Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026: South Florida real estate market articles

In Miami–Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the average homeowner has gained about $300,000 in equity in the last five years via NAR data

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/02/housing-wealth-remains-elevated-nationwide

Miami-Dade rentals demand strong, rates rise 2% in year (MIAMI REALTORS® Chief Economist Gay Cororaton rental report sourced) via Miami Today

https://www.miamitodaynews.com/breaking/miami-dade-rentals-demand-strong-rates-rise-2-in-year/

Mortgage rates remain near 6% and purchase applications are up 18% year over year

https://www.housingwire.com/articles/housing-market-resilient-2026/

South Florida Ultra-Luxury and Luxury Home Thresholds Rise to Record Highs via MIAMI REALTORS® Chief Economist Gay Cororaton

https://www.miamirealtors.com/2026/02/04/south-florida-ultra-luxury-and-luxury-home-thresholds-rise-to-record-highs/

Miami Investment Sales Jump 35% As Investors Return From The Sidelines via BisNow

https://www.bisnow.com/south-florida/news/capital-markets/miami-investors-start-to-reenter-market-transaction-volumes-increase-35-percent-133074