Case-Shiller index: South Florida home prices rise in October - Sun Sentinel

Florida is now fourth fastest-growing state in the U.S., according to U.S. Census Bureau | Bradenton Herald

Experts' outlook for 2017: S. Florida home prices to inch higher, but luxury sector could take a hit - Sun Sentinel

Home sales rebound in November - Sun Sentinel

Existing home sales for November 2016

Gov. Scott: Florida Leads the Nation in Private-Sector Job Growth - Florida Trend

More jobs now, leads to more homeowners in the future.

Failure to qualify for a mortgage: Top 3 reasons

2016 Fla. international investment down $4.3B

Redfin: Home Prices Increased Nearly 8 Percent in November, Posting Biggest Gain in 14 Months

Study: It will get harder for first-time buyers

EB-5 Visa Extension | Donald Trump Immigration Reform

2016 Home Buying Trend: Purchasing Larger Homes Continues

Report: Home prices still ‘have room to run’

Tax-Accounting: LBCPA News
U.S. HOME PRICES SET RECORD WHILE SOUTH FLORIDA CONTINUES STEADY GROWTH

Mid-Market Miami Single-Family Home Sales Rise in October | RealEstateRama

30-year mortgage rate rises again, now at 4.08%

Realtor.com forecast: 2017 real estate trends

U.S. home prices surpass pre-recession peak amid healthy sales | Miami Herald

Fla.’s housing market: Median prices continue to rise in Oct. 2016

What will your money buy? – Miami Herald
This tool shows where you can afford a home and how school quality, safety and annual value growth compare.

Which Rebounded Higher After The Recession — Home Prices Or Stocks? | Stock News & Stock Market Analysis - IBD

Oct. home-start surge largest amount in 34 years

86% of buyers don’t know what a CLUE report is

Fla. has 238 downpayment assistance programs

Fla. has 238 downpayment assistance programs

6 ways to take title of Florida real estate

Fla. Supreme Court changes foreclosure’s timeline

Fla.’s housing market: Median prices higher in 3Q

The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in 3Q 2016 was $224,900, up 12.5 percent from the same time a year ago

Distressed home sales hit nine-year low in 3Q

Homeownership rates rise from 50-year low

2.5M foreclosed owners qualify for a mortgage again

Foreclosures, short sales and bankruptcies remain on a credit report for seven years, which means those black marks will fall off the credit files of 2.5 million consumers between June 2016 and June 2017. And most will then qualify for another mortgage.

Ten-X study: 4 of 5 hottest home markets are in Fla.

1 Fort Lauderdale

2 Palm Beach County

3 Tampa

4 Orlando

5 Las Vegas

Fannie and Freddie plan to streamline underwriting

Faster, easier, more efficient loan underwriting coming to the market next year.

South Florida real estate: Home prices keep rising | Miami Herald

As in many cities, the slowdown has hit South Florida luxury real estate harder than the rest of the market. Tight inventory for affordable homes is leading to bidding wars and escalating prices.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article110330127.html#storylink=cpy

Single-family | Miami-Dade Broward Palm Beach County

September home sales slid across South Florida but median sale prices rose at double-digit rates in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach

Florida Existing Home Sales Flatten in September | Builder Magazine | Existing Home Sales

Forecast: 17M first-time buyers within 5 years

Dying suburban malls become housing mecca

Chinese Buyers US | Chinese Buyers Miami Real Estate

Chinese investment in U.S. real estate is expected to reach $50 billion by 2025,

Tenure in Home Has Steadily Increased in Last 30 Years

24 Percent of Housing Markets Less Affordable Than Historic Norms | RISMedia

EB-5 Real Estate | South Florida Foreign Investment

What happens when a home under contract is damaged?

4 Fla. metros at top of ‘best cities to invest’ list

Realtor.com® Forecasts Hottest Fall Housing Market in 10 Years:

Buyers of U.S. homes are finding lower inventories and higher prices.

Commercial real estate outlook sunny for Miami, experts say | Miami Herald

August home sales bounce back in Palm Beach, Broward counties - Sun Sentinel

Population of downtown Miami grows by a third in six years - Miami Today

New foreclosures down 4% in state, up 6% in S. Fla.

Reduced single family home building in the last decade creates insufficient supply in many large areas

South Florida is one of the regions where the supply of new single family homes can't meet the current demand.SouthSouth Florida is one of the areas where there isn't sufficient supply of new single family homes to meet the current demand.

U.S. home flipping increases to a six-year high in Q2 2016

Study: Fla. needs to put more homes on less land

Fla. home market sizzled in past year

CoreLogic: 548,000 U.S. homeowners regained equity in 2Q 2016

A generation of buyers is getting left behind

More residents, unable or unwilling to buy, are delaying home ownership, and this will negatively impact their net worth throughout their lifetime.

South Florida home price increases surpass national average - Sun Sentinel

Only in Palm Beach: The $95 Million Tear-Down - The New York Times

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Foreclosure starts hit all-time lows in 31 markets - Scotsman Guide

Metropolitan Area Rankings

South Florida ranks very high in entrepreneurial start-up activity.

Fla.’s housing market: Higher median prices in July

Florida buyers paid about 11% more for their homes than a year ago, but the number of sales dropped 8%.

South Florida home sales drop in July but prices keep rising - Sun Sentinel

New-home sales climb to highest level in nine years

Brand-new home sales continue to increase in the U.S.

1 in 3 millennial buyers takes out an FHA loan

Baby boomers still dominate the housing market - Scotsman Guide

"How important is this generation to the housing market?

"We think they are very important. One way to think about it is that they are a quarter of the population, but they control about two thirds of the equity in single-family homes, about $8 trillion dollars. Each group is important in the economy, but these people are sitting on most of the housing wealth."

Areas hit hard by downturn now see highest gains

Fla. population expected to reach 20.7M this year

Florida's population grew 1.84 percent in the past year, trailing only North Dakota, Colorado and Nevada as the fastest-growing states.

Does garage belong to condo owner or association?

Housing market's future is linked to immigration policy - Scotsman Guide

REALTORS® Median Expected Price Change in Next 12 Months, By State, Based on April–June 2016 Surveys

Still a big foreign appetite for U.S. real estate

Frustrated South Florida home buyers encounter shortage of listings - Sun Sentinel

U.S.’s 62.9% homeownership rate at a 51-year low

This was caused by the real estate market meltdown that begun nearly a decade ago, which was all instigated by the very aggressive Federal Reserve policy that occurred after the 9/11 attacks, The crisis affected primarily the newer buyers (minorities and younger people), who paid top dollar; while those with wealth and experience benefited. Will the Federal Reserve make the same mistakes again? If so, you can count on the same sectors to pay the price, while those who understand the game will reap big profits again. Pretty shameful.

FHA Condo Financing | Federal Housing Administration

In a rare moment of bipartisanship before heading home for the summer, the Senate unanimously passed legislation that will require the FHA to lighten up on its condo financing regulations and make low down payment FHA loans more available to the people they are supposed to serve — moderate-income buyers, many of them minorities and first-time purchasers, who turn to condominiums as their most affordable option. 

Feds expand ID disclosure requirement to cash buyers of pricey homes in Broward, Palm Beach counties - Sun Sentinel

Over $75 Million - In Photos: America’s Most Expensive Homes For Sale Right Now - Forbes

Home prices still rising in South Florida, Case-Shiller shows - Sun Sentinel

What will your money buy? – Miami Herald

Miami real estate keeps cooling down | Miami Herald

In Miami, the number of sales declined, while prices keep going up.

Broward had a strong month.

June home prices up across Broward, Palm Beach counties - Sun Sentinel

Broward Housing Market | Broward Real Estate Market

New Condo Legislation to Bring Relief to Homebuyers: The U.S. Senate recently passed H.R. 3700, the 'Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act,' by unanimous consent. This legislation includes reforms to current Federal Housing Administration restrictions on condominium financing, among other provisions.

Foreign Buyers: Typically Upscale than Domestic Buyers

South Florida becoming buyer's market; condo market cools

Fla.’s foreclosure rate dropping, state now No. 4

"South Florida saw a 34 percent drop in foreclosure filings year-over-year," 

Tax Benefits of Owning a Home - Save on Taxes | PropertyCluster.com Blog

Think twice before using your house as ATM

Major U.S. Destinations of Foreign Buyers in April 2015—March 2016

99 of Top 100 Housing Metros Improve Year over Year: The spring buying season continues to cruise along throughout most of the country, according to Freddie Mac's recently released Multi-Indicator Market Index® (MiMi®).

