Most executives expect a flat second half as rising construction costs and cautious speculative building shape the new-home outlook.

NAR data shows repeat business and referrals from past customers generate far more sales volume than other sources. Broker-owner Eric Bramlett said in HousingWire that consistent personal outreach helps turn those relationships into a business that grows over time.

Four Florida cities landed in the national top 10 for retirees, while seven made the top 25, according to WalletHub’s 2026 analysis.

All five measures of confidence weakened in August as Floridians grew more pessimistic about the economy and major household purchases.