Thousands of new homes in the works for land east of I-75 in Southwest Florida are providing ample opportunities not only for home builders, but for those who build schools, hospitals, churches and fire stations required to support the area. (more…)

The summertime blues came early for Florida home sellers this year. (more…)

The vote on a constitutional amendment to dramatically change property taxes in Florida is still seven months away, but the head of a group that has the power to revamp the state’s tax structure is already preparing for its defeat. (more…)

As many are acutely aware, as Florida mortgage costs have skyrocketed, the availability of affordable housing has declined statewide. (more…)

This just in: A surge in home foreclosures is putting a major damper on an already sluggish Southwest Florida housing market. (more…)

Statewide sales of existing single-family homes in Florida totaled 12,607 in May and were more in line with activity in May 2002 – prior to the housing boom years – than the May 2006 figures of 19,072 homes sold for a 34 percent decrease in the year-to-year comparison, according to the Florida Association of Realtors (FAR). (more…)

Of all the questions most first-time Florida mortgage borrowers come up with - from the duration of their loan to the type they ought to apply for - an ofter overlooked inquiry is: Do you need a Realtor?

For the most part, these professionals can only come in handy, especially for those entering this process for the first time. Here are some reasons why… (more…)

Charlotte, Manatee and Sarasota counties saw a sharp spike in the number of landowners failing to pay their property taxes this year, another sign of a sagging real estate market and struggling economy. (more…)

The numbers don’t lie. (more…)

The official-looking notice appeared in his mailbox last year, and the promise of a Florida mortgage rate as low as 1 percent was too good to ignore. (more…)