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AI is being used to analyze MLS data, create charts, map customer workflows and plan local content, saving time while strengthening market visibility.
Florida Realtors chief economist sees easing rates steadying Fla.’s market; NAR deputy chief economist cites national affordability pressures for first-time buyers.
Young buyers are pooling resources as lenders adapt, offering programs for unrelated co-borrowers and credit models that better reflect real-world payment behavior.
Florida Realtors takes a member-first approach to technology, pairing practical tools with education to deliver real world value.
Down payment saving timelines have improved since 2022, falling to roughly seven years nationwide as price growth slows.
AI tools can help professionals define clearer financial targets, break goals into steps and organize planning — with care around data privacy and verification.
Digitally savvy, repeat buyers now dominate the market, using online research to screen agents before first contact and moving quickly once they engage.
Florida Realtors’ data: Single-family closed sales up 3.4%, condo sales up 1.6% YoY. “Pent-up housing demand is being unlocked,” says Chief Economist Dr. O’Connor.
Here’s how the experts see 2026’s housing market shaping up in the Sunshine State.
The 2026 Florida Realtors® Leadership Team Focuses on Vision, Innovation and the Future of the Profession.