Florida Real Estate Guy

08/20/2025

FIRST RESPONDERS!
Take advantage of Florida's first time homebuyers Hometown Hero's program!

Eligible applicants include:
All First Responders
Military Members
Veterans
Nurses
Medical Personnel
Teacher's
And a list of others (click on link to see)

Call:
Steve Cataneo
Broker Associate
EXP Realty
732-492-7108

Eligible first-time buyers can receive up to $35K for down payments and closing costs through the Hometown Heroes Housing program, a Florida Realtors' priority.

08/14/2025

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/08/florida-home-prices-ease-more-new-homes

Home prices rose slightly in most U.S. metros in Q2, NAR said. In Florida, prices have leveled off or grown only slightly as new construction adds more homes.

08/04/2025

ATTENTION!!!
To all First Responders, Nurses, Classroom School Teachers, Social Workers, and a list of others!

You may qualify for Florida's Home Town Hero's Home Buyers Program! 🇺🇸

If you're ready to Buy a home in Florida, call me and let's put this program to work for you... 🏠

Steve Cataneo
Broker Associate
Exp Realty
732-492-7108

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/08/hometown-heroes-occupations-approved?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwL9tGNjbGNrAv20W2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEePoeEJvlNfMhpLDHehcC-bpG7xsN1ndP_2OcHa5McyD2Pqp9xp6pk_l-EFFU_aem_T48G1KM7F_vUzpXmzgH0Zg

Applications for the 2025 Hometown Heroes Program should open Aug.18; My Safe Florida Home grants reopen today. Both were Florida Realtors’ 2025 legislative priorities.

05/05/2025

🔗: https://on.wsj.com/44ecwUq

Florida is contending with a condo crisis, and the ballooning costs of ownership are a big reason why.

A combination of insurance increases, special assessments and limited financing options have elevated costs beyond what many are able to bear. That has sparked a wave of sales, flooding the market and straining prices.

Retirees Rob and Karen Dickson moved from upstate New York to Punta Gorda, Fla., in 2021. They paid $319,000 for a condo with a terrace on the third floor, overlooking a golf course inside their gated community.

“It was wildly affordable,” Rob said.

Two years on, their insurance rates doubled after a hurricane, and the unit was hit with a $7,200 special assessment to pay for building upgrades. Their HOA fees soared by 25% to nearly $800 a month.

The couple listed the unit for sale last summer. They competed with 43 other condos for sale in the same community and accepted an offer for $358,500, about $20,000 below their asking price.

Insurance increases, special assessments and limited financing options have sharply elevated costs.

04/26/2025

It's actually a great time to buy here in Florida!

Call me if you're thinking of buying here in Florida!!

Steve Cataneo
Broker Associate
Exp Realty
732-492-7108

https://www.newsweek.com/florida-residents-struggling-sell-homes-not-getting-showings-2060419?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawJ6GMtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvyr06jk0tvjUA3QJqL9ppUr5RLPa_d-ZK2YrHDBPTJO5qa87dKKHOcomAAr_aem_c324h9dk6l5PYaJIRV5qIg =1745607865

Florida sellers are growing frustrated with the lack of buyers interested in their homes.

02/14/2025

JUST LISTED!

Lakefront Home in Sarasota Florida...

This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is located in the desirable Cedar Creek Community, has it all! Location, Pool, Lanai and Lakefront Luxury Living...

Home features newer roof, impact windows & newer HVAC, and is NOT in a Flood Zone. This home did not flood in either of the hurricanes in 2024.

Don't miss seeing this beautiful home!
3414 Shady Brook Ln, Sarasota, Florida
Listed at $569,990

Steven Cataneo
Broker Associate
Exp Realty
732-492-7108

View this listing posted by Carroll Marketing on Spiro

02/04/2025

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/02/2025-re-trends-whats-next-fla-housing

Could Fla. be on the cusp of a buyer’s market? Yes, in some local areas, Florida Realtors chief economist said at Friday’s Mid-Winter Meetings’ RE Trends event.

01/22/2025

Florida Living at its Best!

Take a look at our Virtual Tour of this beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium, located in desirable St Petersburg Florida.

This fully updated unit is in a vibrant 55+ community, located near shopping and everything else that makes St Petersburg one of the most attractive places to live in Florida.

This building is not in a flood zone and it has passed Florida's Milestone Inspection...

Priced at $149,990

Call to schedule a private viewing appointment:
Steve Cataneo
Broker Associate
Exp Realty
732-492-7108

$149,990, 2 beds, 2 baths - Contact Steven Cataneo, eXp Realty, 732-492-7108 for more information.

01/22/2025

Price Adjustment!

View our virtual tour of this lovely 2 bedroom home located in Englewood Florida, in Sarasota County!

This home is located 10 minutes from Manasota Beach and is in a desirable X-flood zone, meaning no food insurance is necessary. The property did not flood in either of the 2024 hurricanes and is priced to sell at $249,990...

Whether you're looking for a primary residence, a winter getaway or an investment property, this home is the perfect choice for you!

Call to schedule a private viewing appointment:
Steve Cataneo
Broker Associate
Exp Realty
732-492-7108

$249,990, 2 beds, 1 baths - Contact Steven Cataneo, eXp Realty, 732-492-7108 for more information.

12/12/2024

MINUTES TO THE BEACH IN SARASOTA COUNTY!
The perfect Florida getaway home or investment property...
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Englewood, Florida
$249,990

Steve Cataneo
Broker Associate - Florida & New Jersey
Exp Realty
732-492-7108

$249,990, 2 beds, 1 baths - Contact Steven Cataneo, eXp Realty, 732-492-7108 for more information.

11/25/2024

Congratulations to my Buyers!

It's inspection day for their new home in Valrico Florida, and mother & daughter are both very excited...

Put a little excitement in your life!
Call Steve Cataneo when you're ready to make your next move, and get excited...😃

Steve Cataneo
Broker Associate
Florida & New Jersey
Exp Realty
732-492-7108

11/19/2024

Check out this beautiful 55+ Condo in
St. Petersburg, Florida...

Call:
Steve Cataneo
Broker Associate
Exp Realty
732-492-7108

https://tourfactory.com/3181694?fbclid=IwY2xjawGo1i5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHeaP3ueCSDvozsXyzpU1k5Xn_YsnFQ7earLEr1b4sRxvewkLCT22GO2ayg_aem_MIUYrBg2sClz-bfhwhshRA