All mandatory documentation must be submitted upfront, but trial modifications become permanent after three months. Read more.
01/29/2010
Fla.'s senators confirm the money; construction should start in 2014 on Tampa-Orlando route; Miami extension by 2017. Read more.
01/28/2010
The state's level unexpectedly rose in Jan. by five points. Biggest jump: whether it's a good time to buy big-ticket items. Read more.
01/27/2010
Homebuyers are confused: The U.S. has specific rules for 3 different tax credits, and many need a CPA to offer solid advice. Read more.
01/26/2010
Existing sales up 31% compared to end of '08; existing condo sales up 47% in year-to-year comparison. National sales up 4.9%. Read more.
01/25/2010
In a third straight week for declines, the 30-year mortgage rate again dropped below 5%. Read more.
01/22/2010
As expected, HUD announced that FHA loans will require higher credit scores to qualify for a 3.5% downpayment. Read more.
01/21/2010
It's not that simple to calculate for a tax form, thanks to income limits, property rules, move-up buyer extensions, etc. Read more.
01/20/2010
Real estate pros hope the new rules will help speed short sales, but fear a 10-day response time may be too optimistic. Read more.
01/19/2010
About 96,703 Florida owners received trial modifications under a fed program that has helped fewer people than first hoped. Read more.
01/18/2010