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Greater Miami Area Housing Market Posts Solid Gains in February
Miami‑Dade County's residential real estate market posted solid performance in February 2026, with robust condo sales and steady single‑family home growth, according to the Miami Association of Realtors.
U.S. Homebuilder Confidence Upticks in March as Cost Pressures, Buyer Hesitation Linger
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders edged higher in March, signaling modest stabilization in the housing sector, though persistent affordability challenges and macroeconomic uncertainty continue to constrain momentum.
Orlando Area Home Sales Uptick Three Percent Annually in February
Home sales in the Orlando area rebounded in February as transaction activity picked up and inventory continued to grow, while homes took longer to sell and new listings declined.
Trump Signs Executive Orders to Reduce Housing Red Tape, Boost Supply
This past week president Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at accelerating home construction and expanding access to mortgage financing, a move welcomed by major housing industry groups that say regulatory bottlenecks are worsening America's affordability crisis.
Ongoing Middle East Conflict Pushes U.S. Mortgage Rates Higher Mid-March
Residential mortgage rates climbed this week as financial and energy markets reacted to escalating tensions in the Middle East following the launch of Operation EPIC FURY on February 28, 2026.
