Florida's existing home sales rose in November, marking 15 months that sales activity has increased in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors. Existing home sales rose 61 percent last month with a total of 14,026 homes sold statewide compared to 8,694 homes sold in November 2008, ...

Fewer homebuyers are likely to consider purchasing a foreclosed property in the future, according to a survey conducted by the online real estate companies Trulia.com and RealtyTrac.  Conducted in early November, the survey reported 43% of US adults indicate they are at least somewhat likely to consider purchasing a foreclosed home, a drop ...

The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has established a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified move-up/repeat home buyers (existing home owners) purchasing a principal residence after November 6, 2009 and on or before April 30, 2010 (or purchased by June 30, 2010 with a binding sales contract signed by April 30, ...

Home sales will increase 15 percent to about 5.7 million units and REALTOR® income will be up 20 percent in 2010, according to NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.  He credited the home buyer tax credit with unleashing sales on the lower-end of the housing market this year, bringing up to 400,000 first-time buyers into the market who ...

Not just for 1st time buyers - read at this link:  http://tinyurl.com/ykkray5

As I write this Friday morning, Pres. Obama is expected to sign economy-boosting bills just passed by Congress.  Key provisions are:Tax credit of $8,000 to first-time homebuyers extended from Nov. 30, 2009 to April 30, 2010. (Extension)Unemployment benefits extended from the end of this year to 14 weeks in all states and 20 weeks in ...

According to a recent article published by RisMedia, by Margaret Kelly, CEO, RE/MAX Inernational, Inc, "There hasn’t been, and may never be, a better time to enter the U.S. real estate market, and those who hesitate with hopes of larger tax credits and even lower prices are gambling away the chance at historic savings and incentives. If ...

Regency Plaza, Ormond-by-the-Sea  -  Announcing a price reduction on 204-1415 Ocean Shore Blvd, a 1,225 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $210,000 - . Property information

[photo:listing:6504017] Centrally located • 1,951 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $195,000 - Pool Home Spring Meadow, Ormond Beach  -  Sweet Johnson Group home centrally located in the heart of Ormond Beach! Split floor plan. Featuring formal living and dining areas PLUS a large family room! Large kitchen ...

History is on your side if you are a homeowner.  While real estate prices go up and down, over the long haul you will generally see a rise in value in your investment.  They give you significant tax benefits, especially if you can be an investor at the same time, for instance live in one part and rent out the other.  And real ...