NEWS

The vacation rental market has surged in recent years, due to the pandemic and other factors, as more travelers seek the space, privacy and amenities that hotels typically aren’t able to offer.

Let's not beat around the bush: Buying a home requires a substantial financial commitment.

There's the down payment, of course. "On average, you want to have a minimum of 5% to 7% of the cost of the home you're targeting," says Jason Harriman, a REALTOR® with San Antonio-based Heyl Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Realty. Then, add 3% to 6% more for closing costs, which will vary based on where you live and what taxes your state and city require you to pay.

RE usually sees cycles between buyer’s and seller’s markets, but this time it’s a bit different. Supply vs. demand hasn’t changed because both sides pulled back.

Florida’s housing market in February continued to show increasing inventory (active listings) and higher median prices compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors’ latest housing data.

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/video-library/learning/inventory-median-prices-continue-rise