For several years, buying a home in Florida could feel like a race. Multiple offers. Homes selling almost immediately. Buyers waiving contingencies. Sellers seemingly holding all the cards. That market has changed. In 2026, many Florida buyers have something they have not had much of in recent years: leverage. But does that mean Florida is officially a buyer’s market? The answer is: In many areas, yes. But not everywhere—and probably not in the way some buyers expect. First,