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Updated · South Florida Sun Sentinel · Jul 14
Miami Tops U.S. Buyer Markets With 140% Seller Surplus in June as Florida Dominates
Updated
Updated · South Florida Sun Sentinel · Jul 14

Miami Tops U.S. Buyer Markets With 140% Seller Surplus in June as Florida Dominates

3 articles · Updated · South Florida Sun Sentinel · Jul 14

Summary

  • Miami posted the nation’s strongest buyer’s market in June, with an estimated 140% more sellers than buyers, according to Redfin.
  • Redfin said buyers are being deterred by more frequent natural disasters, high home prices, rising insurance premiums and higher condo HOA fees, leaving sellers with less leverage.
  • Orlando also strengthened sharply, reaching a 98% seller surplus in June from 81% in May, while Miami widened from 127% to 140%.
  • West Palm Beach, Jacksonville and Tampa also ranked as Florida buyer’s markets, with seller surpluses of 86%, 74.4% and 70%, respectively.
  • About 70% of U.S. metros analyzed were buyer’s markets in June, underscoring a broader shift toward buyers even as Florida led the imbalance.

Insights

Is Miami's booming luxury market a sign of resilience or a growing disconnect from Florida's average homebuyer?
With prices high but concessions rising, is Florida's market a buyer's paradise or a trap for both sides?
As insurance rates stabilize, will Florida's high-risk housing markets defy crash predictions and rebound later this year?