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You have missed the super bargains, prices are on the way up, inventory is way down and there is a scramble by investors for real cheap deals that they can flip or rent. Prices are still way off the real estate peak, you can easily find a good house for less than 200k, not sure how much less. The real bargains are fixer uppers and the trick is to recognize what is cheap to fix up vs what will cost a fortune.

That said, my understanding is that the Charlotte Harbor area is taking off more slowly than most of the rest. That's a great area for n inshore or offshore fisherman and a winter seasonal house. Lots available, not sure of the current price. You might also find some low priced houses where they have always been low, north of Cedar Key, Steinhatchee, etc. That's getting pretty cool in the winter though.