60 Percent of all Miami Residential Sales in Cash - WORLD PROPERTY CHANNEL Global News Center

 

According to the Miami Association of Realtors, the Miami real estate market continued to stabilize in April 2014, as prices increased by more narrow margins and active inventory rose while demand remained strong.
Median sale prices in Miami increased for both single-family homes and condominiums in April.  The median sale price for single-family homes increased 8.0 percent, up to $243,000 from $225,000 in April 2013, marking 29 straight months of growth. The average sale price for single-family homes increased 11.3 percent from $421,207 in April 2013 to $469,088 last month.

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Miami Real Estate Affordable despite Rising Prices - Press Release - Digital Journal

 

An analysis of prices in Miami-Dade County year-to-date reveals that 58 percent of residential properties are selling for less than $250,000 despite rising prices, according to the 30,000-member Miami Association of Realtors.

While record real estate sales activity in Miami-Dade has fueled double-digit price increases for nearly three years, median sale prices are what they were in 2003. The price growth – Continued > Miami Real Estate Affordable despite Rising Prices - Press Release - Digital Journal

South Florida existing home prices rose in April, despite slowing sales momentum

 

By Martha Brannigan
mbrannigan@MiamiHerald.com

South Florida homes continue to get pricier, but slowing sales momentum is signaling that buyers are balking at sellers’ lofty expectations as their choices widen.

The median price of an existing single-family home in Miami-Dade County rose 8 percent to $243,000 in April from a year earlier and was up 3.3 percent from March, according to the Miami Association of Realtors. The median condo price rose 10.3 percent to $193,000 from a year earlier, but - Continued at> South Florida existing home prices rose in April, despite slowing sales momentum - Business - MiamiHerald.com

US home sales rose 1.3 percent in April

 

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sales of existing U.S. homes rebounded slightly in April, but the pace of buying remained below last year's level.

The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that sales rose 1.3 percent from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.65 million. Purchases of homes over the past 12 months have dropped 6.8 percent.

Much of the gains were concentrated in the volatile condominium market, which experienced growth of 7.3 percent. Sales of single-family homes were up just 0.5 percent last month.

Nearly five years into the recovery from the Great Recession, Continued >  US home sales rose 1.3 percent in April - Yahoo Finance UK

And Now, The 18 Essential Miami Hotels, November '13 - Hotel 18 - Curbed Miami

And Now, The 18 Essential Miami Hotels, November '13 - Hotel 18 - Curbed Miami

How to manage your online reputation

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Home Buyer's Checklist: 15 Things to Look Out For | eHow

Home Buyer's Checklist: 15 Things to Look Out For | eHow:

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Frugal Traveler: Find Awesome Accommodations For Less | eHow

 

Accommodations often end up being the priciest part of your trip. Hotels can run hundreds of dollars per night, especially in popular cities like Paris, Rome and New York. Renting a home, though often cheaper than a hotel, can also set you back hundreds of dollars per night. The good news: There are plenty of ways to save on hotels and home rentals, as well as alternatives to these accommodations, that can keep the cash-strapped traveler on budget.

Frugal Traveler: Find Awesome Accommodations For Less | eHow

Farewell 3% mortgage rates

This week, the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage jumped another 10 percentage points to 3.91% and are up from 3.3% in early May, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac. Meanwhile, those seeking a 15-year loan received an average rate of 3.03%, up from 2.56% -- a record low.  Read More>>>> Farewell 3% mortgage rates: Say goodbye to ultra-low mortgage rates.

5 things to know about open houses

A full 94% of sellers do some "staging," such as repainting or bringing in new furniture, says Coldwell Banker.

"You can be so wowed by staging that you overlook important things," says San Jose realtor Carl San Miguel. To focus on what matters, lift rugs to look at floors, ask the agent to turn off music so you can listen for nearby noise, and beware of any smells masked by candles.

Also request a disclosure sheet, which lists known structural issues.

2. You can learn a lot from the crowd

Nearly half of buyers visit open houses, Read More>> 5 things to know about open houses: Read full story for latest details.

Home sales continue to climb

Home sales continue to climb: Home sales continued to climb in April, according to the latest reading on the housing recovery from an industry trade group.

Home appraisals no longer derailing sales

Home appraisals no longer derailing sales: Read full story for latest details.

Is Now the Time to Buy a Home?

Is Now the Time to Buy a Home?:
Avoid ill-timed acquisitions with these safeguards.

Selling your home? The cards are in your favor

Six years after prices collapsed, housing has begun to climb out of its hole. So what are the best moves to make now? In a three-part series, we offer smart strategies for buyers , sellers, and owners in today's market. Selling your home? The cards are in your favor: Read full story for latest details.

How to buy real estate with a retirement fund | HousingWire

How to buy real estate with a retirement fund | HousingWire: "Yes, you can buy real estate in your IRA, Roth IRA, or other retirement account. But it isn’t easy, Mark Luscombe, a CPA and attorney, warns. In fact, it is quite complicated — and you’ll face many issues that might invalidate your IRA-based investment. MarketWatch provides some of the obstacles you must overcome."

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