Standard & Poor’s is likely to report a 4.3% decline in June home prices year-over-year and a 1.2% increase from the previous month when it releases its June Case-Shiller Home Price Indices next Tues. Palm Coast, FL – August 27, 2011 Standard & Poor’s is likely to report a 4.3% decline in June home prices […]
A weekly analysis of the economic data released during the past week, and how current economic conditions are affecting the real estate market. Palm Coast, FL – August 26, 2011 – Every week the National Association of Realtors® Research staff analyzes key data releases and explain what they mean for you and your business. In […]
Income tax ”benefits” wipe out operating losses and impairment charges. Palm Coast, FL – August 25, 2011 –Toll Brothers, builder of luxury residential communities, released FY 2011 third quarter and nine-month earnings yesterday. The release has much to say about industry trends and the company’s progress. There is some good news, but nothing is said about […]
Deutsche Bank AG knew in 2006 that a mortgage company it was preparing to buy lied to the U.S. government about its mortgages, yet went ahead with the purchase. Palm Coast, FL – August 24, 2011 Deutsche Bank AG knew in 2006 that a mortgage company it was preparing to buy lied to the U.S. […]
The change in market participation by first-time buyers seems to be reflective of the current unrealistic level of credit requirements by lending institutions. Palm Coast, FL – August 24, 2011 – According to the latest REALTORS® Confidence Index survey, first-time buyers have declined in terms of numbers and percentages in recent months. Normally, first-time buyers […]
Alleged ”Mass Joinder” ring leader reportedly had a Florida connection. Palm Coast, FL – August 23, 2011 – California Attorney General, Kamala Harris, has busted an extensive mortgage fraud ring. Harris filed a suit against Philip Kramer, the Law Offices of Kramer & Kaslow, two other law firms, three other lawyers, and 14 other defendants […]
This year’s total may be the lowest on records that go back to 1963. Palm Coast, FL – August 23, 2011 – Sales of new single-family houses in July 2011 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 298,000, according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing […]
A great chance for Palm Coast voters to hear city council and mayoral candidates respond to pointed questions and to each other. Palm Coast, FL – August 23, 2011 – Tonight, August 23, 2011, the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce & Affiliates, Flagler County Association of Realtors® and Flagler County Homebuilders Association will host a […]
MLS, Adams Cameron, Olsen Custom Homes, Luxury Team of Florida Realty Group, and Parade of Homes Palm Coast, FL – August 22, 2011 – Several Palm Coast area homebuilders and Realtors® have been active recently. Here are a few making the news: MLS – Realtors working w/Builders The Flagler MLS has implemented a new classification; […]
It looks like hurricane Irene is going to miss Florida. As the projected storm path shifts further to the east, the Carolinas are targeted. Palm Coast, FL – August 22, 2011 – Although it is not certain that Hurricane Irene will arrive in Flagler County later this week, preparations are underway at the Flagler County […]