Google announces intentions to begin labeling websites as “mobile-friendly.” By the end of 2014, eMarketer predicts that upwards of 4.55 billion people will own a mobile phone, and 1.75 billion of those will be smartphones. Ostensibly, that means by

New cash sales report says more of the same – we’re staying consistent. In September, cash sales increased slightly despite the autumnal slump, but remain at relatively low levels, according to a new report from CoreLogic. In recent months,

Miami is home to one of the nation’s most active and sought after condominium markets, offering spectacular oceanfront views and immediate access to the city’s infamous blend of international cultures. In late November, Krystal Tower, Miami’s newest upscale condo

With Fannie and Freddie’s new mortgage rules coming into effect, the industry questions the impact they’ll truly have. Earlier this month, new lending guidelines previously announced by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac came into effect, and now the industry

It looks like Naples, Fla. will soon be enjoying the resources and talent of a award-winning national homebuilder, as Ashton Woods Homes announced earlier today it had purchased lots and plans to build a number of single-family homes in

What’s the deal with asking prices in our metro area? Asking prices in the Miami area remained positive in November, though they seem to be showing signs of slowing down, according to the newly released Price Monitor from Trulia. Per Trulia’s

Ivan Ramirez, owner of Crescendo Real Estate, and his team of associates have joined S2 Development and its joint venture partner BHLK Investments to assist The Real Estate Club in selling out the O Residences. Not only familiar with

The latest government jobs report was highly encouraging for the economy – and, as a result, for the housing market. Good news alert! The government’s latest jobs report came out last week, and it was a very encouraging one

Foreclosures are being completed at dramatic rates…and why that might not be so good. The newest foreclosure report from CoreLogic highlights the nation’s continued efforts to push through new and long pending foreclosures, but the robust pace of completion

Hector Rabellino has joined Astor Real Estate Group as a sales associate. With more than 15 years of experience in sales and marketing, Rabellino has a long record of successfully guiding local, national and multi-national clients with their real

Construction spending rises and falls throughout the country, helping and hindering markets struggling to refill dwindling inventories. Construction spending was up this past October, according to recently released figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. The increases, which amount to

Move, Inc., the company that oversees NAR’s realtor.com website, has filed a lawsuit against Curt Beardsley, a former VP of product marketing who, earlier this year, left Move for a new position at competing syndication site Zillow. This marks the

At the end of the day, how much income do consumers need to qualify for certain mortgages in our housing market? In our most recent analysis of housing affordability, we looked at what percentage of our housing market’s inventory

Though overall construction is mostly flat from last year, both single family and multifamily are putting up some encouraging numbers. Residential construction spending was up just 1.3 percent from September to October and 1.8 percent from Oct. 2013, rising

Stable, moderate price appreciation may tell a much larger economic story.   Though the pace of home sales has slowed throughout much of the nation, year-over-year price gains remain healthy, increasing in October yet again, making 32 months of

There’s very little that’s conventional in terms of how homebuyers today finance their purchases, as 2014 draws to a close. In our most recent story on NAR’s 2014 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, we looked at how consumers