Investing

Realtors Rally in Orlando

WASHINGTON, October 07, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) —
WHAT: 2008 REALTORS Conference & Expo
WHEN: November 7-10, 2008
WHERE: Orlando, Fla.

Florida’s Existing Home, Condo Sales Improve

ORLANDO, FL - August 15, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — During the second quarter of 2008, Florida Realtors® continued to report positive signs for the state’s housing sector, such as an increase in pending home sales (based on contracts signed but not closed) and a slower rate of expansion of inventory levels in some areas.

Florida’s Existing Housing Market Shows Improving Conditions in June 2008

ORLANDO, Fla., July 24, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Many Florida Realtors® statewide noted positive movement in their local housing markets in June, with an upswing in the statewide median price reported for both existing home sales and condominium sales over May 2008, according to the latest housing statistics released by the Florida Association of Realtors® […]

The Villages New Home Sales Surge 18 Percent

– Sales increase attributed to residents buying lifestyle, not just real estate –
THE VILLAGES, Fla., —The Villages, the largest single site mixed-use real estate development in the U.S., reports new home sales increased 18 percent from last year. New home sales from February to May 2007 totaled 768 and 905 for 2008.

Florida Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Countrywide Financial

Lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing of loans to boost company profits
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that his office has filed a lawsuit against Countrywide Financial, one of the nation’s largest mortgage companies, for allegedly engaging in deceptive and unfair trade practices.

Florida Existing Home Sales Improve in May

ORLANDO, Fla., – Florida Realtors® statewide continued to report positive signs in their local housing markets, with an uptick in existing home and condominium sales in May 2008 from April, according to the latest housing statistics released by the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR).

Sinking dollar gives foreigners ‘upper hand’

MIAMI – March 11, 2008 – From atop any gleaming, half-sold condo project, South Florida’s housing market looks bleak.
Viewed from abroad, it looks brighter.

Florida’s Housing Market for 4Q 2007: Sales Activity Remained Soft

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14, 2008 –In fourth quarter 2007, Florida’s housing sector continued to report high inventory levels of homes for sale in many markets, median prices edging down and sales activity levels that reflect the impact of tighter lending standards and on-the-fence buyers.

IMN TO HOST SYMPOSIUM ON DISTRESSED REAL ESTATE INVESTING IN MIAMI

NEW YORK, NY – Information Management Network (“IMN”) is pleased to announce a timely industry Symposium on Distressed Real Estate Investing, focusing on Residential Asset Classes for the institutional investor. This event will take place on March 18-19, 2008 at The Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami, FL. Dedicated to in-depth coverage […]

Florida’s Existing Home Sales Slower in December 2007

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 24, 2008 – Sales of existing homes and condominiums in Florida continued to reflect the impact of a sluggish economy and mortgage financing issues in December. Statewide, sales of existing single-family homes totaled 8,828 last month while 12,758 homes sold in December 2006 for a decrease of 31 percent in the year-to-year […]