Who’s Buying in Fort Myers Right Now? 🏡 | Darda Group November 2025 Podcast

Who’s actually buying homes in Fort Myers and Lee County right now – and what has to happen for prices to go up again? In this episode of the Darda Group Real Estate Podcast, Mike and Andrew Darda break down who’s in the market, what rising fallout rates mean for sellers, and how interest rates and inventory are shaping our local housing market. They also share practical tips for sellers on inspections, insurance, choosing title, and how to pick a listing agent who can actually keep your deal together in a buyer’s market. 👉 If you’re thinking about selling or just want to stay ahead of the market, this conversation is for you. Read our conversation here: https://bit.ly/3K0Bcbc ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Welcome & today’s big question 00:21 Who is buying in today’s market? 01:02 What happened to international buyers? 01:30 East Coast to West Coast migration in Florida 03:21 Challenges with out-of-area agents 04:26 Title companies & keeping control of your closing 06:18 Seasonal buyers and the latest interest rate moves 08:26 Affordability: what rate drops really change for buyers 09:39 What needs to happen for prices to go up again 11:24 Market recovery timeline & 3-year correction outlook 12:33 Record fallout rates: inspections, financing & insurance 18:10 Why experience matters when choosing a listing agent 21:19 Final thoughts & season outlook 💬 In this video, you’ll hear about: Who’s actually buying in November 2025 (locals, seasonal buyers & East Coast buyers) Why European and Canadian buyers have pulled back How East-to-West Coast migration is impacting showings and offers The pros and cons of letting the buyer choose the title company What the latest Fed rate move really did (and didn’t) do to mortgage rates How affordability changes when rates move from ~7% to the low 6% range Why Lee County is in a long recovery cycle after three soft years Why contract fallout is at record highs – and how sellers can protect themselves How to evaluate an agent’s experience in a true buyer’s market 📲 Ready to talk about your plans or get an honest look at your home’s value? Reach out to the Darda Group to start a conversation about your options in today’s market. Darda Group Compass 854 Cape Coral Parkway E, Cape Coral, FL 33904 (239) 542-2822 [email protected] License# 3008712