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Florida Housing Crisis: Unsold Homes Surge 23% in January

3/2/2025

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Florida's housing crisis intensifies, with unsold homes increasing by 23% year-over-year, reaching 172,209 listings in January.
Coastal areas report record high active listings, as homeowners grapple with escalating insurance and HOA fees.
New laws mandate structural inspections for older buildings following the Surfside condo collapse, resulting in expensive special assessments.
Financial strain affects many condo owners, with some units experiencing price reductions of up to 40% in a buyer's market.

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Story summary

Florida's housing crisis intensifies, with unsold homes increasing by 23% year-over-year, reaching 172,209 listings in January.
Coastal areas report record high active listings, as homeowners grapple with escalating insurance and HOA fees.
New laws mandate structural inspections for older buildings following the Surfside condo collapse, resulting in expensive special assessments.
Financial strain affects many condo owners, with some units experiencing price reductions of up to 40% in a buyer's market.