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2025–2026: Florida market cools gently, with prices dipping in overvalued areas. 2026 median home price expected to drop to around $403,745, down 2.7%.

Florida condo sales are dropping as owners face rising costs, stricter rules, and falling property values. New safety regulations after a building collapse have made many condos ineligible for standard mortgage loans.

Florida's counties were ranked using data on schools, jobs, cost of living, and amenities. St. Johns County ranked first, praised for family life, jobs, and overall quality of living.

Florida's housing market saw inventory rise and single-family home prices dip 4%—biggest drop since 2011. Florida's housing market saw inventory rise and single-family home prices dip 4%—biggest drop since 2011.

Homes typically sell for the highest prices in June, making it the best month to list. Florida’s homeownership rate in Q1 2025 was 68.2%, down from 69.7% the previous year. National homeownership stood at 65.1% in Q1 2025, highlighting Florida’s stronger-than-average ownership trend. Clean your pool and stage it with lounge chairs to showcase Florida’s…

Florida remains one of the fastest-growing states due to its tropical climate and economic strength. Major metros are booming, drawing transplants from across the US. People love living near world-class beaches and year-round sunshine. It ranks first for economy, with room to grow in expanding access to opportunity across all communities. Still, Florida continues to…