Tampa homebuyer discounts nearly double U.S. median

Floridians still have the upper hand when it comes to negotiating a good deal on a home, according to Zillow. But, nationwide, negotiating power dipped slightly in August, compared with July. Across the United States, buyers paid a median $6,525 — or 3 percent — less than the last listing price on homes bought in August, down from $7,018 — or 3.3 percent — less for homes bought in July, according to Zillow. However, the negotiating power in the Tampa metropolitan statistical area was nearly double the national median with buyers paying $10,320 — or 5.9 percent — less. Lakeland reported a 6.4 percent difference at $9,691, and with 7.9 percent at $19,782, Sarasota reported the highest discount in the seven-county Tampa Bay area and the third highest of any MSA nationwide, after Vero Beach and Naples.

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