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Home prices have declined in several Florida cities, signaling a buyer's market. Florida's housing supply has risen, offering more options for buyers. Mortgage rates dropped to an 11-month low. Experts predict ↑3–5% annual price growth through 2026.
Slide 1: Florida inventory now exceeds pre-pandemic levels, boosting buyer opportunities. Slide 2: Median list price in Early-Fall: $423,267 Slide 3: Builders offering incentives add pressure on Florida’s resale market. Slide 4: Slower migration and higher rates weakened Florida’s market strength. Slide 5: Buyers benefit as Florida shifts toward a more balanced market.
Slide 1 Florida homebuilder sales just rose 2%, marking a surprising turnaround after years of slowdown. Slide 2 Move-up home sales jumped 18%, while active adult communities are performing especially strong. Slide 3 Median home prices are down 10% in two years, luring hesitant buyers back. Slide 4 Single-family permits dropped 11%, but multifamily permits soared 25%, adding 36,013 new units. Slide 5 Experts say Florida still needs 100,000 more…
National active housing listings increased by about 21% from August 2024 to August 2025 but remain 11% below August 2019 levels. Inventory has returned to 2019 levels in 14 states and Washington, D.C. In the Sun Belt and Mountain West, markets like Tampa and Austin have seen inventory near or surpass pre-pandemic levels due to slowed migration, rising mortgage rates, and increased new home supply, which cools resale markets. Continue…
Slide 1: San Diego County land hits record $806B value, despite home sales dropping 23%. Slide 2: Property taxes fund schools, parks, public safety, and more, reaching $7.73B revenue.
Floridians can now apply again for the My Safe Florida Home program, which provides up to $10,000 for hurricane protection improvements. This year, Florida lawmakers allocated $280 million to the program, which has been highly popular and quickly exhausted funds in previous years. Continue to full article
Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing for a property tax rebate of up to $1,000 for Florida homeowners with homestead exemptions, aiming to send checks by the end of 2025. Despite his efforts, legislative budget leaders have not seen a formal proposal. The Legislature is focusing on smaller tax cuts, and final budget negotiations are ongoing, with a vote expected by mid-June. DeSantis also suggested eliminating property taxes in fiscally constrained…
Tariffs raise new home costs $8K–$11K; builders can mitigate by sourcing domestic materials. Construction costs could add $3B statewide; bulk purchasing and early inventory stockpiling help control expenses. Permits fell from 5K to 2,250 year-to-date; phased construction schedules ease cash-flow pressure. Smaller suppliers face ↑ 7% cost increases; partnerships and fixed-price contracts reduce pricing uncertainty. Buyers hesitate on pre-construction; offering financing incentives or resale options can maintain market demand.
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