Saturday, July 30, 2011

Home ownerhip still a very good investment.

Home ownership is strongly tied to jobs in this country. For every two homes sold, one job is created in this country. In addition, each home purchase generates as much as $60,000 in economic activity over time.


Read more: http://www.houselogic.com/guides/engage/campaigns/home-ownership-matters/#ixzz1TcR28gru
 
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Now is the time to get that beach house!!!

Only 3% down to purchase a beach house, golf course home, condominium or river front home for owner occupied homes.

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Friday, July 29, 2011

Florida real estate gets high marks in Fed's latest economic review's high mark.

Florida real estate gets high marks in Fed’s latest economic review' s high marks in Fed’s latest economic review
ATLANTA – July 28, 2011 – Florida emerged as something of a stand-out student in the Federal Reserve’s latest report on real estate in the Southeast.

Amid gloomy reports from brokers in the Fed’s Atlanta district, authors of the closely watched economic report card noted Florida was bucking the trend and reporting positive news.

This has been a running theme in the Fed’s monthly Beige Books, with sales of Florida homes outperforming the rest of the South. In tempered language for its July report, the Fed said the Atlanta district’s reports of modest growth in home sales over the prior year came thanks to the Sunshine State.

“Gains continued to be driven largely by reports from Florida brokers. Outside Florida, the majority of contacts reported sales declined,” the report stated. “The outlook among Florida brokers was somewhat positive, but elsewhere sales are expected to remain weak.”

Tourism fared the best in the Atlanta district’s write up, with Fed authors calling it “strong.” The report noted high-end retail seemed to be gaining traction, though the retail industry as a whole is less optimistic than a year ago.

In all, the Fed described the Southeast’s economy as basically flat compared to June. That’s a bit worse than the description for the national economy as a whole, which the Fed said continued to grow, but at a more modest pace.

Copyright © 2011 The Miami Herald, Douglas Hanks. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Florida consumer confidence up in July 2011

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – July 26, 2011 – Increased optimism about making major purchases played a significant role in consumer confidence, according to a new University of Florida survey. UF’s monthly index rose two points in July to 68.

Four of the five components that make up the index increased or remained unchanged. The biggest improvement was in confidence to purchase big-ticket items such as cars and appliances, which rose five points to 77.

“Some of this may have to do with declines in gas prices during the month of June and much of July,” says Chris McCarty, director of UF’s Survey Research Center in the Bureau of Economic and Business Research. “This leaves more money in people’s budgets for other purchases.”

The other index components that rose were perceptions of personal finances now compared with a year ago, which increased three points to 57, and expectations of personal finances a year from now, which climbed one point to 75. Expectations of U.S. economic conditions over the next five years remained at 72. The only component to decline was perceptions of U.S. economic conditions over the next year, which fell one point to 59.

Another reason for the increase was improved confidence among seniors, which rose five points to 66. A decline recorded last month, McCarty says, was due in large part to seniors’ uncertainty over potential cuts to Medicare and Social Security. Although the federal government has not yet released its budget plans, the delay in reducing those programs may have led to a slight improvement. Seniors may also have learned that proposed entitlement cuts might not affect those in or near retirement as much as previously thought.

The median price for a single-family home ($138,000) in Florida increased for the fourth consecutive month.

The research center, part of the Warrington College of Business Administration, conducts the Florida Consumer Attitude Survey monthly. Respondents are 18 or older and live in households telephoned randomly. The preliminary index for June was collected from 414 responses. The index is benchmarked to 1966, so a value of 100 represents the same level of confidence for that year. The lowest index possible is a 2; the highest is 150. UF survey.

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Monday, July 25, 2011

Why refer your past realtor to friends and family?

Here are  five important  points to keep in mind when you ask someone, "do you know of a good realtor"?
What did your last realtor do to for you that makes you feel comfortable recommending he/she
to someone you know?

*Did the realtor listen?
*Did the realtor follow through on task as discussed?
*Did you get regular updates to let you know how your transaction was progressing?
*Did you get the attention you required?
*Did you feel that your needs were met when it came time to close?

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

Condo sales increase!!!

Fla.’s existing condo sales, median price up in June
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ORLANDO, Fla., – July 20, 2011 – Florida’s existing condo sales rose 8 percent in June with a total of 7,941 units sold statewide compared to 7,330 sold in June 2010, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. The statewide existing condo median sales price last month was $93,900; a year earlier, it was $92,300 for a 2 percent increase. The national median existing condo sales price was $165,400 in May 2011, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).

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Feds:

WASHINGTON – July 21, 2011 – U.S. house prices rose 0.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from April to May, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s monthly House Price Index. The previously reported 0.8 percent increase in April was revised to a 0.2 percent increase.

