In SW Fla., It’s Too Late to Sell at Top of Market

In SW Fla., It’s Too Late to Sell at Top of Market: In Lee County, median sales prices are down 4%; in Collier they’re down 7%. Sales volume also dropped a bit while inventory has increased about 8%.

RE Q&A: Is It OK to Share Title with My Son?

RE Q&A: Is It OK to Share Title with My Son?: Parents with good credit often want to help their children buy a house. But it’s dangerous to have your name on a mortgage and deed if you don’t control the home.

Forecast: Fla. Will Keep Growing – But a Bit Slower

Forecast: Fla. Will Keep Growing – But a Bit Slower

Budget Realistically for Home Repairs

Budget Realistically for Home Repairs: It happens: Stuff at your home wears out or breaks. But saving 1% to 4% of your home’s value each year for maintenance and repairs isn’t easy.

NAR Chief Economist Addresses Senate Committee - Sales will slow but prices remain high

NAR Chief Economist Addresses Senate Committee

Fla.: A Top 10 State for ‘Stable’ Housing

Fla.: A Top 10 State for ‘Stable’ Housing: Realtor.com’s high-level view of housing markets – foreclosures, underwater mortgages, rising prices, etc. – finds Fla. ranking third in overall stability.

Advice for Renters Priced Out of Home Buying

Advice for Renters Priced Out of Home Buying: For many homebuyers, their ownership goal seems to be kicked farther down the field with every price increase and mortgage rate rise.