– FHA loan limits unchanged in 2013 In Fla. and all but two states, FHA’s maximum mortgage amount – $417,000 in most areas – won’t change Jan. 1.
– Commercial real estate investment shows small signs of improvement CCIM: Investment better in all property sectors, but property values remain flat and transaction volumes down in 3Q. Colombians ready to buy U.S. property Florida trade mission found residents ready to buy property in Fla. – and for Americans...
– Improving markets surge 60% in Dec. NAHB: Number of local markets that saw improvement for at least six months spiked by 76 cities in Dec., rising to 201.
– What’s ahead for Fla. real estate in 2013? Learn about business opportunities and market trends during Fla. Realtors’ 2013 Economic Forecast event on Dec. 12. Force-placed insurance lawsuit to proceed A Fla. woman forced to take insurance by her lender alleges the tactic was predatory. Judge rules the...
– NAR Call for Action: Mortgage interest tax deduction Congress hasn’t decided to change mortgage interest deduction yet, and NAR hopes a deluge of support keeps it that way. HUD to sell FHA mortgages in Fla. HUD sells FHA mortgage loans to investors, who, HUD says, help owners avoid...
– 1 in 3 buyers would consider a Walmart mortgage Study: Consumers like banks but are open to non-traditional lenders, such as PayPal or Walmart, to save time and money. Florida Realtorsandreg; hosts 2013 real estate and economic forecast event Prepare for business and investment opportunities through Fla. Realtors’...
– Survey: Buyers should comparison shop for a mortgage Survey: Many buyers pay more than they should for a mortgage. Some even lose homes when unexpected fees come due. Fannie increases options for surrendering deed Owners have new options, including ability to mail in deed and live in house...
– Coming soon: Online flood zone requests FEMA says homeowners who want to contest their placement within a FEMA-designated flood zone can soon do so online. Cutoff for jumbo loans won’t change in 2013 The maximum conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgages will stay at...
– UF: Fla. consumer confidence shows post-election decline UF economist: While consumer confidence spiked nationally, it declined a bit in Fla., due in part to a tight election. Mortgages in 5 states, including Fla., to have higher fees Fannie, Freddie to charge Fla. borrowers more than buyers in 45...
– Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increases again Index hits highest level in 4.5 years. Current outlook about the same as Oct., but future expectations rose a point. NAR: Job creation forecast to lift commercial NAR: Most major commercial sectors improving and absorbing the small amount of new space...
