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Migration to Florida has slowed from its peak but is still greater than pre-2020 levels. Higher costs are changing who can afford to move here and what they're looking for.
While most homeowners with low mortgage rates say they plan to stay put, surveys suggest lifestyle shifts and affordability concerns may eventually drive more listings.
Florida also ranked first 10th for future economic outlook. The rankings were fueled by strong domestic migration, job growth and gains in economic output, while the state’s tax and regulatory environment also helped boost its standing.
As more Gen Z workers choose trades and apprenticeships over four-year degrees, Florida’s entry-level housing market could see a new wave of buyers with less student debt, earlier earning power and different homebuying priorities.
The generation coming up make look different on paper than their predecessors.
Buyers turned to new builds in March as existing-home inventory stayed limited and mortgage rates eased slightly.
Realtors® must indicate their status as real estate professionals, even in an ‘informal’ advertisement, even when selling vacant land, even if the Realtor owns the vacant land that’s for sale.
Florida is no stranger to “best” lists, with all it has to offer. Two cities recently gained attention from HGTV for being among the top suburbs in the U.S.
Florida Realtors forms help brokers handle escrow correctly, from monthly reconciliations to deposit verification and dispute notices.
Lawmakers reached a deal on spending levels, but key differences remain on affordable housing, land conservation and other priorities. A special session begins May 12.