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Relocating? Tips for a Successful Move!By Leanne Paynter | 11:12 AM on Jul. 29, 2006 | Florida Real Estate Blog
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Florida Real Estate NewsBy Leanne Paynter | 7:43 AM on Jul. 27, 2006 | Florida Real Estate Blog-
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Florida Economic Indicators - June 2006By Leanne Paynter | 12:50 PM on Jul. 26, 2006 | Florida Real Estate Blog
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Florida Median Home Price Rises in JuneBy Leanne Paynter | 10:05 AM on Jul. 25, 2006 | Florida Real Estate Blog Florida’s Existing Home Median Price Rises in June 2006; Sales Ease as Market AdjustsRising mortgage rates, rising inventory levels, rising insurance premiums and higher energy costs impacted Florida's housing sector in June, as the state's housing market continued to adjust following five record-breaking years. Statewide, the existing-home median price rose 3 percent to $257,800 last month; a year ago, it was $249,800, according to the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR). A total of 18,089 existing single-family homes sold statewide last month, a decrease of 29 percent from the 25,552 homes sold during the previous June, according to FAR. In June 2001, the statewide median sales price was $132,500, representing an increase of about 94.5 percent over the five-year period, according to FAR records. The median is a typical market price where half the homes sold for more, half sold for less. Nationally, the median sales price for existing single-family homes was $229,700 in May, up 6.4 percent from a year earlier, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). In California, the statewide median resales price was $564,430 in May; in Massachusetts, it was $352,700; in Maryland, it was $315,003; and in New York, it was $249,900. Home sales are projected to ease modestly but should stay within a relatively narrow range over the balance of the year -- signs that the market is stabilizing, according to NAR housing industry analysts. Still, NAR expects 2006 to be the third strongest sales year on record. Analysts note that the housing market continues to provide a strong foundation to the economy even as the market adjusts, while slower appreciation assists in preserving long-term affordability. Looking to Florida's existing condominium market, sales of existing condos also decreased in June, with a total of 5,241 condos sold statewide compared to 8,109 in June 2005 for a 35 percent decrease, according to FAR. The statewide median sales price for condos remained relatively flat last month at $212,500; a year ago, it was $215,700. The national median existing condo price in May 2006 was $229,300. According to Freddie Mac, the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.68 percent last month, up from 5.58 percent in June 2005. FAR’s sales figures reflect closings, which typically occur 30 to 90 days after sales contracts are written. Among the state’s larger markets, the Orlando metropolitan statistical area (MSA) reported 2,800 existing homes sold last month compared to 3,553 homes sold in June 2005 for a 21 percent decline. The market’s median existing home price rose 10 percent to $266,300; a year ago, it was $242,300. A total of 502 existing condos changed hands in Orlando in June for a 12 percent increase over the 450 condos sold the previous year. The market's median existing condo price was $161,600; a year ago, it was $167,900 for a 4 percent decrease. Of the state’s smaller markets, the Gainesville MSA reported a total of 402 homes sold in June compared to 450 homes sold a year earlier for an 11 percent decline. The area’s median existing home sales price rose 18 percent to $226,400; a year ago, it was $192,000. A total of 169 existing condos sold in Gainesville last month compared to 135 condos sold in June 2005 for an increase of 25 percent. The market's median existing condo price rose 12 percent to $152,100; a year ago, it was $136,400. Charts showing statistics for Florida and its 20 MSAs are attached. One chart compares the volume of existing, single-family home sales and median sales prices in June 2006 to June 2005, based on Realtor transactions within the MSAs. The other chart compares the volume of existing condo sales and median sales prices in June 2006 to June 2005, based on Realtor transactions within the MSAs. [ Single-Family PDF HTML ] [ Condominium PDF HTML ] © 2006 FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Find more articles tagged with: Florida Real Estate Market, Florida Real Estate News, Florida Median Home Price
Florida Real Estate NewsBy Leanne Paynter | 11:08 AM on Jul. 24, 2006 | Florida Real Estate Blog-
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Protect Your Home While You're on VacationBy Leanne Paynter | 10:15 AM on Jul. 20, 2006 | Florida Real Estate Blog
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Florida Real Estate NewsBy Leanne Paynter | 12:48 PM on Jul. 17, 2006 | Florida Real Estate Blog-
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'Support Homeownership for All' TagBy Leanne Paynter | 1:38 PM on Jul. 10, 2006 | Florida Real Estate BlogGovernor Signs 'Support Homeownership for All' License Plate Bill
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Moving can be among the most stressful things we do in our lives, but it doesn't have to be that way. With the right planning, your move can be made easier. The moving tips provided in the links to various articles below may help you turn your next house into a home sooner than you think. Also, be sure to read my previous post on 
It's mid-summer and people everywhere are taking some time off for an out-of-town vacation. In the midst of all the vacation planning it's easy to overlook an important fact... unless you've hired a house-sitter or someone is staying behind (although many of us think of them as family, pets don't count here!), your home will be vacant. Evidence of your time away may attract unwelcomed visitors. Be sure to add some preventive measures to your vacation planning checklist. Below are some links to articles that provide a wealth of information on things you can do to protect your property while you're away on vacation.