Florida Relocation News
Daily housing-market, insurance, tax, and flood news that matters if you’re planning a move — summarized for relocating buyers and renters.
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International buyers remain a significant force in the American real estate market, and Florida continues to rank as the top destination for foreign purchasers. New data from the National Association of Realtors sheds light on just how much cross-border demand is shaping home prices and inventory nationwide.
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Millions of homeowners across the country are holding onto ultra-low mortgage rates rather than selling, and some are becoming landlords by default. This national trend is quietly reshaping rental supply and buyer competition in Florida's already tight housing markets.
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One of the largest homebuilder acquisitions in recent memory just closed, with Berkshire Residential Investments finalizing its purchase of Taylor Morrison in an $8.5 billion deal. Taylor Morrison is a significant player in Florida's new-construction market, with active communities across the state. Here's why this corporate shakeup could matter to anyone eyeing a newly built Florida home.
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New tariffs on Canadian imports could drive up construction costs for homebuilders across the country — and Florida, one of the nation's busiest new-construction markets, may feel that pressure more than most. If lumber and building materials get pricier, those costs rarely stay with the builder.
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Foreclosure activity is climbing in several Florida metros, and the cities leading that trend may surprise prospective buyers. Understanding where distressed properties are concentrating can help relocators spot both risks and opportunities in the current market.
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A major homebuilder acquisition is reshaping Florida's new-construction landscape. Stanley Martin Homes has agreed to purchase Holiday Builders, a Gulf Coast-focused builder with deep roots in the Sunshine State. The deal signals how large national builders are doubling down on Florida's persistent housing demand.
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Progress Residential, one of the country's largest single-family rental operators, has secured a $385 million refinancing package for a portfolio of residential properties. The deal comes as federal lawmakers continue debating legislation that could reshape the institutional ownership of single-family homes across the U.S.
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A newly revived Florida bill aims to help condo owners finance mandatory structural repairs through a dedicated loan program. With bipartisan backing in Tallahassee, the proposal could ease a significant financial burden facing thousands of Florida condo residents statewide.
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Florida passed some of the most sweeping condo safety legislation in the country following the 2021 Champlain Towers collapse in Surfside. Five years on, how are older condo buildings — and the buyers who own or want to buy into them — actually faring?
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Florida lawmakers have approved one of the most sweeping permitting overhauls the state has seen in years. The changes are designed to cut red tape and speed up construction timelines — news that could have real ripple effects for anyone looking to buy or build in the Sunshine State.
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A federal housing bill has quietly become law without a presidential signature, aiming to expand housing supply and cut red tape on development. While the legislation is national in scope, its provisions could offer meaningful relief to Florida's persistently tight housing market.
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National new home sales figures are cooling, and the trend carries real implications for anyone considering a move to Florida. With inventory shifting and sales declining month over month, the landscape for buyers and renters is changing fast.
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Florida lawmakers have made another adjustment to the Live Local Act, this time closing a loophole that allowed local governments to sidestep certain housing development requirements. The change has significant implications for how affordable and workforce housing projects move forward across the state.
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Retired buyers moving to Florida often have substantial savings and investment portfolios, yet they're being turned away by lenders who rely too heavily on traditional income metrics. Understanding how mortgage underwriting treats retirement assets could be the difference between landing your Florida home and losing it.
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Governor DeSantis has signed an amendment to Florida's Live Local Act, the landmark workforce housing law, adding new provisions that could shape where and how affordable rental communities get built across the state. For anyone considering a move to Florida, this update is worth understanding before you start your apartment or rental home search.
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Governor DeSantis has signed the latest revision to Florida's landmark affordable housing legislation, keeping the state's most ambitious housing policy in active evolution. For anyone considering a move to Florida, this update signals continued government effort to expand the supply of attainable housing across the state.
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have updated their guidelines for condominium financing, reshaping how buyers qualify for mortgages and how condo associations must operate. For Florida — one of the nation's most condo-dense states — these changes carry serious weight for anyone planning a move.
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Buyer activity is picking up across the U.S. even as available homes grow scarcer, a combination that matters especially for anyone eyeing a Florida move. Mortgage rates hovering near 6.58% haven't stopped shoppers from committing to purchases. Here's what the trend means for relocating buyers.
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