Existing-Home Sales Rise, Up Strongly From Year Ago

Washington, DC, September 21, 2011 Existing-home sales increased in August, even with ongoing tight credit and appraisal problems, along with regional disruptions created by Hurricane Irene, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Monthly gains were seen in all regions. Total existing-home sales1, which are [...]

Fla.'s home, condo sales and median prices higher in August

Sales higher in Aug. over year ago; home median price up 2%, condo median price up 12%. National existing sales up 7.7%. Read The Full Article

NAR: August existing-home sales rise, up strongly from a year ago

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Fewer real estate agents expect price drops

Survey: Agents slightly more optimistic about selling prices in Fla., 1 in 5 expects increase over next six months. Read The Full Article

NAR: 'Home Ownership Matters' bus in Orlando

Bus promoting homeownership will park at Orange County Convention Center in concert with Thursday's Republican debate. Read The Full Article

NAR: Increased lending and easier short sales will reduce REOs

Wants HUD to ease lending standards and modify more loans, but avoid bulk investors and focus on individual sales. Read The Full Article

Fewer Fla. buyers to qualify for FHA loan

NAR Call for Action: Tell Washington that our vulnerable market can't take that kind of hit if FHA limits drop Sept. 30. Read The Full Article

Mortgage loan limits decline Oct. 1

Fannie, Freddie and FHA loan limits shrink Oct. 1, though the Fla. impact will be felt mainly in high-cost home areas. Read The Full Article