Matthew Hornaday Realtor

Does hurricane season slow down the South Florida market?

Not really. Here's what it actually means for buying and selling a home here.

Have questions about buying in Florida? DM me and let's talk.

Buying a home to live in? Florida rewards you for it. 🏡

The homestead exemption lowers your property taxes and stops them from jumping each year, so you save more the longer you stay.

Want to know how much you could save? DM me and let's talk.

Even a brand-new home needs an inspection. 🔍

The most expensive problems are usually the ones you cannot see. A few hundred dollars now can save you thousands later.

Buying soon? DM me and let's do it the right way.

Some showings you never forget. 😅

When you tour homes for a living, you see it all. This one was in a league of its own.

What is the weirdest thing you have ever seen at an open house? Tell me below 👇

Investors: start with your budget, not the property. 💰

Your budget tells us the type of property, and the type tells us the area. It saves you a lot of wasted weekends.
Have a number in mind? DM me and let's build a plan.

Buying a condo in Florida? Read the building's paperwork first. 📄

Ask for the budget, the insurance, and any special assessments. Then ask who pays them at closing. If a building doesn't want to share these, that tells you something too.

Looking at a condo? DM me and I'll help you review it.

Here's a quick way to filter rental properties. ⚡

A common rule is that monthly rent should be about 1% of the purchase price. It's a starting point, not the final answer. Taxes, insurance, vacancy and repairs all still count.

Want to run one together? DM me.

Buying a place near your kid's college? It can work if the numbers do. 🎓

Renting out spare rooms can cover part of the payment. But it only works if your kid can handle being a landlord's roommate. Also, check whether the school or city has rental rules.

Thinking about it? DM me, and we can run the numbers.

Cutting $10K off the price barely changes your monthly payment. 📉

Ask for a seller credit toward closing costs. Ask about a rate buydown too. Both can save you real money in the first year.

Buying soon? DM me and I'll show you how it works.

New construction looks great on Instagram. That doesn't make it the better buy. 🏗️

Older South Florida homes often sit on bigger lots, and land is what holds its value. Whatever you buy, get a full inspection.

Not sure which way to go? DM me and let's compare a few side by side.