South Florida Real Estate
Federal government to investigate Florida housing program
The federal government said Thursday it will investigate a $1 billion state housing program designed to help homeowners avoid foreclosure.
RealtyTrac: Nevada surpasses Florida in foreclosures
Nevada posted the nation’s highest foreclosure rate in March, surpassing Florida, according to RealtyTrac Inc.
Condos expected on former Howard Johnson's site
A company last week paid $20 million for the old Howard Johnson’s on Fort Lauderdale beach, winning the right to buy the two-acre site after another firm failed to close the deal.
Broward housing agency to use $1.4 million on storm improvements
The Broward County Housing Authority said Tuesday it’s using $1.4 million in state and federal money to make three rental communities more resistant to hurricanes.
South Florida home sellers driving hard bargains
It wasn't so long ago that homebuyers had all the power. Now it's advantage, sellers.
Ask a real estate pro: Yes, loan modifications to get easier
Board-certified real estate lawyer Gary M. Singer writes about the housing market at SunSentinel.com/housekeys each Friday. To ask him a question, go to SunSentinel.com/askpro.
Report: Single-family rents starting to soften
The rental market for apartments remains strong, but not so much for single-family homes, real estate website Trulia.com says.
Law firm hosts certification courses for condo board members
The Kaye Bender Rembaum law firm is hosting free certification courses for condominium board members.
Pompano Marriott is among several new hotels on tap
The Pompano resort opens July 1; Delray's Villas by the Sea opened recently
Pompano Beach is gearing up to welcome the newest asset in its tourism marketing arsenal — the 219-room Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Oceanfront scheduled to open July 1.
Pompano Beach is gearing up to welcome the newest asset in its tourism marketing arsenal — the 219-room Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Oceanfront scheduled to open July 1.
Homeowner workshop set for Miramar
Struggling homeowners trying to avoid foreclosure can attend a free workshop Saturday, April 6, in Miramar.
$20 million month for One Thousand Ocean condo
One Thousand Ocean inches closer to a sellout.
Real estate agents pound pavement looking for listings
Every few weeks, real estate agent Roger Palmieri pulls a well-worn New York Yankees baseball cap onto his head, changes out of his shirt and tie and goes on a little neighborhood stroll.
Ask a real estate pro: No-cost refinancing actually costs something
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 .
Nelson wants probe into Florida's foreclosure aid program
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., is calling for an investigation into how Florida administers $1 billion in federal money meant for struggling homeowners.
Case-Shiller index: Home prices continue to strengthen
An index measuring South Florida home prices rose 10.8 percent in January from a year earlier, marking a 13 th consecutive month of increases.
Builders face lot shortages as demand for housing picks up
Builders facing lot shortages amid increasing demand for new homes
To analyze the housing market in South Florida, surveyors at the Metrostudy research firm log 20,000 miles a quarter, driving through every active subdivision to count each new home.
To analyze the housing market in South Florida, surveyors at the Metrostudy research firm log 20,000 miles a quarter, driving through every active subdivision to count each new home.
Fort Lauderdale has nation's 2nd-largest increase in construction jobs
The Fort Lauderdale metro area had the second-largest increase in construction employment in January over the year before, according to a new report released Friday by The Associated General Contractors.
Ask a real estate pro: What to do when a bank-owned condo isn't being maintained
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 .