Good News For Florida Home Owners!
The Florida Legislature Thursday backed a property-tax reform package that is expected to save Florida taxpayers $31.6 billion over the next five years.
The first part, a $16 billion plan that would go before voters in a special election Jan. 29, involves replacing the Save our Homes limit of 3 percent property assessment growth with a new "super exemption." The second part, pegged at $15.6 billion, requires all cities and counties to roll back tax rates for the 2007-08 fiscal year to the previous year's levels.
Gov. Charlie Crist says in a prepared statement this decision will help property taxes "drop like a rock."
"I congratulate Senate President Ken Pruitt and House Speaker Marco Rubio and the many other legislators who have worked tirelessly to build consensus among the members of the Legislature and deliver the largest tax cut in Florida history," Crist says. "By lowering property insurance rates and cutting property taxes, we will create a better bottom line for Floridians and for Florida."
According to details of the plan, the super exemption will give homesteaded properties a 75-percent exemption of the first $200,000 in value of a home with a minimum exemption of $50,000 per homestead. In addition, properties eligible for homestead exemption will obtain another 15 percent exemption for the next $300,000 in value.
That plan also will grandfather the tax savings and assessment cap for the smaller number of property owners who receive a bigger break under "Save Our Homes," as well as preserve all existing exemptions now provided to disabled veterans, low income seniors and agricultural lands. The Legislature also says it intends to "hold schools harmless" from the cut in school funding they will get from municipalities, who will are expected to receive reduced revenues through this plan.
Meanwhile, the rollback plan, which would not require voters approval, says local governments also have to make additional cuts of 3, 5, 7 or 9 percent, determined by a formula that measures each municipalities' taxing performance over the past five years against a statewide average. Special taxing districts and "fiscally limited" cities and counties will be held to the 3 percent additional cut.
The plan also caps future property tax revenues based on the rate of personal income growth and new construction, to ensure government cannot grow faster than personal income.
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Saturday, June 16, 2007
Friday, June 8, 2007
From National Association of Realtors
NAR: Home stagnant in short run, up by year’s end
WASHINGTON – June 7, 2007 – Home sales are projected to move in a relatively narrow range with a gradual upturn becoming more pronounced by the end of the year, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
“Overall housing levels are historically strong, but sales remain sluggish compared to the recent boom,” says Lawrence Yun, NAR senior economist. “Home sales will probably fluctuate in a narrow range in the short run, but gradually trend upward with improving activity by the end of the year. It’s important to keep in mind that all real estate is local, and many markets are expected to have higher sales and strengthening prices during the second half of this year.”
Existing-home sales are projected to total 6.18 million in 2007 and 6.41 million next year, in contrast with 6.48 million in 2006. New-home sales are forecast at 860,000 this year and 901,000 in 2008, down from 1.05 million last year. Housing starts are likely to total 1.43 million units in 2007 and 1.49 million next year, below the 1.80 million recorded in 2006.
The national median existing-home price should ease by 1.3 percent to $219,100 in 2007 before rising 1.7 percent next year. The median new-home price will probably fall 2.3 percent to $240,800 this year, and then grow by 2.6 percent in 2008.
“We continue to experience a temporary distortion in comparing median existing-home prices,” Yun says. “Because the sales volume has shifted from many high-cost areas to moderately priced markets, we’re not getting a true apples-to-apples comparison. When you look at other measures, such as this week’s price index from Freddie Mac, which is based on repeat sales, overall home prices are rising slowly.”
Yun says that buyers today need to have a traditional view of housing “as a long-term investment that is an added benefit to their shelter expense. If so, that investment generally will build a nice nest egg over time, especially if they use a traditional mortgage instrument that reduces debt,” Yun says.
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is likely to increase to 6.6 percent in the third quarter and then hover at that level through 2008.
“Because of reductions in home sales and new home construction, the economy will expand at a subpar pace in 2007,” Yun says. “As housing market conditions improve going into 2008, the economy will reach back to its growth potential next year.” Growth in the U.S. gross domestic product is estimated at 2.0 percent this year, lower than the 3.3 percent growth in 2006. Yun forecasts GDP to grow 3.0 percent in 2008.
The unemployment rate is projected to average 4.6 percent in 2007, unchanged from last year. Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, is expected to decline to 2.5 percent this year, down from 3.2 percent in 2006. Inflation-adjusted disposable personal income is likely to rise 2.8 percent this year, compared with a 2.6 percent increase in 2006.