El alza del dólar enfría el interés extranjero en bienes raíces de EE.UU. - WSJ

China Leads Foreign Buyers of U.S. Residential Property in April 2015—March 2016

Study: Gated community homes sell for more

Buy vs. rent: 5 things to consider

Falling home prices? Don't count on it, report says - Sun Sentinel

Should You Invest In South Florida Real Estate? - Forbes

Home affordability: The green light’s turning yellow

Existing-Home Sales Reach Highest Pace in Over Nine Years: Existing-home sales sprang ahead in May to their highest pace in almost a decade, while the uptick in demand this spring amidst lagging supply levels pushed the median sales price to an all-time high.

REALTORS® Median Expected Price Change in Next 12 Months, By State, Based on March-May 2016 Surveys

Florida Realtors reports May home sales in South Florida - South Florida Business Journal

Entry-Level Home Prices Continue to Climb | RISMedia

Home prices still rising in Palm Beach, Broward counties - Sun Sentinel

Miami Parking Debate | Miami Traffic Study

Florida sees foreclosures decline by 41,435 | HeraldTribune.com

Florida tied for fourth in the total percentage of distressed properties, with 2.0 percent of the state’s homes in some stage of the foreclosure process.

For home loans, 3% down is the new 20%

Miami Real Estate Now Showing Steady Growth

Condo Associations | Condo Fees | Jason Kellogg

Many condos charge illegally high application fees

Nearly half of Miami-Dade condo listings show application fees above $100 limit

Tour the Yuengling Estate in Fort Lauderdale Before it's Auctioned Off - Curbed Miami:



'via Blog this'

In the buy vs. rent battle, ‘buy’ is winning

Red-hot South Florida home prices are cooling off | Miami Herald

Where Americans Are Moving Right Now - RISMedia

Banks rush to offer 3% downpayment loans

Homes Selling Fast As Prices Hit Record Highs, Says Realtor.com: The U.S. 2016 homebuying season is in full swing, with homes in May moving as fast as we’ve seen since the housing recovery began – even as asking prices continue to hit new record highs.

Palm Beach County's taxable property values near pre-Recession highs - Sun Sentinel

South Florida's World-Renowned Multiculturalism Fueling Home Sales;...

NAR: Pending home sales at a 10-year high

Median Expected Price Change in Next 12 Months, By State, Based on February-April 2016 Surveys

Short Supply Causing Faster Price Appreciation - DSNews

Low inventory in some U.S.cities.

Fla.’s housing market: Median prices, new listings rise in April 2016

The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $213,000, up 9.2 percent. For townhouse-condo properties in April was $160,000, up 4.4 percent over the year-ago figure.

Broward property values climb, marking fifth straight year of increases - Sun Sentinel

Every one of Broward's 31 cities, as well as the unincorporated areas, saw positive growth in real estate values.

Number of South Florida million-dollar homes nearly doubled since 2012, report says | Miami Herald

A large number of area homes have crossed the $1,000,000 price point in the last few years.

Miami Retail Market | Fort Lauderdale Retail Market

South Florida shoppers expected to continue to drive to stores, creating greater demand for retail space.

Christie's International Real Estate Luxury Index | EWM

Mortgage rates haven’t been this low in three years - The Washington Post

Miami Mid-Market Properties Post Double-Digit Sales Growth in 1Q - Press Release Rocket

Late HOA payments may soon affect credit scores

Metro home prices maintain steadfast growth in 1Q

Nationwide, the median existing single-family home price increased in 87 percent of measured markets.

Fla.’s housing market: Median prices, new listings up in 1Q 2016

US Home Prices See the interesting chart of a typical U.S. home when priced in ounces of gold. One chart follows the price since 1890 until now. The current price has been climbing for years, but it is still well below the historical averages.

