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Jacksonville retail sales slip as Northeast Florida lags statewide boom
Transaction volume fell 17% in Jacksonville during the first half of 2026 even as Florida captured more than a quarter of the nation's new retail construction, according to a new Colliers report.
October 7, 2026
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Downtown Jacksonville promotes resident guide for apartment hunters
Downtown Vision Inc. is pushing its online guide to help prospective renters navigate the urban core's growing residential market, as the city works to add housing density along the river.
October 6, 2026
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Jacksonville real-estate agents shift to relationship-focused referral strategy
As the local market adjusts to higher interest rates and slower inventory turnover, agents in Northeast Florida are refocusing on deep relationship-building over constant prospecting to generate steady business.
October 6, 2026
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Northeast Florida homebuyers lean on agents for mortgage guidance, survey finds
As Jacksonville's housing market draws buyers from across the country, a national survey reveals agents are the top source for financing information — and where the gaps remain.
October 6, 2026
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Fall home buying in Northeast Florida: what buyers should know
With fewer buyers competing and sellers more willing to negotiate, fall offers trade-offs for Jacksonville-area homebuyers navigating a market shaped by mortgage rates near 7% and limited inventory.
October 6, 2026
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Northeast Florida real estate brokers shift AI use from marketing to operations
A new industry survey shows brokerage leaders are moving artificial intelligence tools into recruiting, back-office work, and daily automation—a sharp pivot from two years ago when the technology was used almost exclusively for writing listings and social posts.
October 5, 2026
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Northeast Florida set for housing turnover as 14M homes come to market
Baby boomers and the Silent Generation are projected to release 13.9 million homes nationally by 2036, most of them family-sized properties in a shift expected to reshape the region's already tight housing market.
October 5, 2026
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Jacksonville ranks 12th nationally for small industrial space performance
The First Coast placed in the top tier of 54 major U.S. markets for small-bay warehouse demand, signaling continued appetite for flexible business space even as the broader industrial sector cools.
October 5, 2026
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Amendment 3 ballot measure would triple homestead exemption in Northeast Florida
The November proposal would raise the exemption on non-school property taxes from about $51,000 to $250,000 by 2028, with cuts to annual assessment increases for rental and commercial property.
October 2, 2026
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Jacksonville Realtors turn to personalized outreach as market competition grows
As Northeast Florida's booming housing market draws more agents into the field, industry leaders say authenticity and neighborhood-focused marketing can help professionals stand out.
October 2, 2026
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Jacksonville homeowners may soon get alerts to drop mortgage insurance
A federal policy change will allow mortgage companies to contact Northeast Florida borrowers whose home equity may now qualify them to cancel private mortgage insurance and cut monthly payments.
October 2, 2026
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Northeast Florida homebuyers face new appraisal forms as Nov. 2 deadline nears
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are rolling out a redesigned Uniform Residential Appraisal Report, but lenders can request extra time to adopt the new format through May 2027.
October 1, 2026
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Mortgage rates hit 7. 28% in Northeast Florida, highest in nearly 3 years
Rising borrowing costs are reshaping the local housing market as buyers face higher monthly payments and sellers confront a shrinking pool of qualified purchasers across the region.
October 1, 2026
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Most homebuyers exceeded their budgets, national survey finds
A new ServiceLink report shows 77% of recent buyers spent more than planned, with younger generations most likely to stretch budgets—trends that mirror Northeast Florida's competitive housing market.
October 1, 2026
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Escrow fights can drain deposits before buyers or sellers get paid
When Northeast Florida real estate deals collapse and disputes arise over earnest money, legal costs from court intervention can eat up much of the deposit before either party sees a dime.
October 1, 2026
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Key West broker blends AI tools with personal marketing approach
Stacy Stahl, broker-owner of Realty ONE Group Destination, uses artificial intelligence to organize data but relies on handwritten notes and neighborhood updates to stand out in a crowded market.
October 1, 2026
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Northeast Florida Homebuyers Face Budget Pressures as Confidence Flatlines
Florida's consumer sentiment index edged up just 0. 3 points in September, ending six months of declines but leaving residents cautious about major purchases as borrowing costs and inflation strain household budgets.
October 1, 2026
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Florida Amendment 3 could reshape property taxes for Jacksonville homeowners
A proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot would nearly double the homestead exemption and cap assessment growth on rental and commercial properties—changes that could ripple through Northeast Florida's housing market.
October 1, 2026
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New septic-system rules hit properties across Northeast Florida
A 2023 Florida law requires nitrogen-reducing septic upgrades in designated watershed areas and along the Indian River Lagoon, with compliance deadlines now in effect and costs that can exceed $30,000 per property.
October 1, 2026
Housing
Habitat for Humanity Reaches 200-Home Milestone in St. Johns County
The nonprofit has built affordable workforce housing across five St. Johns County developments since 1992, with more than 80% of homes still occupied by original owners.
October 1, 2026
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Homeowners in Northeast Florida see higher financial satisfaction amid costs
A national survey finds two-thirds of homeowners report financial satisfaction versus less than half of renters, a gap that may be widening as Jacksonville-area home values and equity climb.
October 1, 2026
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Florida Renters: What Landlords Can—and Can't—Deduct from Security Deposits
A Fort Lauderdale attorney's answer to a tenant dispute highlights the statewide legal line between ordinary wear and tear and actual damage—protections that apply to Northeast Florida renters, too.
October 1, 2026
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55-Plus Communities Lack Aging-in-Place Standards, Realtors Warn
The 55-plus label doesn't guarantee homes are built for aging in place, a concern for Northeast Florida's growing senior-housing market as baby boomers account for 42% of buyers statewide.
October 1, 2026
Housing
Jacksonville region issued 1,291 home permits as Florida activity rebounded
Duval County accounted for 431 permits and St. Johns County for 338 in August, according to figures published by Florida Realtors from HBW.
September 29, 2026
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Florida insurance rate cuts approved for more than 62,000 homes
Four insurers received approval for homeowners-rate reductions ranging from 3.2% to 10.4%, while regulators review additional decrease requests.
September 27, 2026
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New credit-score option expands mortgage access in Northeast Florida
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now allow all approved lenders to use VantageScore 4. 0, opening a potential pathway for buyers with nontraditional credit histories who are close to qualifying.
September 22, 2026
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Jacksonville home prices rise as tight inventory offsets slower sales
Statewide data show median single-family home prices up over 1% in August despite declining sales, a pattern playing out across Northeast Florida's competitive housing market.
September 22, 2026
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Seller impersonation scams surge in Florida real estate market
A national study found 59% of title firms encountered fraudsters posing as property owners in 2025, up sharply from 28% a year earlier, with vacant land and absentee-owner parcels the top targets.
September 21, 2026
Housing
Jacksonville launches rental-property database with code violations, evictions
A new searchable site shows code enforcement history and eviction filings for Duval County rental units, giving tenants transparency into property conditions before they sign a lease.
September 18, 2026
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Northeast Florida home prices rise despite slower sales as inventory tightens
Statewide inventory fell more than 10% in August, keeping upward pressure on median prices for both single-family homes and condos even as closed sales slipped.
September 18, 2026