Florida Realtors: Fla.’s single-family median price up 3.8% ($405K), condo median up 3.2% ($320K). New listings and inventory levels up in both property categories.

The state got high marks for its net influx of educated workers, job creation rate (up 12.7%) and consumer spending (up 3.4%).

Lawmakers are considering a My Safe Florida Condo pilot program that would help condo associations “harden” their buildings against severe weather.

The money paradox for real estate firms occurs when money must be spent in order to make money, even when cash flow is inconsistent or seasonal.

It’s going to take time, experts say: Expected interest rate cuts will have some impact on housing prices and mortgage rates, but more housing stock is needed.

New poll: Many also don’t think the institutions – whether federal or local – that use their tax dollars spend the money in the best interest of “people like them.”

Artificial intelligence currently is a useful tool that agents can use for research, marketing and writing emails, listing descriptions and other similar tasks.

In a hardening insurance market, ensure your business has robust risk management procedures, prepare for policy renewal early and anticipate potential questions.

In a tight home sale market, real estate pros may want to develop relationships with a network of renters, who might become homebuyers in the future.

Meeting the ongoing need for affordable options, a new 51-acre military housing development is in the works near the U.S. Southern Command HQ in S. Fla.

As home affordability continues to challenge buyers, builders are now testing the market for smaller, more affordable starter homes – some just 400 square feet.

NAR: Despite gains, racial minorities still faced disparities. Black homeownership lagged at 44.1%; rates for Asian (66.3%) and Hispanic Americans (51.1%) were records.

Census Bureau: Weakness in multifamily starts pushed overall housing starts down 14.8% in January. Single-family building permits rose 1.6%; multifamily dropped 7.9%.

For 25 years now, NAR has honored Realtors who strengthen their communities through their volunteer service. Five winners receive $10K grants for their cause.

The U.S. office vacancy rate ended 2023 at a record high of 19.6%, partially due to remote work from the pandemic solidifying for many workplaces and occupations.

Buyers have had it rough, but some experts think 2024 will see improvement in mortgage rates, home prices and availability of both new and existing homes for sale.

Panhandle residents with housing issues caused by the Jan. 9 severe weather are urged to apply for the RRF grant money to help their recovery efforts.

Attom: Home sellers made a $121K profit on the typical sale in 2023, generating a 56.5% ROI. While still near record levels, it was the 1st decline in over a decade.

Some data shows that global real estate funds operated by private-equity firms held $544B in cash at the end of 2Q 2023, up from $457B at the end of 2Q 2022.

Farm owners in Polk and Putnam counties have signed deals worth nearly $9M with the Dept. of Agriculture to restrict future residential and commercial development.