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Realtors have become increasingly fed up with the delays in the sale of foreclosed properties – an area of widespread concern for many homeowners and agents alike, said the Wall Street
Yesterday, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) said that there was an increase of 8.2 percent, for a “Pending Home Sales Index” (PHSI) of 88.8 in May, as anticipated by economists. Overall, all areas saw an increase from a
Bridal registries are common with couples who are about to be married. Now, just as couples can register at a department store or specialty store, they can also register with a lender for the FHA Bridal Registry Program. Newlyweds
A proposed $55 million settlement was denied by the attorneys who represent a group of families whose homes were constructed with toxic drywall. The plaintiffs indicated that they will not agree to a settlement until all of their questions
S&P Case-Shiller data released yesterday demonstrates a monthly increase in home prices through April for the 10- and 20-city composites for the first time in eight months, but they are both at lower levels than the indices have seen
When will the economy recover? Answers have fallen in the 2011 to 2014 range, depending who you talk to. Housing Wire spoke with Freddie Mac Chief Economist Frank Nothaft, who optimistically anticipates that a better economy is right around
Buyers looking for Miami properties now have immediate access to real estate information at the click of a button. Sky Avenue has created a real estate website with free searches of Miami Real Estate, bank-owned units, South Beach luxury
In 2010, the nation’s 10 largest mortgage lenders denied 26.8 percent of loan applications, up an additional 23.5 percent from the amount denied in 2009, said the Wall Street
Chase is now offering some South Florida homeowners a deal: According to an article on SunSentinel.com, a new program offered by Chase, one of the nations largest lenders, gives borrowers behind on their mortgage payments $10,000 to $20,000 if
Miami condominium sales have increased 46 percent in May 2011 compared to May of last
Miami recently ranked among the highest performing markets, and tracked increases in the sales of homes and condos, but along with these sturdier sales comes potential for an unwelcome
On Wednesday, NAR will report on pending home sales for May; data from housing economist, Thomas Lawler, shows that the increase in pending sales for May will probably create a double-digit gain from April, said the Wall Street Journal.
A recent poll from NAHB has proved that, according to the 2,000 likely voters who were polled, one thing remains consistent in the housing market: owning a home is still
Due to bankruptcy, 124 unsold residential units and three unsold commercial units of the Artecity project will be auctioned off to gain ultimate
South Florida home sales were on the rise in May and many local prices either rose, or showed less significant declines than recent median prices-demonstrating hopeful signs of nearby stabilization, said The Miami
Fewer people bought new homes last month. New-home sales fell 2.1 percent in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 319,000 homes, the Commerce Department said. That’s far below the 700,000 homes per year that economists say must
