Olivia Bennett reports on Florida's housing market, tracking price movements, inventory shifts and regional trends across major metropolitan areas. Her work highlights how state-level developments influence local buyers and sellers.
Permit volume dropped 18% from June, but Florida's residential construction market remained robust across five major regions, with Tampa builders leading in combined activity.
Luxury home prices in Miami jumped 18% year over year in July while Tampa posted a 15.4% gain, far outpacing the national average, as wealthy buyers continue to flock to Florida's high-end market.
A survey of 127 senior homebuilding executives reveals sharply fading optimism, with most now expecting flat conditions through the remainder of 2026 amid escalating construction costs and uncertain buyer demand.
Four Florida cities cracked the national top 10 for retirement destinations, with Orlando, Miami, and Tampa leading the pack, according to WalletHub's 2026 analysis of 182 U.S. cities.
The University of Florida's consumer confidence index dropped to 67.4 in August, nearly 12 points below its February peak, as all five sentiment measures declined simultaneously for the second consecutive month.
Realtor.com's latest hotness rankings put five geographically diverse Florida markets at the top for buyer demand — from a retirement community in Central Florida to a high-priced coastal suburb in Broward County.
Domestic migrants moving to Florida tend to earn more and are more likely to be homeowners than those leaving, even as overall migration slows and international arrivals now dominate net growth.
Florida condo and townhouse closings climbed 11% year over year in July, with demand strengthening not just among budget-conscious buyers but also in the $500K–$1M and luxury segments.
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed final approval of the landmark 2024 Sitzer-Burnett class-action settlement, dismissing challenges to its legal standing, payout structure and the inclusion of home buyers.
Florida Realtors' Board of Directors has formally endorsed Amendment 3, a November ballot measure that would expand homestead exemptions and lower assessment caps on non-homestead properties.
Florida has logged 11 consecutive months of year-over-year sales gains, with luxury sales and condo activity leading notable trends, according to Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O'Connor.
SmartAsset's latest analysis places Florida ahead of every other state in boomtown growth, with Palm Coast, North Port and Palm Bay leading a field of 19 Florida cities recognized for housing, workforce and economic expansion.
Florida home sales posted an 11th consecutive year-over-year gain in July, and pending sales rose for a 12th straight month—even as the mortgage-rate tailwind that powered earlier demand continues to weaken.
Florida's housing market extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 11 consecutive months in July 2026, with single-family and condo sales both climbing even as mortgage rates remained elevated.
A Tallahassee judge found the original wording misleading, prompting Florida's attorney general to overhaul the title and summary of a proposed amendment that could raise homestead exemptions starting in 2027.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act introduces expanded options for manufactured housing, small-dollar mortgages, community construction grants and disaster recovery — though implementation timelines vary widely.
New U-Haul data covering July 2025 through June 2026 reveals Florida ranked No. 1 for Gen X and Millennial movers, while also placing in the top 10 for Baby Boomers and Gen Z — a breadth of appeal no other state matched.
Redfin data shows an estimated 967,000 buyers in July—the fewest on record—while sellers outnumber them by more than 51%, pushing nearly 80% of major metros into buyer's-market territory.
More than 200,000 people transferred out-of-state driver's licenses to Florida in the first half of 2026, the strongest first-half showing since 2023, with New York leading the way and Miami-Dade absorbing the largest share of arrivals.
July consumer prices rose 3.4% annually, down from June's pace, as shelter costs slowed. The softer reading may help limit upward pressure on mortgage rates, though Fed rate cuts remain unlikely in September.
A Leon County circuit judge ruled that Amendment 3's ballot language is misleading and politically charged, ordering revisions ahead of the November vote as public safety groups raise budget concerns.
Florida's consumer sentiment index fell for the fifth straight month in July, hitting 69.3 — its weakest reading since December 2023 — as residents grew more anxious about personal finances, major purchases and the broader economy.
Generation Alpha is roughly 2 million people smaller than Gen Z at comparable ages, and rising costs are already pushing young adults to delay forming households — a combination that could fundamentally alter demand for starter homes, rentals and multigenerational living.
New data show Florida's outsized share of national homeowners insurance litigation has nearly halved since 2020, as legislative reforms attract new carriers and hint at greater stability for buyers and closings.