Rock-bottom rates, higher incomes or lower prices: Experts say the shifts needed to restore affordability are unlikely, leaving ownership out of reach for many.
Fourth-quarter FHFA data show home values increased year over year, with 41 states posting gains, though growth varied and was softer in parts of Florida.
A New York judge denied Compass’s bid to block Zillow’s private-listing rule, allowing Zillow to keep enforcing one-day MLS sharing while the antitrust case continues.
Improving affordability is giving buyers more options. In Florida and nationwide, more homes now fall within reach of median-income households, new research shows.
Instead of chasing algorithms, one expert suggests agents should flip their strategy, starting with familiar faces to drive steady business.
Older first-time buyers and affordability pressures are reshaping who can buy, what gets built and how inventory moves in 2026.
New construction trends hint at changing priorities, suggesting the market may be edging toward options that better align with first-time buyer budgets.
Real estate licensees can be disciplined in a variety of forums, including criminal courts, administrative hearings, and local real estate boards. In the second of three articles, we’ll focus on proceedings in front of the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC).
NAR research shows about 5.5 million more U.S. households can now qualify for a mortgage compared with a year ago due to lower rates. So, what’s holding buyers back?
Pending sales declined in the South month over month but rose year over year, signaling uneven momentum across Florida markets.
