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…
Category: Market Trends
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…
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…
Nearly 36 Percent Discount for Buyers of Bank Owned Homes in Florida
Bank owned homes in Florida are popular to owner-buyers and investors largely because of their prices. Buyers who couldn’t afford to buy a home during the boom years can now choose from…
Florida Sunshine and Its Health Benefits
There’s sunshine where you are and there’s also sunshine where I am, but the sunshine in Florida is deemed to be much more enjoyable, as its beautiful beaches and lakes heightens the…