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A house made of money with the roof open. It’s a Tough Market for Buyers – Many Don’t Care

By Kerry Smith
Survey: Most would-be buyers (55%) know it’s a really tough market right now, but a majority (54%) still plan to maintain current goals or speed up the buying process. …continue

A for sale sign with palm trees and a beach. Fla. Housing in March: Inventory, Median Prices Rise

By Marla Martin Florida Realtors: Single-family sales fell 15% year-to-year, median price up 2.1% to $405K, inventory at a 2.7-months’ supply. 1Q 2023 housing data saw similar trend. …continue

A dock with chairs and a boat in the background. Vacation-Home Demand Down by Half

By Kerry Smith
When the pandemic hit, vacation sales soared until mortgage rates rose and fewer owners listed their homes. The result: Second-home mortgage-rate locks are down 52%. …continue

A gazebo and palm trees on the beach at sunset. Study: High Number of Buyers Still Move State-to-State

In Feb., the number of buyers searching listings outside their state dropped 3.6% year-to-year – but those looking locally fell 14.4%. 5 Fla. metros are top go-to spots. …continue

A sunset over the water with palm trees and boats. S. Fla. Ranks High for Single-Family Rental Returns

Attom ranked four Fla. counties near the top as strong markets for 2023 single-family investments: Palm Beach, Indian River, Collier and Charlotte counties. …continue