ORLANDO, Fla. – With its beautiful beaches, sunny climate and world-renowned attractions, Florida is one of the top destinations for international homebuyers.
Read moreORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 11, 2013 – Florida’s housing market wrapped up 2012 with more closed sales, higher pending sales, higher median prices and a reduced inventory of homes for sale compared to the year before, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®.
Read moreORLANDO, Fla. — You’ve decided it’s time to redecorate. The next step is making choices that will please you over the long run, whether you’ll be selling your home in a few months or staying for a few years. After all, your home is a major investment and you want to be sure you add to its value.
Read moreORLANDO, Fla. — If you want to sell your home in today’s market, the price has to be right. You don’t have to have the cheapest home in the neighborhood, but your home should offer an excellent value in its particular market category.
Read moreORLANDO, Fla. – Any type of insurance coverage can be confusing and property insurance is no exception. Realtors® in Florida work with many new first-time homebuyers who need property insurance for the first time. Understanding the levels and types of coverage is key, according to Florida Realtors®. Here are a few tips from the insurance industry:
Read moreFlorida residents can show they care about homeownership and support workforce housing efforts by buying the Florida Realtors®-backed specialty license plate, “Support Homeownership for All,” at county tax collectors offices throughout the Sunshine State.
Read moreORLANDO, Fla. – Almost one in five Florida sales made in the 12-month period ending in June involved an out-of-country buyer, according to Florida Realtors®’ recently released “Profile of International Home Buyers in Florida 2012.”
Read moreORLANDO, Fla. – Home improvement projects can give a house a new look, provide increased efficiency and cost savings, update outmoded trends, plus enhance value and resale potential.
Read moreORLANDO, Fla. — When prospective buyers tour a home, they like to look at all the details and “test drive” the features. Of course, if there’s one faucet that doesn’t work, that’s the one they’ll turn. If there’s one torn screen, that’s the one they’ll notice.
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ORLANDO, Fla., June 4, 2013 – International investors looking for property in Florida were lining up to hear from Florida’s Realtors® participating in the SIMA 2013 Madrid International Real Estate Exhibition, held May 30-June 2, in Madrid, Spain. Read More »
ORLANDO, Fla., May 28, 2013 – In communities across Florida, 96 young people are getting phone calls of congratulations and finding out that “the check is in the mail.” Why? These students — high school graduates about to enter their first year of college and others already enrolled in a college or university — recently were notified they received scholarships through the Florida Realtors® Education Foundation Inc. Read More »
More good news is expected in 2013 with sales and price increases overall. Florida’s inventory shows a fairly balanced market, but there are pockets that have shifted to a sellers’ market. It’s important to drill down to your local market area so you can provide more accurate advice for your clients. The local numbers are available on the research page at floridarealtors.org.
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