Florida Real Estate Falls As Homebuyers Deterred by Higher Insurance Costs Home prices in Florida’s southwest coast are dropping, primarily driven by the steep rise in home insurance costs. This insurance crisis has led to a surge in inventory as potential buyers, particularly those looking to purchase winter homes, are deterred by the skyrocketing premiums. The Insurance Information Institute reports a 42% increase in insurance rates last year alone, placing the average insurance cost for Floridian homeowners at $6,000, in stark contrast to the national average of $1,700. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts S&P 500 Breaks 5,000 Mark Amid Anticipation for Key Inflation Data READ MORE South African Platinum Industry Could Face 'Irreversible Decline' READ MORE Powell Dismisses Stagflation Fears READ MORE Fed's Dot Plot to Reveal Insights on Potential Rate Cuts READ MORE Gold Surges to New High Amid Rising Haven Demand READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment