Homes selling quickly, time on market down…

“As inventory has tightened, homes have been selling more quickly,” says Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. “A notable shortening of time on market began this spring, and this has created a general balance between home buyers and sellers in much of the country. This equilibrium is supporting sustained price growth, and homes that are correctly priced tend to sell quickly…" Read more: http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=280679

Florida's housing market continues positive track…

Pending sales, closed sales and median prices rose, while the inventory of homes and condos for sale dropped in Florida’s housing market in July, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Read more…http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=280061

If you can pull it off, buy a house…

If you’re planning to live in your home for a long time, you have the money, and you can get financing, it’s a fine time to buy. Read more…http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=279639

How to hire a reputable mover…

With summer moving season in full swing, rogue movers are again operating and causing problems for renters and others. Read more…http://www.clarkhoward.com/news/clark-howard/homes-real-estate/moving-soon-get-clarks-advice/nCQFT/

Jump in Florida consumer confidence…

Consumer confidence among Floridians rose in July by three points from the revised June figure to 76. The index is nine points higher than it was last year at this time, according to a monthly University of Florida (UF) survey. Read more… http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=279105

Making sure a home gets appraised accurately…

Appraisers make the final call, of course, but here are steps that sellers and their agents can take to ensure that valuations are fair and accurate. Read more…http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=278815

Insurance tips for first-time buyers…

Property insurance is confusing. At a minimum, new buyers should understand the levels and types of coverage, and take a few additional steps to protect themselves. Read more…http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=278351