Orlando-area home-resale prices have risen more in the past 12 months than they would typically increase during five years of steady appreciation. Existing-home prices in the core Orlando market during May hit a median of $148,000 — up 23 percent from a year ago and up 3.1 percent from just…

Many areas of Florida are showing signs of renewed housing demand. Builders are buying lots and land in order to position themselves for future growth. In our most recent Residential Land Survey, 78% of Florida builders noted that finished lot prices were increasing. (more…)

Orlando, Fla. — "It's a feeding frenzy." (more…)

Volusia County's building boom shows no sign of wilting. Barring an unforeseen construction slowdown in the second half of the year, residential and commercial permit values again will crack the $1 billion mark for the third year in a row. (more…)

After falling sharply in the fourth quarter of last year, residential and commercial building permit activity in Volusia County has risen for two consecutive quarters. Rick Michael, director of Volusia County’s Division of Economic Development, said the increase in residential activity for two quarters in a row suggests the downturn…

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - Building permits rose again during August in both Sarasota and Manatee counties, another sign the growing recovery in new home construction continued. The number of permits for new buildings issued in the two counties rose 16 percent compared with August 2011. The estimated value of the newly…

The housing market appears headed for a strong spring season. After a brief setback in December, the Pending Home Sales Index resumed its climb in January, posting a 2 percent gain over the month prior. The data puts pressure on Winter Park home buyers. This is because a “pending home”…