Florida renters are still squeezed even as rents cool in some areas

Harvard found Florida had the nation’s highest renter cost-burden rate in 2024, while Census data shows nearly 1.7 million renter households spent at least 30% of income on gross rent.

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Federal housing bill puts supply in focus

A broad housing bill passed by Congress will impact Florida conversations about new construction, financing, manufactured housing and entry-level competition. The White House previously signaled support for the measure, but the president canceled a planned Wednesday signing, leaving the bill’s final path unclear.

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Photo-ready homes sell faster, real estate pros say

Real estate professionals say unprepared homes captured in listing photos can drive buyers to competing properties. Clutter, lighting and staging remain within sellers' control before a shoot.

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NAR data points to buyers, sellers who may be closer to moving

NAR data highlighted during the association’s recent Legislative Meetings points to several groups who may be closer to buying or selling than they realize, including longtime owners, younger sellers with equity, renters, pet owners and first-time buyers with questions about financing.

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Florida affordability shift follows slower migration

Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor told Homes.com that Florida remains attractive to buyers, but higher prices have cooled some relocation activity. The story found affordability improved in Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa and Port St. Lucie as some markets gained inventory.

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Agents want more than tech from brokerages

Collaboration with other top producers and consistent marketing assistance matter more than brokerage branding or commission structures when choosing where to work, agents say.

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AI narrowing knowledge gap between Realtors, customers

AI is closing the information gap between real estate professionals and customers while reshaping how agents work, NAR officials said at the association's midyear conference, raising both new opportunities and compliance concern.

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Florida markets show housing mismatch despite more inventory

Most Florida metros still show a significant gap between available home listings and local household incomes, despite inventory gains, according to a new NAR affordability analysis.

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