Central Florida - Real Estate, Tatiana Reis-Destefano, POP Realty

09/21/2026

Tatiana Reis-Destefano. REALTOR®
🇺🇸 English / 🇧🇷 Português
POP Realty Powered by Sellstate
📞 (C) 407-480-1933
📨 [email protected]

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09/21/2026

🏡🍂 Central Florida Buyers: Late Fall Could Bring a Better Buying Window!

If you've been waiting for a little more breathing room in the housing market, late October may be worth watching. 👀🔑

According to Realtor.com’s 2026 Best Time to Buy Report, the week of October 25–31 is expected to offer some of the most favorable seasonal buying conditions of the year in the Orlando metro area.

And the numbers are interesting! 👇

📍 ORLANDO — October 25–31

During Orlando's historically favorable buying window, Realtor.com found:

🏘️ 12.3% more active listings than an average week
👥 38% less buyer competition compared with the annual peak
💰 Asking prices 3.8% below their seasonal high
⏳ Homes stay on the market about 15 days longer than during the fastest-moving week of the year

For buyers, that combination can mean something we haven't always had in recent markets:

👉 More choices + less competition + potentially more negotiating room.

And Orlando isn't alone.

🌴 Other Florida metros also have favorable late-fall windows:

📍 Jacksonville: Oct. 25–31
Asking prices historically 7.1% below their seasonal peak, with 13.8% more inventory than an average week.

📍 Tampa: Nov. 29–Dec. 5
Buyer competition historically falls 43.4% below peak levels, while active listings are 12.7% above average.

📍 Miami: Nov. 29–Dec. 5
Historically brings 7% more inventory, 35.4% less competition and asking prices 3.7% below their seasonal peak.

⚠️ But Don't Circle One Week and Ignore Everything Else!

This is probably the most important part of the report.

Realtor.com senior economist Hannah Jones says buyers should use these periods strategically rather than treating one particular week as a deadline.

These numbers are based on historical seasonal patterns—not a promise that every home will suddenly become cheaper during those dates.

And there's another major variable:

📉 Mortgage rates were NOT included in this analysis because rates don't follow predictable seasonal patterns.

Your financing, the individual property, seller motivation and what's happening in the specific neighborhood can all change the equation.

✨ Bottom Line

For Central Florida buyers, I wouldn't recommend waiting until October 25 to begin the process.

I'd recommend being READY by October 25. 😉

That means:

✔️ Talk with a lender and understand your buying power
✔️ Get your pre-approval ready
✔️ Identify the areas you want to target
✔️ Start watching inventory and price reductions
✔️ Know what you're willing to negotiate
✔️ Be prepared to move when the right opportunity appears

Sometimes the best opportunity isn't about perfectly timing the market—it's about being prepared when the market gives you an opening. 🏡🔑

💬 Thinking about buying in Central Florida this fall? Let's start preparing now.

📅 Book Your FREE Real Estate Consultation with me:
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Tatiana Reis-Destefano. REALTOR®

🇺🇸 English / 🇧🇷 Português

POP Realty Powered by Sellstate

📞 (C) 407-480-1933
📨 [email protected]

📅 Book Your FREE Real Estate Consultation with me
https://calendar.app.google/8e1fQqjGaa2QWa47A

⬇️ Find your Future Property Here ⬇️
🌐 https://tatianareisdestefano.poprlty.com/

Clermont FL Real Estate & Homes for Sale | POP Realty - People Over Profit

09/12/2026

09/12/2026

🏡🏗️ Could Modular Homes Be Part of the Solution to America’s Housing Affordability Problem?

When you hear “modular home,” what comes to mind?

If you're picturing a mobile home or trailer… you may be surprised! 👀

A recent Realtor.com® article highlights how modular construction could potentially help address two major challenges facing housing today: affordability and the shortage of available homes.

But first, modular homes may need an image makeover.

🔑 Modular Does NOT Mean Mobile

This is one of the biggest misconceptions.

A modular home is constructed in sections inside a factory and then assembled on a permanent foundation at the property.

According to Realtor.com®, modular homes are built using the same types of building materials as traditional site-built homes and must comply with applicable building codes. They can also generally be financed with traditional mortgages.

🏗️ So Why Build a Home in a Factory?

