2009 was a ‘challenging’ year

2009 was a ‘challenging’ year: "Overall, 2009 saw improvements in the residential sector of the market, though there were widespread reports of Realtors closing their first transaction of the year in early summer. Many of these stories involved short sales or bank-owned properties. The most optimistic residential Realtors described 2009 as “challenging.” "

Florida foreclosures top California rates

"Florida is now No. 2 in the nation for foreclosures, dislodging California and now trailing only Nevada. Market watchers fear the situation could worsen in the next two years, as high unemployment and tight financing offer few positive indications. RealtyTrac data show that one in every 119 homes in the state was in some stage of foreclosure in November. South Florida’s tri-county area was the 13th worst market in the country, with one in every 136 homes in some stage of foreclosure. [Sun-Sentinel]"

Making property a self-service sector - The National Newspaper

Making property a self-service sector - The National Newspaper

Happy Holidays from American Airlines

Happy Holidays from American Airlines

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Fla. 2009 Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers

Fla. 2009 Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers: Fla. 2009 Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers

ORLANDO, Fla. – Dec. 4, 2009 – The real estate market constantly evolves, and Realtors must continually have a clear picture of today’s homebuyers and sellers. The “2009 Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers, Florida Report” describes the characteristics and motivations of the state’s recent homebuyers and sellers.

The complete 211-page report, compiled by the National Association of Realtors, is available on the research page of floridarealtors.org at: http://www.floridarealtors.org/Research/Index.cfm"