3 economic reports give reasons for optimism

Positive employment, consumer spending and home reports suggest a modest recovery rather than a second recession. Read more.

Q&A clears the air about homebuyer tax credits

Many people want to use the tax break, but may be confused about the process. This info will help answer their questions. Read more.

Tax credit gives home sales best boost in decade

Analysts say first-time buyers provided the biggest surge in sales in a decade – nearly 36% higher than Jan.’s low point. Read more.

Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in October 2009

Existing sales rose 45%, marking 14 months in a row for higher year-to-year sales. National housing sales up 10.1%. Read more.

Foreclosures hitting more people with good credit

MBA report: Problems shift from subprime loans to unemployment; Fla. leads nation in number of foreclosures. Read more.

Next wave of foreclosures looms

Study: About 7 million properties are destined to go into foreclosure compared with 1.27 million in early 2005. Read more.

Court again upholds Fla. homeowner tax breaks

Judges upheld the legal portability of property taxes for the first time, and Save Our Homes for the third time. Read more.

Tax-credit extension renews buyer interest in buying a home

Phones rang less often as first-time buyers saw the clock ticking on the tax credit, but now Realtors report renewed interest. Read more.

NAR Survey: First-time homebuyers set record in past year

NAR Survey: 47% were new buyers this year thanks to tax incentives, high affordability conditions and pent-up demand. Read more.

Homebuyer tax credit has added benefits for armed services

Military members have an extra year to apply and an exception to the minimum occupancy requirement. Read more.