Real estate made up more than 25% of Florida’s economy in 2025, the highest share in the nation, according to a new NAR report.

Property owners say eviction bans left them with unpaid rent, debt and lasting business strain as a lawsuit moves forward in federal court.

High rents and rising costs are making it harder to buy. Building credit, managing spending and staying focused can help keep homeownership within reach.

As hurricane season nears, homeowners should review their coverage now. Always keeping clear records helps avoid delays and disputes.

Sticky inflation and elevated mortgage rates could keep pressure on buyers and housing demand as the Fed waits for clearer economic signals.

NAR: The national median single-family existing-home price rose slightly – up 0.5% YoY – to $404,300, down from 1.2% annual growth in 4Q 2025.

The latest revenue report reached $3.97B – 1.5% above expectations, signaling the state’s economy is holding steady, which helps support buyer confidence.

Mortgage rates may stay steady, but global tensions and Fed signals could shift the market. Agents who understand rate drivers can guide buyers through uncertainty.

While shared branding and lead flow matter, strong teams develop clear roles, build trust, improve processes and focus on work that directly drives business.

More homebuyers may be ready to enter the market now – figuring out debt-to-income ratio, interest rates, budget considerations and other factors are key.

Florida’s unemployment rate ticked up for the 7th month in a row in March to 4.7%, reflecting about 523K qualified as out-of-work from a labor force of 11.15M.

NAHB: The latest data shows remodeling remains strong for the residential construction market, reflecting sustained consumer demand and industry confidence.

When both parties clearly understand and discuss all of their priorities – not just price – it reduces friction and supports smoother closings.

Real estate Q&A: A new survey found the overlap, not uncommon as property lines don’t always match assumptions. Confirm the results first, then talk to the neighbor.

First-time claims, at 5,375, dropped for the 2nd week in a row. Fla.’s jobless rate has slowly increased to 4.6%, reflecting mid-February conditions.

Realtor.com April report: U.S. home prices fall for 6th straight month, but fewer price cuts indicate that sellers are entering the market with realistic expectations.

The government’s spending and investment grew at a 9.3% annual rate in Q1 while consumer spending growth slowed to 1.6%. Q1 covered about a month of the Iran war.

Thoughtful planning can help would-be home buyers prepare for the experience. A clear look at finances and budget is a good place to start.

Open houses can generate traffic, widen the pool of potential buyers, shorten the decision window and support stronger offers, plus reinforce buyer trust.

Ending a 3-week slide, it’s up from 6.23% last week, but lower than the 6.76% a year ago. The 15-year FRM rose to 5.64%; it was 5.58% last week and 5.92% a year ago.