Sales of new United States homes decreased by 9.4 percent in July, representing the strongest one-month decreased in close to a year. But the decrease followed strong sales in previous months, and sales so far this year are outperforming last year’s. The Commerce Department said Wednesday that new-home sales fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 571,000 in July, down from 630,000 in June. Last month’s figure was the weakest since December. Even so, […]
... Read MoreTownhomes are currently the most rapidly growing division of the single-family housing market, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). New construction of townhomes increased 17.8 percent from 2014 to 2015. That compares to a 10 percent construction increase for detached single-family homes and a 12.1 percent increase in co-op, condominium and apartment construction over the same period of time. In 2016, townhomes made up approximately 12.4 percent of all new construction in […]
... Read MoreConsumer sentiment among Florida residents increased in March to the highest level in 15 years, according to the most recent University of Florida (UF) consumer survey. University of Florida’s most recent consumer survey results indicate a consumer sentiment reading of 99, the highest rate since March 2002 and the second-highest rate since November 2000. The lowest index possible is a 2, while the highest possible is 150. All components that the index is based on […]
... Read MoreThe sale of single-family homes across the state of Florida totaled 18,033 for February 2017, down just 0.5 percent when compared to February 2016. Despite rising housing prices and continued inventory shortages, Florida’s economy and real estate market remain relatively strong and developing. “Florida’s economy is growing, with more jobs being created,” said 2017 Florida REALTORS® President Maria Wells. “And a growing economy boosts the state’s housing sector as well. However, many local markets are […]
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