Florida home sales rise for ninth straight month
Florida home sales rose again in May, continuing a nine-month streak of year-over-year gains. The data gives Realtors a useful way to talk with buyers and sellers about timing, pricing and how local conditions are shaping activity.
Florida’s housing market continued its sales momentum in May, marking the ninth consecutive month that closed sales rose year over year in both property categories, according to Florida Realtors® Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor.
The latest numbers point to a market that is still moving, even as mortgage rates continue to shape buyer decisions. O’Connor said new pending sales also rose in May, a sign that the positive sales trend could continue into early summer.
2026 Florida Realtors President Chuck Bonfiglio, broker-owner of AAA Realty Group in Plantation, said the May numbers show continued activity and more room for customers to make informed decisions.
“Strong pending sales and continued buyer and seller engagement across many local markets are encouraging signs for Florida’s housing market," he said. "As inventory levels improve and consumers have more options to consider, opportunities are emerging for those who are prepared and well-informed.”
May’s statewide sales data showed:
- Single-family closed sales totaled 24,915 statewide, up 0.6% from May 2025.
- Condo and townhouse sales reached 8,897, up 6.6% year over year.
- New pending sales rose 4.8% for single-family homes and 9% for condos and townhouses.
“The direction that sales will trend continues to be heavily contingent on where mortgage rates go from here, and how soon,” O’Connor said. “Inflation has continued to creep upward, spurred by high energy prices, and that is keeping rates a fair amount above where we started the year. Lower rates in the coming months would go a long way toward ensuring continued growth in sales figures.”
The sales streak gives buyers and sellers a clearer read on Florida’s market heading into summer. Buyers are still moving when the numbers work, and sellers still have opportunities when pricing and expectations reflect current conditions. Local trends by property type, price point and inventory can help shape more informed conversations about what is happening in each market.
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