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Realtors Rally in Orlando
October 7, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
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
August 15, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
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
August 1, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
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
July 15, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
– 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 Existing Home Sales Improve in May
June 27, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
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).
Florida existing home sales improve in April compared to March 2008
May 26, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, Fla. – May 23, 2008 – Florida Realtors® statewide reported an upswing in existing home and condominium sales from March to April 2008, according to the latest housing statistics released by the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR). A total of 11,200 existing single-family homes changed hands in April, a 20 percent increase over the […]
The Conference Board: Consumer Confidence Index down
April 29, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON – April 29, 2008 – Consumer confidence fell 3.6 points in April, though most of the drop resulted from a decline in attitudes about current economic conditions. Expectations about conditions six months in the future remained relatively unchanged, however.
Poll: Most Americans think it’s a good time to buy a home
April 18, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON – April 18, 2008 – A new Reuters/Zogby poll finds that more than half (54 percent) of Americans now think it’s a good time to buy a home. While consumers still view the economy with a wary eye, confidence also improved in April, rebounding to 95.5 percent from a low of 87.7 in March.
Economy slows Florida population growth to lowest level in 30 years
March 31, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — March 28, 2008 – Migration will continue to fuel Florida’s growth over the next two years, with University of Florida (UF) economists projecting about 575 people moving into the state each day. The growth rate has slowed, however. Between 2002 and 2006, however, the state was a daily in-migration rate of 1,145 […]
Sinking dollar gives foreigners ‘upper hand’
March 11, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
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
February 18, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
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.
Homeowners optimistic: 77% believe homes held or increased value in 2007
February 8, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
SEATTLE – Feb. 7, 2008 – Despite highly publicized reports of a home sales slump and pricing slides, homeowners remain upbeat. While most homes have decreased in value nationwide, 77 percent of owners believe their own home has either held its own or increased in value, according to a recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive […]
Pillar To Post Named #1 in Home Inspections Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2008 Franchise 500 Issue
January 28, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ — For the sixth consecutive year, Pillar To Post, Inc., the leader in home inspection services, has been named #1 in the Home Inspection category by Entrepreneur Magazine's 29th Annual Franchise 500(R) issue. Overall Pillar To Post ranked #143 in the Entrepreneur 500 list.
Florida’s Existing Home Sales Slower in December 2007
January 24, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
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 […]
It’s a Dream Come True: Clearwater Resident Wins National Contest to Become a First-Time Homebuyer
January 17, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ — A Clearwater resident wrote her way into her first home, and on Thursday she accepted a $10,000 check in the first home purchase of her life. It’s a dream come true.