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- Florida’s insurance overhaul is beginning to reshape the market 05/15/2026Litigation drops, insurers cut rates and more companies enter Florida, easing insurance costs and improving affordability and market stability.amyc
- More young buyers rely on down payment help 05/15/2026A growing share of younger buyers is relying on family help, gifts and assistance programs to buy homes, highlighting how affordability pressures are reshaping the path to homeownership.amyc
- Florida home sales rise again in April 05/15/2026Florida’s housing market posted its eighth straight month of year-over-year closed sales gains, with condo and townhouse activity showing particular strength.amyc
- Study finds home affordability improving in several Florida metros 05/14/2026A new ConsumerAffairs analysis found affordability rankings improved in several Florida housing markets, including Jacksonville, Ocala and Orlando, though high-income thresholds remain in Naples and Miami.amyc
- Mortgage rates ease slightly after two weeks of increases 05/14/2026Rates edged lower this week after rising the previous two weeks, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dipping to 6.36% and the 15-year fixed rate easing to 5.71%, according to Freddie Mac. The slight decline may help some buyers revisit affordability calculations heading into the summer market.amyc
- Using personality to boost listing videos 05/14/2026Creative, personality-driven listing videos are helping agents stand out, build recognizable brands and turn views into listings and leads. A Naples-area Realtor highlighted by NAR shows how.amyc
- Child care costs add pressure for Florida buyers 05/13/2026A Realtor.com report found child care costs are adding to affordability challenges for families already weighing home prices, rents, insurance and other expenses.amyc
- Study: Buying may outpace renting in Florida 05/13/2026A 10-year rent-vs.-buy analysis found projected homeowner equity topped renter investment returns in five Florida markets, led by Miami.amyc
- Florida’s aging homeowners may not ease inventory shortage 05/13/2026Florida leads the nation in 65-plus households, but NAHB says the “silver tsunami” alone won’t solve tight housing inventory.amyc
- Rising gas prices reshape Florida home searches 05/12/2026A Realtor.com report found the growing “commute tax” is shrinking home searches as buyers factor transportation costs into overall affordability. Florida agents say commute times and day-to-day travel expenses are becoming increasingly important in housing decisions.amyc