Florida Condos Are Sitting: When Buying One Actually Makes Financial Sense | Freeman Douglas

Florida Condos Are Sitting: When Buying One Actually Makes Financial Sense | Freeman Douglas

Douglas Wilkerson
Published on: 15/09/2026

Florida condos have substantially more inventory than single-family homes in 2026, while sales are beginning to rise. Learn how to determine whether a condo is a primary home, rental investment, second home—or a financial trap.

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Florida Home Insurance Is Changing: The 2026 Homebuyer Advantage | Freeman Douglas

Florida Home Insurance Is Changing: The 2026 Homebuyer Advantage | Freeman Douglas

Douglas Wilkerson
Published on: 15/09/2026

Florida's insurance market is changing in 2026. Learn how roof age, wind mitigation, insurance availability and premiums can change a home's real cost—and potentially give buyers negotiating leverage.

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VA Maintenance Spending 2026: Where the Record $4.8 Billion Goes

VA Maintenance Spending 2026: Where the Record $4.8 Billion Goes

Douglas Wilkerson
Published on: 22/07/2026

If the VA is investing billions into certain medical centers... ...should that influence where you decide to buy a home?

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Here's What a Named Storm Could Mean for Your Closing - FLORIDA

Here's What a Named Storm Could Mean for Your Closing - FLORIDA

Douglas Wilkerson
Published on: 22/07/2026

What happens if a storm hits while in the homebuying process? The answer might not be what you think.

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