Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Interactive map of Broward County home values - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Interactive map of Broward County home values - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
The areas that recovered best so far are Weston and Wilton Manors.
The areas that recovered best so far are Weston and Wilton Manors.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
FHA extends flipping waiver through 2014
FHA extends flipping waiver through 2014
This allows investors to sell properties that had been acquired in the previous 90 days, no waiting required if buyer obtains a FHA laon.
This allows investors to sell properties that had been acquired in the previous 90 days, no waiting required if buyer obtains a FHA laon.
Home prices rise by most in 6 years
Home prices rise in Oct. by most in 6 years
Prices of U.S. homes rose compared to a year ago, in 45 U.S. states, the only exceptions were Illinois, Delaware, Rhode Island, New Jersey and Alabama.
Prices of U.S. homes rose compared to a year ago, in 45 U.S. states, the only exceptions were Illinois, Delaware, Rhode Island, New Jersey and Alabama.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Home prices increase in most major US cities
WASHINGTON: Home prices increase in most major US cities - Business Breaking News - MiamiHerald.com
The number of previously occupied homes available for sale has fallen to a 10-year low. The inventory of new homes is also near the lowest level since 1963.
The number of previously occupied homes available for sale has fallen to a 10-year low. The inventory of new homes is also near the lowest level since 1963.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Banks favor short sales over principal reduction
Banks favor short sales over forgiving debt
"Florida homeowners have received more than $3 billion in mortgage relief and benefits from the nation’s five largest banks since a landmark settlement was signed in March to atone for foreclosure-related offenses."
"Florida homeowners have received more than $3 billion in mortgage relief and benefits from the nation’s five largest banks since a landmark settlement was signed in March to atone for foreclosure-related offenses."
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Housing Construction Soars But Still Not Enough
Housing Starts Soar Housing shortage conditions will last for several years, pushing prices of available homes upward.
Monday, November 19, 2012
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Who Will Get Future Housing Wealth?
Who Will Get Future Housing Wealth?
Housing is resuming its historic role as wealth creator for the average family.
Housing is resuming its historic role as wealth creator for the average family.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Friday, October 12, 2012
Homes for sale scarce - Sun-Sentinel.com
Housing: Homes for sale scarce - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
The inventory of South Florida homes for sale on Zillow.com has fallen by 34 percent in the past year, the real estate website said Thursday.
The inventory of South Florida homes for sale on Zillow.com has fallen by 34 percent in the past year, the real estate website said Thursday.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Foreclosure Filings Spike 36% In South Florida Region In Q3 2012
Foreclosure Filings Spike 36% In South Florida Region In Q3 2012
Lenders are taking advantage of better market conditions to initiate or restart foreclosure proceedings.
Lenders are taking advantage of better market conditions to initiate or restart foreclosure proceedings.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Friday, September 28, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
South Florida Listing Inventory
South Florida Listing | Home Inventory | September 24 2012 For buyers it remains too tight for comfort.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Homeownership 45% cheaper than renting
Homeownership 45% cheaper than renting
“Homeownership is cheaper than renting in all of the 100 largest metros by a wide margin,” says Jed Kolko, Trulia’s chief economist. “Rents continue to rise faster than prices, and mortgage rates are near record lows.”
“Homeownership is cheaper than renting in all of the 100 largest metros by a wide margin,” says Jed Kolko, Trulia’s chief economist. “Rents continue to rise faster than prices, and mortgage rates are near record lows.”
Monday, September 17, 2012
Congress Extends EB-5 Investor Visa Program through 2015
Congress Extends EB-5 Regional Center Program through September 30, 2015
Foreign investors with $500,000 can acquire a business interest in specific real estate investments and qualify for a path to residency.
Foreign investors with $500,000 can acquire a business interest in specific real estate investments and qualify for a path to residency.
Friday, September 14, 2012
South Florida Foreclosure Filings Increased
South Florida Foreclosures | August 2012 | RealtyTrac
With some legal hold ups resolved, bank attorneys increased their foreclosure activity in August, with an 11% increase over the same month last year.
With some legal hold ups resolved, bank attorneys increased their foreclosure activity in August, with an 11% increase over the same month last year.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
South Florida Listing | Home Inventory | September 3 2012
South Florida Listing | Home Inventory | September 3 2012
The very narrow gap makes the sellers happy but buyers yearn for more inventory. EB
The very narrow gap makes the sellers happy but buyers yearn for more inventory. EB
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Home-appraisal complaints rise in volatile resale market
Home-appraisal complaints rise in volatile resale market When markets move fast and appraisers look only in the rearview mirror, conflict is common.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
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Monday, August 13, 2012
Miami Condo Prices Explode in Second Quarter
Miami | Condo Prices | Second Quarter
Miami condo prices are in an unsustainable trajectory. I make no predicitons on when it will turn, but let me misquote Shakespeare to tell you what I think of this price increase: "Bubble, double, toil and trouble. Leave this island on the double" Eduardo Brandt
Miami condo prices are in an unsustainable trajectory. I make no predicitons on when it will turn, but let me misquote Shakespeare to tell you what I think of this price increase: "Bubble, double, toil and trouble. Leave this island on the double" Eduardo Brandt
Thursday, August 9, 2012
South Florida home prices rose in June - Business - MiamiHerald.com
South Florida home prices rose in June - Business - MiamiHerald.com
Prices are rising in uour area, but on average Florida is still about 43% lower than at the peak five years ago.
