Investigation: "Early warning system" identifies problem lenders but then FHA fails to act, sometimes for years. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=257318
03/28/2011
Economists say hesitant buyers should jump into the market soon, afraid they'll miss the best deals by waiting longer. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=257166
03/23/2011
However, media reports overestimate the impact; to Census, 'vacant' includes snowbird homes and some new construction. Read more.
03/22/2011
Fed foreclosure bailout costing far less than expected - but the money went to more corporations than owners. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=257026
03/21/2011
23.1% of all mortgaged homes were underwater in 4Q 2010, an increase over the 22.5% in the 3Q. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=255830
03/09/2011
A few exceptions exist for real estate debts, but in most cases, the IRS taxes a forgiven debt as if it's income. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=255720
03/07/2011
WASHINGTON - March 2, 2011 - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded over $1.9 million to five Florida fair housing groups. The money will be used to educate the public and local officials about the Fair Housing Act and to investigate fair housing complaints.The Florid
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03/02/2011