Why 2026 Is the Best Time to Buy a Home in Tampa

By Andrew Duncan

Andrew Duncan is the Founder, CEO and Co-Owner of Tampa’s Best Real Estate Agent Team, The Duncan Duo, the Host of The Duncan Duo Real Estate Show Sundays at 10am on 970AM WFLA. As the team’s Founder, CEO & Co-Owner, Andrew’s focus is on the growth of the company, marketing and promotion initiatives as well as motivating and coaching the team’s agents and leadership.

Are you wondering if now is the right time to buy or sell in Tampa? After a tough couple of years with hurricanes, high insurance costs, and rising interest rates that slowed the market, things are finally starting to turn around.

Late in 2025, home sales showed signs of improvement, and average sale prices reached some of the highest levels we’ve seen recently. Some listings are even offering interest rate buydowns, making homebuying more affordable. Softening rates and upcoming property tax reductions add to the opportunity, but waiting could mean missing out as prices are likely to rise.

Watch the full video to see what’s happening in Tampa and what savvy buyers and sellers should do, or use the timestamps below to jump to the parts that matter most to you:

00:00 — Buyer Incentives & Rate Buydowns
00:46 — Insider Market Perspective and Tampa Market Overview
01:32 — 2025 Market Challenges
02:30 — Local vs National Market Trends
03:52 — Sales Activity Rebound
04:44 — Interpreting Sales Growth
05:03 — Record Home Prices
05:50 — 2026 Market Outlook
07:09 — Property Tax Reduction Plan
09:02 — Why You Should Act Now
11:00 — We Can Help You

Tampa is a unique market, and 2026 is shaping up to be stronger than 2025, with 2027 expected to build on that growth.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Tampa, now is the perfect time to plan your next move. Our local team can help you understand the market, get your home ready to sell, or find the right home to buy.

Reach out today at 813-359-8990, email info@theduncanduo.com, or visit theduncanduo.com to get expert guidance, start your home search, or find out what your current home is worth.