Florida’s Existing Home, Condo Sales Up in May 2009
June 23, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, FL - June 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Florida’s existing home sales rose in May – the ninth month in a row that sales activity increased in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR). Statewide sales showed gains over the previous month’s sales level in both the existing home and existing condominium markets. Also, for the first time in many months, the statewide median sales price in May for existing homes and for existing condos rose over the previous month’s figure.
Be the ENVY of All: Win Florida Association of Realtors’ Environmental (ENVY) Award
April 30, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, FL - April 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Don’t wait to enter the Florida Association of Realtors®’ (FAR) annual Environmental Award program, or you may be green with ENVY when the winner is chosen. Popularly known as the “ENVY” award, the honor goes to a development that best preserves Florida’s natural quality of life. The award may be given in two categories: one for residential development and one for commercial development.
Florida Realtors® Support Push to Advance Homebuyer Tax Credit Aid
April 7, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, FL - April 07, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Finding a way to turn a new $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time homebuyers into money that they can use right away for a downpayment would spark the recovery of Florida’s housing market and boost the state’s economy, says Cynthia Shelton, 2009 president of the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR).
Protect Your Home While You Travel, Says Florida Association of Realtors
April 1, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, FL - April 01, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — 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)
New Holiday Inn Express Opens in Orlando
March 26, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
March 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today that the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando-Ocoee East has opened. The hotel is the third Holiday Inn Express to open in the Orlando area this year and marks the fourth property in the market to showcase the brand’s new sign.
Florida’s Existing Home, Condo Sales Rise in February 2009
March 24, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, FL - March 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Florida’s existing home sales rose in February, making it the sixth consecutive month 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). February’s statewide sales also increased over January’s figures in both the existing home and existing condo markets
NCAA Returns to Orlando to Build a Home with Habitat for Humanity at the Florida Classic Presented by State Farm
March 19, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
INDIANAPOLIS - March 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The NCAA and Habitat for Humanity International, in conjunction with the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and Habitat for Humanity Orlando, have joined forces to frame a house in partnership with a local Orlando family at the 29th annual Florida Classic presented by State Farm.
Florida’s Existing Home, Condo Sales Rise in December 2008
January 26, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, FL - January 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Florida’s existing home sales rose in December, making it the fourth consecutive month that sales activity demonstrated gains in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR).
Florida’s existing home sales remain slow in February 2008
March 24, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, Fla. – March 24, 2008 – Turmoil in the mortgage market continued to impact Florida’s housing sector in February. Statewide, sales of existing single-family homes totaled 8,310 last month while 11,132 homes sold in February 2007 for a decrease of 25 percent in the year-to-year comparison, according to the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR).
Florida Leads Nation in International Buyers
November 16, 2007 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ — From the United Kingdom to Canada, Mexico and Argentina, foreign buyers love Florida real estate. And by purchasing luxury vacation homes, mid-priced primary residences and commercial properties, they provide a strong, steady flow of investment throughout the state.
Florida’s Strong Population Growth Boosting Demand for Residential Real Estate
November 16, 2007 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ — As one of the fastest growing states in the nation, Florida’s population is expected to increase by 325,000 in 2008, spurring demand for working-age and retirement housing.
