Jerry Amadio, Real Estate

12/22/2025

After years of rapid price growth, home values are starting to fall in some markets. That’s bad news for sellers, but a potential win for buyers priced out by recent affordability pressures.

Realtor.com economists analyzed the 100 largest U.S. metros to identify the 10 with the biggest year-over-year drops in median home values.

North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, FL ranked No. 1, with Florida claiming six of the top 10 spots.

"Florida has seen significant market cooling and strong inventory growth, which has driven prices down as the supply of homes for sale outpaces demand," says Joel Berner, senior economist at Realtor. com. "The ancillary costs of homeownership in Florida—like insurance, maintenance, and HOA fees—are also high and growing, which keeps buyers sidelined."

01/09/2023

What will the new year bring for homebuyers, homeowners and home sellers? Lower or higher home prices? Higher or lower mortgage interest rates? Or a continuation of the overheated pandemic-inspired housing market? There’s no question that the blistering housing market of the past three years was h...

06/02/2020

Are you a fan of open shelving or would you rather have full cabinets?

06/01/2020

The home buying process can be a daunting one if you aren't prepared. As a first time buyer, it's important to be educated so you can make the best decisions when undertaking one of the biggest purchases you'll ever make!

Don’t make these common first-time homebuyer mistakes.

05/31/2020

6 Tips for Moving While Social Distancing
To update a famous saying, time and tide wait for no man--nor pandemic. If you're buying a house, you may not have the luxury of waiting until things get back to "normal" or some semblance of it.
But social distancing doesn't have to bring your plans for buying a house to a halt. Use these six tips...

Use these six tips for incorporating safe and healthy practices when you move.

05/30/2020

It's time to give your home a much needed coat of paint, but you're unsure of which color to pick... choosing a color can be a difficult decision! Get inspired by these properties from Better Homes & Gardens Magazine.

Choosing the right color for the exterior of your home is no easy task. No matter your taste and the style of your house, be inspired by these beautiful combinations.

05/29/2020

Looking to update your laundry room on a small budget? See how one homeowner transformed her laundry space for only $157!

Make this often-ignored space your next project.

05/28/2020

This looks like a great spot for a Friday night BBQ, don't you think?

05/28/2020

Hard Facts About Concrete Driveways
With so much focus placed on the garage, our driveways are often overlooked. This stretch of our property is front-and-center, enhancing or damaging our curb appeal. A dysfunctional driveway could also cause harm to vehicles or people using the space. There are many options for replacement driveway materials,...

Weigh the advantages and drawbacks of a concrete driveway for your home.

05/27/2020

What do you think - Bold furniture or bold accents?

Would you rather have a standout piece like this couch or just add bright pillows or room decor to liven up your space?

05/26/2020

An infinity edge pool gives the illusion that the water goes on forever into the horizon. Would you rather have a standard swimming pool or an infinity pool at your home?

05/26/2020

6 Home Updates That Really Pay Off
Selling your home is an opportunity to recoup your investment and finance your future goals--naturally, any homeowner wants to get top-dollar for their property. Unfortunately, some homeowners receive offers that are less than what they believe their home is worth. One way to prevent low offers from...

Check out these six updates that can really pay off when selling your home.