THE SION JOURNAL
A closer look at housing in Orange County, the Orlando area and Florida.
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Freddie Mac reported a 7.24% average for a 30-year fixed mortgage on October 29. The average was 7.32% one week earlier. The comparable reading a year earlier was 6.17%. These are national survey averages, not rate quotes for individual buyers.
Read full article →Florida recorded 22,664 existing condo and townhouse sales in the third quarter of 2026. That was 3.1% more than in the same quarter of 2025. Single-family closings edged up 0.2% over the same period. September alone was weaker than the quarter as a whole.
Read full article →St. Petersburg has transferred parcels tied to The Central, St. Pete Catalyst reports. The project occupies the former police headquarters site on Central Avenue. A parking garage is complete; plans have included a hotel, offices and workforce apartments. The land closing is a milestone for the project, with construction obligations still outstanding.
Read full article →Construction has started at Faena Residences Miami, according to Florida Construction News. Plans call for 434 condominiums in two 68-story towers. The developers announced the start after closing an $817 million construction loan. The site is at 24 SW Fourth Street in the City of Miami.
Read full article →Orlando plans to request the release of federal housing funds on or after November 17. The notice concerns the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program. The city will submit the request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The notice does not announce a funding release or a new application period.
Read full article →Patrick Portela reflects on the shifts in Congress. What did the parties hear from voters, and what did they miss? Florida shows how the story can differ from state to state. An opinion piece about renewal and accountability.
Read full article →The City of Orlando lists a downtown development advisory meeting for November 4. The meeting replaces the canceled October 28 session. It is scheduled for 3 p.m. at Orlando City Hall. The notice announces the meeting and does not establish a project approval.
Read full article →Orange County’s November property tax payment window carries a 4% early payment discount. The discount drops to 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. The county’s regular payment deadline is March 31. Owners can look up their current bill through the county tax collector.
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