Bill Gates buying up South Florida land | Miami Herald

Citizens to stop insuring homes valued $700K and up

Median Expected Price Change in Next 12 Months, By State, Based on January-March 2016 Surveys

Colombia Leads the World in South Florida Real Estate Online Searches; Miami is Most-Searched Market on Realtor.com

Housing costs may prompt a population shift

More residents of some of the nation's priciest areas are heading to new cities where housing costs are lower.

Home prices rise at solid pace even with flat sales

The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller U.S. 20-city home price index rose 5.4 percent that month compared with a year earlier, according to a report released Tuesday.

Miami Luxury Market | Miami Housing Market

selling-home.png (836×403) Primary reason for selling previous home

Fla.’s housing market: New listings, median prices rise in March

The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $209,500, up 10.3 percent from the previous year, according to data from Florida Realtors Industry Data and Analysis department.

Market in Focus: Fort Lauderdale Rising, Part II

Prices, sales of Broward single-family homes, condos climb in March | Miami Herald

The Most Expensive Home Listing in Every State 2016 - Forbes

Florida cities rank very high in million-dollar home sales

Million-dollar home sales surging in this Southern city

Florida fifth in U.S. for a lack of affordable housing

Fla. fifth in U.S. for a lack of affordable housing

South Florida homebuyers enjoying more leverage as market softens - Sun Sentinel

Real Estate Notebook: South Florida rental return below national average - Sun Sentinel

You Haven't Missed the Boom in Florida Real Estate

You Haven't Missed the Boom in Florida Real Estate 
By Dr. Steve Sjuggerud 
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
"I travel around the world, Steve, and I can't believe how cheap it is here in north Florida," my friend Alistair told me last night. Alistair lives in Ireland. "My wife and I were walking around downtown here... We looked at the home prices in the windows of the estate agents' offices, and we were shocked... It is way cheaper than California, and cheaper than just about anywhere in Europe." I agree! Longtime readers know I've beaten the drum on buying Florida real estate for years. I've been right... The prices have gone up, a lot. But you haven't missed it yet... The values are still here... Here's what I mean by value: Compared with just about anywhere in the world, the quality of life in much of Florida is high relative to the cost of shelter. (Your definition of quality of life might be different than mine... so you're free to disagree with me on that. But it's hard to argue with the value.) It's not just north Florida... Central Florida is in the same position. I visited my brother in the Cocoa Beach area last week. Cocoa Beach offers warm weather year-round and easy access to the Orlando airport. To give you an idea of how warm it is in the winter... My brother, my son, and I recently went surfing while in Cocoa Beach – in just our bathing suits. Folks, it's the month of March! And we were not cold. Where else in the continental U.S. can you do that except in Florida? Prices in the Cocoa area are a great value today, regardless of whether you're interested in the low end or the high end of the market. If you're looking for cheap, the median home price in the town of Cocoa is about $125,000 (that's Cocoa, not Cocoa Beach). If you actually want to live right on the sand, we drove past a nice vacant lot, right on the ocean, with a sign in the yard asking under $800,000. Build your dream house on that lot. I'm not suggesting you pack up and move to Cocoa Beach... My point is, the value for your money in north and central Florida is still incredible right now. The quality of life versus the cost of shelter is hard to beat. Don't wait on this idea too much longer... House prices are up 13.8% over the last year in Florida (according to FloridaRealtors.org). But the median home price in Florida is still below $200,000. The "months of supply" is extremely low, at 4.4 months, which typically means higher prices are coming. Mortgage rates of about 3.7% are not far from all-time record lows. The low mortgage rate makes buying a house extremely affordable now. If you've ever thought about buying a place in Florida, now is your moment. My friend Alistair is not alone – Florida attracts millions of foreign tourists each year – and many of them realize what Alistair did: that Florida house prices are a great value relative to back home. Not only that, it's still a great place to retire... Beat the foreigners and the retirees... Consider getting your chunk of Florida real estate today, while the getting is still good...

EB-5 Visa Program | EB-5 Real Estate | SkyRise Miami

The demand for EB-5 visas is greater than ever - Number of applications jumped 50% in 2015

‘A Day In Fort Lauderdale’ Drone Video Showcases The Beauty Our Home Has To Offer

Home equity surges by more than $1 trillion

The price of a typical U.S. home, since 1890, priced in ounces of gold.