© 2007 FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
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WASHINGTON – June 7, 2007 – Home sales are projected to move in a relatively narrow range with a gradual upturn becoming more pronounced by the end of the year, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
“Overall housing levels are historically strong, but sales remain sluggish compared to the recent boom,” says Lawrence Yun, NAR senior economist. “Home sales will probably fluctuate in a narrow range in the short run, but gradually trend upward with improving activity by the end of the year. It’s important to keep in mind that all real estate is local, and many markets are expected to have higher sales and strengthening prices during the second half of this year.”
Existing-home sales are projected to total 6.18 million in 2007 and 6.41 million next year, in contrast with 6.48 million in 2006. New-home sales are forecast at 860,000 this year and 901,000 in 2008, down from 1.05 million last year. Housing starts are likely to total 1.43 million units in 2007 and 1.49 million next year, below the 1.80 million recorded in 2006.
The national median existing-home price should ease by 1.3 percent to $219,100 in 2007 before rising 1.7 percent next year. The median new-home price will probably fall 2.3 percent to $240,800 this year, and then grow by 2.6 percent in 2008.
“We continue to experience a temporary distortion in comparing median existing-home prices,” Yun says. “Because the sales volume has shifted from many high-cost areas to moderately priced markets, we’re not getting a true apples-to-apples comparison. When you look at other measures, such as this week’s price index from Freddie Mac, which is based on repeat sales, overall home prices are rising slowly.”
Yun says that buyers today need to have a traditional view of housing “as a long-term investment that is an added benefit to their shelter expense. If so, that investment generally will build a nice nest egg over time, especially if they use a traditional mortgage instrument that reduces debt,” Yun says.
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is likely to increase to 6.6 percent in the third quarter and then hover at that level through 2008.
“Because of reductions in home sales and new home construction, the economy will expand at a subpar pace in 2007,” Yun says. “As housing market conditions improve going into 2008, the economy will reach back to its growth potential next year.” Growth in the U.S. gross domestic product is estimated at 2.0 percent this year, lower than the 3.3 percent growth in 2006. Yun forecasts GDP to grow 3.0 percent in 2008.
The unemployment rate is projected to average 4.6 percent in 2007, unchanged from last year. Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, is expected to decline to 2.5 percent this year, down from 3.2 percent in 2006. Inflation-adjusted disposable personal income is likely to rise 2.8 percent this year, compared with a 2.6 percent increase in 2006.
© 2007 FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
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Thursday, May 24, 2007
New Home Sales Highest monthly gain in 14 years
April new home sales highest monthly gain in 14 years
WASHINGTON (AP) – May 24, 2007 – Sales of new homes surged in April by the biggest amount in 14 years.
The Commerce Department reported that sales of new single-family homes jumped by 16.2 percent in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 981,000 units. That was far better than the tiny 0.2 percent gain that economists had been expecting.
Investors were enthusiastic after the Commerce Department’s report. The Dow Jones industrials surged 74.68, or 0.55 percent, 13,604.80 soon after the housing numbers came out.
Areas in South Florida are firming and showing signs of strength. A few of these areas are Sunny Isles, Bal Harbour, Bay Harbour, Hallandale, and Aventura. Prices are firming and beginning to edge higher. After all, news media and sensationalistic TV would have you believe that the entire housing market has burst. This is why it is so important to analyze the parts and not the whole when looking at data in this type of market.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – May 24, 2007 – Sales of new homes surged in April by the biggest amount in 14 years.
The Commerce Department reported that sales of new single-family homes jumped by 16.2 percent in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 981,000 units. That was far better than the tiny 0.2 percent gain that economists had been expecting.
Investors were enthusiastic after the Commerce Department’s report. The Dow Jones industrials surged 74.68, or 0.55 percent, 13,604.80 soon after the housing numbers came out.
Areas in South Florida are firming and showing signs of strength. A few of these areas are Sunny Isles, Bal Harbour, Bay Harbour, Hallandale, and Aventura. Prices are firming and beginning to edge higher. After all, news media and sensationalistic TV would have you believe that the entire housing market has burst. This is why it is so important to analyze the parts and not the whole when looking at data in this type of market.
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Thursday, May 17, 2007
TAXES
Florida Legislature may agree on method of property tax reform
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – May 17, 2007 – While a House-Senate committee discussing Florida property values has not reached any conclusions, negotiators said yesterday they’ve tentatively agreed on a method to use – expand existing exemptions, such as homestead, and create new ones for non-homesteaded properties.
