Newsroom Archive

ORLANDO, Fla. – Is Florida’s housing sector on the cusp of transitioning to a buyer’s market? The answer could be yes, especially in some local areas, according to Florida Realtors® Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor, who spoke to standing-room crowd of Realtors at the 2025 Florida Real Estate Trends summit last week during Florida Realtors’ annual Mid-Winter Business Meetings.

ORLANDO, Fla.  – As 2024 ended, Florida’s housing market continued to show more new listings for single-family homes and for condo-townhouse properties, increased for-sale inventory in both property categories and stabilizing median prices for single-family existing homes as well as condo-townhouse units, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Real estate drives Florida’s economy, and knowing what market trends may be on the horizon helps policymakers, residents and Realtors® plan ahead. During the upcoming Florida Real Estate Trends summit, Florida Realtors® Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor will share his outlook on Florida’s economy in the coming year, along with insights of the state’s housing market.

NAPLES, Fla. – When it came to her work schedule, Tahlia Urbinati Jacobs used to be a typical Realtor®. “I would take calls at 10 p.m., text with buyers and sellers throughout the evening, basically work 24/7,” said the Realtor with MVP Realty in Naples. That all changed one day at the trampoline park.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Do you have kids currently in college, or maybe one who is about to graduate high school? Are they interested in a possible real estate-related career? Then find out more about the Student Scholarship Program offered through Florida Realtors® Education Foundation Inc., a not-for-profit corporation that provides educational scholarships. But act fast: The application deadline for this year’s program is March 6, 2025, at noon.

ORLANDO, Fla. – In November, Florida’s housing market had more new listings and higher inventory levels (active listings) compared to a year ago, while statewide median sales prices continued to ease, according to Florida Realtors®’ latest housing data.