Rodney Cantrell’s Blog

Florida’s housing market hits troubling milestone as single-family home inventory jumps 37.6% in Mid-Q1. Buyers gain advantage as inventory rises, signaling potential price drops after years of rapid growth.

Florida ranks as the 8th least stable housing market, with a 33.4% chance of a 5% price drop over the past 25 years, higher than the US avg of 26.4%Home prices ↑ 256% since 2000, compared to ↑ 196% nationwide.

Florida’s housing market in 2025 remains strong, driven by buyer demand and favorable tax advantages.Increased demand for upscale homes and master-planned communities spurred by billion-dollar investments in Florida.

New home construction and investor sell-offs are adding supply, reducing seller leverage and forcing price reductions. Post-pandemic migration reversal and remote work shifts are cooling demand, reversing Florida’s rapid housing boom.

Rising inventory in Florida reflects a shift in market dynamics, signaling both opportunities and risks. Increased inventory can indicate a market transition, where demand and supply forces interact in complex ways.

Lawmakers propose requiring local governments to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family neighborhoods.ADUs provide workforce housing, cost less to build, and keep workers closer to jobs without state funding.

Central Florida’s housing inventory spiked to over 11K homes in January 2025, the highest since 2015.Homes now take >70 days to go under contract, highlighting a shift from previous fast-paced sales.