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Hispanic homebuyers drive Florida real estate growth as market shifts
Hispanic households accounted for all net growth in U.S. homeownership in 2025, creating new opportunities for Northeast Florida agents who adapt to serve the community.
October 13, 2026
Real Estate
Jacksonville real estate agents missing most buyer, seller inquiries
A national study found most phone and online inquiries to real estate offices never reach an agent within 24 hours, a gap that could cost Northeast Florida agents business in a competitive market.
October 13, 2026
Real Estate
Co-Buying Trend Gains Steam as Northeast Florida Home Prices Stretch Budgets
A new survey finds 71% of Americans would consider buying a home with someone other than a spouse to ease affordability pressures—a shift that could reshape how Realtors and lenders work with buyers in the Jacksonville market.
October 12, 2026
Real Estate
Jacksonville home buyers turn to AI tools to narrow property searches
Nearly 40% of prospective buyers nationally would use artificial intelligence alone to search for homes, but local agents say the technology can't replace neighborhood knowledge in Northeast Florida's fast-moving market.
October 12, 2026
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How Northeast Florida buyers can lower mortgage rates by nearly 1%
New research shows borrowers in the same month received rates spanning nearly a full percentage point, with credit scores, down payments, and lender choice making the difference—potentially thousands of dollars in buying power for local buyers.
October 12, 2026
Disaster Relief
Hurricane Isaias relief opens for Northeast Florida real estate, small business
State emergency bridge loans, a Realtors disaster fund, and insurance help are available to property professionals and small businesses hit by the October storm across 27 counties.
October 11, 2026
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Jacksonville real estate agents learn NASCAR-inspired tips at 2026 Florida Realtors convention
A session at the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo introduced agents to the E. P. I. C. framework, drawing on racing-world lessons about finding small competitive edges in a shifting market.
October 9, 2026
Real Estate
Fed Rate Hikes Threaten to Cool Northeast Florida's Surging Housing Market
Federal Reserve officials signaled another interest rate increase is likely before year-end, a move that could further dampen buyer demand and reshape the First Coast's development boom.
October 9, 2026
Real Estate
Mortgage rates hit 7. 40%, highest in nearly 3 years, cooling Northeast Florida market
The seventh straight week of rising rates adds $376 monthly to a $400,000 loan, further straining affordability in a region where buyers already face climbing home prices and flood insurance costs.
October 8, 2026
Real Estate
Florida Realtors fund opens for Hurricane Isaias damage in Baker County
As Hurricane Isaias targets the Florida Panhandle and nearby counties this weekend, a statewide industry relief fund stands ready to help real estate professionals whose homes and offices sustain storm damage.
October 8, 2026
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Northeast Florida home prices rise to $399K as sales slow, inventory climbs
September data from the region's REALTOR® association show buyers gaining negotiating power as the six-county market transitions from rapid sales to a four-month supply of available homes.
October 8, 2026
Real Estate
Jacksonville real estate agents prep for Nov. 2 appraisal report overhaul
A new uniform appraisal format rolls out November 2, changing how property information appears in home sale transactions across Northeast Florida — and potentially slowing closings during the transition.
October 8, 2026
Real Estate
Bill seeks to protect Jacksonville Realtors' independent contractor status
Federal legislation introduced in Congress would clarify that real estate professionals can remain independent contractors under labor law, a model that 89% of agents nationwide—including thousands in Northeast Florida—currently use.
October 8, 2026
Real Estate
Northeast Florida storm threat puts real estate transactions on alert
Tropical Storm Isaias strengthens in the Gulf as Gov. Ron DeSantis declares state of emergency for 25 counties. Realtors and buyers in active transactions face contract deadline questions as the system approaches.
October 8, 2026
Real Estate
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
Real Estate
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
Real Estate
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
Real Estate
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
Real Estate
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
Real Estate
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
Real Estate
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
Real Estate
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
Real Estate
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
Real Estate
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
Real Estate
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
Real Estate
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
Real Estate
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