In spring 2026, U.S. housing market activity shows signs of recovery with new listings and contract signings at their highest since 2022, rising year over year in most top metros. Markets with realistic seller pricing see stronger buyer response. The Midwest leads in two-sided momentum, while some Southern metros show rising contract signings despite fewer new listings due to price corrections. Overall,...
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Florida’s pension manager set a fiscal 2026 real estate pacing plan up to $2.1B, starting July 1. The plan earmarked up to $1.2B for core assets and $900M for non-core real estate exposure. Core strategy uses separate account managers for stabilized properties and selective build-to-core projects with defined risk limits. Non-core exposure comes via funds and...
Active listings ↑11.2% yearly to 7,551. Newly listed homes ↓6.2% to 1,828, yet overall inventory expanded for buyers. Median listing price $635,000, ↓2.3% yearly, a bigger drop than the national ↓0.15%. Median days on market 93, ↑17% yearly, suggesting more negotiating power for buyers. Buyers were encouraged to act confidently, with more options and...
Miami Condos: Reset Opportunities Miami’s condo market shifted quickly, with rising costs and new safety laws reshaping buyer, seller, investor decisions. Experts described the change as a correction, not a crash, calling it a reset creating both challenges and opportunities. Older buildings face pressure from higher reserves, insurance, and stricter...
Miami pending home sales increased 10.0% year-over-year, showing strong buyer demand in the South. Continued migration and demand could support steady housing activity through 2026....
Recent housing data indicates a slow start to 2025, but falling mortgage rates have sparked cautious optimism for the spring sales season. Mortgage rates have decreased for seven consecutive weeks, encouraging potential homebuyers. Rising inventory levels may also boost the market. Despite a 4.6% drop in the Pending Home Sales Index in January, economists believe the spring could bring new momentum,...
New listings for existing homes increased by 5.1% year-over-year in February 2025, although they remain below pre-pandemic levels. This marks the highest February level since 2021, despite a decrease from January's 10.8% rise. Active listings rose by 27.5% year-over-year, continuing a trend of annual inventory growth for 16 months. However, inventory is still down 22.9% compared to typical levels...
South Florida's median single-family home price hit $650,000, second highest in Florida. Miami's median home price reached $574,895 in January 2025, marking an 8.1% increase from the previous year....