REAL ESTATE NEWS/LINKS
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Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in December 2009 Florida’s existing home sales rose in December, marking 16 months that sales activity has increased in the year-to-year comparison, according to...
Statewide sales of existing condos increased 47 percent at year end 2009 compared to year end 2008Existing home sales rose 31 percent at year’s end, with a total of 163,148 homes sold statewide compared to 124,168 homes sold at year end 2008, according to ...
Clearing the Air About Homebuyer Tax CreditsIf you’re in the market for a home, the world is your oyster. Interest rates are at record lows. Housing prices in many parts of the country are still depressed. And you may be eligible for ...
Rates on 30-year loans remain below 5% The interest rate will probably not go much lower than this, so take advantage of it while you can in the short term. The average rate fell from last week's 4.98%. However, few experts expect further declines.
Low prices draw investors back to market 2.1 percent of home buyers today plan to buy a home as an investment property, compared to 5.6 percent in March 2009...
NUMBER OF HOMEOWNERS LOSING THEIR HOME DROPPED FOR 3RD MONTH The number of homeowners on the brink of losing their homes dipped in October, the third straight monthly decline, as foreclosure prevention programs...
Florida's existing home, condo sales up in 3Q 2009 Sales of existing single-family homes in Florida rose 33 percent in third quarter 2009 compared to the same period a year earlier, according to the latest housing statistics from Florida Realtors®. A total of 44,345 existing homes sold ...
The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 extended to April 30th!The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has extended the tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence. It also authorized a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified repeat home buyers....
Prepare Yourself with list of Potential Fees and expensesIt's hard enough reconciling yourself to the reality of paying the monthly principal and interest on a new home mortgage. When you realize all the expenses...
New Home Sales Accelerate in June!"This is yet another indicator to make me feel that the real estate market, overall, is becoming more stable as the months go on." STAN ROLLE
New home sales accelerate in June!
Buyers may be taking advantage of tax credits, bargain prices and lower interest rates...
Florida Existing Home and Condo Sales UP!"The latest housing data continues to show improving sales figures. Statewide it is the 2nd straight month for prices to increase for single family homes." Stan Rolle
VIRTUAL STAGING for Vacant Homes?Digitally enhancing empty homes to make them more visually appealing...
Bidding Wars for Homes in Florida!FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – July 21, 2009 – Bidding wars are returning to South Florida’s housing market, as investors and first-time buyers compete for homes and condominiums listed at $200,000 or less.
The race for properties is reminiscent of the boom years from 2000 to ....
When Foreclosure is Too SlowIt’s not a very common question: How do you get a lender to speed up the foreclosure process?
But when you think about it, prolonging the process can be costly for a homeowner, who ...
MSNBC: Recession coming in for a landing in Venice, Sarasota, BradentonThe economy may finally be nearing the bottom of the recession in 23 of the nation's metro areas, according to the latest Adversity Index data on jobs, manufacturing and housing from Moody's Economy.com and msnbc.com....
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$8,000 in downpayment assistance for first-time homebuyers!Florida created a program to help first-time homebuyers get their federal tax credit early, allowing them to use up to $8,000 toward a downpayment...
Bargain Hunters See Bottom in Some MarketsAsk a group of real estate millionaires how they made their money and most will recite....
Nationwide Foreclosure Activity Decreases in MayTotal foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions — were reported on 321,480 U.S. properties in May, a decrease of....
Florida "BESTS" Beaches, Parks, Trails, Cost of Living, Universities....Florida beaches were awarded more top 10 spots than any other state, including the No. 1 beach in the U.S., ...
On a budget while selling your home? Here are 4 UPDATES for you!Tight on cash? These quick fixes add the most value for the least money!
Owning a Home: The Monthly TallyIt's hard enough reconciling yourself to the reality of paying the monthly principal and interest on a new home mortgage. When you realize ....
