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Plan your numbers

Quick, no-pressure estimators for buying and selling in Southwest Florida — built with our market in mind, right down to HOA, CDD fees, and Florida-specific closing costs.

Current avg. 30-yr fixed rate

6.85%as of June 12, 2026

Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Rate shown is a national average — your rate depends on credit, down payment, and lender. Not a quote.

Seller Net Sheet

What will you walk away with?

Estimate your net proceeds after commissions, closing costs, documentary stamps, and other deductions — built for Florida sellers.

Documentary stamps (FL)$7 per $1,000 of sale price
$3,500

Estimated seller net

$215,000

Sale Price$500,000
Less: Mortgage Payoff-$250,000
Less: Commission-$25,000
Less: Title & Closing-$3,500
Less: Doc Stamps-$3,500
Less: Property Tax Proration-$2,500
Less: HOA Estoppel-$500
Less: Home Warranty-$0
Less: Repairs/Credits-$0
Estimated Net Proceeds$215,000

Net as percentage of sale price: 43.0%

Estimates only. Michael Dailey is a licensed real estate agent — not an accountant, tax advisor, or attorney. These figures are illustrative and are not a guarantee of actual proceeds. Commission rates, title fees, documentary stamps, property taxes, HOA payoffs, and other closing costs vary by transaction. Consult your closing agent or attorney for an accurate settlement statement.

Buyer Closing Cost Estimator

What will closing day cost?

Estimate your buyer closing costs for a Florida purchase — lender fees, title insurance, escrow prepaids, and government charges broken out line by line.

Loan type

Estimated closing costs

$16,721

Lender Fees

Loan origination (1%)$4,000
Appraisal$500
Credit report$75
Flood certification$25
Underwriting fee$500

Title & Government

Owner's title insurance$2,575
Lender's title insurance$644
Title search & exam$350
Doc stamps on deed (typically seller-paid)$3,500
Intangible tax on mortgage$800
Recording fees$200

Prepaid / Escrow

Property tax escrow (4 mo)$1,833
Insurance escrow (14 mo)$3,500
Prepaid interest (15 days)$1,068

Other

HOA transfer fee$250
Survey$400
Total estimated closing costs$16,721

3.3% of purchase price

Plan to bring $116,721 to closing

Includes $100,000 down payment + $16,721 closing costs

Estimates only. Michael Dailey is a licensed real estate agent — not a mortgage lender, loan officer, or title company. These figures are illustrative Florida estimates and are not a quote or guarantee. Actual closing costs vary by lender, title company, county, and transaction. Documentary stamps on the deed are typically paid by the seller in Florida but are shown here for reference. Consult a licensed lender and title company for actual figures.

Mortgage Calculator

Estimate your monthly payment

See a full monthly breakdown — principal & interest, property taxes, insurance, HOA, and CDD — the way Southwest Florida payments actually add up.

Estimated monthly payment

$3,487

Principal & interest$2,528
Property taxes$458
Home insurance$250
HOA$100
CDD$150
Total / month$3,487

Estimated loan amount: $400,000

Estimates only. Michael Dailey is a licensed real estate agent — not a mortgage lender or loan officer. These figures are illustrative and are not a quote, pre-approval, or guarantee. Interest rates, property taxes, insurance, HOA, CDD assessments, and lender requirements vary by buyer and property. Consult a licensed lender for actual terms.

Affordability Calculator

How much home can you afford?

Estimate a comfortable price range from your income, debts, and down payment using standard lending guidelines.

You may afford up to

$412,243

estimated home price

Max total payment (PITI)$2,800/mo
Toward principal & interest$2,100/mo
Estimated loan amount$332,243

Based on standard 28% / 36% debt-to-income guidelines.

Estimates only. Michael Dailey is a licensed real estate agent — not a lender or loan officer. This is not a pre-approval, quote, or guarantee. Lender requirements, debt-to-income limits, credit, reserves, and loan programs vary. Get pre-approved by a licensed lender for your true budget.

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

Is it time to buy?

Compare the long-run cost of renting against buying, factoring in appreciation and the equity you build.

Over 7 years

Buying looks cheaper

by about $153,210

Total rent paid (7 yrs)$246,427
Net cost of buying$93,217
Est. equity built$266,671

Estimates only. This simplified comparison ignores closing costs, tax deductions, investment of savings, and market swings, and is not financial or investment advice. Actual results vary widely. Consult a licensed lender and tax professional before deciding.

Property Tax Estimator

Estimate your Florida property tax

See how the homestead exemption affects your annual property tax across Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties.

Estimated Property Tax

$6,800/yr

$567/mo

Market value$450,000
Homestead exemption$50,000
Taxable value$400,000
Approx. millage rate17.0 mills
Homestead savings$850/yr

Estimate only. Actual taxes depend on your specific taxing district, assessed value (which may differ from purchase price after year one), and any additional special assessments (CDD, MSTU, etc.). The homestead exemption applies to Florida primary residents who file by March 1. After year one, assessed value increases are capped at 3% annually under Save Our Homes.

True Monthly Cost

What will you really pay each month?

Go beyond the mortgage payment — see your true monthly cost with taxes, insurance, HOA, CDD, and flood insurance all in one view.

%$90,000
%

True Monthly Cost

$3,501/mo

$42,007/yr on a $360,000 loan

Principal & Interest$2,359
Property Tax$567
Homeowners Insurance$208
HOA$200
CDD$167
Total Monthly$3,501

Estimate only. Actual taxes depend on your taxing district and assessed value. Insurance varies by property, roof age, and flood zone. HOA and CDD fees are community-specific. I pull exact figures for any home you’re considering.

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I’ll connect you with trusted local lenders and pull accurate taxes, HOA, and CDD figures for any community you’re considering.

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