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- Fannie Mae: Rates likely to remain elevated longer than expected 05/20/2026Mortgage rates could remain near 6.3% through much of 2026, a forecast that could continue shaping affordability, inventory and buyer demand. Local market conditions and negotiating trends remain critical as inventory slowly improves.amyc
- Florida housing inventory near pre-pandemic norms, economist says 05/20/2026Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O'Connor says statewide inventory levels resemble the 2014-2020 period far more than the post-2008 foreclosure crisis, with single-family supply just 7% above April 2019 levels.amyc
- Realtors should rethink captions as social search changes 05/20/2026As social platforms scan captions, video audio and on-screen text, Realtors should use clearer keywords and more specific hashtags to help buyers and sellers find their posts.amyc
- Florida too hot to handle? Think again 05/19/2026Hot, yes. Exodus? Not yet. New research from Florida Atlantic University finds that extreme temperatures aren't pushing residents out of Florida or other Sun Belt states.amyc
- Survey: First-time buyers remain optimistic despite affordability hurdles 05/19/2026Many first-time homebuyers still plan to purchase homes despite affordability challenges, with buyers increasingly willing to compromise on location, size and financing strategies to enter the market.amyc
- Rising condo sales signal opportunity as Florida market stabilizes 05/19/2026Florida condo and townhouse sales rose 7% year over year in April, with pending sales up nearly 15%, giving agents new tools to re-engage affordability-focused buyers statewide.amyc
- Florida lawmakers support housing funding priorities in 2026 special session 05/18/2026House and Senate negotiators remain aligned on $50 million for Hometown Heroes and full SHIP and SAIL appropriations as budget talks continue.amyc
- Florida pending sales surge points to stronger months ahead 05/18/2026New pending sales of single-family homes in Florida rose 8% year over year in April, a sharp increase that Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor said could signal continued closed-sales growth into May and Juneamyc
- Florida cities lead startup ranking 05/18/2026Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Hialeah, St. Petersburg and Miami ranked in the top 10 for startups in a new WalletHub analysis of 100 large U.S. cities.amyc
- 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