{"id":25,"date":"2026-09-21T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.room-vu.com\/keithdemming-com\/2026\/09\/21\/florida-and-the-great-housing-mismatch\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T10:00:00","slug":"florida-and-the-great-housing-mismatch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.keithdemming.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/21\/florida-and-the-great-housing-mismatch\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida and the Great Housing Mismatch"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"video-zmyer\">\n<div class=\"video-frame-zmyer\">\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/agent\/embed\/keith-demming\/florida-housing-mismatch-remotion-videos-85c7\"\n                frameborder=\"0\"\n                allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n                allowfullscreen><br \/>\n        <\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"video-description-zmyer\">\n<p>Florida\u2019s housing market presents a unique challenge: even when there are homes available, they don\u2019t always fit what today\u2019s buyers actually need\u2014whether that\u2019s price, location, or the right type of property for their stage of life. As someone who works with families, investors, and individuals across Tampa Bay, I see firsthand how affordability in Florida is shaped by more than just the listing price. Insurance costs, HOA dues, ongoing maintenance, and the realities of storm risks and car dependence all play a role in whether a home truly fits your budget and lifestyle. In established neighborhoods, the ability to move within your own community\u2014downsizing, upsizing, or finding a different style of home\u2014makes a real difference in how people live and invest. The big question for Florida: will future buyers be able to step into the homes being passed down or newly built, if there aren\u2019t enough options across all price points and property types? My concierge approach is all about helping you navigate these complexities with confidence, whether you\u2019re seeking a first home, investment property, or a strategic move within your neighborhood. In real estate, it\u2019s always about finding the right fit\u2014and building lasting relationships along the way.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida\u2019s housing market presents a unique challenge: even when there are homes available, they don\u2019t always fit what today\u2019s buyers actually need\u2014whether that\u2019s price, location, or the right type of property for their stage of life. As someone who works with families, investors, and individuals across Tampa Bay, I see firsthand how affordability in Florida [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":209,"featured_media":53,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-posts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.keithdemming.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.keithdemming.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.keithdemming.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.keithdemming.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/209"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.keithdemming.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.keithdemming.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.keithdemming.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.keithdemming.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.keithdemming.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.keithdemming.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}