Florida Realtors data show single-family sales up 5.9% and condos up 5.1% year over year, as new listings and pending sales rose in both categories.
Simple laundry room upgrades boost organization and usability. Buyers notice functional spaces that help homes show better and stand out in listings.
Builder sentiment is softening while incentives persist, a shift that could influence buyer expectations and competition in new-home areas.
As customers increasingly use AI to ask full questions, agents who structure content around clear answers may stand out and win more business online.
Financial experts said slowing wage growth is hitting young adults hardest. High housing costs and weaker job gains are delaying first-time buyers.
As the market steadies, newer agents may have an edge by focusing on fundamentals, building owned systems and tracking progress from first contact to closing.
First-time buyers in 2026 should focus on readiness, not rate timing. Pricing constraints remain, so early lender talks and clear budgets can help.
A new report finds property insurance costs would be 14.5% higher without recent reform, stabilizing a major expense in Florida home purchases.
Buyers and sellers shape opinions on Reddit, TikTok and YouTube before calling. Realtors who show up where trust forms can win earlier in the decision cycle.
U.S. existing-home sales fell 8.4% in January, including a 9% drop in the South. Prices reached a January high and mortgage rates were lower than a year ago.
