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ORLANDO, Fla. – As 2022 ended, Florida’s housing market looked similar to the more traditional market years prior to the pandemic in terms of total closed sales, though it fell short in the year-to-year compared to the unusually strong 2021 sales. The statewide inventory of for-sale existing homes and condo properties showed gains while statewide median sales prices continued to rise year-over-year, despite headwinds from inflation and higher interest rates, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®.

ORLANDO, Fla. – About 70% of American households share a home with at least one pet – mostly cats and dogs – and those furry family members have a lot to say in real estate decisions, according to consumer studies.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Press print for a home? More consumers are interested in the possibility. Of more than 3,000 consumers in a survey, 66% would consider living in a 3D printed home, according to realtor.com.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Credit scores take a hit after a homebuyer takes out a mortgage, but usually rebound within a year, according to a recent study from Lending Tree, on online lender.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Since the pandemic, Americans want more room and more social distance from their neighbors.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Realtors® recognized Barry Grooms, 2020 Florida Realtors president, as its 2021 Realtor® of the Year. The award – one of several – was presented during the state association’s recent Convention & Trade Expo at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla.