South Florida Real Estate
Homebuying workshop planned for military vets
Military veterans looking to become homeowners can attend a seminar May 18 in Fort Lauderdale.
Bill to accelerate foreclosures passes Senate, House
A bill meant to speed up foreclosures in Florida awaits Gov. Rick Scott’s review.
South Florida housing starts increase in first quarter
South Florida home construction gained momentum in the first quarter as builders raced to keep up with increasing demand.
Senate passes Citizens reforms, abandons rate hikes
When the controversial overhaul of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. reached the Senate floor for final consideration Thursday, lawmakers simultaneously voted "Yes" to reforming the state-backed insurer and "No" to new increases in premiums.
Unmarried property owners need plan in advance
Board-certified real estate lawyer Gary M. Singer writes about the housing market at SunSentinel.com/housekeys each Friday. To ask him a question, click here.
Report: Housing costs burdening S. Fla. working families
Two new housing reports out Thursday:
Index shows South Florida home prices jump nearly 11% in year
South Florida home prices continued to gallop ahead, showing a nearly 11 percent jump in February from the year before, the 14th consecutive month of increases, a leading index reported Tuesday.
Housing-related businesses enjoying big bounce-back
Real estate agents aren't the only ones cashing in on the housing renaissance.
Underwater borrowers getting more time to refinance
Local lenders say they hope a two-year extension of a government-sponsored refinancing program will encourage more participation from underwater homeowners in South Florida.
Premiums for new Citizens customers may soar as reform bill passes Senate
The controversial bill to reform Citizens Property Insurance Corp. was passed in the Senate on Thursday, protecting current policyholders from rate increases but bringing with it the prospect that new clients will face significantly higher premiums.
Zillow: S. Fla. home values jump 12 percent in first quarter
South Florida home values rose 12 percent in the first quarter of 2013, but prices likely won’t keep appreciating at that pace, Zillow.com says.
Homebuyers flock to Valencia Cove near Boynton Beach
When GL Homes opened its eighth Valencia community last weekend, the Sunrise-based builder figured it might get 30 or 35 buyers.
South Florida home prices increase in March
Steady demand and a lack of homes for sale continue to drive prices higher across South Florida.
Region's housing rebound catching some sellers off guard
South Florida's housing recovery is sneaking up on some sellers.
Open houses for Broward County buyers
The welcome mats are out for Broward County homebuyers this weekend.
Florida Bar files complaint against foreclosure lawyer Stern
The Florida Bar this week filed a complaint with the state supreme court against David J. Stern, the Broward County lawyer whose office was accused of rubber-stamping foreclosures.
One-sided contracts limit claims against moving companies
Board-certified real estate lawyer Gary M. Singer writes about the housing market at SunSentinel.com/housekeys each Friday. To ask him a question, click here.
How first-time homebuyers can compete in overheated market
South Florida’s housing market is on a tear, and that’s reducing many first-time buyers to tears.
New mortgage rule could help, hurt homebuyers
New mortgage guidelines that take effect next year likely will benefit consumers even while keeping lending standards restrictive, industry officials said Tuesday during a conference in Hollywood.