Higher material and energy costs are slowing momentum. In the South, including Florida, conditions held steady as incentives remain widely used.
Single women now own far more homes than single men and lead in most U.S. metros, including fast-growing Florida markets where prices better match single incomes.
Florida Realtors released Spanish versions of two contracts as reference tools. State law requires contracts be in English, so translations aren’t binding.
Nearly 6 in 10 parents are stepping in, often contributing $25K to $100K+ to cover down payments, closing costs or help buyers qualify in a tight market.
Sales in the South, including Florida, dipped 3.1% in March but remain up 2.2% year over year, NAR said. Inventory continues to limit the market’s pace nationwide.
The settlement, if approved by the court, reaffirms prior practice changes and would release members, state and local associations, and more from liability.
As U.S. homes age, owners are investing more in updates and repairs, creating opportunities to improve value and extend a home’s lifespan.
New data shows supply falling behind demand across rental and for-sale markets, with shortages concentrated in major metro areas.
The dip in mortgage rates may give buyers more room and offer a modest lift as the spring housing market continues to gain traction.
Florida still faces a 15% chance of a major hurricane along the East Coast and 20% along the Gulf Coast, according to one of several preseason forecasts.
