– June’s national home sales slip, but above year ago NAR: Total existing sales down 1.2% from May, up 15.2% from year ago. Median price up 13.5% over year ago. Fla.’s housing data delayed due to technical issues.
– HUD and FHA offices closed on Monday, July 22 FHA’s Resource Center and National Servicing Center remain open for general questions, but they’re not allowed to help with a specific case. Fla. construction up 39.8% in major-metro markets BidClerk: Private activity rose 5.4% year-to-year while public activity rose...
– Real estate appraisers optimistic about future Appraisal Institute survey: 84% of residential appraisers say their local residential real estate market is strong; 46% of commercial appraisers say the same.
– Attend Florida Realtors 2013 Convention: Be a rock star for your business Aug. 14-18 event “provides outstanding value to any Realtor interested in the latest technology, trends and best business practices,” says Pres. Dean Asher. NAR creates flood insurance disclosure Rising flood insurance costs will impact some Fla....
– Realtors see increase in fair housing complaints Testers use the Internet to find ads that discriminate, then file a complaint. Florida Realtors Legal Hotline has received an increase in calls.
– Citizens joins the world of social media Want to stay current on Citizens Property Insurance updates? On July 1, the Florida-owned insurer entered social media with accounts on Twitter and Facebook. Census Bureau: Median home prices up 2.3% in 2011 Data about 2011 released today is old but...
– Short sale listings must have five days in MLS Starting Aug. 1, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac short sales must remain “active” for at least five days in the MLS – and the timeframe must include a weekend.
– NAR survey: Younger buyers more optimistic More than any other age group, Millennials are more confident that their recent home purchase was a good financial investment, according to a new study. CoreLogic: Foreclosure inventory down 27% for year Fla. still leads the pack, however, in highest number of...
– May sees big drop in mortgage delinquencies Jacksonville-based LPS: The number of at-risk mortgages dropped 15% since Dec. 2012, and is now at its lowest level in 11 years – since 2002. 10 tips for buying real estate with IRAs Using retirement accounts to buy real estate can...
– Fla. home to 7 of top 15 retirement investments RealtyTrac: “These popular retirement cities will very likely be an area of growth.” In each, at least 1/3 of the population is age 65 or older.
