Published August 4, 2025

🏡 Why Now is Still a Smart Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate — Even with Higher Rates

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Written by Amy Lewis

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The Market Has Shifted — But Opportunity Hasn’t Disappeared

Let’s be real—interest rates have changed the game. But that doesn’t mean the game is over.

The days of bidding wars and lightning-fast sales may be behind us, but savvy buyers and sellers know: today's market is about strategy, not speed. And if you play it right, there’s still plenty of room to win.


🛒 Why It's Still a Great Time to Buy

✅ Less Competition = More Negotiation Power
✅ Sellers Are More Flexible
✅ Home Prices Are Stabilizing

With fewer buyers in the market, you may have more options, more room to negotiate, and more time to make the right choice. In many Florida neighborhoods, values are holding steady—setting up buyers for long-term equity growth.


💰 Why It's Still a Great Time to Sell

🌟 Inventory Is Tight
🌟 Florida Is a Top Relocation Destination
🌟 Strategic Sellers Are Winning

Homes that are priced correctly and marketed well are still moving quickly—especially here on the Space Coast, where military families, remote workers, and retirees continue to relocate in large numbers.


📍 Local Insight: Brevard County Continues to Shine

From Patrick Space Force Base to Viera, Rockledge, Satellite Beach, and Titusville, Brevard is attracting new residents every day thanks to:

  • A strong job market (aerospace, defense, healthcare, tech)

  • An outdoor lifestyle and waterfront living

  • Great schools and safe communities


👋 Meet Your Local Expert

I’m Amy Lewis, a licensed Realtor® and proud USAF Veteran with 28 years of service. Now serving Brevard County through Keller Williams Realty Brevard, I bring care, integrity, and precision to every real estate journey.

💡 I use AI-driven tools for smarter pricing, marketing, and home searches
🔑 I specialize in military relocation, first-time buyers, and luxury listings
📈 I provide data-driven guidance—because informed clients make empowered decisions


📞 Let's Connect

📱 Call or Text: 321-463-5822
🌐 Website: www.amyllewis.com
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