The announcement followed an earlier release from House Democrats touting their version of property tax reform, which included larger exemptions. Their version would exempt 50 percent of a home’s value for homesteaded owners. Other property owners could exempt 25 percent of their value for tax purposes up to a maximum of $250,000 for larger commercial properties.
House Republicans had suggested a similar plan earlier, but with more dramatic exempt amounts. Some leading state senators have also expressed support for this type of tax-cutting plan, though all parties still remain far apart in the amount of the exemption. House Speaker Marco Rubio earlier suggested an exemption as high as 80 percent for homesteaded owners, though he was less clear on the amount other owners should enjoy.
A meeting of the joint House-Senate takes place on Monday at 1 p.m. in Tallahassee, one of two interim meetings scheduled before the full Legislature returns for a special session Jun 12-22.
Source: The Orlando Sentinel, May 17, 2007
© 2007 FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – May 17, 2007 – While a House-Senate committee discussing Florida property values has not reached any conclusions, negotiators said yesterday they’ve tentatively agreed on a method to use – expand existing exemptions, such as homestead, and create new ones for non-homesteaded properties.
The announcement followed an earlier release from House Democrats touting their version of property tax reform, which included larger exemptions. Their version would exempt 50 percent of a home’s value for homesteaded owners. Other property owners could exempt 25 percent of their value for tax purposes up to a maximum of $250,000 for larger commercial properties.
House Republicans had suggested a similar plan earlier, but with more dramatic exempt amounts. Some leading state senators have also expressed support for this type of tax-cutting plan, though all parties still remain far apart in the amount of the exemption. House Speaker Marco Rubio earlier suggested an exemption as high as 80 percent for homesteaded owners, though he was less clear on the amount other owners should enjoy.
A meeting of the joint House-Senate takes place on Monday at 1 p.m. in Tallahassee, one of two interim meetings scheduled before the full Legislature returns for a special session Jun 12-22.
Source: The Orlando Sentinel, May 17, 2007
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Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Fed Leaves Key Interest Rates Unchanged
WASHINGTON, May 9 — The Federal Reserve acknowledged today that the economy is slowing but offered little hint that it is ready to lower interest rates anytime soon.
The central bank kept the benchmark interest rate on overnight loans between banks at 5.25 percent — the same level it has been since the Fed began its “pause” almost a year ago.
It also reiterated its basic stance of the last year, saying that inflation remains a bigger worry at the moment than slowing economic growth. “Core inflation remains somewhat elevated,” the Fed said in a statement accompanying its decision. “Although inflation pressures seem likely to moderate over time, the high level of resource utilization has the potential to sustain those pressures.”
The tilt suggested that the central bank will wait at least until after its next meeting in June, and perhaps much longer, before actually reducing the cost of borrowing.
Fed officials have openly acknowledged that economic indicators are flashing a bewildering mix of green and red. Economic growth slowed sharply in the first quarter of this year to an annual pace of 1.3 percent, the slowest pace in four years, and job creation in April slowed to its lowest level in two years.
But unemployment remains well below 5 percent, a level that many economists consider tantamount to full employment, and consumer spending has remained surprisingly strong.
Fed officials have openly acknowledged that they face greater uncertainty in both directions — the possibility of that growth will slow more expected and the possibility that prices and wages will climb faster than expected.
Amid that mixed economic signals, the Fed seemed determined to keep its options open and to avoid any implied promises about its next move on interest rates.
The Fed is now nearing the one-year mark of standing pat. After raising the overnight federal funds rate at every policy meeting from June 2004 to June 2006, the central bank’s ostensibly temporary pause in rate changes has a good chance of lasting until this fall or even longer.
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The central bank kept the benchmark interest rate on overnight loans between banks at 5.25 percent — the same level it has been since the Fed began its “pause” almost a year ago.
It also reiterated its basic stance of the last year, saying that inflation remains a bigger worry at the moment than slowing economic growth. “Core inflation remains somewhat elevated,” the Fed said in a statement accompanying its decision. “Although inflation pressures seem likely to moderate over time, the high level of resource utilization has the potential to sustain those pressures.”
The tilt suggested that the central bank will wait at least until after its next meeting in June, and perhaps much longer, before actually reducing the cost of borrowing.
Fed officials have openly acknowledged that economic indicators are flashing a bewildering mix of green and red. Economic growth slowed sharply in the first quarter of this year to an annual pace of 1.3 percent, the slowest pace in four years, and job creation in April slowed to its lowest level in two years.
