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