6 ways to explain low inventory

Home values in a quarter of U.S. markets at record levels, Zillow analysis shows - Scotsman Guide

All of the top performing markets in this list have matched or exceeded their prior peak home values, with the exception of Miami-Fort Lauderdale, which Zillow reports is still 25.4 percent off its all-time high.

Think housing is unaffordable? It’s only getting worse, RealtyTrac says - MarketWatch

Infographic: 2016 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends | realtor.org

Fla.’s housing market: Median prices rise in Feb.

South Florida Home Prices | South Florida Housing Market

South Florida home prices still far from peak: report 

It’s not a housing bubble: 3 reasons

Miami holds own in international sales of real estate - Miami Today

1 million borrowers regained equity last year

Safest Cities in Florida: Weston, Parkland, Lighthouse Point | New Times Broward-Palm Beach

Foreign buyers pulling back, Realtors say

Salary needed to buy homes in US cities - Business Insider

Here's the salary you have to earn to buy a home in 19 major US cities

Surprising tax credits for homeowners

Where’s the listing inventory?

Downtown Miami Condo Market | Miami Condo Investment

Downtown Miami condo market is cooling off

Credit score is key when applying for a mortgage

Fla. housing market enters ‘outer range of stable’

House flipping is making a comeback in Florida | Press Release - Florida Trend

Fla.’s housing market continues strong track in Jan.

Home Prices in 20 U.S. Cities Increase at Steady Pace - Bloomberg Business

Miami Penthouses | Miami Top Properties

Miami has been a magnet for the very wealthy buyers

Why are so many non-owners afraid to buy?

5 Reasons Now Is the Time to Buy a Home According to a Top Economist | RISMedia

Fla.’s housing market ends 2015 with strong gains

Three Florida Housing Markets That Look Good for Investors

Distressed sales still a big part of housing market

Forbes Names Fort Lauderdale One Of 2016's Best Buy Cities

Forbes Names Fort Lauderdale One Of 2016's Best Buy Cities

South Florida Home Sales Record 2015 | SoFla Sales Record 15

No. 1 Happiest Place To Work: Miami, Florida - In Photos: The 10 Happiest And Unhappiest Cities To Work In Right Now - Forbes

Forbes lists top investment cities – 7 are in Fla.

Florida added nearly 29,000 new real estate agents in 2015, the most in nine years | Tampa Bay Times

Thousands of homes coming to rural Palm Beach County - Sun Sentinel

Florida’s strong job growth boosts home values | Real Time

Fla. poised to be real estate “hot spot” this year

Fla. is the best state for retirement: 6 reasons

Miami Home Prices November | Miami Home Price Appreciation

South Florida home prices saw country’s sixth-highest growth in December.

New Miami Condo Construction | Paramount Miami Worldcenter

Report: 76% of new development condos sold - 13,000 units have been sold out of the 17,000 in Miami-Dade and Broward

Case-Shiller index: Home prices up 8.1 percent in South Florida | Miami Sun Times

Single-family home prices soar in Broward County | Miami Herald

Single-family home prices soar in Broward County

FinCEN Regulation Miami | Luxe Real Estate Secret Buyers

Fed’s anti-money laundering order could benefit Broward, Palm Beach condo markets Average psf for a luxury condo is $1,187 in Miami, $661 in Broward and $948 in Palm Beach.

7 ways to avoid the new LLC disclosure law

Real Estate Shell Company | Title Insurance Trends

Single-family homes ‘headed for higher ground’

Foreign sellers? FIRPTA withholding increases to 15%

Mortgage rates defy predictions: A good time to buy?

U.S. Will Track Secret Buyers of Luxury Real Estate - The New York Times

Only two areas will be targeted, Manhattan and Miami-Dade County, from March to August of 2016. 

REALTORS® Expect Moderate Price Growth in Next 12 Months

Apartment rents still skyrocketing

Survey: Strong 2016 expected for S. Fla. real estate

Report: Little chance of a home price decline

Housing market: South Florida values up 9 percent in 2015, Zillow says - Sun Sentinel

Exciting 2016 forecast: ‘Normal’ real estate market

South Florida Construction Spending | Miami Home Prices

Fla. home sales, prices up in Nov.

Biggest Miami Home Sales 2015 | Ken Griffin Miami Beach