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Two people jumping in the air on a grassy hill. Floridians a Bit More Confident in May

By Kerry Smith UF: After a drop in April – the only one in 2023 so far – Floridians’ consumer outlook rose modestly again in May as the state bucks national trends. …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

Partially built concrete house on sandy lot Housing Starts Down 0.5% – Single-Family 4.1%

The Nov. number of multifamily units under construction was its highest since December 1973, even as the number of single-family starts dropped six months in row. …continue