Housing affordability reaches record level

Homeownership is a relative bargain, but tight credit requirements deter buyers: Lakeland-Winter Haven No. 2 nationally. Read The Full Article

Reminder: 3.8% tax is not a transfer tax on real estate

NAR: A bizarre Internet rumor surfaced again, but it's not true: There is no real estate transfer tax starting in 2013. Read The Full Article

Avatar Holdings becomes AV Homes

A Central Florida builder is changing its name to avoid comparisons to the blockbuster movie that overshadows it. Read The Full Article

Florida economy gained momentum in 2011

BMO: State doing better with lower unemployment, more construction and residents - but growth still slowed by housing. Read The Full Article

Fed review for robo-signing extended

Ex-homeowners can submit their 2009-2010 foreclosure for federal review if done by one of 27 participating lenders. Read The Full Article

Florida: Balmy breezes, sunsets and romance

In honor of Valentine's Day, Amazon listed the U.S.'s top 20 romantic cities, and Fla. has more than any other state. Read The Full Article

NAR to Administration: Don't harm housing

Budget proposal has a cap on IRS mortgage interest deductions and impacts capital gains on some real estate investments. Read The Full Article

HUD gives Fla. $49.6M for affordable housing

Nationwide, HUD granted a total of almost $1.8 billion, with the top amount, $321.5 million, going to New York. Read The Full Article