Military buyers and sellers face unique financing, legal and timing issues, from VA loans and BAH income to assumptions and SCRA protections. Agents who understand those details can help them avoid costly mistakes and make better use of benefits many still leave untapped.
Before recommending a price change, listing agents should review the home’s marketing, buyer feedback and comparable listings. A clear record of exposure can help sellers understand what the market is showing and make the next step feel less emotional.
Tampa led with 2,300 permits in the state, followed by Southwest Florida with 1,895. Together, the two regions accounted for about 56% of the total.
Well-placed, well-maintained mature trees create an emotional response in buyers and can meaningfully increase a home's resale value, according to a Next Brokerage agent.
Saudi Arabia’s new foreign property ownership system gives non-Saudi buyers and companies a clearer path to own real estate through designated areas and an online portal. The shift is worth noting in Florida, where international buyers are part of the real estate market.
Closed sales, pending sales and median prices increased in both property categories in June. Florida Realtors researchers said a weak June 2025 comparison contributed to the size of the gains. Sales are now tracking closer to 2023 levels.
The state's $1.8 trillion economy is now the world’s 14th largest after surpassing Australia and Mexico, according to the Florida Chamber Foundation. The foundation said Florida’s economy grew 6.3% over the past year, moving the state closer to its goal of ranking among the world’s 10 largest economies by 2030.
Most Americans consider sidewalks, nearby amenities and other walkability features important when choosing where to live — and nearly two-thirds say they would pay more for them.
The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.55% this week, Freddie Mac said. The increase is adding to borrowing costs and reducing purchasing power as inflation concerns push bond yields higher.
Zonda Home's 2025 remodeling report ranks garage doors, steel doors, stone veneer, fiber-cement siding and kitchen updates as top return-on-investment projects, with backup generators debuting at number seven.
