Consumer spending, which grew at a 3% annual pace during the quarter, fueled the upswing. The nation’s economic growth has topped 2% for six consecutive quarters.

It’s the fifth month in a row Florida residents’ optimism has resulted in a rise in consumer sentiment, to 74.1 in Feb., up 1.5 points from Jan.

Recent reports note Fla.’s condo market faces rising costs. But an influx of high demand during the pandemic may also be a factor influencing current conditions.

The $23M project will be for “high-need families” and also offer coordinated support services. Rents will be based on the area median income limits.

Using personas or profiles for potential clients, like retirees looking to downsize, can help Realtors target marketing efforts and increase engagement.

Attom: 46.1% of mortgaged residential properties were equity-rich in 4Q. Miami was among the biggest metros with the most equity-rich mortgaged properties (61.8%).

A recent Jones Lang LaSalle report found that most private employers now operate under a hybrid policy of office attendance and remote work.

Americans are showing growing fears over a potential recession: The Consumer Confidence Index fell 4.2 points from Jan., marking the 1st drop in three months.

That’s the total as of last week and due to “depopulation,” it’s about the same as the 1.166 million policies the state’s insurer of last resort had in late Jan.

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