Pew Research found rising home prices, higher mortgage rates and bigger upfront costs have made homeownership harder for adults under 40. In several Florida metros, median home prices are now four to five times the median income for younger households.

Zonda Home's 2025 remodeling report ranks garage doors, steel doors, stone veneer, fiber-cement siding and kitchen updates as top return-on-investment projects, with backup generators debuting at number seven.

The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has been enacted after a nearly two-year advocacy effort led by the National Association of Realtors. The package includes nearly 50 measures aimed at increasing housing supply, improving affordability, expanding homeownership opportunities and supporting veterans.

The July 2026 Mortgage Monitor found most major Florida metros have more inventory than before the pandemic, though levels have eased from last year’s highs. Lakeland and Orlando had the largest surpluses, while Miami was the only major Florida market tracked below pre-pandemic norms.