Tom Hudson

Miami

Senior Economics Editor and Special Correspondent at WLRN-FM (Miami, FL)

Journalist, financial broadcaster, syndicated columnist, news manager. Paddling through the river of information in search of meaning.

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Home price increases have been slowing. How's your neighborhood doing?

1 week ago | wlrn.org | Tom Hudson

South Miami, Pinecrest and the South Grove have been red hot for houses over the past year. Delray Beach and some Palm Beach County neighborhoods have not. Regional single family home prices have kept climbing in recent months, though the pace of the increases has slowed. And a few areas have seen median prices of existing homes sold fall compared to a year ago.
How is the Florida economy amid tariffs worries, stock shocks and consumer concerns?

2 weeks ago | wlrn.org | Tom Hudson

Escalating tariffs, a global trade war and a volatile stock market have many people on edge. Senior Economics Editor Tom Hudson looks at the economic uncertainty and the stock market volatility of companies in South Florida. Worries among Floridians about the economy and paychecks have been building for weeks, even before President Donald Trump announced global tariffs a week ago. On Thursday, he reversed course — for now.
'Pain in the butt': How a big Florida furniture importer tackles Trump's new tariffs

2 weeks ago | wlrn.org | Tom Hudson

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Dining room chairs from Vietnam. Patio recliners from China. Rugs from India. A City Furniture showroom is a global marketplace of imports. City Furniture is one of the largest importers using PortMiami. It brings in home furnishings from around the world, destined for one of its 25 stores throughout Florida.
Million dollar-plus condos are holding up the regional real estate market

3 weeks ago | kbindependent.org | Tom Hudson

High-priced homes and condos are keeping the South Florida housing market afloat. Seven-figure deals underpin the regional residential real estate market, as it grapples with condominium reforms weighing on older condos and the price of single-family homes moderating after years of pandemic-fueled hikes. The number of condos selling for at least $1 million in Broward County increased 5.6% in February compared to a year earlier.
Million dollar-plus condos are holding up the regional real estate market

3 weeks ago | wlrn.org | Tom Hudson

High priced homes and condos are keeping the South Florida housing market afloat. Seven-figure deals underpin the regional residential real estate market, as it grapples with condominium reforms weighing on older condos and the price of single family homes moderating after years of pandemic-fueled hikes. The number of condos selling for at least $1 million in Broward County increased 5.6% in February compared to a year earlier.
South Florida's unemployment rate goes up, while an increase in wages is offset by inflation

1 month ago | wlrn.org | Tom Hudson

The regional unemployment rate increased at the beginning of the year. South Florida’s jobless rate was 3% in January, according to data released Monday by the state Commerce Department. That was up from 2.7% at the end of last year when not adjusted for seasonal factors. Despite the increase, the region still has the lowest unemployment rate in the state. Statewide the unemployment rate had a slight uptick to 3.5%, while Gov. Ron DeSantis touted growth in the labor force.
Regional inflation steady as consumers sour on economic outlook

1 month ago | wlrn.org | Tom Hudson

South Florida consumer prices were up 2.9% in February compared to a year earlier. That is slightly higher than the national inflation rate of 2.8%, the Labor Department reported Wednesday. But consumer economic attitudes are turning darker. Food prices underpinned the rise. Restaurant and grocery prices were up 3.5% versus last February. Nationally, egg prices have almost doubled in the past year. A dozen eggs averages almost $6 across the country.
Federal job cuts could impact Florida more than other states. Republicans represent most workers

1 month ago | wlrn.org | Tom Hudson

Federal workers across the country find themselves under aggressive scrutiny. Despite the close alignment of the state's Legislature and most of its voters to President Donald Trump, Florida is particularly vulnerable: it has one of the largest contingencies of federal jobs in the nation outside of the Washington, D.C., region. There are about 100,000 federal workers in the state, according to congressional data, representing about one out of every 20 federal positions nationwide.
'Biker boyfriend' to 'linen suit': Miami Beach hopes to attract new kind of spring break visitor

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Tom Hudson

Share Wealth managers and spring break revelers will mingle this month during the heat of the Spring Break 2025 in the heart of South Beach. One group will feel South Florida’s hospitality. The other won’t. "We’ve broken up with our biker boyfriend or girlfriend and moving forward with the new one in a linen suit," said Miami Beach Commissioner Joe Magazine a year ago when the city's finance committee recommended issuing a special events permit to a financial advisor conference.
'Biker boyfriend' to 'linen suit': Miami Beach hopes to attract new kind of spring break visitor

1 month ago | wlrn.org | Tom Hudson

Wealth managers and spring break revelers will mingle this month during the heat of the Spring Break 2025 in the heart of South Beach. One group will feel South Florida’s hospitality. The other won’t. "We’ve broken up with our biker boyfriend or girlfriend and moving forward with the new one in a linen suit," said Miami Beach Commissioner Joe Magazine a year ago when the city's finance committee recommended issuing a special events permit to a financial advisor conference.

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Articles

Home price increases have been slowing. How's your neighborhood doing?

How is the Florida economy amid tariffs worries, stock shocks and consumer concerns?

'Pain in the butt': How a big Florida furniture importer tackles Trump's new tariffs

Million dollar-plus condos are holding up the regional real estate market

Million dollar-plus condos are holding up the regional real estate market

South Florida's unemployment rate goes up, while an increase in wages is offset by inflation

Regional inflation steady as consumers sour on economic outlook

Federal job cuts could impact Florida more than other states. Republicans represent most workers

'Biker boyfriend' to 'linen suit': Miami Beach hopes to attract new kind of spring break visitor

'Biker boyfriend' to 'linen suit': Miami Beach hopes to attract new kind of spring break visitor

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