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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

Piggy bank and model house on dollars 80% of Metros See Double-Digit Price Gains in 2Q

NAR: Median home prices in the second quarter were up 14.2%, but Fla. saw bigger gains. Of the top 10 U.S. metros for home-price increases, Fla. had 7 ranking cities.
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A house made of money with the roof open. NAR’s Yun: Any Economic Downturn Likely Mild

The chief economist pointed to signs of a recession – and signs that suggest no recession. At the least, he says, the latter should block a major economic slowdown. …continue