Moving to Jacksonville, FL

06/15/2026

https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/news/2026/jun/15/pending-sales-and-inventory-of-homes-fall-year-over-year-in-may-while-sales-price-rises/?_fl_id=8e2b8967-35cf-48bb-a3f6-7b3dd4d49151&utm_campaign=JAXDR-6152026&em=cHN0YWluZXNAYW9sLmNvbQ--

Properties sold during the month at a median of $410,000, up 6.1% over May 2025 and 5.1% from April 2026.

06/11/2026

We are seeing this in Jax

Markets that saw strong pandemic-era demand now have longer sales timelines, more price reductions and higher inventory, giving Realtors current data to guide pricing and negotiation conversations.

06/06/2026

In May 2026, our NE Florida market recorded 2,604 closed sales, a 1.1% increase from April but 4.7% lower than May 2025, indicating transaction activity remained relatively steady month-over-month while trailing last year’s pace. The median sales price rose to $368,960, increasing 2.6% from April and 3.9% year-over-year, reflecting continued strength in home values across the market.

The median price per square foot reached $204, up 2.5% month-over-month and 1.5% higher than May 2025, demonstrating sustained pricing growth and buyer demand.

Homes spent a median of 34 days on market, improving 5.6% from April and 8.1% from a year ago, suggesting well-priced homes continue to move efficiently despite changing market conditions.

Active inventory increased to 10,283 listings, up 6.8% from April, though still 16.3% below May 2025 levels, signaling continued inventory growth compared to recent months while remaining below historical levels. New listings totaled 3,638, down 5.0% from April and 12.1% lower year-over-year, indicating sellers remain somewhat cautious compared to last spring.

05/31/2026

The state of Florida has launched a new website where you can put in your address and see an estimate of what your property taxes could be if Governor DeSantis’s property tax proposal passes.

The special session starts Monday. If lawmakers pass his proposal, it would then go on the ballot and need 60% of voters to approve it.

Where do you stand on this property tax cut proposal?

05/30/2026

Own a home in Jacksonville or thinking about buying one? Plug in your address and see how much you'll save in property taxes if Save Our Homes is passed.

Relief for Florida Homeowners “Truly owning private property should not mean perpetually paying rent to the government.” -Governor Ron DeSantis Use the Save Our Homes tax savings calculator to get a quick, personalized estimate of how much you could save on your property taxes based on available...

05/24/2026

05/19/2026

The 250-home community will be completed by the end of 2027.

05/17/2026

Good news for Jax home buyers...

A new ConsumerAffairs analysis found affordability rankings improved in several Florida housing markets, including Jacksonville, Ocala and Orlando, though high-income thresholds remain in Naples and Miami.

05/12/2026

More good news for Florida...

Florida also ranked first 10th for future economic outlook. The rankings were fueled by strong domestic migration, job growth and gains in economic output, while the state’s tax and regulatory environment also helped boost its standing.

05/12/2026