Every metro area tracked by the National Association of Realtors® through the fourth quarter of 2020 witnessed home prices grow from a year ago, according to NAR’s latest quarterly report. Eighty-eight percent of the metros followed (161 areas) saw double-digit price increases. For comparison,…
Read More All U.S. Metro Areas Saw Home Prices Rise During Fourth Quarter of 2020Category: Real Estate
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Existing U.S. Home Sales Rise 0.7% in December, Annual Sales See Highest Level Since 2006
Existing-home sales rose in December, with home sales in 2020 reaching their highest level since 2006, according to the National Association of Realtors. Activity in the major regions was mixed on a month-over-month basis, but each of the four areas recorded double-digit year-over-year growth in December. Total existing-home…
Read More Existing U.S. Home Sales Rise 0.7% in December, Annual Sales See Highest Level Since 2006Realtors Respond After FHFA, U.S. Treasury Announce PSPA Changes
National Association of Realtors® President Charlie Oppler issued the following statement after the Federal Housing Finance Agency and U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday announced changes that will allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to retain more of their earnings as important capital rather than passing…
Read More Realtors Respond After FHFA, U.S. Treasury Announce PSPA ChangesClearwater Seeking Proposals to Redevelop Downtown Waterfront Properties
CLEARWATER, Fla. – The city of Clearwater has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to redevelop three key downtown waterfront parcels. Investment in Clearwater’s waterfront presents an opportunity for redevelopment on properties with some of the most scenic views in the Tampa Bay area. The…
Read More Clearwater Seeking Proposals to Redevelop Downtown Waterfront Properties700-New Residential Permits, Pasco County Waives $600 Builders Admin Fee During ‘Building Boom’
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Pasco County is experiencing a building boom – with more than 700 new, Single-Family Residential Permit Applications under review! In an effort to continue providing excellent customer service during this time of growth, Pasco Building Construction Services (BCS) is waiving the…
Read More 700-New Residential Permits, Pasco County Waives $600 Builders Admin Fee During ‘Building Boom’Pending U.S. Home Sales Slide 2.6% in November
Pending home sales declined in November, according to the National Association of Realtors. Month-over-month contract activity fell in each of the four major U.S. regions. However, compared to a year ago, all four areas achieved gains in pending home sales transactions. The Pending Home Sales…
Read More Pending U.S. Home Sales Slide 2.6% in NovemberExisting U.S. Home Sales Decrease by 2.5% in November
Existing-home sales fell in November, snapping a five-month streak of month-over-month gains, according to the National Association of Realtors. All major regions either took a step back or held steady in terms of their respective month-over-month status, but each of the four areas experienced significant year-over-year growth.…
Read More Existing U.S. Home Sales Decrease by 2.5% in NovemberNAR Efforts Help Secure Rental Assistance in U.S. COVID-19 Relief Legislation
The National Association of Realtors secured key victories in COVID-19 relief legislation that cleared the U.S. Senate & House of Representatives overnight, including various key tax extenders, additional support for the Paycheck Protection Program, and funding for rental assistance. Roughly 38% of NAR’s 1.4 million…
Read More NAR Efforts Help Secure Rental Assistance in U.S. COVID-19 Relief LegislationNAR Applauds Congress for Providing Relief to Veterans Who Lost Homes to Natural Disasters
National Association of Realtors® President Charlie Oppler commended the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives for approving H.R. 7105 this week, eliminating fees charged to veterans whose homes have been destroyed by a natural disaster. Earlier this fall, NAR commended Senator Mazie Hirono for championing…
Read More NAR Applauds Congress for Providing Relief to Veterans Who Lost Homes to Natural DisastersSt. Pete is the Third City in Pinellas County to Offer Additional Homestead Exemption for Seniors
SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. – The City of St. Petersburg has recently adopted an ordinance to allow for an additional homestead exemption on property taxes for low-income seniors who maintain long-term residency at their property in St. Pete. St. Pete will now be the third municipality…
Read More St. Pete is the Third City in Pinellas County to Offer Additional Homestead Exemption for Seniors