The Journal
Market notes and local observations.
Written when there is something worth saying — not on a content calendar.
Buying
June 2026
June 2026
What thinner inventory actually means if you are buying this year
Fewer homes for sale does not simply mean “buy faster.” It changes which homes are worth pursuing at all.
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Market Notes
April 2026
April 2026
Insurance is now a pricing conversation, not a closing detail
In Central Florida, the annual premium has become part of the price of the house. Buyers who model it early negotiate better.
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Local Analysis
February 2026
February 2026
Why two neighborhoods a mile apart can behave like different markets
Winter Park and Maitland share lakes, oaks, and a border. Their prices move differently anyway — and the reasons are instructive.
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