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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 […]
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 […]
Survey Shows Home Buyers Responding to Lower Metro Prices
August 14, 2008 Posted by RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, August 14, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Existing-home sales rose from the first quarter in 13 states, largely from buyers responding to discounted home prices, according to the latest quarterly survey by the National Association of Realtors®.
Amazon to Locate Third Distribution Center in Indiana
August 12, 2008 Posted by Indiana Real Estate
PLAINFIELD, IN - August 12, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Global online retailer Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced today it will open a new 950,000-square-foot distribution center here, creating more than 350 new jobs by 2011.Operated by Amazon.com.indc LLC, the new center will be located in the Airtech Logistics Park near the Indianapolis International Airport.
Free orientation classes offered to first-time homebuyers
August 11, 2008 Posted by Hawaii Real Estate
L Ī HU‘E, HI - August 11, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — – Kaua‘i residents looking to purchase their first homes are invited to sign up for free homebuyer orientation classes.
Pending Home Sales Rise, Wider Gains Anticipated as Buyers tap Housing Provisions
August 7, 2008 Posted by RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, August 07, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Some improvement is projected for existing-home sales in the months ahead, with broader gains seen by the fourth quarter as buyers take advantage of new provisions provided through the recently passed housing stimulus bill, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors®.
Massachusetts Home Sales Down in June and Second Quarter
August 1, 2008 Posted by Massachusetts Real Estate
Month-to-month gains continue and months of supply
down to its lowest level in a year
WALTHAM, Mass. - July 28, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) reported today that both single-family home sales and condominium sales were down 14.9 percent and 20.3 percent respectively in June compared to the same time last year.
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® […]
Chambliss Statement on Passage of Legislation to Stabilize Housing Market
July 29, 2008 Posted by Georgia Real Estate
WASHINGTON – U.S., July, 29 2008 (RealEstateRama) - Senator Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., today made the following statement following passage of legislation to stabilize the housing market:
C.A.R. reports sales increased 17.5 percent; median home price fell 37.7 percent in June
July 29, 2008 Posted by California Real Estate
LOS ANGELES, July 29, 2008 (RealEstateRama) – Home sales increased 17.5 percent in June in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home fell 37.7 percent, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported today.