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Palm Bay's Construction Boom Is Slowing Down. The Permit Data Proves It.
IMS permit data shows Palm Bay's construction boom peaked in May 2024, with a 33% decline since and residential permits down 14.1% year over year.
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IMS permit data shows Palm Bay's construction boom peaked in May 2024, with a 33% decline since and residential permits down 14.1% year over year.
Palm Bay sits 6.2% below the national cost of living average. Home values are down. Rents are flat. The catch: local wages trail the country by nearly the same margin.
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