Robert Toscanini, PA -South Florida Real Estate

06/03/2026

🏡📉 A Shift in the Housing Market Creates Opportunity for Buyers & Sellers

📊 According to Redfin, 5.8% of all home listings nationwide were removed from the market in April, tying December for the highest delisting rate since March 2020, when the housing market temporarily froze during the pandemic.

🚫🏠 More sellers are choosing to pause their listings rather than accept offers that don’t meet their expectations.

📈 Delistings increased 3.8% from March to April, signaling that many homeowners are taking a “wait-and-see” approach as market conditions continue to evolve.

💡 What does this mean for you?
✅ Buyers may face less inventory as some homes are withdrawn from the market.
✅ Sellers who are properly priced and strategically marketed can stand out from the competition.
✅ Local market expertise is more important than ever when determining the right timing and pricing strategy.

🌴 Whether you’re considering buying, selling, or simply want to understand what these trends mean for your neighborhood, having a clear understanding of your local market is key.

📞 Let’s connect to discuss how today’s market conditions may impact your real estate goals.

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Frustrated sellers are pulling their homes off the market at an increasingly high pace, as demand weakens and bidding wars wane.

05/28/2026

🏡📈 While inflation pressures continued to weigh on consumer spending habits in May, demand for existing homes remained notably more resilient than overall consumer confidence. Buyers may be more selective, but interest in homeownership is still holding strong. 🔑💵

Consumers grew more cautious about spending in May as inflation remained elevated, but interest in existing-home purchases held up better than broader consumer sentiment.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Together, let’s remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We honor their courage and give thanks for their sacrifice.

05/19/2026

🏡 Mortgage rates moved higher Tuesday, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage climbing 7 basis points to 6.75%. 📈 according to Mortgage News Daily.

Rates are +33 basis points ⬆️ in just ten days 🤯

What does this all mean? Let's connect to discuss the implications for homebuyers.

05/11/2026

🏡 Florida’s property tax debate is heating up again.

After not gaining enough traction during the regular legislative session, the proposal to eliminate property taxes on primary residences is officially back on the table.

🇺🇸 Governor Ron DeSantis indicated the issue could return during a summer special session, with a more gradual approach being considered, potentially phasing down property taxes over time rather than eliminating them immediately.

📈 This will definitely be a major topic to watch for homeowners, local governments, and the Florida real estate market heading into the second half of the year.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled a summer special session and a phase out strategy for eliminating taxes on homesteads in Florida.

04/27/2026

📊 Recent data from The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties highlights a meaningful increase in South Florida’s luxury housing transaction activity during the first quarter of 2026.
According to the latest Luxury Market Report from the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World network, both single-family 🏘️ and condominium sales o 🏢 rose across:
🔹Miami-Dade
🔹Broward,
🔹Palm Beach
as well as the Treasure Coast, and Southwest Florida, signaling renewed engagement and strengthening demand among high-end buyers.

South Florida’s luxury housing market recorded a notable increase in transaction activity during the first quarter of 2026, according to

03/16/2026

🙏 Always appreciate some positive feedback 🏘️

03/14/2026

🏢 Record office rents in Miami, led by 830 Brickell’s $225 per square foot leases, are pushing tenants toward nearby markets including Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and Miami Beach.

🔍 https://commercialobserver.com/2026/03/miami-office-rents-suburbs-coconut-grove/

02/23/2026

Mad Max 🏘️

MLB pitcher Max Scherzer threw a changeup in his search for the perfect South Florida home.

He and his wife Erica are selling their unfinished custom dream home in Jupiter's Admiral’s Cove, just as construction was set to be completed.

The couple bought the teardown for $14.9 million in 2023 and are now selling the work-in-progress for $36 million.

The couple’s new home will be in Atlantic Fields, a Discovery Land Company development in Hobe Sound.

What makes the area a home run? Read the full article at the link in the comments to find out.

02/18/2026

🏡⚾️ Smart move on and off the field!

Back in 2018, Jeter purchased this home through a Delaware LLC for $6.5M. It just closed for more than 2x that price 💰📈.

Talk about a major win in real estate! 🔥

Retired baseball pro Derek Jeter sold his Coral Gables, Florida mansion for $13.2 million, more than double his purchase price.