But unemployment remains well below 5 percent, a level that many economists consider tantamount to full employment, and consumer spending has remained surprisingly strong.
Fed officials have openly acknowledged that they face greater uncertainty in both directions — the possibility of that growth will slow more expected and the possibility that prices and wages will climb faster than expected.
Amid that mixed economic signals, the Fed seemed determined to keep its options open and to avoid any implied promises about its next move on interest rates.
The Fed is now nearing the one-year mark of standing pat. After raising the overnight federal funds rate at every policy meeting from June 2004 to June 2006, the central bank’s ostensibly temporary pause in rate changes has a good chance of lasting until this fall or even longer.
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Friday, May 4, 2007
Guide to Commercial Mortgage Lenders
Recently, I have had the pleasure to become involved with a commercial transaction. My client was seeking knowledge on how he could secure the best deal on his commercial loan. During my research I happened upon a great article by Irwin Speizer from Work.com. It is informative and includes many links for additional research.
Tips and strategies to land the best deals on commercial real estate loans
If you want to buy or expand an office complex, warehouse or retail building, you need a commercial mortgage. Commercial loan rates can vary considerably based on the amount, duration and type of loan as well as on the lender. That's why it's so important to choose the right commercial mortgage lender. Doing so can help you:
1. Secure financing to buy or expand your business property.
2. Secure a long-term location without rental rate hikes.
3. Profit from the increase in value of your business property.
4. Secure a mortgage loan at a favorable rate and term.
5. Increase your tax deductions.
Action Steps.
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Prepare your financialsCommercial mortgage lenders want to see hard evidence that you can repay the loan, including financial statements, balance statements, profit-and-loss statements, projected cash flow statements and more. Lenders may want to see a business plan as well as background information on you and your partners.
I recommend:
Keep this commercial loan readiness checklist handy so you know which financial statements to prepare. Download a sample balance sheet and a profit-and-loss statement from UrgentBusinessForms.com, which also sells templates in Excel, PDF and Word formats. A downloadable template for cash flow projections is available from 1000Ventures.com.
Know your ratios. Most commercial mortgage lenders require certain percentages for three important ratios: debt service coverage ratio (DSCR), loan to value ratio (LTV) and debt ratio. DSCR is the net operating income divided by the mortgage payments. LTV is the total loan amount divided by the fair market value of the property. Debt ratio is determined by dividing your monthly debt obligations by your monthly income.
I recommend:
Keep abreast of commercial loan rates and use the debt service calculator courtesy of CommercialBanc.com to estimate your DSCR. Shop for mortgage lendersThe commercial mortgage and commercial lending market is crowded with bankers and commercial mortgage brokers eager to place your loan. Choosing one requires careful consideration of rates, terms, duration, down payment and other conditions. Often the bank that handles your business checking accounts may be willing to offer you a commercial mortgage loan at an attractive rate or with favorable terms in order to get more of your business.
I recommend:
Among the big banks that offer commercial mortgage loans to small businesses are Wells Fargo, Citibank and Wachovia, which allows you to apply online. Among the numerous online services that help you shop for commercial mortgage loans are iBank and Businessfinance.com. Fill out a short online form at BuyerZone.com to receive quotes from several commercial mortgage lenders. Negotiate a deal and close the loan-Choose two or three lenders that seem to offer the best deals and most closely match what you need. Negotiate with each one, letting them know that you're shopping several other sources. Having options gives you at least some leverage in the negotiation process. Once you have decided on your top pick, proceed to finalizing your commercial mortgage loan. It's wise to use an attorney to review the loan documents and make sure your interests are served and protected. Your attorney can also help walk you through the closing.
I recommend:
The Capital Consortium offers a number of sample mortgage loan documents online for review. Find an attorney who specializes in real estate at AttorneyPages.com.
Tips & Tactics Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
Learn from rejection:
If you get rejected for a commercial mortgage loan, find out why and try to remedy the shortcoming. Then apply again, perhaps with a different lender.
Watch for balloons:
Commercial mortgage loans are often for periods of 10 years or less, with the entire remaining amount due at the end of the term as a balloon payment. Be prepared to refinance or pay off the balance.
Down payments required:
Most lenders require at least a 20 percent down payment on a commercial loan.
Look for hidden costs:
Extra loan fees and costs can add up. Lower-interest loans can sometimes cost more because of extra fees and charges.
Keep your credit clean:
If you have other business credit lines, keep them up to date and out of trouble. Any bad credit marks can make mortgage lenders leery.
