
Hometown Heroes Housing Program Reopens
Eligible first-time buyers can receive up to $35K for down payments and closing costs through the Hometown Heroes Housing program, a Florida Realtors' priority.

Single-Family Starts Edge Slightly Higher
Housing starts increased 5.2% in July but affordability remains a challenge. Combined single- and multifamily starts fell 2.4% in the South YTD.

July New Home Mortgage Applications Increase
Mortgage applications jumped by 6.8% YoY in July and 7% from June, driven by slightly lower mortgage rates and more newly built inventory.