T
ampa, Fla. – For many immigrants, a white picket fence still symbolizes the American dream.

    **Key Points**

    - Immigration is reshaping the home‑buying landscape.

    - Some homeowners are selling because their legal status is uncertain.

    - Agents are seeking ways to help buyers and sellers navigate new rules.

    - Trump‑era policies have tightened the path to homeownership.

    **Dany’s Story**

    Dany, a Honduran who arrived under temporary protected status (TPS) and whose TPS ended in September, has lived in the U.S. since 1995 and bought a house in 2019. The recent TPS and immigration changes make owning a home feel precarious. “I fear losing my place, even though everything is temporary,” he says, keeping his identity private. He credits faith and hard work for his progress.

    **Agent Insight**

    Real‑estate professional O. Vanessa Guevara, P.A., notes that many of her clients are selling because of pending legal status. Yet she observes that immigrants remain determined: “They’re cautious but still willing to take the risk and buy.” She works with clients awaiting status, offering alternatives that keep them moving forward.

    **Veronica’s Journey**

    Veronica Ortiz Bello, an asylum seeker, was discouraged when the Federal Housing Administration altered mortgage eligibility. “I thought homeownership would take much longer,” she recalls. On Monday, she became a homeowner despite the hurdles, trusting that faith and diligence will secure her future in Florida.

    **Advice**

    Agents recommend consulting immigration or estate attorneys to simplify buying or selling decisions amid evolving policies.