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Why new homes are no longer always more expensive than existing-homes

New builds are about the same price as existing homes on the market, but that is not due to rising regulatory costs builders have to pay.

South Florida’s housing market is telling two different stories: Matthew Gardner’s Q2 2026 housing market update

Economist Matthew Gardner joins South Florida Agent to discuss factors making waves in the national real estate climate, like the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, plus local themes like the contrast between the single-family and condominium markets.

Case-Shiller: Miami home-price growth rises in May

Nationally, home-price growth topped 1% for the first time in 2026.

Chugga-chugga-choose this converted railcar

This converted train car in Ocean City, Washington, isn’t leaving the station any time soon, but it’s ready to welcome passengers for a one-time fare of $649,000.

Icon Beach Waterfront Residences breaks ground

The condo tower spans 38 stories and offers 350 homes with access to a 32-slip private marina and beach club.

New-home sales post upside surprise in June

The seasonally adjusted annual rate of 628,000 homes topped Wall Street’s estimates. 

Compass-MRED partnership draws federal antitrust scrutiny

MRED CEO Rebecca Jensen and Compass CEO Robert Reffkin were summoned by the subcommittee to provide briefings by Aug. 5.  

Martin County REALTORS® of the Treasure Coast merges with MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld

The deal expands MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld to approximately 94,000 members across the five-county region of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. 

REALTORS® Association of Citrus County partners with Stellar MLS

Under the agreement, the association will become a corporate shareholder in Stellar MLS and maintain its autonomy, identity and day-to-day operations. 

Keller Williams makes additions to national leadership team

“John, Sean, Andy, Lesley and Gabby are builders and operators with a track record of turning opportunity into results,” said CEO and President Chris Czarnecki. “Now, we’re putting that experience to work at greater scale.”

13th Floor Investments secures financing for Link at Douglas’ final tower

The seven-acre transit-oriented development’s fourth and final residential tower, Crescendo, will be linked to Miami-Dade County’s Douglas Road Metrorail Station.

This year’s top exterior home trends

Curb appeal is important to today’s homeowners — that is, they want the exteriors of their homes to appeal to their own preferences and sensibilities rather than those of potential buyers.

Top producer Daniel Ekerold joins Compass

The luxury agent is bringing his team to the brokerage’s Palm Beach office. 

Miami-Dade has best June for home sales in three years

June also represented the 10th month in a row of gains. 

Redfin adds weather data to home listings as buyers prioritize climate in moving decisions

The findings come as Redfin partnered with The Weather Company on all for-sale listings to provide ZIP Code-level metrics to buyers.

New survey finds homebuyers value walkability

The triennial survey of 2,000 American residents from the 50 largest metropolitan areas, the National Association of REALTORS® Community and Transportation Preference Survey, found buyers and residents prefer more housing options and communities designed for easy access.

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