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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.

ORLANDO, FL - May 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Florida’s existing home sales rose in April – the eighth consecutive month that sales activity increased in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR). April’s statewide sales showed gains over the previous month’s sales level in both the existing home and existing condominium markets.

ORLANDO, Fla - May 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Sales of existing single-family homes in Florida rose 25 percent in first quarter 2009 compared to the same period a year earlier, according to the latest housing statistics from the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR). A total of 31,412 existing homes sold statewide in 1Q 2009; during the same period the year before, a total of 25,071 existing homes sold. It marks the third consecutive quarter that Florida has reported higher existing home sales; sales levels in the third and fourth quarters of 2008 were higher than the corresponding three-month period of the previous year, according to FAR.

ORLANDO, FL - April 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Florida’s existing home sales increased in March, making it the seventh month in a row 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). March’s statewide sales also increased over the previous month’s sales level in both the existing home and existing condo markets

TALLAHASSEE, FL - April 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Ten Realtors® from across Florida met with Gov. Charlie Crist this morning to discuss increased home sales and other positive trends in their markets, as well as offer insight into some current issues facing the real estate industry. It’s part of this year’s Great American Realtor Days, April 14-15, when about 1,000 Realtors from throughout the state join forces at the state capital to meet with their legislators and discuss concerns affecting all Florida residents.

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

ORLANDO, FL - February 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Florida’s existing home sales rose in January, making it the fifth month in a row 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).

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)

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 26, 2009 – Florida’s housing market mirrored the national trend in 2008, as mortgage industry troubles, unsettled financial markets, tightened credit and other economic issues impacted sales and prices.

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).

ORLANDO, FL - December 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — For the third month in a row, Florida’s existing home sales rose in November, with...

ORLANDO, FL - December 11, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — For the second month in a row, Florida’s existing home sales rose in October, with...

ORLANDO, FL - December 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Sales of existing single-family homes in Florida rose 5 percent in third quarter 2008 compared...

ORLANDO, FL - October 24, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — For the first time in almost three years, Florida’s existing home sales rose in September,...

WASHINGTON, October 07, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — WHAT: 2008 REALTORS Conference & Expo WHEN: November 7-10, 2008 WHERE: Orlando, Fla. There is still time for members of...

ORLANDO, FL - September 25, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — For the second month in a row, several of Florida’s metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported...

ORLANDO, FL - August - 25, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Single-family existing home sales rose in Florida for the first time in more than two years:...

ORLANDO, FL - August 15, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — During the second quarter of 2008, Florida Realtors® continued to report positive signs for the state’s housing...

ORLANDO, Fla., July 24, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Many Florida Realtors® statewide noted positive movement in their local housing markets in June, with an...

-- Sales increase attributed to residents buying lifestyle, not just real estate -- THE VILLAGES, Fla., —The Villages, the largest single site mixed-use real estate...