Business leaders remain confident in the state’s outlook, with steady hiring and growth expectations pointing to continued momentum in Florida.

Simple updates like power washing, porch seating and window boxes can boost curb appeal, making a home look cleaner and more inviting without a big spend.

More owners are remodeling for long-term living, boosting demand for accessible features and flexible design across housing markets.

Economists see little room for rates to fall, with forecasts keeping them above 6% through 2026, though earlier projections pointed to a possible dip to 5.7%.