Property
Pilot Program Attempts to Preserve Affordable Housing Stock in Florida
August 12, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
Tallahassee, FL - August 12, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — In response to the need to increase the preservation of existing affordable housing stock, Florida Housing has created the Preservation Rehabilitation Pilot Program.
Three Local Families Receive Keys to New Homes
July 29, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
West Oaks Mall Sponsors Affordable Home Construction
Orlando, Fla., July 29, 2008 (RealEstateRama) - Habitat for Humanity Orlando recently dedicated three houses to local families during a home dedication ceremony. Construction costs for all the homes were sponsored by West Oaks Mall, who contributed $200,000 and 600 hours of volunteer labor on the homes.
Five technology predictions for real estate
May 19, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON – May 19, 2008 – Powerful mobile tools, voice-activated devices and a lot of video will better connect real estate practitioners with their customers in coming years, predicted a panel of technology experts at NAR’s Midyear Meetings.
Mortgage Contracting Services Experiences Strong First Quarter Growth
May 5, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TAMPA, Fla., April 29 /PRNewswire/ — Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS), a provider of property preservation and inspection services for the mortgage industry, today announced continued growth as it closes the first quarter.
Florida Housing Authority Returned to Local Control After Four Years Under Federal Receivership
April 7, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON - Following four years under federal control, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) retuned the Riviera Beach (Fla.) Housing Authority (RBHA) to local governance earlier this week.
Protect Your Home While You Travel, Says Florida Association of Realtors
March 13, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, Fla., March 12, 2008 — Is spring fever prompting you to head for the beaches or some other vacation getaway? If you’re planning to travel during the spring holidays this year, you can help protect your home while you’re away by following these tips from the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR):
TREE TOPS GOLF TO OPEN SECOND STORE TO THE VILLAGES
February 25, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
Golf shop opening in Spanish Springs Town Center in April 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - THE VILLAGES, Fla. Feb. 19, 2008 – Crossman & Company, the largest third-party retail leasing and property management company in Central Florida, announces the execution of a 1,629 square foot lease for Tree Tops Golf in Spanish Springs Town Center at […]
Better-Connected Homes Increase Tornado Protection
February 12, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
IBHS says affordable options exist but aren’t implemented in inland areas of U.S.
Tampa – The devastating tornadoes that recently stunned five states are a reminder of nature’s power and unpredictability. But according to the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), houses in inland areas of the United States would have a greater chance of […]
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.