Category Archives: Florida News

March 2024 Market Update Palm Beach County

The March 2024 Market Update for Palm Beach County indicates that as the moving season draws near, inventory is increasing. Palm Beach County's property listings have risen to 5,066, marking a 30.7% increase from last year. The county now has a 4.4-month supply of inventory, up 37.5% as buyers evaluate their options. The average sale…

Florida’s Home Insurance Crisis May Be Over Soon, According to Analysts

Florida's home insurance crisis may have peaked, and the hope is that with more competition, rates will be more reasonable. Insurers express optimism about Florida's home insurance market, noting a slowdown in rate increases in late 2023. However, uncertainties persist, especially regarding the potential impact of a major hurricane. Despite significant rate hikes over 18…

The Florida Insurance Market Welcomes Its Eighth New Property Insurer

The Florida Insurance Market is expanding, as yet another property and casualty insurer has gained approval to do business here. This makes the eighth new insurer to come to Florida following legislative reforms aimed at stabilizing the market, according to state insurance regulators. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) announced the approval of Ovation…

February 2024 Market Update Palm Beach County

The February 2024 Market Update shows that Palm Beach County's inventory has surged, reaching 5,080 active listings, a 26.1% increase from last year. This month saw a 19.2% rise in overall dollar volume to $1.1 billion, with a median sale price of $615,000. David Serle, 2024 president of Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors®, notes…