…
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Homebuyers, Don’t Wait for a Miracle Rate | Brought to you by The Cantrell Team
Mortgage rates increased after five weeks of declines, driven by stronger-than-expected economic indicators. Experts forecast minimal rate relief through late 2025 despite Federal Reserve predictions of future cuts. Waiting for rate drops may backfire as housing prices remain high and supply stays limited. Buyers can gain ground by exploring options like fixer-uppers, condos, or 15-year…
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Florida Housing Market Graph 50 Years
The Florida housing market over 50 years shows long-term price appreciation with cycles of boom and bust. From modest growth in the 1970s, steady increases through 2000, a sharp bubble and crash in 2008, to a slow recovery and a pandemic-driven surge recently, the market reflects regional variations and external economic factors. Future trends may…
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Pace Market Update | Brought to you by The Cantrell Team
Here’s a quick update on the Pace, Florida housing market. Homes are selling at a steady pace, with more properties changing hands than last year. The number of homes for sale and prices remain stable.
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Understanding your property taxes: Save Our Homes, portability, and Homestead Exemption
The Save Our Homes Act limits annual increases in assessed value of homesteaded properties to 3% or CPI, protecting homeowners from steep tax hikes. Portability lets homeowners transfer up to $500,000 of this benefit to a new Florida home, reducing its taxable value. The Homestead Exemption further lowers taxable value by exempting the first $25,000…
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How Can Florida Builders Manage Rising Costs? | Brought to you by The Cantrell Team
Tariffs raise new home costs $8K–$11K; builders can mitigate by sourcing domestic materials. Construction costs could add $3B statewide; bulk purchasing and early inventory stockpiling help control expenses. Permits fell from 5K to 2,250 year-to-date; phased construction schedules ease cash-flow pressure. Smaller suppliers face ↑ 7% cost increases; partnerships and fixed-price contracts reduce pricing uncertainty.…
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Will Lower Down Payments Save Florida Condo Market? | Brought to you by The Cantrell Team
Slide 1 Florida wants condos more affordable—down payments could drop from 20% to national 3–5% standard. Slide 2 Insurance premiums are skyrocketing—buyers pay both personal HO-6 and rising HOA master policy costs. Slide 3 HOA fees are climbing fast—roof, structural repairs, and reserve funds are breaking budgets. Slide 4 Surfside tragedy changed everything: inspections and…