Leaving Florida 7/24/26

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  July 24, 2026 at 07:00  |  1:23  |  CNBC
Speakers
Diana Olick — CNBC Real Estate Correspondent

Summary

The segment discusses the cooling Florida housing market, with high inventory, rising insurance costs, and increasing price cuts, particularly in Tampa, though Miami remains active. It notes a reversal of pandemic-era migration patterns.

  • Florida's housing market is showing signs of weakness with active listing price cuts above the national rate.
  • One in seven homes in Florida is currently on the market, indicating high inventory.
  • Rising insurance costs and out-migration are contributing to the market softening.
  • The Tampa area is experiencing the most significant problems, while Miami continues to attract buyers.
  • The segment references pandemic-era buyers who paid inflated prices and are now struggling to sell at a profit.
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