Stephanie Craft, Realtor

05/28/2026

Sometimes people aren’t just buying a house… they’re buying peace, sunshine, waterfront mornings, and a fresh start ☀️🌊

Life moves fast. Don’t keep putting your dreams on hold.

Thinking about making a move to the Treasure Coast? I’d love to help you find the lifestyle that fits you best ✨

Stephanie Craft, Realtor® CFSP
Above and Beyond, because you deserve better.

05/27/2026

A lot of people expected Florida’s luxury market to slow down this year… but that’s not really what’s happening 👀🌴

New Florida Realtors® data shows:
🏡 Million-dollar home sales up 14%
🌊 Luxury condo sales up 41%
🔥 $5M-$10M home sales surged 31%

Florida is still attracting relocation buyers, second-home shoppers, and investors looking for lifestyle, waterfront living, and long-term value.

The market may be evolving, but high-end buyers are clearly still making moves.

Take a look at some of the latest trends 👀✨

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

Big congratulations to Stephanie Craft, Realtor on reaching Horizon Level 2 with McAlister Properties, LLC!

This achievement reflects Stephanie’s continued dedication, professionalism, consistent production, and commitment to growth within our brokerage. We are incredibly proud to celebrate this milestone with her.

Hard work. Heart. Hustle. And it shows. 👏

📲 Stephanie Craft, Realtor
516-524-3527
📧 [email protected]
🌐 sc.mcalisterpropertiesflorida.com

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

Turns out the “Bank of Mom & Dad” may be one of the hottest lenders in real estate right now 👀🏡

More younger buyers - especially Gen Z - are getting creative when it comes to buying a home, using family gifts, seller concessions, and down payment assistance programs to make homeownership happen.

And honestly? In today’s market, knowing your options matters more than ever.

The good news is:
❌ You don’t always need 20% down
❌ You don’t have to figure it all out alone
✅ There may be more paths to homeownership than you think

Real estate is changing… and smart buyers are learning how to adapt with it 🌴

Stephanie Craft, Realtor®
Above and Beyond-because you deserve better

05/14/2026

A new 10-year study is reinforcing something many Florida homeowners already know 👀

In several major Florida markets, buying a home may build significantly more long-term wealth than renting — even when renters invest their savings.

The projected homeowner advantage over 10 years was substantial:

🏡 Miami: +$509K
🏡 St. Petersburg: +$361K
🏡 Tampa: +$340K
🏡 Orlando: +$317K
🏡 Jacksonville: +$275K

Of course, homeownership isn’t the right move for everyone, and affordability still matters. But for buyers who are financially prepared and planning to stay put long enough, the long-term wealth potential of ownership can be hard to ignore.

Florida continues to attract growth, opportunity, and people investing in their future 🌴

Stephanie Craft, Realtor®
Above and Beyond—because you deserve better



Source: AD Mortgage 2026 Rent vs. Buy Wealth Study shared by Florida Realtors®

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

A lot of people still think Gen Z can’t afford homes right now…

But I think a major shift is already starting to happen 👀

More younger buyers are skipping traditional four-year degrees and choosing trades, apprenticeships, and skilled careers instead.

That means:
✔️ entering the workforce earlier
✔️ less student loan debt
✔️ earning income sooner
✔️ potentially buying homes earlier than previous generations

And here in Florida, that could have a BIG impact on the housing market over the next several years.

I believe we’ll continue seeing:
🏡 more competition for affordable homes
🏡 increased demand for condos and townhomes
🏡 more younger first-time buyers entering the market
🏡 continued growth across Florida communities

The market is evolving quickly and the people paying attention to these shifts now may have the biggest advantage later.

Stephanie Craft, Realtor®
Above and Beyond—because you deserve better