Celebrate June as National Homeownership Month
Florida Realtors Pres. Weisheyer: “Every day, Realtors in Florida promote housing opportunities and help people realize the American dream of homeownership.”
New Underwriter Tool Helps Boost Homeownership
Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter uses data on rent payment history, cash flow and self-employment income to help lenders identify creditworthy borrowers.
Florida’s Population to Grow by 1.4M by 2030
The nonpartisan Florida Taxwatch group said Florida’s economic growth pattern should match or surpass the national economic growth pattern for the next five years.
NAR Economist Predicts Market Uptick
Chief Economist Lawrence Yun forecasts rising home sales, prices and new-home activity through 2026, but says high mortgage rates continue to slow the market.
Build to Rent – What Does it Mean for Realtors?
Build-to-Rent homes offer a rental alternative to ownership, adding new inventory and influencing housing demand patterns in Florida’s growing markets.
AI Has Limits in Real Estate Work
Use AI to support and structure your work, not to replace the insight, integrity and personal connection that only you can provide.
Builders Shifting Focus to Smaller Metros
Elevated interest rates, tight lending standards and economic uncertainty remain persistent factors limiting construction growth, NAHB said.
Desantis Signs Bills Targeting Squatters
The laws speed up commercial squatter evictions and are a 2025 Florida Realtors priority. SB 322 was championed by Realtor caucus member Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez.
Florida Consumer Sentiment Rebounds
After three months of decline, Floridians grew more optimistic in May, with stronger confidence in making major purchases and in the future of the U.S. economy.
Citizens Policies Down from Past Years
Citizens had 818,000 policies in May, fewer than in past years as more policies shift to private insurers. It remains Florida’s largest insurer.