FL’s housing market continues positive trend in August

“Buyers who have been waiting on the sidelines should see this as a sign to jump in before the market escapes them again. Sellers who have been hesitant to sell should put their homes on the market now." ~regional manager of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Florida. Read more…http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=281284

Average Florida mortgage reduction tops $114,000…

More than 1,000 Florida homeowners have seen an average debt reduction of $114,015 on their primary mortgage since the February approval of the settlement between leading lenders and state attorneys general. Read more…http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=280888

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