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Should You Buy or Sell a Home Right Now, or Wait?
If you've been thinking about buying or selling a home lately, you may have found yourself asking the same question a lot of people are asking:
Should I do something now, or should I wait?
It's understandable.
Mortgage rates moved higher again recently. The average 30-year fixed mortgage was 7.28% as of October 1, according to Freddie Mac, compared with 7.03% the week before. Freddie Mac
Buyers are watching rates. Sellers are watching buyers. And everyone seems to be waiting for some kind of signal that tells them what happens next.
The problem is that real estate rarely gives us an "all clear."
What's happening here in Volusia County?
The local numbers are actually pretty i...
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How's the Market? It Depends
One of the questions I get asked all the time is, "How's the real estate market?"
And my answer these days is usually: It depends.
That may sound like I'm avoiding the question, but I'm really not.
Because there isn't just one real estate market.
The market can look very different depending on whether you're buying, selling or investing. It can also change depending on your price range, where you're looking and even whether you're talking about a single-family home or a condo.
If You're a Buyer
For many buyers, today's market offers something we didn't have much of during the COVID-era market: choices.You may have more time to compare properties, look at what has been sitting on the market and negotiate things that would have been much harder to negotiate a few years ago.
But that doesn't mean every property is sitting around waiting for an offer.
A home that is priced well and checks t...
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2026 Housing Market Predictions for Ormond Beach & Beyond
As 2026 begins, everyone's asking the same thing, "What will happen in the housing market this year?" While no one has a crystal ball, here's what we're watching closely in the Ormond Beach and Volusia County area.
Rates May Ease Slightly
Experts predict modest interest rate relief by midyear, which could encourage more buyers to reenter the market, especially those waiting since 2023–24.
Inventory Will Stay Tight
Even with new construction rising in Palm Coast and parts of Ormond, demand remains steady. Well-prepared listings will continue to move quickly.
Florida Still Leads the Way
Lifestyle, tax benefits, and remote work continue to draw buyers sou...
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