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.
January housing starts moved higher on multifamily gains, while single-family activity weakened as affordability and construction costs continued to weigh on builders.
AI staging can attract online attention, but mismatched expectations during showings can hurt a listing. Real staging still helps buyers judge space and layout.
Buying power varies across Florida. Jacksonville buyers get the most space, while Miami buyers get far less due to higher price-per-square-foot costs.
NAR’s Shannon McGahn said passage of the ROAD to Housing Act helps address the housing shortage. The bipartisan bill now moves to the House and the president.
Real estate agents say small landscaping updates can make a difference before listing. These simple fixes can improve curb appeal and help homes stand out online.
Across the U.S., activity edged higher while the South posted a year-over-year gain as affordability improved for the eighth month.
The association emphasizes that brokers and agents who choose to participate in an MLS agree to comply with the policies and rules.
Florida’s five largest auto insurers are indicating an average 8% rate drop for 2026. Regulators say improving market conditions could bring relief to some drivers.
Property managers and contractors working in pre-1978 homes may need EPA certification. Recent guidance clarifies who can be held liable.
