Here’s something you should know before you sell your house. The homeowners who win in today’s market aren’t the ones waiting it out or stepping back. They’re the ones who adapt from the start. A number of homeowners this year didn’t get the outcome they wanted. But it’s not because something’s wrong with the market. …
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Hi everyone—David Dorman here with CENTURY 21 Carioti, your go-to resource for all things Central Florida real estate. Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s very important right now, but often misunderstood: the Central Florida absorption rate and how it impacts pricing for both buyers and sellers. Alt text: Central Florida absorption rate chart showing …
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After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the housing market. Sellers are reappearing. Buyers are re-engaging. And for the first time in what feels like forever, there’s movement happening again. No, it’s not a surge. But it is a shift – and it’s …
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💻 Online Home Value Estimates – The Truth About Zillow, Realtor.com, and Homes.com By David Dorman, Broker Associate – CENTURY 21 Carioti Let’s be honest — this one might stir the pot a bit.Online home valuations are everywhere now: Zillow, Realtor.com, Homes.com, and plenty of others.And while they can be convenient, they can also be …
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Is your agent causing your deal to go south before it even gets off the ground? By David Dorman, Broker Associate – CENTURY 21 Carioti Let me start by saying this might be a controversial post. But after more than 25 years in real estate, I think it’s a conversation worth having:There are agents who …
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A lot of buyers are stuck in “wait and see” mode right now. They’re watching rates hover a little above 6% and thinking, I’ll buy once they hit the 5s. Because who doesn’t want a better rate? But here’s the thing: that 5.99% number might not save you as much as you think. Affordability is …
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By David Dorman, Broker Associate – CENTURY 21 Carioti I’ve lived in the same house since 2001. Paid it off a couple of years ago, and I half-joke that I’ll die here. But last night, while sitting in my living room, I started thinking about something I don’t often consider—what it’s actually like for people …
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If it feels like you’re seeing new construction signs pop up everywhere, you’re not wrong. Builders have been busy. And it’s left some people wondering: Are we overbuilding like we did right before the 2008 housing crash? No matter what you may hear in the news, there’s no reason for alarm. In reality, data shows …
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If you’re thinking about selling your home here in Central Florida, timing and presentation matter — but strategy is what really gets homes sold. Today’s buyers are smart, data-driven, and more online than ever. With tools like Zillow and Realtor.com now using AI-enhanced search engines, it’s critical to make sure your listing stands out for …
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If you’ve been following my posts, you know I like to keep things real. So here’s today’s rant: I’m honestly baffled by how many real estate agents spend more time at networking lunches, “mastermind” meetups, and endless training sessions than they do actually helping clients. Don’t get me wrong — learning is important. But at …
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