Urban vs. Suburban: Where Is Florida’s 2025 Residential Growth Headed?
The pros and cons of urban vs. suburban residential living have been among the most widely debated topics in the real estate industry for decades. While the decision ultimately comes down to a buyer’s preferences, lifestyle, and financial situation, market dynamics can play a role too. Understanding the benefits of both city and neighborhood living can help homebuyers […]
Spring 2025 Residential Housing Market News
The US residential housing market has been frozen for the last couple of years as a variety of competing forces have resulted in limited transaction activity. For much of the country, the story has been the same: sky-high home prices, low demand, and limited inventory. As these trends continue into 2025, many are wondering if […]
Does Experience Matter? 3 Reasons Why Top Homebuilders Work with Jobalia Development Group
Large-scale residential development involves so many moving pieces. Perfecting efficiency across every stage of the new construction assembly line is key to scaling residential development and keeping up with demand in hot real estate markets like Central Florida. Jobalia Development Group (JDG) has carved out an important niche. With decades of industry experience, JDG supplies the nation’s largest homebuilders […]
Builder-Developer Partnerships Are Transforming Florida’s Housing Market
Limited land supply is becoming a major pain point for home builders, as market competition continues to drive prices up in 2024. With lot availability challenges showing no signs of subsiding, many firms have been looking at strategic partnerships with land and infrastructure developers to drive growth. These builder-developer relationships have become a key strategy […]
Demand For New Home Construction In Florida Is Prevailing Despite Resale Inventory Growth
While Florida resale housing inventory is finally on the rebound, demand for new single-family construction remains high as plenty of ready-to-build land is available across the peninsula. Many industry experts are anticipating a decline in demand for new home construction as more resale inventory hits the market, but a combination of macroeconomic headwinds, specifically around Florida’s […]
While Resale Inventory Is Rising, The Nation’s Largest Homebuilder Isn’t Concerned About Demand For New Construction
Despite high interest rates and economic headwinds, resale inventory is finally starting to grow. While this is a positive sign for the overall real estate market, some investors are wondering if more resale listings could dampen demand for new home construction. If last month’s earnings call is any indication, the nation’s largest homebuilder isn’t too […]
D.R. Horton Plans To Offer Mortgage Rate Buydowns Long-Term To Maintain A Competitive Edge
As the shock of high interest rates has dramatically slowed the real estate market for the last year and a half, homebuilders have had to get creative to make homes more affordable. Tactics like paying for closing costs or offering designer upgrades have helped to spark new business during the downturn; however, it’s mortgage rate buydowns that have proven […]
The Continued Undersupply of Available Housing in Lost Markets
As markets around the United States continue to grapple with housing affordability challenges and limited inventory, policymakers are beginning to expand on mandated affordability reform rather than loosening restrictions on new development and allowing the free market to solve the problem. High interest rates and inflation continue to be primary drivers behind limited housing inventory. […]
Florida Leads US In New Home Construction, But Some Builders Are Struggling To Keep Up
Housing costs and low inventory have sparked a significant need for new home construction this year, and demand is so high in Florida that some builders can’t keep up. As low housing inventory plagued the market for much of 2023, experts don’t believe these challenges will abate next year. While mortgage rates are expected to come […]
Major Home Builders Are Adjusting Their Land Development Strategy As Land Scarcity Could Pose Challenges For Housing Supply
2023 has been a difficult year for housing inventory, and some industry experts believe land scarcity is about to make the problem worse. The amount of ready-to-build land across the United States is dwindling and it’s becoming increasingly expensive to develop it. However, Lennar and other homebuilders are pursuing new land development strategies to navigate these costly challenges. […]
