Dream Builders Realty shares the most up-to-date information regarding the Central Florida real estate market every month. We do this for you, the home buyer or seller, to provide you with insight on what is happening in the local market. This information can be used as a starting point in your next big real estate adventure!

We hope our monthly Central Florida real estate market updates (including our November 2016 real estate market update, where you can compare the previous month's numbers to this month's numbers) help with your real estate needs when it comes to buying or selling your next home in Central Florida.

Oftentimes there are varying details that make a community appealing to a home buyer. Whether it’s the phase of life you’re in, or whether you’ve owned a home previously, different people want and need different things from a home and a community.

But there are certain factors that make a community appealing to any home buyer, and we're sharing some of the factors we hear most from our potential home buyers. 

Gated communities vs. non-gated communities

Safety, security and peace of mind probably come to mind when thinking about buying a home in a gated community. Whether the gated community is guarded by an actual person, or just a security code and cameras, people often purchase homes in these neighborhoods in order to feel safer. A con that can come with living in a gated community (over one that’s not), though, is the price tag that is often attached to the homes for sale in the neighborhood (or other fees, such as HOA fees). While the safety of you and your loved ones might be invaluable, you may find that non-gated communities can offer the same safety as a gated community, especially once you've done your research on the neighborhood and its surrounding area. 

Tim Weisheyer was recently awarded the Public Policy Advocacy Award by the Osceola County Association of Realtors®️. The award recognizes him as a champion for the real estate profession in effectively working with elected local, state and national leaders on public policy initiatives that protect private property rights for all Americans.

Tim not only works with local government officials, but regularly travels to our state capital in Tallahassee to meet with legislators regarding important public policy matters affecting property owners across the Sunshine State. In his role as a Key Contact for FloridaRealtors®️ to the Florida House of Representatives, Tim helps lead an annual initiative known as Great American Realtor®️ Days, during which thousands of Realtors®️ bring their collective voice to the halls of the Florida Capitol on behalf of property owners. On the national level, Tim regularly visits with members of the United States Congress on top priorities impacting millions of Americans and uses his understanding of the legislative process to encourage Congress to support (or oppose) key legislative priorities.