The 2026 South Florida Real Estate Market: Key Trends to Watch
If you’ve ever driven around South Florida neighborhoods with us—whether we’re pulling up to a canal-front home in Fort Lauderdale, comparing comps in Weston, or walking a condo in Brickell—you know one thing: our market has a rhythm of its own.
2025 was no exception. It was a year full of shifts, opportunities, surprises, and a whole lot of conversations with clients asking,“Is now a good time to make a move?”
Now that we’ve lived through the full 2025 cycle, we want to walk you through what we saw firsthand and what it means moving into 2026.
Let’s break down the real story behind the South Florida market—straight from the neighborhoods we work in every day.
Prices Became More Realistic — and Honestly, It Helped Everyone
Throughout 2025, Denise and Joel watched prices across South Florida settle into a healthier, more stable pace. Not crashing… but calming. And this shift gave both buyers and sellers some breathing room.
Here’s what we saw up close:
Miami-Dade
Growth kept steady in Brickell, Coral Gables, Pinecrest, and The Roads. Brickell didn’t lose its sparkle, but buyers were more intentional.
Broward
Weston, Parkland, Pembroke Pines, and Fort Lauderdale continued to attract families. Homes still moved quickly when priced right.
Palm Beach County
Boca, Delray, and West Palm stayed strong thanks to constant migration from the Northeast.
As Joel likes to say at listing appointments:
“Smart pricing wins in this market.”
And 2025 proved that point over and over.
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Inventory Improved — But Not Enough to Satisfy Everyone
One of the biggest differences we saw during 2025 was the return of options. Not tons… but options.
Here’s how it played out:
Single-family homes were still in short supply, especially under $1.2M in top school zones.
Townhomes and new construction explodedwest of the Turnpike—Miramar, Homestead, Kendall, Doral, and Sunrise saw big growth.
Condos added the most inventory, especially in Brickell, Downtown, Edgewater, and Aventura.
Denise spent much of the year showing buyers new construction developments
and helping them compare incentives, HOA fees, and long-term value.
Buyers appreciated having choices again — and sellers quickly learned that presentation and pricing mattered more than ever.
Why People Still Can’t Resist South Florida
Even with interest rate swings, insurance costs, and inventory changes, South Florida kept drawing people in throughout 2025.
Every week, we met new families and professionals from New York, California, Chicago, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, and everywhere in between. They all had their reasons, but most boiled down to:
Better weather
Better lifestyle
Better taxes
Better opportunities
As Denise always tells relocation clients while driving them around:
“You get to choose your version of South Florida living. That’s the magic.”
Migration Fueled the Market… Again
2025 brought steady migration into:
Fort Lauderdale & Wilton Manors(walkability + lifestyle)
Miami Beach & Edgewater(luxury + waterfront living)
Doral & Kendall(families + professionals)
Homestead(affordability + new construction)
South Florida wasn’t slowing down—just shifting.
Interest Rates Didn’t Stop Buyers — They Just Changed the Strategy
By mid-2025, buyers started workingwiththe market instead of fighting it.
Rate buydowns became common
Sellers contributed more toward closing costs
Buyers locked in adjustable-rate mortgages with smart strategies
More FHA and VA buyers entered the market
Investors returned to neighborhoods like Homestead, Hollywood, and Pompano Beach
Joel handled countless calls helping buyers understand their options.
Denise negotiated several creative deals that made buying possible even when rates were higher.
2025 taught us one thing clearly:
South Florida buyers are problem solvers.
Neighborhoods That Truly Shined in 2025
Broward County
Weston— A+ schools + serenity.
Parkland— Beautiful homes + newer construction.
Fort Lauderdale— Flagler Village, Rio Vista, Victoria Park… nonstop growth.
Miami-Dade
Allapattah— Quiet but buzzing with potential.
North Miami & Biscayne Park— Tree-lined charm with rising values.
Kendall & The Falls— Solid appreciation + family demand.
These weren’t just numbers. We were in these neighborhoods daily, watching the shifts happen.
What 2025 Means Moving Into 2026
The market feels balanced—finally.
For buyers:
More options. More negotiation power. More opportunities.
For sellers:
Steady demand, especially for renovated single-family homes.
For investors:
Solid rental returns and strong long-term appreciation in the right pockets.
2025 gave South Florida a much-needed reset—and 2026 is shaping up to be a year full of smart, strategic moves.
Thinking About Your Next Move?
Whether you’re upgrading, downsizing, relocating, or investing, Denise and Joel are here to help you understand what’s happening neighborhood by neighborhood.
No pressure. No hype. Just real guidance from people who know these streets, buildings, and communities inside and out.
All Florida Home Team — your local experts across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach.