Prices are rising in uour area, but on average Florida is still about 43% lower than at the peak five years ago.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Foreign home searches drop as prices rise
Foreign home searches drop as prices rise But Florida cities remain popular for online searchers
Monday, July 23, 2012
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
NAR: International sales continue to climb in U.S. market
NAR: International sales continue to climb in U.S. market Florida receives 26% of the total, California is 2nd with 11%.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Home prices up for 2nd month
CoreLogic: Home prices up for 2nd month: Including distressed sales, the five states with the highest appreciation were: Arizona (+8.8 percent), District of Columbia (6.4 percent), Florida (+5.5 percent), Montana (+5.4 percent), and Utah (+5.4 percent).
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Few respond to foreclosure review offer
Few respond to foreclosure review offer
A government regulated program to help owners dealing with foreclosure has been largely ignored by them. They may be "burnt out" by the many previous private solicitors.
A government regulated program to help owners dealing with foreclosure has been largely ignored by them. They may be "burnt out" by the many previous private solicitors.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Pending South Florida home sales increase 13 percent in March - Business - MiamiHerald.com
Pending South Florida home sales increase 13 percent in March - Business - MiamiHerald.com
More pending sales in homes and condominiums throughtout the South Florida markets, with one exception: Sales of condominiums in Miami slowed down, this market is the preferred target of foreign buyers and it's been very active, which already resulted in lower inventory and higher prices.
More pending sales in homes and condominiums throughtout the South Florida markets, with one exception: Sales of condominiums in Miami slowed down, this market is the preferred target of foreign buyers and it's been very active, which already resulted in lower inventory and higher prices.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
South Florida | Construction increase
South Florida | Construction | McGraw-Hill A big increase on construction plans.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Tuesday's Daily Pulse - from Florida Trend, Florida's Source For Business News
Tuesday's Daily Pulse - from Florida Trend, Florida's Source For Business News
Compare home prices in different Florida locations
Compare home prices in different Florida locations
Monday, March 26, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Girl, 14, gets into Florida real estate - UPI.com
Girl, 14, gets into Florida real estate - UPI.com:
In Florida, Canadian investors now start young!
In Florida, Canadian investors now start young!
Monday, March 12, 2012
Friday, March 9, 2012
Average rate on 30-year FRM dips to 3.88%
Average rate on 30-year FRM dips to 3.88%: Mortgage rates fall again
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
US Home Prices
US Home Prices:
When in doubt about any investment, find and look at long term charts, like the chart of U.S. home prices since 1860, priced in ounces of gold. Right now prices are cheaper than they've ever been except for a brief quarter in 1980. EMB
When in doubt about any investment, find and look at long term charts, like the chart of U.S. home prices since 1860, priced in ounces of gold. Right now prices are cheaper than they've ever been except for a brief quarter in 1980. EMB
Monday, March 5, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Home prices ended ‘11 lower
Home prices ended ‘11 lower Most U.S. markets closed 2011 at 2002 pricing levels, about 1/3 lower than the 2006 peak. Miami and Phoenix were the only regional markets that had a modest increase in prices from the previous year.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
One week left for Homestead Exemption for 2011 buyers
FL Dept Rev - Property Appraiser Contacts:
One week left to apply for your Homestead Exemption if you purchased a primary property is 2011.
One week left to apply for your Homestead Exemption if you purchased a primary property is 2011.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
New fed agency to simplify lending paperwork
New fed agency to simplify lending paperwork
“For the first time, the federal government will have the authority to look into the entire mortgage servicing market,” Cordray wrote in the article.
“For the first time, the federal government will have the authority to look into the entire mortgage servicing market,” Cordray wrote in the article.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Short sale sellers need to close in 2012
Short sale sellers need to close in 2012
Unless the law changes, a short sale after 2012 may generate a taxable gain to the seller.
Unless the law changes, a short sale after 2012 may generate a taxable gain to the seller.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
10 Cities Where List Prices Soared in the Last Year
10 Cities Where List Prices Soared in the Last Year
South Florida is at the top of the list.
South Florida is at the top of the list.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Housing inventory down 22% nationwide
Housing inventory down 22% nationwide
South Florida posted a sharp drop in inventory and higher asking prices
South Florida posted a sharp drop in inventory and higher asking prices
Monday, January 23, 2012
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Friday, January 20, 2012
TIME FOR CONDOS?
TIME FOR CONDOS?
A few years ago, very, very few would had predicted that Miami's condo market could rebound so strongly as it did. The secret ingredient to its quick success was strong Latin American economies and currencies.
A few years ago, very, very few would had predicted that Miami's condo market could rebound so strongly as it did. The secret ingredient to its quick success was strong Latin American economies and currencies.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
South Florida’s real estate crisis in one chart - The Economic Time Machine - MiamiHerald.com
South Florida’s real estate crisis in one chart - The Economic Time Machine - MiamiHerald.com
An 11 year chart tells you the story of the bubble and crash. In spite of the drop, South Florida produced higher appreciation than the rest of the U.S. since 2000. The trend is up.
An 11 year chart tells you the story of the bubble and crash. In spite of the drop, South Florida produced higher appreciation than the rest of the U.S. since 2000. The trend is up.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Florida brokers sunnier than most - Business - MiamiHerald.com
Florida brokers sunnier than most - Business - MiamiHerald.com
The reason: international buyers and cash deals.
The reason: international buyers and cash deals.
Monday, January 9, 2012
You may owe federal income taxes in 2013 if you have a short sale, foreclosure
You may owe federal income taxes in 2013 if you have a short sale, foreclosure
Sellers: If you have to do a short sale, do it this year
Sellers: If you have to do a short sale, do it this year