Tag: Real Estate

  • Is 2012 When The Housing Market Rebounds?

    Is 2012 When The Housing Market Rebounds?

    Housing Market Improves Recent good news about the US housing market suggest that maybe, just maybe, there is life in this key economic sector, after all. With other parts of the economy now slowing down, like the what was once strong performance in manufacturing, positive signs of improvement in the housing market show that for…

  • Strong Gain in Existing-Home Sales Maintains Uptrend

    Washington, August 21, 2009 For the first time in five years, existing-home sales have increased for four months in a row, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Existing-home sales – including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – rose 7.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate1 of 5.24 million units in July from a…

  • Decline in Commercial Real Estate Sectors Appears to be Slowing

    Washington, August 19, 2009 Commercial real estate activity has suffered from a severe credit crunch for commercial sectors, sustained job losses and weak consumer spending, although the decline appears to be slowing.  A forward-looking indicator shows commercial real estate will remain weak into 2010, but recent actions by the Federal Reserve should improve some flow…

  • French Property Market Update – April 2009

    A moderate price reduction but no risk of a property crash The last market review published by the Fédération Nationale de l’Immobilier (FNAIM), which is the French National Federation of Real Estate Agents, confirmed the general trend with price reductions during the 1st quarter of 2009 but emphasise on the fact there is no risk…

  • Floridians Back Florida Forever

    Poll Shows 81% of Voters Hold Favorable Impression of Land Preservation, 67% Support Continued Funding Support includes all age groups, political parties, and regions of the state TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — April 6, 2009 — The vast majority of Florida voters support funding for Florida Forever at current levels, even in the current economic climate, according…