In Florida’s competitive market, curb appeal counts. The right plants and privacy trees can help a home stand out before buyers even step inside.
Confidence rose modestly in February after January’s slide, but key warning signs persist even as some consumer spending plans gain traction.
A quieter approach to wallpaper is helping staged spaces stand out, adding texture and charm without taking over a room.
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.