Pay attention to restrictions:
Mortgage lenders will sometimes impose restrictions on the use of your property as a condition of the loan. Be sure to ask about any restrictions and make sure that you agree with them.
Recommended Solution Providers:
Key Small Business: Loans and Lines of Credit
Offers small businesses term loans and lines of credit.
Wachovia Small Business: Lending
Small business credit options including commercial mortgage, business and construction loans.
Citibank Commercial Real Estate Group
Includes lending options for retail, office and industrial uses.
US Bank: Small Business Services
Includes commercial lending and commercial construction lending services.
Business Finance: Commercial Mortgages
Search commercial mortgage sources by capital type or funding category.
LendingTree.com
Search lenders for commercial purchase, refinance, construction and short term bridge loans.
Best Sites to Learn More
BNET Commercial Lending
Industry white papers on aspects of commercial lending including mortgages.
NFIB: Leasing
Articles covering leasing versus owning commercial properties.
Entrepreneur.com: Expansion Financing
Articles on how to obtain financing for your company including commercial mortgages.
AppraisalToday.com
Commercial mortgage backed securities overview article.
www.ArnowitzProperties.com
Taking Over The Market One Property At A Time....
Tips and strategies to land the best deals on commercial real estate loans
If you want to buy or expand an office complex, warehouse or retail building, you need a commercial mortgage. Commercial loan rates can vary considerably based on the amount, duration and type of loan as well as on the lender. That's why it's so important to choose the right commercial mortgage lender. Doing so can help you:
1. Secure financing to buy or expand your business property.
2. Secure a long-term location without rental rate hikes.
3. Profit from the increase in value of your business property.
4. Secure a mortgage loan at a favorable rate and term.
5. Increase your tax deductions.
Action Steps.
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Prepare your financialsCommercial mortgage lenders want to see hard evidence that you can repay the loan, including financial statements, balance statements, profit-and-loss statements, projected cash flow statements and more. Lenders may want to see a business plan as well as background information on you and your partners.
I recommend:
Keep this commercial loan readiness checklist handy so you know which financial statements to prepare. Download a sample balance sheet and a profit-and-loss statement from UrgentBusinessForms.com, which also sells templates in Excel, PDF and Word formats. A downloadable template for cash flow projections is available from 1000Ventures.com.
Know your ratios. Most commercial mortgage lenders require certain percentages for three important ratios: debt service coverage ratio (DSCR), loan to value ratio (LTV) and debt ratio. DSCR is the net operating income divided by the mortgage payments. LTV is the total loan amount divided by the fair market value of the property. Debt ratio is determined by dividing your monthly debt obligations by your monthly income.
I recommend:
Keep abreast of commercial loan rates and use the debt service calculator courtesy of CommercialBanc.com to estimate your DSCR. Shop for mortgage lendersThe commercial mortgage and commercial lending market is crowded with bankers and commercial mortgage brokers eager to place your loan. Choosing one requires careful consideration of rates, terms, duration, down payment and other conditions. Often the bank that handles your business checking accounts may be willing to offer you a commercial mortgage loan at an attractive rate or with favorable terms in order to get more of your business.
I recommend:
Among the big banks that offer commercial mortgage loans to small businesses are Wells Fargo, Citibank and Wachovia, which allows you to apply online. Among the numerous online services that help you shop for commercial mortgage loans are iBank and Businessfinance.com. Fill out a short online form at BuyerZone.com to receive quotes from several commercial mortgage lenders. Negotiate a deal and close the loan-Choose two or three lenders that seem to offer the best deals and most closely match what you need. Negotiate with each one, letting them know that you're shopping several other sources. Having options gives you at least some leverage in the negotiation process. Once you have decided on your top pick, proceed to finalizing your commercial mortgage loan. It's wise to use an attorney to review the loan documents and make sure your interests are served and protected. Your attorney can also help walk you through the closing.
I recommend:
The Capital Consortium offers a number of sample mortgage loan documents online for review. Find an attorney who specializes in real estate at AttorneyPages.com.
Tips & Tactics Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
Learn from rejection:
If you get rejected for a commercial mortgage loan, find out why and try to remedy the shortcoming. Then apply again, perhaps with a different lender.
Watch for balloons:
Commercial mortgage loans are often for periods of 10 years or less, with the entire remaining amount due at the end of the term as a balloon payment. Be prepared to refinance or pay off the balance.
Down payments required:
Most lenders require at least a 20 percent down payment on a commercial loan.
