Florida Realtors chief economist: For the sixth straight month, closed sales rose for both single-family homes, up 3.9%, and condo-townhouses, up 8.6%.
More listings and cooling price growth may reshape housing conditions this year, giving buyers more options while pushing sellers to price strategically.
Wellness rooms, bold colors and updated outdoor spaces are among the renovation trends shaping homes in 2026, along with simple DIY upgrades like new faucets and cabinet hardware.
The orders direct agencies to cut rules slowing construction and mortgage lending, a move aimed at boosting housing supply and easing affordability challenges.
AI tools can run workflows and handle tasks automatically, but experts say human oversight helps catch mistakes and manage decisions involving risk or nuance.
Inflation concerns tied to the Iran conflict could complicate the Federal Reserve’s next moves as policymakers weigh price stability against a cooling labor market.
Construction sites may be allowed temporary signs with builder or project info. Local ordinances set limits, and code enforcement can review possible violations.
Despite a delayed state budget, Florida Realtors secures policy wins and protects the RE industry from unintended consequences during the 2026 legislative session.
Rising costs and economic uncertainty weighed on households in early March. The survey offers clues about buyer confidence as the spring homebuying season ramps up.
AI staging can attract online attention, but mismatched expectations during showings can hurt a listing. Real staging still helps buyers judge space and layout.