There can be some interesting advantages:

⏱️ Faster construction — Factory construction can dramatically reduce the time needed to build.

🌧️ Fewer weather delays — Much of the work happens in a climate-controlled environment.

🔨 Quality control — Construction takes place under controlled factory conditions.

💰 More predictable costs — A streamlined process can make construction expenses easier to anticipate.

🏡 Potential savings — The article reports modular homes can typically cost about 10%–20% less per square foot than traditional construction, although that does not include expenses such as purchasing the land and building the foundation.

And modular doesn't necessarily mean small or basic, either.

The construction method can be used for everything from ordinary single-family homes to luxury properties and even large commercial projects.

📊 Here's What Really Caught My Attention

Only about 4% of U.S. housing currently uses modular construction, compared with approximately 15% in Japan, according to the article.

Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to face a housing shortage measured in the millions of homes.

That raises an interesting question:

💭 Could building homes differently help us create more housing, faster and at a more attainable price?

Modular construction certainly isn't going to solve every housing challenge by itself. Land costs, zoning, permitting, infrastructure, financing and local building requirements still matter.

But I think this is an important conversation—especially as buyers search for more affordable paths to homeownership. 🔑❤️

✨ Bottom Line

Don't judge a home simply because you hear the word “modular.”

Understand how it was built, where it can be placed, what it will ultimately cost, how it can be financed, and whether it works for your goals.

Real estate continues to evolve, and sometimes the home of the future may simply be built a little differently. 🏡🏗️

👉 Read the full Realtor.com® article here:
https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/modular-homes-keller-williams-scott-malouff/

💬 Would you consider buying a modular home if it meant getting the home you wanted for less money?



Tatiana Reis-Destefano. REALTOR®
🇺🇸 English / 🇧🇷 Português
POP Realty Powered by Sellstate
📞 (C) 407-480-1933
📨 [email protected]

📅 Book Your FREE Real Estate Consultation with me
https://calendar.app.google/8e1fQqjGaa2QWa47A

⬇️ Find your Future Property Here ⬇️
🌐 https://tatianareisdestefano.poprlty.com/

09/10/2026

Some important information for you to know!

09/10/2026

🏡🗳️ Florida Property Taxes Could Be Changing — Here’s What Amendment 3 Would Do

Florida homeowners, investors, landlords and property owners have an important issue coming to the ballot this November.

Florida Realtors® has officially launched its “Vote Yes on 3” campaign in support of Amendment 3, a proposed constitutional amendment that would make significant changes to Florida’s property-tax system.

Whether you own a primary residence, rental property, second home or commercial property, it’s worth understanding exactly what is being proposed before Election Day.

🏠 What Would Amendment 3 Change?

If approved, the amendment would:

🔹 Increase the Homestead Exemption

For qualifying homesteaded properties, the exemption applicable to non-school property taxes would increase to:

➡️ $150,000 in 2027
➡️ $250,000 in 2028

Beginning in 2029, the exemption would be adjusted annually for inflation.

Importantly, this expanded exemption would apply to non-school property taxes, so the proposal would not reduce the homestead tax base used for school funding.

🏘️ Lower the Assessment Cap for Non-Homestead Properties

This is an important part of the proposal for Florida investors and owners of second homes.

The maximum annual increase in assessed value for non-homestead properties would decrease from 10% to 5%.

This could apply to properties such as:

✔️ Rental properties
✔️ Second homes
✔️ Commercial real estate

📋 The Amendment Includes Other Changes, Too

It would also establish restrictions on how counties and municipalities use property-tax revenue, require the Legislature to create a uniform process through which local governments could potentially increase the homestead exemption further, and allow special districts to provide additional property-tax relief with voter approval.

⚠️ What About New Florida Residents?

The proposal contains different treatment for certain people who are not Florida residents by the specified cutoff date. They would initially receive the existing homestead exemption when eligible and would become eligible for the expanded exemption beginning with their fifth year, subject to federal constitutional requirements.

🗳️ Florida Realtors® Supports Amendment 3

The Florida Realtors Board of Directors voted in August to support Amendment 3 and has now launched a statewide campaign explaining the proposal and advocating for its passage.

There has also been debate over the proposal. Public-safety organizations have raised concerns about the potential effect of reduced property-tax revenue on local services, and a judge previously ordered portions of the ballot wording rewritten after finding the earlier language was not sufficiently neutral.

