By Kevin Chiu Once the nation’s epicenter in the real estate collapse Miami, Florida condo sales are soaring, up 43% over year ago levels, according to the Miami Association of Realtors. The Miami housing market has now experienced rising sales for nearly two straight years. Miami ’s condominium market tanked even before the financial crisis… Continue reading Miami Condo Sales Soar
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Home Builder Sales Boom with $99 Down
By Mike Colpitts While most home builders are struggling to survive or have already gone out of business, one company is flourishing as it sells homes for just $99 down, taking advantage of a government program that provides the financing. Homebuilder Highland Homes sales are booming as it helps home buyers move into new Central… Continue reading Home Builder Sales Boom with $99 Down
$100 Home Deal Not Dead
The federal $100 home deal that started out in one of the nation’s hardest hit foreclosure centers is expanding into more states. The move is part of government efforts to revitalize neighborhoods devastated by the foreclosure crisis. The program was launched in Cleveland, Ohio allowing non-profits to take control of homes that were foreclosed as… Continue reading $100 Home Deal Not Dead
Florida under Siege by BP Oil Spill
By Mike Colpitts Resting on star power and little government regulation of the oil industry over the last two decades, the BP oil spill is likely to provide a one-two-punch to Florida’s ailing economy, pulling real estate prices down further, decimating their already bargain rate prices. Florida is under siege. The greatest environmental disaster in… Continue reading Florida under Siege by BP Oil Spill
Flooded Counties Outsource Foreclosure Sales
By Kevin Chiu As the foreclosure crisis hits its peak, counties across the country are flooded with default filings. Many can’t keep up with the record volume as county recorder offices drown in the massive onslaught. Especially hard hit counties are taking foreclosure sales off the courthouse steps, outsourcing them to auction services online. Some… Continue reading Flooded Counties Outsource Foreclosure Sales
New Law Forces Banks to Pay Up
By Kevin Chiu A new law that forces banks to pay up delinquent homeowner association fees, could signal the beginning of a national movement. The new state law, known as the Distressed Community Association Relief Act was signed by Florida Governor (R) Charlie Christ and is intended to help condo and homeowner associations that are… Continue reading New Law Forces Banks to Pay Up
BP Oil Spill May Miss Florida Panhandle
Destin, Florida — While thick oil piles up in the marshes along the Louisiana coastline from the BP oil spill, beaches along the Florida panhandle remain clear of the sledge with the exception of a few tar balls floating ashore in spotty areas. Growing indications show that the massive oil slick may miss the Florida… Continue reading BP Oil Spill May Miss Florida Panhandle
BP Oil Spill Strikes Florida with Snow Ball Effect
By Mike Colpitts Wallowing in pain from the financial crisis, its real estate markets bruised and battered Florida’s panhandle beaches are being struck by the gushing oil spill from the Louisiana BP oil well. Call it “the Snow Ball Effect” of this mighty economic, environmental and real estate catastrophe. It’s a snow ball of extremes,… Continue reading BP Oil Spill Strikes Florida with Snow Ball Effect
White House Considers Free Money
By Mike Colpitts Weighing its political options, the Obama administration is carefully considering recommendations of Housing Finance Agencies in four states to reduce mortgage principal of homeowners at risk of foreclosure. The proposals made to the White House could act as a magic bullet to aid in the recovery of the nation’s housing markets, giving… Continue reading White House Considers Free Money
Foreclosures Keep Pace
For fifty consecutive months foreclosure notices filed against U.S. homes have risen on a year over year basis, according to the latest Realty Trac monthly report. Notices of foreclosure activity were filed against 308,524 properties in February. Foreclosure auctions, including notices of Trustee’s Sales and Notices of Sheriff’s Sales, the last steps in the foreclosure… Continue reading Foreclosures Keep Pace