Where People Are Actually Moving in Florida Right Now in 2026

U-Haul's 2025 Growth Index shows Florida dominating domestic migration. But when you look specifically at South Florida numbers, a different story emerges about who is moving here and why.

Key Takeaways

  • Florida has 8 of the top 10 U-Haul growth cities and 12 of the top 25 nationally.
  • Fort Lauderdale is the only South Florida tri-county city to crack the top 25, ranking seventh.
  • Net domestic in-migration to Florida dropped to roughly 22,000 in 2025, down from over 300,000 in 2022.

U-Haul's 2025 Growth Index, compiled from over 2.5 million one-way transactions, ranks metro areas and cities by their net gain of moving customers. Florida dominates the list, with eight of the top ten cities and 12 of the top 25. But when you look more…

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Jeff Greene's $80M Bet on Vanderbilt in West Palm Beach

The billionaire developer tried this once before with the University of Florida. That deal collapsed over naming rights. This time, Vanderbilt is building a $520 million campus on his land.

Key Takeaways

  • Jeff Greene donated 1.3 acres valued at $80 million, the largest private gift to the Vanderbilt campus project.
  • Vanderbilt has committed to spending at least $2.4 billion on the campus over the first 25 years.
  • The 300,000-square-foot campus in Government Hill targets a fall 2029 opening with 1,000 graduate students.

Jeff Greene is one of the most active landowners in downtown West Palm Beach. He has sold, swapped, and donated prime parcels across the city for years. This donation (1.3 acres valued at $80 million) is his largest public…

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The Modern Office Tower Breaks Ground in Palm Beach Gardens

JP Morgan and Stifel filled Gatsby Florida's last Palm Beach Gardens tower. Their next one is already 25% pre-leased before breaking ground.

Key Takeaways

  • The Modern is an eight-story Class AA office tower with 25,000-square-foot floor plates and ground-floor dining.
  • Hedrick Brothers Construction has been selected as the general contractor, with the groundbreaking targeted for 2026.
  • The project is part of PGA Station, a 37.6-acre mixed-use campus with planned apartments, a hotel, and a future train station.

Gatsby Florida has selected Hedrick Brothers Construction as the general contractor for The Modern at Palm Beach Gardens, an eight-story, 220,000-square-foot Class AA office tower. The developer acquired the seven-acre site in 2022…

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Every Fannie Mae Condo Change Explained for South Florida 2026

Some rules take effect immediately and could lower your HOA dues. Others kick in over the next nine months and could disqualify your building from conventional financing. Here is the full breakdown.

Key Takeaways

  • Roofs can now be insured at actual cash value rather than replacement cost, which could immediately lower insurance premiums.
  • The 50% investor concentration limit has been removed, reopening Fannie Mae eligibility for many South Florida buildings.
  • Reserve requirements increase from 10% to 15% on January 4, 2027, and only 3% of buildings currently meet that threshold.

Fannie Mae announced a sweeping set of updates to how it evaluates and approves condo buildings for conventional financing. The changes are split into two…

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Inside Nautilus 220: Lake Park's Twin Towers Are Now Open

Two 24-story towers with 330 waterfront condos just held their grand opening on March 25. More than 90% of units are already sold, and celebrity chef David Burke's first Florida restaurant is now serving downstairs.

Key Takeaways

  • Nautilus 220 spans 1.15 million square feet with 330 condos, ground-floor dining, retail, and office space.
  • More than 90% of residences have been sold, with the remaining units priced between $3 million and $4.7 million.
  • The project will generate $2 million in property tax revenue annually, roughly 16% of Lake Park's total budget.

Nautilus 220 held its official grand opening on March 25 in Lake Park, marking the completion of two 24-story towers with 330 condo residences along the Lake Park Harbor Marina.…

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What to Know About Delray Ridge Before the Last Homes Sell

Nine of fourteen homes are already sold. Seven are completed and occupied. Toll Brothers recently took over the remaining sites, and buyers can now tour a finished neighborhood rather than a rendering.

Key Takeaways

  • Delray Ridge is a gated enclave of 14 luxury single-family homes with prices starting at $2.6 million.
  • Seven homes are completed and occupied, with five remaining lots now available for sale by appointment.
  • Toll Brothers joined the project to handle the final sites, offering two floor plans from 4,197 to 4,605 square feet.

Delray Ridge is a gated enclave of 14 luxury single-family homes developed by Ellish Builders, with Toll Brothers recently joining to handle the remaining sites. Nine homes have already sold, seven are…

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Casa Avenida Brings 8 Luxury Townhomes to Delray Beach

Kastelo Development and 4TRO Development have launched eight four-story residences one block from Atlantic Avenue. Each features a private rooftop pool, in-unit elevator, and two-car garage. Here's what buyers should know before signing.

Key Takeaways

  • Casa Avenida features eight townhomes ranging from 2,800 to 3,300 square feet, priced from $2.995 million.
  • Groundbreaking is scheduled within 30 days, with a Q2 2027 completion target.
  • The developers paid $3.8 million for the 0.4-acre site in January 2025.

Kastelo Development and 4TRO Development have launched Casa Avenida, a boutique collection of eight four-story townhomes at 102 SE 5th Avenue in downtown Delray Beach. Each residence ranges from 2,800 to 3,300 square feet and features…

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