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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!
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4 days ago
4 days ago
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.
Sunday May 31, 2026
Sunday May 31, 2026
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.
Sunday May 24, 2026
Sunday May 24, 2026
This week on Central Florida Real Estate Radio, Laura reviews the latest Central Florida housing market statistics and discusses why pricing your home correctly is more important than ever as inventory continues to normalize.
She also shares strategies sellers can use to get the most money for their home, the cost versus value of common home improvements, and what buyers should know about down payment requirements in today’s market.
In this episode:
• Central Florida housing market update
• Why pricing your home correctly matters
• How sellers can maximize their home’s value
• Cost versus value of home improvements
• How much money buyers really need to put down
• Inventory levels beginning to normalize in Central Florida
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.
Sunday May 17, 2026
Sunday May 17, 2026
This week on Central Florida Real Estate Radio, Laura reviews the latest Central Florida housing market statistics and discusses what’s happening in today’s rental market.
She also explains the affordability index and what it means for buyers, the affordability gap in Orlando, recent progress in lowering insurance rates, and how many first-time buyers are receiving financial help to purchase a home.
Laura also discusses a 10-year study showing how Orlando homeowners increased their wealth by over $317,000, outperforming the stock market through homeownership.
In this episode:
• Central Florida housing market update
• The current rental market in Central Florida
• What the affordability index means
• Orlando’s affordability gap explained
• Great strides in lowering insurance rates
• Why 40% of first-time buyers receive financial assistance
• Buy vs. rent: how Orlando homeowners built over $317,000 in wealth over 10 years
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.
Sunday May 10, 2026
Sunday May 10, 2026
This week on Central Florida Real Estate Radio, Laura reviews the latest Central Florida housing market statistics and discusses how interest rates continue to impact affordability and home purchasing power.
She also covers the risks of assuming low-interest-rate loans, whether short-term rentals are truly profitable, how housing drives nearly 25% of Florida’s economy, and the net number of people moving to Florida each day.
In this episode:
• Central Florida housing market update
• How interest rates affect affordability and buying power
• Assuming low-interest-rate loans explained
• Do short-term rentals really make money?
• How housing impacts Florida’s economy
• The number of people moving to Florida daily and what it means for 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.
Sunday May 03, 2026
Sunday May 03, 2026
This week on Central Florida Real Estate Radio, Laura reviews the latest Central Florida housing market statistics and what they mean for buyers and sellers today.
She also covers what happens when your driveway is located on another property, renovations that can improve both your enjoyment and your home’s value, and what has historically created 90% of millionaires.
In this episode:
• Central Florida housing market update
• What to do if your driveway is on another property
• Renovations that make you happy and add value
• Smart upgrades that can impact your bottom line
• What has created 90% of millionaires
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.
Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Sunday Apr 26, 2026
This week on Central Florida Real Estate Radio, Laura reviews the latest Central Florida housing market statistics, including interest rates trending down for the third week in a row, and what that means for buyers and sellers.
She also discusses how automation is changing real estate, the must-have features buyers are looking for in today’s homes, and what homeowners wish they knew before purchasing with financing.
In this episode:
• Central Florida housing market update
• Interest rates down for the third week in a row
• Automation in real estate and what it means for you
• Must-have features buyers are looking for in a home
• What homeowners wish they knew before purchasing with financing
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.
Sunday Apr 19, 2026
Sunday Apr 19, 2026
This week on Central Florida Real Estate Radio, Laura reviews the latest Central Florida housing market statistics and what they mean for buyers and sellers.
She also discusses the many options sellers have today, including cash sale programs and fix-and-list strategies, along with how AI is changing the way people buy and sell homes.
Laura shares how to find the right property in today’s market and why staying on the leading edge through masterminds, testing, and industry trends can put you 5–15 years ahead of the average real estate consumer.
In this episode:
• Central Florida housing market update
• Seller options: traditional sale, cash sale, and fix-and-list
• How AI can help you buy or sell a home
• Finding the right property in today’s market
• Staying ahead of real estate trends through masterminding and testing
• Why being 5–15 years ahead can help you make better real estate decisions
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.
Sunday Apr 12, 2026
Sunday Apr 12, 2026
This week on Central Florida Real Estate Radio, Laura reviews the latest Central Florida housing market statistics and what they mean for buyers and sellers in today’s market.
She also discusses the growing popularity of new homes and master-planned communities, common concerns sellers have in today’s market, how taxes can impact your homeownership decisions, and a real-life example of real estate fraud that every homeowner should know about.
In this episode:
• Central Florida housing market update
• New homes and master-planned communities in Central Florida
• The biggest concerns sellers have right now
• Taxes and your home
• A real-life real estate fraud example and how to protect yourself
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.
Sunday Apr 05, 2026
Sunday Apr 05, 2026
This week on Central Florida Real Estate Radio, Laura reviews the latest Central Florida housing market statisticsand what buyers and sellers need to know about today’s market.
She also discusses new scrutiny over rental pricing practices, the possibility of cryptocurrency being accepted as a down payment, and how homeowners can start planning now to successfully sell their home.
In this episode:
• Central Florida housing market update
• Rental pricing practices under review
• Could crypto soon be accepted as a down payment?
• What buyers and sellers should know about these changes
• How to plan ahead to sell your home for top dollar
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.