Jamie Melton / Homes to Harbors Real Estate and Yacht Sales

Jamie Melton / Homes to Harbors Real Estate and Yacht Sales Licensed Realtor in Alabama & Florida. Selling the beautiful Gulf Coast
US Army Veteran

Licensed Realtor Specializing in Vacation Homes Investment Property Second Homes
Gulf, Bay Walton South Walton 30a Okaloosa Panama City Panama City Beach

06/09/2026

Strong jobs report shapes rate outlook

The stronger-than-expected May jobs report can be good news for buyer confidence, but it may not bring quick rate relief, Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O'Connor said.

06/04/2026

Florida Realty News

Manufactured homes deserve a closer look

For buyers priced out of traditional starter homes, manufactured homes are often a more affordable path if land ownership, financing and resale are clearly explained.

PUT IT TO WORK
Search for manufactured homes on owned land when buyers feel priced out of conventional starter homes.

Help buyers compare monthly payment, land ownership, loan type, insurance, site costs and resale expectations before they rule the option out.

Use modern manufactured homes as a value conversation, especially with retirees, rural buyers and first-time buyers who need more house for the money.

06/03/2026

Florida still tops the wish list for global buyers

International buyers are continuing to zero in on Florida, with Miami, Orlando and Tampa ranking among the nation’s most-viewed housing markets by overseas shoppers in early 2026.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Florida claims three of the top five U.S. markets for international home shoppers, led by Miami at No. 1.

Canadian buyers dominate international demand in Southwest Florida, topping 70% in Cape Coral and Naples.

05/31/2026

Pending sales are up 8% — and summer could stay busy

Florida single-family pending sales jumped 8% in April, giving Realtors an early sign that buyer activity could stay stronger than expected heading into summer.

WHY THIS MATTERS
Eight straight months of year-over-year closed sales gains suggest this is a trend, not a blip.
More buyers may still be entering the market despite affordability pressures.

Realtors can use the momentum to re-engage buyers and sellers ahead of summer.

05/29/2026

Florida office markets outperform many U.S. metros

Florida’s office market looks very different depending on where you are. Miami is seeing strong demand and high rents, Tampa remains relatively steady, and Orlando is becoming a lower-cost option for businesses watching expenses.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Miami’s 12.5% vacancy rate and nearly $902M in office sales help brokers market South Florida to relocating firms and investors.

Tampa’s 15.1% vacancy rate points to steadier office demand than many competing metros.

Orlando’s average office rents — below $30 per square foot — may appeal to businesses focused on affordability.

05/27/2026

Florida budget advances housing priorities, vote Friday

Florida lawmakers have reached a final budget deal, setting up a Friday vote on a nearly $115 billion spending plan. Funding for Hometown Heroes, SHIP and SAIL all made it into the final agreement, giving Realtors across the state key housing programs to watch heading into the new fiscal year.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Both chambers remain aligned on $50 million for Hometown Heroes downpayment assistance.

SHIP and SAIL funding levels for affordable housing currently remain intact at more than $236 million combined.

Nearly $474 million in unused funds is slated for reappropriation to My Safe Florida Home and Condo hardening programs.

05/14/2026

The math is in: Buying beats renting in Florida. By a lot

Know someone renting in Florida and investing the difference? Sounds smart – but a new study says buying still wins in terms of wealth accumulation and it's not even close. Across five major Florida markets, homeowners are projected to come out $275,000 to more than $509,000 ahead of renters over 10 years. For Realtors, that's a powerful number to have in your back pocket to share with potential buyers.

04/21/2026

Alabama Home Sales Increase In March As Spring Buying Season Begins According to Monthly Economic Report

Despite rising interest rates, the opening of the spring buying season caused home sales across the state to increase during March, but numbers continue to fall behind last year’s figures according to the Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released by the Alabama Association of REALTORS® on Monday.

04/20/2026

Fl.’s March, 1Q Housing: Closed, Pending Sales Up

Florida Realtors Pres. Bonfiglio: Fla.’s market is “showing a more balanced and sustainable direction.” Closed single-family March sales up 5.9%, condo sales up 12%

04/17/2026

Mortgage Rates Dip for Second Week

Rates on 30-year mortgages dropped to 6.3% from 6.37% last week, and 15-year rates also eased, from 5.65% from 5.74% last week, Freddie Mac said.

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