Florida Housing Shakeup: Rates, Property Taxes, Insurance & Investor Opportunities

About this episode

Bruce Woodburn discusses the current state of the Florida housing market, including mortgage rates, property taxes, and strategies for buyers and investors.

Bruce Woodburn - The Loan ArrangerMortgage Lender in Winter Park, Orlando & Tampa FloridaCall 407-706-3313Visit WeBringYouHome.com Bruce Woodburn breaks down what’s really happening in today’s housing market—from rising interest rates and property tax proposals to homeowner insurance challenges and investor opportunities. Bruce also shares practical strategies for buyers, sellers, move-up homeowners, and investors navigating today’s market. What You’ll Learn in This Episode • Why mortgage rates moved higher and what oil prices have to do with it • The truth about Florida property tax elimination proposals and whether relief is actually coming • How Bruce’s Loan Arranger Real Estate Rebate Program helps buyers save money and negotiate stronger deals • Why sellers need to think like builders to compete in today’s market • How DSCR loans help investors qualify using rental income instead of tax returns • The risks of solar panel leases and how Bruce’s DPA + solar program works differently • Why Bruce believes AI and big banks are putting consumers’ personal data at risk • How bridge loans can help move-up buyers purchase before selling their current home Bruce Woodburn, The Loan…

People in this episode

Host: Bruce Woodburn

Topics covered

• Florida housing market
• mortgage rates
• property taxes
• homeowner insurance
• investor opportunities
• real estate strategies

Keywords

• mortgage rates
• Florida real estate
• property taxes
• homeowner insurance
• real estate investing
• DSCR loans
• bridge loans
• down payment assistance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CrossCountryMortgage

Places: Florida, Winter Park, Orlando, Tampa

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