– NAR: Increase in commercial transactions, income NAR: 2011 commercial member profile finds return to profitability; median income up about $10K per member over 2010. Foreclosed owners could get free review Some foreclosed owners from 2009-2010 may qualify for money. A new video from Fed explains why and offers...
– 10% of bank settlement not going to homeowners Fla. A.G. Bondi hasn’t announced plans for 90% of $334M bank foreclosure money, but 10% will help run state government. Government: First house price increase since 2007 Fed index that looks at same-home resales finds 0.6% increase in 1Q 2012...
– NAR: April existing-home sales up, prices rise again Fla.’s housing market continues positive signs in April 2012 Single-family prices rose 10.2%, condos 16.1%; pending sales higher. NAR: Sales up 3.4% over March; 10% over year ago. Realtors support workforce housing solutions Realtors with an effective EAH program (employer...
– Future of U.S. housing market? Echo boomers Where should you focus marketing efforts? On adults 17-31, say experts on NAR panel discussing “shifting demographics.” Lack of capital hinders commercial market NAR: Modest growth and hopeful signs seen, with faster improvement restrained mainly by tight lending standards.
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– BofA announces new short sale incentive Short sale sellers can get $2,500 to $30,000, depending on home’s appraised value, if closing occurs before Sept. 26. U.S. housing market finally reaches a turning point New institute formed by The Conference Board and Nielsen predicts investor demand for rentals will...
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– Group hopes to standardize real estate terms What’s the difference between “ranch,” “rambler” or “single story”? RESO hopes all agents will use similar descriptions. UF: Fla. real estate pros optimistic in 1Q Measure of commercial brokers’ attitudes hits highest level since 2007, boosted by employment gains and lease...
– New Realtor.com TV channel to reach 55 million households Site says 55 million households can access local home listings and focus on a specific home with a click of the remote.
– Do-not-call rules apply to foreclosures Owners in the foreclosure process still have do-not-call rights, and Realtors must follow all federal and state rules. HUD: $4M to fight Fla. housing discrimination HUD: Grants for eight Fla. groups will enforce the Fair Housing Act through investigations and education.
