Do you think Florida real estate is in another bubble?

Florida home prices have more than quadrupled since the early 2000s, and the median sale price in 2024 is $420K+, outpacing the national average. From the Desk of Alek Meston – Epique Realty | FL Lic. #3518308

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Alek Meston
November 04, 2025

 Do you think Florida real estate is in another bubble?

📊 What’s Really Happening with Florida Home Prices?

Florida’s housing market continues to defy gravity. Based on data from the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency and recent sales trends:

  • 🏠 The All-Transactions Price Index has tripled since 2000 and continues climbing.

  • 💰 Florida’s median home price in 2024 is now $420,600, nearly $25K above the national average.

  • 🛑 But prices have started to plateau—raising the question: Are we nearing another shift?

🧠 What This Means for Buyers & Sellers in Our Area (Clay & Bradford Counties)

For Sellers:

  • This may be the top of the market for a while.

  • Homes priced correctly are still moving, but overpricing = longer days on market.

  • You have strong equity, now might be the time to cash in or trade up.

For Buyers:

  • Interest rates are high, but so is inventory flexibility.

  • We’re seeing sellers offer concessions again, think rate buy-downs, closing costs, or repairs.

  • If you're waiting for prices to drop, it could be a long game, Florida demand stays strong due to migration and lifestyle.

💡 Alek’s Perspective:

As a builder and a real estate agent, I don’t just follow market trends—I live in the mechanics of homes and values. And here’s the truth:

"Real estate isn’t hard. It’s just work."
– The Startup Agent

It’s my job to help you time the market wisely, not emotionally. Whether you’re upgrading, downsizing, or investing, this moment needs strategy, not guesswork.Seller Insight: Add Peace of Mind with a Home Warranty

Offering a 1-year home warranty can make your listing stand out and ease buyer concerns, especially on older systems like HVAC, plumbing, or appliances.
📝 It shows you’re serious, reduces post-sale liability, and can boost offers or shorten DOM (Days on Market). I can help you structure this into your listing smartly.

Buyer Tip: Use the Home Warranty to Cover the Unknown

Buying a home comes with enough “what-ifs.” Adding a buyer’s home warranty can protect your wallet from unexpected repair costs, especially in year one.
🏡 Think water heaters, AC units, electrical, covered for peace of mind, often for less than $600. And in many deals, I can negotiate the seller to pay for it.

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Don’t just take my word for it

📺 Watch This → “Is the Housing Market Too Expensive Now?”
This short 8-minute video breaks down exactly what’s driving today’s real estate prices, and whether now is the time to buy, sell, or wait.
🎯 Perfect if you’re watching Florida’s market and wondering what rising rates and pricing trends really mean.

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"Having a strong lender is like having a solid foundation under your home. Jessica brings that strength to every deal we close." – Alek Meston

Final Word: Timing Isn’t Everything, Strategy Is. 😎

Markets rise, fall, and shift, but the people who win are the ones who stay educated, ask good questions, and move with intention.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or just keeping a pulse on your home’s value… now isn’t the time to guess. It’s the time to partner with someone who gets it, the numbers, the local landscape, and the emotional side of real estate.

I’m not here to sell you. I’m here to guide you through the process with honesty, skill, and care, just like I’d want someone to do for my own family.

🏡 Want to talk through your 2025 game plan?
📊 Curious about how your home compares to the rising Florida market?
🔍 Want to explore what a smart move would look like in this market?

Let’s connect. No pressure, just straight answers and solid direction.

With gratitude and grit,
– Alek Meston
📲 (904) 769-6643
📧 [email protected]
🔗 alekmeston.epiquerealty.com
🙏 “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” – Proverbs 3:6 (NKJV)