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FAR joins “Financial Action Team” to help state homeowners
August 19, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Aug. 19, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR) and other groups have joined forces in a “Financial Action Team” formed by Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink. Comprised of a broad array of financial and housing stakeholders, the Financial Action Team will analyze the recently passed Housing and Economic […]
Lake County seeks sponsors, exhibitors for Green Fair
August 18, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TAVARES, FL - August 18, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Lake County Green Team, a group of County employees tasked with bringing County government and the community to the forefront of conservation awareness and practices, is seeking sponsors and exhibitors for its first-ever Lake County Green Fair on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 […]
6 Miami-Dade Mortgage Fraud Defendants Plead Guilty To Roles In $17 Million Mortgage Fraud Enterprise
August 18, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, FL - August 18, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that six South Florida individuals have pleaded guilty to their roles in a criminal mortgage fraud operation that defrauded several financial institutions out of more than $17 million.
Florida’s Existing Home, Condo Sales Improve
August 15, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, FL - August 15, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — During the second quarter of 2008, Florida Realtors® continued to report positive signs for the state’s housing sector, such as an increase in pending home sales (based on contracts signed but not closed) and a slower rate of expansion of inventory levels in some areas.
Sales of both existing […]
Pilot Program Attempts to Preserve Affordable Housing Stock in Florida
August 12, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
Tallahassee, FL - August 12, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — In response to the need to increase the preservation of existing affordable housing stock, Florida Housing has created the Preservation Rehabilitation Pilot Program.
Crist announces support for Amendment 5 property tax reform
August 7, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – August 7, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The property tax reform amendment advocated by FAR has a new backer – Florida Gov. Charlie Crist. Concerned about the Florida economy, Crist offered his first full endorsement yesterday, and says he will stump for passage.
Florida Housing Commends Congress’ Passage of H.R. 3221 - The Most Comprehensive Legislation to Address the Housing Crisis
August 4, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
Florida is slated to receive funds to address foreclosure prevention and foster first time homeownership.
TALLAHASSEE, FL - August 4, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) —Florida Housing Executive Director Steve Auger today commended the state’s congressional delegation on the passage of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (H.R. 3221), which provides foreclosure prevention and neighborhood stabilization funding to […]
Florida’s Existing Housing Market Shows Improving Conditions in June 2008
August 1, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, Fla., July 24, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Many Florida Realtors® statewide noted positive movement in their local housing markets in June, with an upswing in the statewide median price reported for both existing home sales and condominium sales over May 2008, according to the latest housing statistics released by the Florida Association of Realtors® […]
Three Local Families Receive Keys to New Homes
July 29, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
West Oaks Mall Sponsors Affordable Home Construction
Orlando, Fla., July 29 2008, (RealEstateRama) - Habitat for Humanity Orlando recently dedicated three houses to local families during a home dedication ceremony. Construction costs for all the homes were sponsored by West Oaks Mall, who contributed $200,000 and 600 hours of volunteer labor on the homes.
FAR launches ‘Give Me 5 for Florida’s Future’ to support Amendment 5
July 24, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – July 22, 2008 – With the bipartisan support of State Reps. Frank Attkisson (R-Kissimmee) and Darryl Rouson (D-St. Petersburg), the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR) today launched its “Give Me Five for Florida’s Future” grassroots campaign supporting passage of Amendment 5 in the general election on Nov. 4, 2008.
