Central Florida Real Estate Radio

Laura Petersen

Everything Real Estate in Central Florida including current market statistics and trends. What is happening in the news. The process, where things go bad and how to make them right. We cover insurance, appraisals, what to look for and out for. Everything Real Estate in Central Florida!

  1. Jun 7

    432 | Exclusive Central Florida Market Stats + Property Tax Changes, Manufactured Homes & Builder Incentives

    This week on Central Florida Real Estate Radio, Laura shares her Exclusive Central Florida Market Stats, compiled directly from MLS data across Orange, Osceola, Lake, Polk, and Seminole Counties. By gathering the data firsthand and leveraging AI to analyze trends, Laura provides a deeper look at what is really happening in today's market. She also discusses a proposed Florida constitutional amendment on property taxes that voters are expected to consider in the November election and why there could be significant advantages for homeowners who establish their homestead exemption before the end of 2026. In this episode: • Exclusive Central Florida housing market statistics • Why local market data matters more than national headlines • Proposed Florida property tax constitutional amendment • The importance of homesteading your property before December 31, 2026 • More than $20 billion in income tax reportedly moving to Florida from other states • Are manufactured homes worth considering in today's market? • Current builder incentives and pricing opportunities • Why home prices are declining in many markets across the country while Florida remains a destination state Laura also explores how builders are responding to changing market conditions with incentives, rate buydowns, and pricing adjustments, creating opportunities for buyers who understand where to look. Hosted by Laura Petersen, Broker/Owner of Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty, sharing insights to help buyers and sellers make smarter real estate decisions in Central Florida. To get in touch with Laura, call 407-566-2555.

    40 min
  2. May 31

    431 | Exclusive Central Florida Market Stats + Property Tax Relief & Flood Insurance Facts

    This week on Central Florida Real Estate Radio, Laura does something different. With many of the traditional sources for local housing statistics no longer providing the data needed, Laura pulls the numbers directly from the MLS each week, covering Orange, Osceola, Lake, Polk, and Seminole Counties. Using AI and direct MLS data, she breaks down what is really happening in the Central Florida housing market and what buyers and sellers should do about it. This week's market highlights include: • Median single-family home price: $404,000 • Median condo/townhome price: $265,000 • 13,653 active single-family listings across Central Florida • Why homes under $400,000 remain highly competitive • The growing divide between the single-family and condo markets • Where buyers have negotiating power and where sellers still have leverage Laura also discusses several important issues impacting Florida homeowners: • Proposed Florida property tax relief and homestead exemption changes • Potential elimination of property taxes on primary residences • Recent improvements helping stabilize homeowners insurance rates • Flood insurance misconceptions and why many homeowners are underinsured • Why standard homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage • How your online presence can impact your home sale and real estate opportunities Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or simply trying to understand where the market is headed, this episode provides a data-driven look at what's happening right now in Central Florida real estate. Hosted by Laura Petersen, Broker/Owner of Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty, sharing insights to help buyers and sellers make smarter real estate decisions in Central Florida. To get in touch with Laura, call 407-566-2555.

    40 min

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Everything Real Estate in Central Florida including current market statistics and trends. What is happening in the news. The process, where things go bad and how to make them right. We cover insurance, appraisals, what to look for and out for. Everything Real Estate in Central Florida!