Florida Realtors Chief Economist: New listings of homes for sale in October were impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Inventory levels rose YoY.
A new NAR Consumer Guide provides customers with info about the steps in the homebuying process, answering questions about escrow, appraisals and more.
U.S. News & World Report named three Florida cities to its 2025 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. top 10 list and another seven Florida cities to the top 20.
Classic columns made of synthetic materials and engineered to look like stone, marble or wood are reemerging as a home design trend.
Counties with the highest estimated insured losses from Hurricanes Milton and Helene include Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Manatee.
Overall, house hunters prioritize more space, upgrading to a better home or neighborhood or finding a lower cost of living when planning their next move.
Core inflation remains high partially due to housing services prices, which rose 3.8% annually in September. The Fed is expected to cut rates again in December.
Florida Realtors Legislative Caucus grows to 15 with newly sworn in Realtor lawmakers, strengthening the profession’s voice in Tallahassee.
On a year-over-year basis, home prices rose 5.9%, which is the smallest annual increase since December. Buyer demand is coming back.
Housing starts fell 3.1% in October, with single-family starts dropping 6.9%. Builders expect a more favorable regulatory environment in 2025 to boost the housing supply.
