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10/17/2026

The Monthly Housing Affordability Index measures whether a typical family earns enough income to qualify for a mortgage loan on a typical home at the national & regional levels based on the most recent monthly price and income data.
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The Housing Affordability Index measures whether or not a typical family earns enough income to qualify for a mortgage loan on a typical home at the national and regional levels based on the most recent price and income data.

10/16/2026

Florida property taxes rose 48% from 2019 to 2024. Lower taxes could save a typical homeowner about $2,400 a year while reducing the income needed to afford a median-priced home by about $8,600.
Find more in our analysis: https://www.nar.realtor/news/economists-outlook/how-lower-property-taxes-could-improve-housing-affordability-in-florida

10/16/2026

Existing-home sales rose 1.5% in September 2026, with gains in the South and West. Sales held steady in the Midwest and declined in the Northeast. Despite the monthly increase, higher mortgage rates continue to limit how many buyers can qualify for a home.

10/15/2026

Property taxes are another cost that we need to consider when talking about housing affordability.
In Florida, median annual property taxes increased 47% between 2019 and 2024, from $2,035 to $2,993, according to Census data.

For homeowners with a mortgage, the median reached $3,353 in 2024. That’s about $280 per month just for property taxes, on top of mortgage payments and insurance.
Reducing property taxes can help lower monthly housing costs, especially in a market like Florida, where buyers now have more options. As a result, Florida's Amendment 3 would be a driver in reducing the ongoing total cost of homeownership. Read more about how property taxes and insurance affect the cost of homeownership.

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Using national, metropolitan, and county-level data from 2019 through 2024, this analysis examines how escrow costs and their share of total monthly owner costs have changed over this five-year period.

10/15/2026

Where is commercial real estate demand building next? 🏙️ NAR Principal Economist Nadia Evangelou breaks down where CRE opportunities are emerging.

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10/14/2026

Market conditions held steady in September: 16% of homes sold above list price and buyers averaged 2.2 offers per listing. First-time buyers made up 31% of purchases, while 27% paid all cash.
Find more market metrics: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/realtors-confidence-index

10/13/2026

Existing-home sales rose 1.5% from August but were down 2.2% from a year ago. More inventory is giving buyers greater negotiating power, while higher mortgage rates continue to limit affordability and slow sales activity. https://bit.ly/4ijxUOs

10/12/2026

Data centers are concentrated in counties with larger tech & professional sectors. Professional services account for 15.1% of businesses in counties with 10+ data centers, versus 9.8% elsewhere, while retail represents 10.1% compared with 14.2%.
More info: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/data-center-impact-report

10/11/2026

Industrial demand more than doubled year over year in August, boosting absorption and helping work through excess inventory. Logistics led leasing activity while vacancy pressures eased.
More on commercial markets activity: https://www.nar.realtor/commercial-real-estate-market-insights/october-2026-commercial-real-estate-market-insights-report

10/10/2026

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