Realtors find 'unprecedented ways' to reach, accommodate potential buyers Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida's housing market remains strong. Sales for single-family homes, for example, are up almost 14% compared to last year. and last updated 2020-12-29 17:46:41-05 BOCA RATON, Fla. â Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida's housing market remains strong. Sales for single-family homes, for example, are up almost 14% compared to last year. However, the National Association of Realtors said COVID-19 is still impacting realtors in unprecedented ways, particularly when it comes to reaching and accommodating potential buyers. Attorney Jonathan Bloom and his wife Nel, owner of Dirty Blonde Hair Salon, aren't on the water for recreation.