✨ Bottom Line

Property taxes directly affect the cost of owning real estate, so this is an amendment Florida homeowners and property owners should understand.

Read the proposal, understand how it could affect your property and community, and make an informed decision at the ballot box. 🏡🗳️

📅 Election Day: November 3, 2026

Amendment 3 requires at least 60% voter approval to become part of Florida's Constitution. If approved, the measure would take effect January 1, 2027.

🔎 Learn more about Amendment 3 from Florida Realtors:
https://www.floridarealtors.org/advocacy/amendment-3

🗳️ Florida Realtors' Vote Yes on 3 campaign:
https://voteyeson3.com/



✍️ Tatiana Reis-Destefano. REALTOR®
🇺🇸 English / 🇧🇷 Português
POP Realty Powered by Sellstate
📞 (C) 407-480-1933
📨 [email protected]

⬇️ Find Your Future Property Here ⬇️
🌐 http://tatianareisdestefano.poprlty.com/

Clermont FL Real Estate & Homes for Sale | POP Realty - People Over Profit

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

🏢💰 **Florida Condo Owners: You May Qualify for Up to a $500 Tax Refund!**

Here’s a Florida homeowner benefit that many condo owners may not know about! 👀

Qualifying Florida condominium owners who install approved **impact-resistant windows or doors** may be eligible to receive **up to $500 back in Florida sales tax.**

And here's an important detail: **you may still qualify even if your condo association or contractor purchased the products!**

🌀 **Who May Qualify?**

According to guidance from the Florida Department of Revenue, the condo unit must:

✔️ Be individually owned
✔️ Have a Florida homestead exemption
✔️ Have a just value (fair market value) of **$700,000 or less**

🏠 **What Improvements Qualify?**

Approved impact-resistant:

🪟 Exterior windows
🚪 Exterior doors
🚗 Garage doors

The eligible products must be purchased between:

📅 **July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029**

and installed in the qualifying property.

💵 **How Much Can You Get Back?**

Eligible owners can recover up to **$500 of Florida sales tax**, including applicable discretionary sales surtax, that was paid on qualifying products.

This is a **refund**, meaning the sales tax is paid when the products are purchased and then claimed afterward.

🏢 **What If Your Condo Association Bought the Windows?**

This is especially important for condo owners.

**You don't necessarily have to purchase the products yourself.**

If your association or contractor handled the purchase, you may still apply as long as you can provide invoices or receipts showing that Florida sales tax was paid.

👉 **KEEP THOSE RECEIPTS AND INVOICES!**

📝 **How Do You Apply?**

Eligible owners need to submit:

📄 Application for Refund – Sales and Use Tax (**Form DR-26S**)
📄 Home Hardening Products Sales Tax Refund (**Form DR-26HH**)
🧾 Supporting invoices and receipts

The application also requires information including the property's parcel number and a signed affidavit regarding the installation, cost and Florida sales tax paid.

⏰ **Don't Miss the Deadline**

Claims must be submitted by:

📅 **September 30, 2029**

✨ **Bottom Line**

Impact-resistant windows and doors can be a significant investment for Florida homeowners, so if you're already making these improvements, **don't leave a potential tax refund on the table!**

And if your condo association is replacing windows or doors, ask for documentation showing your unit's portion of the purchase and the Florida sales tax paid. 🧾

🔗 **Florida Department of Revenue – Apply for the Refund:**
[Online Refund Portal](https://floridarevenue.com/taxes/compliance/Pages/refunds.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

🔗 **Form DR-26S:**
[Application for Refund – Sales and Use Tax](https://taxapps.floridarevenue.com/Refunds/DR26S.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

🔗 **Form DR-26HH:**
[Home Hardening Products Sales Tax Refund Form](https://floridarevenue.com/Forms_library/current/dr26hh.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com)



✍️ Tatiana Reis-Destefano. REALTOR®
🇺🇸 English / 🇧🇷 Português
POP Realty Powered by Sellstate
📞 (C) 407-480-1933
📨 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

⬇️ Find Your Future Property Here ⬇️
🌐 http://tatianareisdestefano.poprlty.com/

Clermont FL Real Estate & Homes for Sale | POP Realty - People Over Profit