Florida Real Estate

Existing home sales and existing condominium sales in Florida rose during the second quarter of 2011 in an annual comparison, according to Florida Realtors latest housing statistics. Existing home sales saw a 1% increase in sales, while existing condominiums saw a 14% increase, however while compari [Read More]

As part of Realtor Safety and Security Month, Florida Realtors will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the "Largest Business Lesson, Multiple Venues. On September 9th, 2011 the association will be hosting its "Safety and Security Program" with the hopes that 10,000 people will participat [Read More]

As optimism rises in making large purchases, so does consumer confidence, according to the new monthly index taken by the University of Florida. There are five components that make up the index, they are; purchasing big-ticket items, perceptions of personal finances, expectations of personal finance [Read More]

It's time again for the Florida Realtors Annual Convention and Trade Expo! The expo has everything for the veteran realtor right down to the newcomer just entering the wonderful world of real estate. This years convention will be held on August 24-28 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando. Ove [Read More]

In Florida, it's the apartment sector that is fueling the new-home construction. According to the Commerce Department, new-home construction rose 3.5% in a monthly comparison.Housing permits rose 8.7% last month, marking the highest level seen since December of 2010. The rise in permits is an indica [Read More]

Although consumer confidence showed an improvement during the month of April, this month the Index fell to 60.8 from 66.0 in a monthly comparison, according to the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index.Lynn France, the director of the Conference Board Consumer Research Center, Consumers are con [Read More]

April 18th of this year a new program funded by the federal Government was laid into place. Nearly 10,000 Florida Homeowners have applied for the Hardest Hit Fund program, a program that piloted in Lee County last year and could aid nearly 40,000 homeowners across the state.The program is split into [Read More]

The existing home sales in Florida rose in April, according to housing data that was released by Florida Realtors. Increasing by 2% in an annual comparison, the existing home sales in Florida have shown a steady increase for five consecutive months.According to Patricia Fitzgerald, Florida Realtors [Read More]

After home sales in Tampa Bay hit a record in March, they fell drastically in April, which marks the spring buying season when sales are typically at their best.The drop in the sales of foreclosed homes was also felt in the four surrounding counties of Hernando, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco, in [Read More]

Taking a a vacation in the Keys of Florida during the summer months is quite common. Many folks rent property for a weekend, a couple of weeks or even a month to partake in the crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches and just plain fun in the sun! However, many vacationers are finding themselves i [Read More]