Freddy Rodriguez - Real Estate Professional

04/07/2026

Update Your Gmail, Keep Everything
By Kelvin Chan
Google now allows email address changes, offering a more professional identity without losing messages, settings or account history.

Google now allows email address changes, offering a more professional identity without losing messages, settings or account history.

04/02/2026

Florida Insurance Trends Shift Toward Relief
By Amy Connolly
Premiums are flattening or falling as litigation drops and insurers expand, easing pressure on buyers and sellers even as new risks emerge, a new report found.

Premiums are flattening or falling as litigation drops and insurers expand, easing pressure on buyers and sellers even as new risks emerge, a new report found.

02/10/2026

Did you buy a home in Florida in 2025?
Did you file for your Florida Homestead Property Tax Exemptions yet?
3/1/26 Deadline is almost here!
Exemption Filings are done through your local county.

Homestead Filing Can Reduce Property Taxes
Eligible Florida homeowners can save about $400–$600 a year by filing for homestead by March 2, 2026, while also limiting future assessed value increases.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Property owners who qualify for Florida's homestead exemption may be able to reduce their property tax bill by hundreds of dollars each year, according to the Citrus County Property Appraiser's Office. The deadline to apply for the 2026 tax year is March 2, 2026.

Eligible Florida homeowners can save about $400–$600 a year by filing for homestead by March 2, 2026, while also limiting future assessed value increases.

02/07/2026

Healthy Florida First | Building a Healthier Florida

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02/04/2026

More Families Look to Multigenerational Living

A new survey finds 39% of Americans are more likely to move aging parents into their homes than consider assisted living or nursing facilities.

A new survey finds 39% of Americans are more likely to move aging parents into their homes than consider assisted living or nursing facilities.

02/03/2026

Florida Economy Set to Outperform Nation in 2026
The Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2026 outlook points to stabilizing home prices and improving sales as the housing market adjusts after rapid growth.

The Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2026 outlook points to stabilizing home prices and improving sales as the housing market adjusts after rapid growth.

01/20/2026

Fla.’s 2025 Housing Market Ends on Positive Trends
By Marla Martin
Florida Realtors: Single-family home sales were up 0.9% YoY, median prices were stabilizing and inventory levels suggested a return to normal season patterns.

ORLANDO, Fla. — As 2025 came to a close, Florida’s housing market showed positive momentum, with closed sales of existing single-family homes up year-over-year, inventory (active listings) levels suggesting a return to normal seasonal patterns, and stabilizing statewide median prices, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®.

Florida Realtors: Single-family home sales were up 0.9% YoY, median prices were stabilizing and inventory levels suggested a return to normal season patterns.

01/16/2026

Hey Freddy Rodriguez how's the market❓ 🤔

The Local Hillsborough County 🏖️Market at a Glance. 🧐🔎
With 2025 in the rearview, now's the time to turn year-end numbers into real world insight.
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01/14/2026

Separating Fact From Fiction on Home Equity
By Trevor Mahoney
Home equity can be a powerful financial tool, but misconceptions about risk, access and borrowing options may lead homeowners to make costly decisions.

Home equity can be a powerful financial tool, but misconceptions about risk, access and borrowing options may lead homeowners to make costly decisions.

01/09/2026

Florida Cities Lead 2025 U.S. Migration Rankings
By Amy Connolly
Florida dominated the U-Haul Growth Index, with eight cities in the top 10 and Ocala ranked No. 1 again. The state also placed second nationally for inbound moves.

Florida dominated the U-Haul Growth Index, with eight cities in the top 10 and Ocala ranked No. 1 again. The state also placed second nationally for inbound moves.

01/07/2026

Florida Housing Enters 2026 on Firmer Ground
Florida Realtors chief economist sees easing rates steadying Fla.’s market; NAR deputy chief economist cites national affordability pressures for first-time buyers.

Florida Realtors chief economist sees easing rates steadying Fla.’s market; NAR deputy chief economist cites national affordability pressures for first-time buyers.