Roger Engstrom - Realtor at Illustrated Properties

10/16/2026

South Florida Housing Market Report

Million-dollar sales remain robust, up 7.6% in September and up 20.2% year-to-date, with $10 million in sales poised to hit a record high. Million-dollar sales continued to buck the overall sales decline, with September sales up 7.6 from one year ago, and with year-to-date sales up 20.2%. Year-to-date closed sales of $10 million or more hit 407 and will likely be the highest on record at the current pace (full-year sales in 2021 with 436 sales). Cash sales accounted for 86% of the $10 million or more in sales.)

10/16/2026

South Florida Housing Market Report
Million-dollar sales remain robust, up 7.6% in September and up 20.2% year-to-date, with $10 million in sales poised to hit a record high. Million-dollar sales continued to buck the overall sales decline, with September sales up 7.6 from one year ago, and with year-to-date sales up 20.2%. Year-to-date closed sales of $10 million or more hit 407 and will likely be the highest on record at the current pace (full-year sales in 2021 with 436 sales). Cash sales accounted for 86% of the $10 million or more in sales.)

10/12/2026

It is officially fall and the change in colors reflects the changes in life!

10/09/2026

Making Sense of Seasonal Changes in the Housing Market
Real estate activity tends to shift throughout the year, but that doesn't mean there's one season when everyone should buy. More homes may come on the market during certain months, while other times of year bring fewer listings and different levels of buyer competition.
Those changes are worth noticing....

Housing markets don't behave the same way all year. Learn what seasonal changes can mean for buyers without letting the calendar drive your decision.

10/08/2026

Buyer tip of the day!
If you bought a home the property tax will be changed from the sellers tax.

10/08/2026

Latest update from U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)

A life-threatening storm surge is expected from the Mouth of the Mississippi River to Suwannee, Florida. Residents in the warning area should follow advice given by local officials and evacuate immediately if told to do so.

Damaging hurricane force-winds are expected over portions of the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama, and southern Mississippi where a Hurricane Warning is in effect. Residents in these areas should prepare for the possibility of long-duration power outages.

Damaging wind gusts are possible over much of central and northern Alabama and portions of western and northern Georgia, especially in areas of higher terrain. Additional Tropical Storm and High Wind Watches and Warnings will likely be required for portions of that area later today. Residents should secure loose outdoor items, avoid driving high-profile vehicles, and prepare for power outages.

will bring areas of heavy rainfall to the central U.S. Gulf coast and much of the Southeast Friday into the weekend. Considerable flash and urban flooding, along with significant river flooding, will be possible.

Visit http://hurricanes.gov for more.

10/07/2026

Life is a journey and it takes you places you never seen before.

10/06/2026

With Illustrated Properties Real Estate – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

10/02/2026

How to Keep a Home Sale Moving After You Accept an Offer
Accepting an offer feels like a major milestone, but it isn't the end of the selling process. There are still several steps between a signed agreement and the day ownership changes hands.
Sellers can't control every part of that timeline. They can, however, stay organized and respond quickly when something...

Accepting an offer is an important step, but the sale still has work ahead. Staying organized, responsive, and aware of deadlines can help keep the transaction moving.

09/28/2026