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HomeownershipInsulating Your Florida Home for a Cooler, Greener House
Air sealing and attic insulation save about 15% on cooling costs. Here is the R-value target for Orlando and the Space Coast, the best materials and what rebates still exist.
Don Harkins6 min read
Market UpdatesWhy Female Homeownership Keeps Rising in Central Florida
Single women now buy 21% of U.S. homes, more than double the share of single men, and Florida metros top the female ownership rankings. Here is the local picture.
Don Harkins5 min read
SellingIs Now the Time to Relist Your House in Central Florida?
Orlando delistings ran above the national rate this year. Here is how to diagnose why your home stalled and relaunch it into the October 2026 market.
Don Harkins6 min read
BuyingYour Realtor Is Your Secret Weapon in a Changing Economy
Rates are at 7.40% and the Fed is tightening again. Here is what an experienced full-time Realtor does for you in Orlando and on the Space Coast when the market shifts.
Don Harkins5 min read
Market UpdatesRemote Work and Housing in Central Florida: What Changed
About 26% of U.S. workdays are now remote and most workers are hybrid. Here is how that reshapes housing choices in Orlando and on the Space Coast.
Don Harkins6 min read
SellingHow to Price Your Central Florida Home to Sell Fast in 2026
Orlando homes are selling for 97% of asking after 64 days on average. Here is how to price yours so it sells in the first two weeks instead.
Don Harkins6 min read
SellingWhy Florida Home Sellers Need a Title Company (and What It Costs)
In Central Florida the seller usually pays for the owner's title policy and picks the title company. Here is what you get for the money and what it costs.
Don Harkins6 min read
HomeownershipHow to Review Your Florida Homeowners Insurance Before You Renew
Citizens is down to 254,413 policies and regulators are approving rate cuts. Here is how to turn that into a lower premium on your Orlando or Space Coast home.
Don Harkins7 min read
BuyingFlorida Condo Rules in 2026: What Owners and Buyers Need to Know
No condo bill passed in 2026, so the rules from SB 4-D, HB 1021 and HB 913 are what owners and buyers live with. Here is what they require and what to ask for.
Don Harkins7 min read
Market UpdatesCentral Florida Housing Outlook: What the Data Says Heading Into 2027
Rates are 7.40% and forecast to stay there, prices are flat, and Brevard supply is tighter than Orlando's. How the 2025 predictions scored and what 2027 holds.
Don Harkins6 min readThe Don Harkins Dispatch
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