A new study shows Florida’s new-home market varies widely, from luxury-level pricing in Miami to larger pockets of new-home sales in Lakeland and Cape Coral. The numbers show why new construction may be a very different buyer conversation depending on the market. Florida buyers looking at new construction see very different markets depending on where … Read more
A LendingTree study found Florida buyers could save an estimated $170 a month by comparing mortgage offers, adding another affordability step before the home search. Borrowers who compare mortgage offers can save thousands of dollars, a reminder that affordability is not only about home prices and mortgage rates. A new LendingTree analysis found borrowers nationwide could … Read more
International buyers remained highly focused on Florida in the first quarter of 2026, with Miami, Orlando and Tampa ranking among the nation’s most-viewed housing markets by overseas shoppers. Canadian demand is also rising across several Florida metros, particularly in Cape Coral, Naples and North Port. Florida continues to stand out as a top destination for … Read more
Florida House and Senate leaders reached a final agreement on a nearly $115 billion state budget late Sunday, clearing the way for lawmakers to hold a final vote Friday after an extended special session. The plan includes funding for Florida Realtors legislative priorities – Hometown Heroes, SHIP and SAIL affordable housing programs. Florida lawmakers are … Read more
A new ConsumerAffairs analysis found affordability rankings improved in several Florida housing markets, including Jacksonville, Ocala and Orlando, though high-income thresholds remain in Naples and Miami. While home affordability in Florida remains challenging in many markets, a new national analysis suggests conditions may be beginning to improve in parts of the state. A study by … Read more
A Realtor.com report found the growing “commute tax” is shrinking home searches as buyers factor transportation costs into overall affordability. Florida agents say commute times and day-to-day travel expenses are becoming increasingly important in housing decisions. Rising gas prices and return-to-office mandates are reshaping how buyers search for homes, with some Florida house hunters placing … Read more
BOSTON — Just months into the pandemic, Matthew Haines, like landlords across the country, learned he was barred from evicting tenants who didn’t pay their rent under a federal eviction moratorium that lasted almost a year – costing him and his investors over $1 million. Now, the 57-year-old Texan is hoping to get some relief. … Read more
New data shows supply falling behind demand across rental and for-sale markets, with shortages concentrated in major metro areas. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida is short an estimated 66,000 owner-occupied homes and more than 55,000 rental units, according to a new statewide housing supply model developed by Florida State University’s DeVoe L. Moore Institute. The model, … Read more
MIAMI – If you’re approaching retirement and wondering whether refinancing your mortgage still makes sense, you’re far from alone. Millions of homeowners across the country are asking the same question as mortgage rates shift, federal policies change and the financial landscape heading into 2026 looks markedly different from just a few years ago. Here’s a … Read more
Florida Realtors’ committees influence advocacy, contracts and programs statewide. Learn how to apply during a Feb. 27 webinar at 1 p.m. ORLANDO, Fla. — From providing strategic direction and shaping public policy to steering the real estate profession’s future, Florida Realtors® committees are where the state’s most driven real estate professionals roll up their sleeves … Read more
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