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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

MLS 516518

MLS 516518

Very affordable home ownership or investment
seller will consider reasonable offers.
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foreclosures go to http://www.beachhomesdaytona.com

MLS 512612

MLS 512612

Move in ready condo overlooking the river and pool.
Just a short distance to the Atlantic Ocean, major shopping
and coffee shops and restaurants.
***sold furnished***

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Monday, July 18, 2011

Florida’s existing home, condo sales rise in May 2011

ORLANDO, Fla. – June 21, 2011 – Florida’s existing home and existing condo sales rose in May, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Existing home sales increased 3 percent last month with a total of 17,228 homes sold statewide compared to 16,790 homes sold in May 2010, according to Florida Realtors. Statewide sales of existing condos last month rose 17 percent compared to the year-ago sales figure.

Twelve of Florida’s metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported higher existing home sales in May; 14 MSAs also had higher condo sales. It’s the sixth consecutive month that Florida Realtors has reported higher year-over-year existing home and existing condo sales statewide.

“With low mortgage rates and a broad inventory of homes at affordable prices, qualified buyers are realizing that there may never be a better time to find the home they’ve been dreaming of in Florida,” said 2011 Florida Realtors President Patricia Fitzgerald, manager/broker-associate with Illustrated Properties in Hobe Sound and Mariner Sands Country Club in Stuart. “Consult a local Realtor® about qualification criteria and to find out more about opportunities in your local housing market.”
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Saturday, July 16, 2011

MLS 516518

MLS 516518

Very affordable condo located near the beach fully redone
and sold furnished. This building is located on the river and
offers a community pool.
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Thursday, July 14, 2011

Florida's existing home sales rise in May 2011

ORLANDO, Fla. – June 21, 2011 – Florida’s existing home and existing condo sales rose in May, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Existing home sales increased 3 percent last month with a total of 17,228 homes sold statewide compared to 16,790 homes sold in May 2010, according to Florida Realtors. Statewide sales of existing condos last month rose 17 percent compared to the year-ago sales figure.

Twelve of Florida’s metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported higher existing home sales in May; 14 MSAs also had higher condo sales. It’s the sixth consecutive month that Florida Realtors has reported higher year-over-year existing home and existing condo sales statewide.

“With low mortgage rates and a broad inventory of homes at affordable prices, qualified buyers are realizing that there may never be a better time to find the home they’ve been dreaming of in Florida,” said 2011 Florida Realtors President Patricia Fitzgerald, manager/broker-associate with Illustrated Properties in Hobe Sound and Mariner Sands Country Club in Stuart. “Consult a local Realtor® about qualification criteria and to find out more about opportunities in your local housing market.”
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Now is the time to buy pricey homes!!!

Wealthy Americans upgrade to pricier primary homes
NEW YORK – July 13, 2011 – Amid still-depressed housing numbers that dominate headlines, a new survey by the independent New York City-based Luxury Institute and the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing finds that high net-worth U.S. homeowners are taking advantage of the downturn and trading up into higher-priced primary residences.

Lured by lower prices, one in four U.S. consumers with an annual income of $150,000 or more have bought a residential property since 2008 at a median purchase price of $509,000 – an increase of 3.2 percent from the 2005 to 2007 period.

Most new residences (83 percent) are single-family homes and two-thirds of those are in suburban settings. Seventeen percent plan to purchase additional property this year, while 23 percent of those younger than 50 plan to buy in 2011.

More than one-third (37 percent) of the wealthy value their homes at $1 million or higher, while 32 percent assess their primary residence to be worth $500,000 or less.

Seventy percent of wealthy homebuyers used a real estate agent to help with their property purchase, and two-thirds of that group says they would work with the same agent again.

“Luxury is the good news story in real estate,” says Laurie Moore-Moore, CEO of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. “The number of wealthy households has jumped back to pre-recession levels and affluent home buyers are actively purchasing. The National Association of Realtors’ statistics show that national home sales at $1 million and above were up more than 18 percent year-over-year in 2010. Strong activity continues this year as well.”

For complete details from this WealthSurvey on wealthy homebuyer attitudes, plans and marketing preferences, visit LuxuryInstitute.com.
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Monday, July 11, 2011

What does a realtor do for you???

http://youtu.be/qfyBOkfzCL

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What does a realtor do for you???

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Saturday, July 9, 2011

Buying your first home-then follow the link!

§  http://www.floridahousing.org/FH-ImageWebDocs/HomeBuyersAndRenters/FTHB_Flyer_English.pdf

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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Triplex on the beach.

http://www.dabmls.com/day/maildoc/sd_tSfa5c20110706163214.html

Live in one and rent out the others for rental income.
Walk right out to the beach from your door.
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

MLS 516518

MLS 516518

Remodeled condo sold furnished near walking distance to the beach.
Community pool and river dock.
High end kitchen cabinets that self close.
Fantastic value for a vacation residence or live in full time.

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Area and homes on the beach, river front homes or condominiums or foreclosures
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MLS 520297

MLS 520297

Contemporary pool home in Ormond Lakes in gorgeous condition ready for a new family.
Private back yard, neutral colors, open floor plan, high ceilings and granite counters.
Over sized garage can accommodate 3 plus cars.
Great community with tree lined streets and tennis courts.
Ormond Lakes is just one mile South of 1-95 access.
Great community, great value, centrally located.

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or golf course homes and condominiums in the Greater Daytona Beach Area of real estate
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