Miami's supply lag stood out: the area was issuing just one new housing permit for every 12 jobs, signaling construction wasn't matching growth.
Miami also remained a popular retirement destination, adding pressure to an already tight market as more households competed for limited homes locally.
For buyers, pricing offered mixed signals: Miami home values ↓~5% yearly to ~$471K, yet stayed ↑~50% across the past 5 yr overall.
Miami buyers were advised to expect longer searches, tougher competition, and possible bidding wars, while lining up budget, financing, rate locks, or buydowns early.
That permit-job gap suggested Miami's shortage could worsen if the gap persists; lower rates might help affordability, but added demand could keep supply pressure elevated.

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