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Despite a decline in home sales, stable prices and strong luxury segment performance indicate a steady Florida housing market.
The agency now expects mortgage rates to average 7.5% next year, with lower home sales projections.
The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage held steady at 7.40%, marking the end of a seven-week increase. The 15-year rate dipped to 6.71%, Freddie Mac reported.
Adjustable-rate mortgages gain popularity among Florida buyers seeking lower initial payments amid rising fixed mortgage rates.
For the seventh consecutive week, mortgage rates have climbed, reaching levels not seen since 2023. Here's how this affects Florida's housing market.
Florida's new-home permitting activity rebounded sharply in August, with Tampa and Southwest Florida leading the growth.
Four insurance companies receive approval to lower rates on over 62,000 policies, with reductions ranging from 3.2% to 10.4%.
Sun Belt cities attract migrants seeking affordability as coastal cities see outflows.
Homebuyers prioritize all-electric homes with solar and battery storage as utility concerns grow.
Tight inventory supports price growth despite higher mortgage rates and reduced sales activity.
A new analysis reveals favorable conditions for buyers in four major Florida metros during late fall.
Despite slight declines in sales, tightening inventory and rising prices suggest a leveling market in Florida.
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.
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.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh told an annual central bank conference that inflation remains too stubborn to declare victory, and that current interest rates may not be tight enough to return prices to the Fed's 2% target.
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 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.
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.
