Have you done the numbers lately? With mortgage rates near record lows, a federal tax credit of $8,000 to first-time home buyers and low home prices, more and more renters are saying goodbye to their leases and embracing home ownership as an affordable option.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty can help make the transition to home [...]

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The U.S. Commerce Department reported Friday that construction of new single family homes rose 8.7% in June, beating expectations by several percentage points. The rise is likely tied to the $8,000 tax credit afforded first-time home buyers by the federal stimulus package, set to expire at the end of this year.
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According to the Orlando Regional Realtor Association, Orlando realtors sold 43% more inventory this year as compared to last June. Increased sales are attributed in part to the $8,000 first time buyer tax credit from the federal stimulus package, which expires later this year.
Buyers seeking to take advantage of the tax credit can enjoy [...]

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With the recent economic downturn, real estate brokers have been challenged to find innovative ways to meet the needs of their clients. Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has proven to be a market leader, rising to the challenge through its Auction Services division. Real estate auctions are a win-win opportunity for both buyer and [...]

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The National Association of Realtors reported pending home sales for the month of March up 3.2% against forecasts that predicted the number to remain unchanged. In the South, this number rose 8.5%, higher than the national average and up 7.7% from this time last year. With the recent $8,000 tax credit for first [...]

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Good news in an economic downturn is often hard to find. But for potential home buyers, the news is better than it’s been in years. Falling mortgage rates have combined with increased tax incentives to create an optimal buying opportunity for those straddling the fence between renting and owning a home. Housing [...]

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Earlier today, the U.S. Federal Housing and Finance Agency reported a surprising jump in the monthly housing price index for the month of January, 2009. Analysts predicted about a 1% decline nationally, but the actual numbers showed an overall increase of 1.7%. Florida’s South Atlantic region reported a 3.6% jump, the second-highest rise [...]

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Between the new $8,000 tax credit and record-low mortgage rates, buyer’s agents and their clients enjoy unique advantages in the current marketplace. To keep up with the changing real estate market, savvy agents are learning how to take advantage of real estate auctions to assist clients in finding the perfect home. On March [...]

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