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January 5, 2016
Fla. home sales, prices up in Nov.
NAR says U.S. home sales "dropped considerably" in Nov. due in part to longer contract times after mortgage disclosure changes - but Fla. sales still rose 1.9%. Read more.
New-home sales move 4.3% higher in Nov.
New U.S. home sales picked up in Nov. even as existing sales declined. "Builders are increasing their inventory even as they face difficulties," says NAHB chairman. Read more.
Pending home sales decline a bit in Nov.
NAR's pending sales index dropped 0.9% month-to-month as buyers found fewer homes on the market, but the pending numbers keep rising year-to-year. Read more.
Average mortgage rate tops 4% to kick off 2016
The FRM hit 4.01% in Freddie Mac's last weekly report for 2015, though it remains only marginally higher than it was one year ago: 3.87%. Read more.
Fla. consumers less confident but U.S. outlook rises
Consumer sentiment in Fla. dropped slightly in Dec. - less than one point - but overall U.S. consumer confidence rose almost four points. Read more.
Orlando: Area construction projects hit $6B mark through Nov.
Tampa: Area gets high marks as 'Best Place to Own a Home'
Pensacola: Finding home sweet home can be a tough sell
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