Florida's housing market is expected to see slower growth but remain positive in the next two years.Rising interest rates are causing an adjustment with more properties on the market.

In Jacksonville, the required income to purchase a median home was $108K in April, ↑ 8.3% yearly. The median listing price for homes is $420K, ↑ 2.4% yearly.

Three Florida cities have declining home values among 15 in the US. Cape Coral-Fort Myers home prices ↓4.4% yearly.Panama City, Florida saw ↓3.8% yearly.

Deerwood: Average Home Rent: ~$1.5K Median Home Sale Price: ~$335K San Marco: Average Home Rent: ~$1K Median Home Sale Price: ~$540K

The combined six-county First Coast region saw a 5.8% decrease in closed sales and a 26.7% decrease in pending sales.Despite the sales decline, the median home price for the First Coast increased 2.7% to ~ $400K.

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This day honors the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives to defend America's freedom.It became an official federal holiday in 1971. Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries and memorials.

Over 75M Americans live in communities with homeowner associations (HOAs), with Florida having the second-highest number. Monthly HOA fees in Florida range from $100 to $500, and new laws aim to protect members.

Mortgage rates are at their highest point in over 20-yr, but this may not be as bad as it seems historically. The avg rate since the 1950s is ~7%, which is close to the current rate.