Look for hidden costs:
Extra loan fees and costs can add up. Lower-interest loans can sometimes cost more because of extra fees and charges.
Keep your credit clean:
If you have other business credit lines, keep them up to date and out of trouble. Any bad credit marks can make mortgage lenders leery.
Pay attention to restrictions:
Mortgage lenders will sometimes impose restrictions on the use of your property as a condition of the loan. Be sure to ask about any restrictions and make sure that you agree with them.
Recommended Solution Providers:
Key Small Business: Loans and Lines of Credit
Offers small businesses term loans and lines of credit.
Wachovia Small Business: Lending
Small business credit options including commercial mortgage, business and construction loans.
Citibank Commercial Real Estate Group
Includes lending options for retail, office and industrial uses.
US Bank: Small Business Services
Includes commercial lending and commercial construction lending services.
Business Finance: Commercial Mortgages
Search commercial mortgage sources by capital type or funding category.
LendingTree.com
Search lenders for commercial purchase, refinance, construction and short term bridge loans.
Best Sites to Learn More
BNET Commercial Lending
Industry white papers on aspects of commercial lending including mortgages.
NFIB: Leasing
Articles covering leasing versus owning commercial properties.
Entrepreneur.com: Expansion Financing
Articles on how to obtain financing for your company including commercial mortgages.
AppraisalToday.com
Commercial mortgage backed securities overview article.
www.ArnowitzProperties.com
Taking Over The Market One Property At A Time....
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Really Useful Web Sites
1. Public Records Online Directory
(http://publicrecords.netronline.com)
A one-stop portal to access online info about property tax assessments, deeds, and recorded property documents. Options also include parcel maps, property detail reports, and comparables. There's also a foreclosure search by ZIP code.
2. Knowledge @ Wharton
(http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/)
Insights from some of the best business minds in the country. The site includes sections with articles on technology, marketing, finance and investment, business ethics, and entrepreneurship.
3. U.S. Census Bureau
(http://www.census.gov/)
The Census Bureau offers info on population, income, age and other factors that can affect home buying. The American Community Survey is a new annual nationwide survey on how communities change.
4. National Bureau of Economic Research
(http://www.nber.org/)
Access to a wide range of key economic indicators.
5. PropertyShark.com
(http://www.propertyshark.com)
Nationwide search of Foreclosures, for sale, comparables, maps and lists.
6. Real Estate Terms Online
(http://www.realestatewords.com)
Every person working in real estate or planning to buy or sell real estate can benefit by using this free real estate dictionary. This dictionary of real estate terms is one of the most extensive in the industry and is used by many real estate agents, real estate brokers, mortgage brokers, and instructors in major real estate schools across the country.
7. REALTOR.com
National MLS search engine.
8. Arnowitz Properties
(http://www.arnowitzproperties.com/)
Useful information on South Florida Real Estate. Including National Data Base of ALL properties for sale. A Featured Property section for local area listings, mortgage calculators, Buyer Information, Seller Information, and FREE School Reports.
(http://publicrecords.netronline.com)
A one-stop portal to access online info about property tax assessments, deeds, and recorded property documents. Options also include parcel maps, property detail reports, and comparables. There's also a foreclosure search by ZIP code.
2. Knowledge @ Wharton
(http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/)
Insights from some of the best business minds in the country. The site includes sections with articles on technology, marketing, finance and investment, business ethics, and entrepreneurship.
3. U.S. Census Bureau
(http://www.census.gov/)
The Census Bureau offers info on population, income, age and other factors that can affect home buying. The American Community Survey is a new annual nationwide survey on how communities change.
4. National Bureau of Economic Research
(http://www.nber.org/)
Access to a wide range of key economic indicators.
5. PropertyShark.com
(http://www.propertyshark.com)
Nationwide search of Foreclosures, for sale, comparables, maps and lists.
6. Real Estate Terms Online
(http://www.realestatewords.com)
Every person working in real estate or planning to buy or sell real estate can benefit by using this free real estate dictionary. This dictionary of real estate terms is one of the most extensive in the industry and is used by many real estate agents, real estate brokers, mortgage brokers, and instructors in major real estate schools across the country.
7. REALTOR.com
National MLS search engine.
8. Arnowitz Properties
(http://www.arnowitzproperties.com/)
Useful information on South Florida Real Estate. Including National Data Base of ALL properties for sale. A Featured Property section for local area listings, mortgage calculators, Buyer Information, Seller Information, and FREE School Reports.
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