Central Florida Builders weigh in on the new landscape of Florida's economy.
Florida’s economy has bounced back from the pandemic quicker than most - which economists credit in part to a surge of people buying homes in the state. But Federal Reserve officials warn that there’s a housing bubble brewing. Home prices across the country aren’t only rising from explosive demand and limited supply, there are also signs that they’re being artificially pumped by speculation. For some, that feels a little like déjà vu. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
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“[The coast] is most exposed to dramatic swings. These communities are the canary in the coal mine,” said Florida Atlantic University economist Ken H. Johnson.
