Florida home sales gain momentum, extend growth streak to 10 months
Closed sales, pending sales and median prices increased in both property categories in June. Florida Realtors researchers said a weak June 2025 comparison contributed to the size of the gains. Sales are now tracking closer to 2023 levels....
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Saudi Arabia opens property ownership portal to foreign buyers
Saudi Arabia’s new foreign property ownership system gives non-Saudi buyers and companies a clearer path to own real estate through designated areas and an online portal. The shift is worth noting in Florida, where international buyers are part of the real estate market....
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Mature trees can add to resale value, agent says
Well-placed, well-maintained mature trees create an emotional response in buyers and can meaningfully increase a home's resale value, according to a Next Brokerage agent....
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Average 30-year mortgage rate climbs to highest level in nearly a year
The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.55% this week, Freddie Mac said. The increase is adding to borrowing costs and reducing purchasing power as inflation concerns push bond yields higher....
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New NAR survey: Americans value walkable neighborhoods
Most Americans consider sidewalks, nearby amenities and other walkability features important when choosing where to live — and nearly two-thirds say they would pay more for them....
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Florida economy moves up to No. 14 globally
The state's $1.8 trillion economy is now the world’s 14th largest after surpassing Australia and Mexico, according to the Florida Chamber Foundation. The foundation said Florida’s economy grew 6.3% over the past year, moving the state closer to its goal of ranking among the world’s 10...
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Young buyers face tougher path to ownership
Pew Research found rising home prices, higher mortgage rates and bigger upfront costs have made homeownership harder for adults under 40. In several Florida metros, median home prices are now four to five times the median income for younger households....
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Renovations with the biggest bang for your buck
Zonda Home's 2025 remodeling report ranks garage doors, steel doors, stone veneer, fiber-cement siding and kitchen updates as top return-on-investment projects, with backup generators debuting at number seven....
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Florida inventory tells a split-market story
The July 2026 Mortgage Monitor found most major Florida metros have more inventory than before the pandemic, though levels have eased from last year’s highs. Lakeland and Orlando had the largest surpluses, while Miami was the only major Florida market tracked below pre-pandemic norms....
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Cyberattack puts real estate data security in focus
A recent cyberattack on a global real estate firm is raising fresh concerns about how companies protect customer, tenant and transaction data. Propmodo reported the May incident involved vishing, or voice phishing, underscoring the need for employee training, access controls and verification...
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