Veterans Can Now Pay Their Own Buyer’s Agent on a VA Loan: What Changed and Why It Matters
Veterans no longer have to choose between their VA benefit and having their own agent. Here is what changed, the rules that apply, and the Florida tax benefits veterans can claim.
Florida Amendment 3 Passed: What It Means for Homeowners, Buyers and the Real Estate Market
Florida voters approved Amendment 3 with about 62% of the vote. Here is what the bigger homestead exemption and the new 5% cap mean for homeowners, buyers, sellers and investors.
The Fed Held Rates Steady in October. Here Is What It Means for South Florida Buyers and Sellers
The Fed held its benchmark rate at 3.75% to 4% on October 28, but two officials wanted a hike, and we expect increases in December and early 2027. Here is what it means for mortgage rates and for buying or selling in South Florida.
The True Cost of a 55+ Community in South Florida: HOA Fees, Taxes and the Costs Buyers Miss
The typical 55+ condo here sold for $137,000 last year and came with a $635 monthly fee. Here is how to compare the total cost of one community against another.
D.R. Horton Signs Deal for Robot-Built Home Frames: What It Means for Buyers
The nation’s largest homebuilder signed a deal for robot-built frames on more than 1,250 homes. Here is what the "8 hours to frame a house" headline really means.
South Florida Housing Market Update: Fall 2026
Single-family prices are up 6% from a year ago across our five counties and homes are selling 10 days faster, while condos are flat. Here is what changed, county by county.
Living in a Golf Community in South Florida: A Buyer’s Guide
About 2,400 homes for sale across our five counties are in communities with a golf course. The price of the home is only half the story. The membership is the other half.
How Much Below Asking Do South Florida Homes Really Sell For?
Across 60,000 recent sales, the typical South Florida home sold for about 96.5% of its final list price. The gap is smaller under $750,000 and much bigger above $2 million.
New Construction in South Florida: Where It Is Being Built and What It Costs
Nearly 1 in 5 sales in St. Lucie and Indian River counties over the past year was a brand-new home, compared with fewer than 1 in 50 in Broward. Here is where new homes are and what they cost.
Equestrian Properties in South Florida: Wellington, Loxahatchee and Beyond
About 290 homes for sale across our five counties have horse facilities, from backyard paddocks to show-ready farms. Wellington, Loxahatchee and Southwest Ranches lead the way.