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Florida Realtors® Support Push to Advance Homebuyer Tax Credit Aid
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
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)
Florida’s Existing Home, Condo Sales Rise in January 2009
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).
Florida’s Existing Home, Condo Sales Rise in December 2008
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 Association of Realtors Urges Lawmakers to Consider Housing Issues and Protect Florida’s Future
TALLAHASSEE, FL - January 09, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — As the Florida Legislature meets in special session this week to balance an additional $2.3 billion budget shortfall because of declining revenues in the current recession, Florida Realtors® urge lawmakers to weigh their options carefully and consider Florida’s economic future.
Florida’s Existing Home Sales Rise in November 2008
ORLANDO, FL - December 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — For the third month in a row, Florida’s existing home sales rose in November, with...
Florida’s Existing Home, Condo Sales Rise in October 2008
ORLANDO, FL - December 11, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — For the second month in a row, Florida’s existing home sales rose in October, with...
Florida existing home sales improve in April compared to March 2008
ORLANDO, Fla. – May 23, 2008 – Florida Realtors® statewide reported an upswing in existing home and condominium sales from March to April 2008,...
Florida Association of Realtors Enlists Community Leaders to Judge Scholarship Essay Contest
ORLANDO, Fla., April 17, 2008 – What do a number of educators, Realtors, business executives, media representatives, civic organizers and elected officials across Florida...
Florida’s existing home sales remain slow in February 2008
ORLANDO, Fla. – March 24, 2008 – Turmoil in the mortgage market continued to impact Florida’s housing sector in February. Statewide, sales of existing...
Florida’s Housing Market for 4Q 2007: Sales Activity Remained Soft
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...
Homeowners optimistic: 77% believe homes held or increased value in 2007
SEATTLE – Feb. 7, 2008 – Despite highly publicized reports of a home sales slump and pricing slides, homeowners remain upbeat. While most homes...
Florida’s Existing Home Sales Slower in December 2007
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 24, 2008 – Sales of existing homes and condominiums in Florida continued to reflect the impact of a sluggish economy and...
Florida Realtors continue efforts to support ‘Yes on 1’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Dec. 20, 2007 – With the possibility of a tax break for businesses, some of Florida’s top real estate brokers and...
FAR offers a total of $106,000 in scholarship awards
ORLANDO, Fla. –Dec. 11, 2007 – Florida high school seniors: Are you filling out college applications and poring over potential scholarship programs? Then make...
Florida’s Housing Market for 3Q 2007: Sales Activity Remains Soft
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- In third quarter 2007, Florida's housing sector in many markets continued to report high inventory levels of homes...
Florida Association of Realtors(R) Presents $5,000 Scholarships to College-bound Students
ORLANDO , Fla., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Going to classes this fall with more money to pay for tuition and books is making college...
