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FLORIDA PARTNERSHIP RECEIVES $1,000,000 AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRESERVATION GRANT AWARD FROM THE MACARTHUR FOUNDATION
February 27, 2009 Posted by MacArthur Foundation
The grant will help to preserve affordable housing for 5,000 families, seniors and people with disabilitie
TALLAHASSEE, FL - February 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — At a press conference today, representatives from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing), the Florida Housing Coalition (FHC)
Florida’s Existing Home, Condo Sales Rise in 4Q 2008
February 13, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, FL - February 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Sales of existing single-family homes in Florida rose 13 percent in fourth quarter 2008 compared to the same period a year earlier, according to the latest housing statistics from the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR)
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 Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Countrywide Financial
July 1, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
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
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’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.
IMN TO HOST SYMPOSIUM ON DISTRESSED REAL ESTATE INVESTING IN MIAMI
February 13, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
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 […]
Citizens at eye of storm over state investment pool
January 14, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Jan. 14, 2008 – Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Florida’s largest property insurer, is hoping its investments in a troubled state investment pool bounce back before hurricane season starts in June.
Provident Bankshares Corporation to Write-Down Investments and Increase Loan Loss Provision
January 11, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
BALTIMORE, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Provident Bankshares Corporation (Nasdaq: PBKS), the parent company of Provident Bank, announced today that it has written down a significant portion of its REIT trust preferred securities portfolio. In addition, the Company has increased the provision for loan losses to reflect the inherent increase in loss rates in its real […]
Investment Firm Hires Luxury Hotel GM to Launch Five-Star Services in Office Buildings
December 7, 2007 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
Part of Plan to Offer Premium Services under Blumberg Office Properties Brand; Office Workers in Tampa Already Enjoy on-site Swimming Pool
CORAL GABLES, Fla., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ — Blumberg Office Properties, the U.S. commercial real estate investment manager, today said it has hired a luxury hotel executive to spearhead the rollout of five-star, premium services for […]
Pillar To Post Recommends Five Tips to Sell Homes Quickly, for the Highest Valuation
November 2, 2007 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
* A Few Smart Moves Can Gain Sellers Thousands of Dollars *
TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ –
WHAT: Tips for home sellers to prepare homes for a rapid sale earning the highest valuation.
How To Make Millions in Miami
October 31, 2007 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
BALTIMORE, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ — The following statement was written by Tom Dyson, who is a frequent contributor to DailyWealth.com, a free daily e-letter with over 400,000 subscribers:
CNLBank Wealth Management Receives Top Florida Ranking
October 26, 2007 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — CNLBank today announced for the fifth consecutive year CNLBank Wealth Management has been named one of the Top 100 Wealth Managers in the nation by Wealth Manager Magazine. This distinguished annual report ranks the top investment advisory firms in the nation offering true wealth management services to high net […]
