Florida Takes 11 of Top 25 Fastest-Growing Cities

Miami ranked #2 in the U.S. News and World Report’s list of fastest-growing cities. Other cities among the top 25 include Tampa, Lakeland, Port St. Lucie and Ocala.
Read MoreSurprise Property Issues Fuel Buyers’ Remorse

Consumers may be distracted by fancy fixtures and finishes during a home tour, overlooking more serious problems, researchers say.
Read MoreTrends Report Unveils Critical CRE Data

One expert said there are opportunities for high-quality properties, but investors need to ride out the short-term risks.
Read MoreBlack Homeownership Up, but Not to 2004 Level

The gap between Black and white homeownership rates closed over the pandemic, but disparities remain.
Read More‘Zombie’ Foreclosures Shrink in Second Quarter

Foreclosure activity is down nearly 25% YOY, following a surge that hit after a nationwide Covid moratorium on lenders pursuing delinquent homeowners.
Read MoreSingle-Family, Multifamily Growth Trends Diverge

Labor and supply shortages, and higher mortgage rates continue to be issues for both the single-family and multifamily markets
Read MoreRealtors Fundraise for Disaster Relief

NAR kicked off its fundraiser for its Realtor® Relief Foundation with a $1M goal. Florida Realtors is also seeking donations for its Disaster Relief Fund.
Read MoreWhich AI Chatbot Is Best for Your Business?

The right AI tool can help agents create blogs, answer complex questions, build a brand and drive engagement. But which chatbot is the best to use?
Read More‘Entangled’ Landscapes Soften Outdoor Design

Landscape architects are moving away from straight edges and borders, incorporating more plants and hardscape elements.
Read MoreRental Market Settling in Most Florida Cities

Rents across the state are trending down. South Florida rents are among the highest in the state. Researchers said the days of rapidly rising rents are probably over.
Read MoreFeds Still Weighing Wetlands Case Appeal

The case, closely watched by business and environmental groups, stems from a 2020 federal decision to shift permitting authority to the state for wetland projects.
Read MoreFlorida Consumer Sentiment Down Slightly in May

Floridians aged 60 and older were more optimistic about the current and future economic conditions. Sentiment is expected to remain the same in the coming months.
Read MoreHUD, VA Announces $78M for Veteran Homelessness

The HUD-Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers can help more than 7,000 veterans in their search for permanent housing.
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Homeowners who are unable to upgrade are staying put. Those looking for starter homes are finding only fixer-uppers. Investors and all-cash buyers are leading.
Read More June is National Homeownership Month

Across Florida and the U.S., Realtors help commemorate the importance of homeownership and housing opportunities for individuals, families and their communities.
Read MoreJune Mortgage Rates Could Be Turbulent

The monthly consumer price index (CPI) and the Fed’s monetary policy committee meeting on June 12 could fuel volatility in mortgage rates.
Read MoreProgram Updates to My Safe Florida Home

Changes to the My Safe Florida Home Program allow homeowners to choose any state-certified contractor and distribute the funding directly.
Read MoreBusiness Rent Tax Reduction Guidance Released

A reduction in the state’s business lease tax began Saturday, weeks earlier than originally planned. Florida Realtors has long advocated for the cut.
Read More2 Florida Cities Due for Housing Price Drop

The Palm Bay and Deltona metro areas have the highest chance in the nation of seeing housing price cuts, according to CoreLogic.
Read MoreWill Staging Help Your Home Sell for More?

The cost for home staging has increased 18% in Q1 2024 compared to the previous year, but real estate professionals believe it brings in higher offers.
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