The market will continue its upward trend into 2013, said Dr. John Tuccillo, chief economist for Florida Realtors, which is holding their Florida Realtors® 2013 Real Estate and Economic Forecast Conference in Orlando this week.

Other experts at the conference we just as upbeat, one reporting that distressed properties are winding down from about 5 million at the height, to about 3 million today.

The median sales prices are rising for single-family homes and condo-townhomes. Other signs of steady improvement includes the fact that 44 percent of sales were cash transactions, from January to October of this year. A good sign that investors are coming back to the table. As for sellers, the experts are predicting rising prices will bring more of them back

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Benton Lakes Mandarin

We stop by the Lennar's newest development Benton Lakes in Mandarin for a look at all the new homes they have to offer.  The Benton lakes neighborhood is nestled in the lovely Mandarin area, with it's convenient location.  Home's such as the single story Spirit Model starts at 1868 sq/ft up to the Serenata which offers over 3000 sq/ft of luxury living space.  Click after the break for more pics.

Benton Lakes Mandarin - Kitchen


Benton Lakes Mandarin - Living Room


Benton Lakes Mandarin - Master Bedroom

For more information or to view the beautiful Lennar Homes in Benton Lakes please contact us today.

Rivertown Dennis Homes - The Evandale

Dennis Homes offers a sneak peek at their Home Models in the RiverTown master planned Community located on approximately 3.5 miles of the St. Johns River. Homes in Rivertown include features found in the architectural style of American Farmhouse, Art & Crafts, Colonial/Classic Revival, and Mediterranean styles. Single Family homes range from 2,007 - 2,664 sq/ft with a variety of exterior designs to add individuality to your home and provide a more beautiful streetscape.
 

Rivertown Dennis Homes - The Edgewater, Kitchen


Rivertown Dennis Homes - The Edgewater, Dining


Rivertown Dennis Homes - The Edgewater, Master Bedroom
 

Rivertown Dennis Homes - The Edgewater, Master Bath

RiverTown has recently begun

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By: Alan Aptheker

Heed the words of one of our most notable U.S. Presidents, Franklin Delano Roosevelt: "The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself." There's the low prices, low interest rates, and you're a qualified 25-40 year old professional making $60K – $90K.  You and your significant other are renting a townhome for $1200 a month, and you don't plan on moving soon. 

The stars are aligned, and there's only one thing preventing you from buying a house: Fear. "It's a big investment." Well so is the $1200 month rent. The difference is that the return on your $1200 per month is $0.00.   It's a commitment. Yes, it is. But you can get a formerly $200K condo or $300K single family for about two-thirds of what you could buy this home…