10 Top Ways to Minimize the stress of Home Buying!Buying a home is a life-changing event, so it's easy to get caught up in all the drama. Minimize the stress of home buying with these 10.....
Foreclosures fall 6 percent in May from AprilWASHINGTON – June 11, 2009 – The number of U.S. households on the verge of losing their homes dipped in May from April, and the annual increase was the smallest in....
Data Shows Recession Likely To End In SeptemberThe May update of the USA TODAY/IHS Global Insight Economic Outlook Index shows increasing evidence that the recession is likely to end in September
Regional foreclosures down in May?Foreclosure rates dipped in May, adding to the hope that the worst of Southwest Florida's housing crash is
What to do if your home isn't sellingHere are 10 tips for sparking interest in your home. Whether you're in a bone-dry market or a sizzling selling season, if you haven't received any offers...
7 tips to sell your home in a crowded marketWhen the neighbors are selling too, it’s understandable to worry. But ...
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Florida’s existing home, condo sales rise in March 2009Existing home sales rose 30 percent last month with a total of 13,085 homes sold statewide compared to
What to Know Before You RefinanceThe most fundamental consideration in whether a homeowner should refinance an existing mortgage is the break-even point that represents how soon the cost of the refinance will be recaptured through lower monthly payments. But while the break-even point is easy enough to calculate, other factors may also influence your decision and, if it's a go, the type of loan you'll select.
Existing-home sales post surprising 5.1% gainWASHINGTON - Sales of previously occupied homes jumped unexpectedly in February by the largest amount in nearly six years as ...
Home sales rise in state and U.S.The state and nation had a home sales party in February, ...
Mortgage rates drop to record lowRates on 30-year mortgages fell this week to the lowest level on record after the Federal Reserve launched a new effort to assist the staggering U.S. housing market. ...
Survey: Households say now is good time to buyORLANDO, Fla. – March 27, 2009 – Out of 1,000 potential first-time home buyers, 78 percent say that now is a good time to buy a home, ...
NAR: Pending home sales rise 2.1 percentWASHINGTON – April 1, 2009 – Pending home sales have edged up, hinting at a possible pickup of sales activity in coming months, according to the National ...
Florida’s existing home, condo sales rise in February 2009ORLANDO, Fla. – March 23, 2009 – Florida’s existing home sales rose in February, making it the sixth consecutive month that sales activity showed increases in ...
$8,000 tax credit explained by Venice Area Board of RealtorsThe Tax Credit is for home buyers (either spouse if filing jointly) who have NOT owned a principle residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase.
Home sales keep rising locallyRealtors sold 511 pre-owned single-family homes in the Sarasota-Bradenton market in January, a 4 percent rise from the 490 sold in January 2008, the Florida Association of Realtors reported.
Florida’s existing home, condo sales rise in January 2009 Florida’s existing home sales rose in January, making it the fifth month in a row that sales activity showed increases in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR).
Wall Street Journal: Time to dive Into Housing MarketThe housing bust is creating a new group of winners: first-time home buyers. People who sat on the sidelines -- often watching wistfully as their friends became homeowners -- are suddenly in a position to grab some great deals. Indeed, first-time home buyers made up 41% of all buyers at the end of 2008, up from 36% in 2006, according to a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors.
TIME TO BUY?Cheap rates and foreclosure sales lure home buyers. Falling housing prices spell opportunity.
"YES" for First Time BuyersBut if you are a first-time buyer, the situation is different. Do you have enough cash for a down payment – at least 3.5 percent for a Federal Housing Administration loan, as much as 20 percent for a conventional bank loan – plus closing costs? And is your job or career relatively stable?
If the answers are yes and yes, then you have options. Still, is this the right time to take the plunge?
Venice and Siesta Key Beach get Awards!Venice Beach was just named as one of the winners of the 2008 Best Restored Beach Awards by American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA).
Dr. Beach names Siesta Key Beach as the 3rd best beach in the Country!!! Click Here to Read Article.
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