A number of Florida cities bucked the national trend of declining home prices and showed increases in the prices of existing homes for sale in Florida the second quarter, based on reports…
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Tampa Homes — Home Loan Programs for First Time Home Buyers
Are there other home ownership assistance programs for first time home buyers in Tampa aside from the US government’s first time homebuyer tax credit program which has long expired? Yes, there are…
Tampa Real Estate Market Still a Buyer’s Market
With an Altos Market Action Index of 18.92, the Tampa real estate market is still a gold mine for investors, first time home buyers and homeowners looking for a second home. The…
Home Buying Findings in Florida — Hints for Home Buyers, Sellers, Realtors
Most prospective home buyers in Florida used the Internet to look for homes, but eventually they turned to real estate agents to finally buy the homes they wanted, according to a study…
How to Keep a Good Credit Score, According to the CFPB
A website to guide U.S. consumers has been launched by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency recently created by the Obama administration as part of its financial reform program. One…
U.S. Home Loans Rose in Volume Despite Reports of Tight Mortgage Processing
Amid complaints that banks have become overly strict in processing home loans, a balance sheet document from the U.S. Federal Reserve showed that home mortgages increased over the five-year period from 2006…
Florida Is Top Honeymoon Destination
Florida topped all other honeymoon destinations in the mainland U.S. in 2010, according to The Knot Inc., a media company focusing on weddings and related services. The state captured eight percent of…
Florida’s Existing Homes Sector Performed Better than National Market
While the sales of existing homes dropped nationwide in May 2011 both over the year and over the month, sales of existing homes in Florida increased over the month. In May, a…
Ten Florida Cities Desired by International Home Buyers
Despite the U.S. housing meltdown, international home buyers are still interested in U.S. residential real estate, and among their most desired cities for real estate investments are ten Florida cities. According to…
Housing Affordability — Take Advantage of Affordable Homes
Nationwide, housing affordability is still at a high level. Prospective home buyers are still at the point in time that home prices are at their lowest levels in U.S. history, in relation…