Internal Revenue Service advises taxpayers to prepare now for filing changes, including direct-deposit refunds, updated tax laws and new child savings accounts.
AI is being used to analyze MLS data, create charts, map customer workflows and plan local content, saving time while strengthening market visibility.
Expectations improved in December, but inflation and labor market uncertainty continued to shape how Floridians view the economy heading into 2026.
Smart use of digital calendars helps agents reduce no-shows, improve communication and stay connected with customers through automation, reminders and integrations.
Florida Realtors chief economist sees easing rates steadying Fla.’s market; NAR deputy chief economist cites national affordability pressures for first-time buyers.
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 takes a member-first approach to technology, pairing practical tools with education to deliver real world value.
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’ 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.
