Florida property sales increase significantly

The number of homes in Florida sold increased by 29 per cent in February compared to the corresponding month last year, according to the latest housing data released in the USA.

7 April 2011

Hollywood star selling home in Malibu

Hollywood superstar Jack Nicholson is selling his property in Malibu for an asking price of £2.6 million, according to the Multiple Listing Service.

5 April 2011

It's all go in Orlando

It's a buyer's market in Central Florida, where property now is as cheap as it was 13 years ago. We recommend some buying spots there, whether you're looking for a lettable holiday home or a more permanent residence.

1 April 2011

USA property sales fall to lowest level since 1960's

USA property sales dropped to the lowest level since the 1960's, according to the latest figures released by the Commerce Department, indicating that...

31 March 2011

Fewer new USA homes in February

The number of housing starts in the USA and applications for new housing construction both fell last month as concerns regarding a growing number of factors caused builders to pull back on production of new homes...

18 March 2011

USA property prices fall again

The average price of a home in USA fell for the sixth month in succession in January, as domestic demand dropped, creating fresh negotiating opportunities for people currently looking to buy a USA property.

17 March 2011

Developers show greater confidence in USA property market

Confidence in the USA property market as far as USA home developers are concerned has improved this month, suggesting that things could be looking up across the pond, according to...

16 March 2011

Falling for Florida

Florida is one of the most popular destinations for Brits to buy abroad, with year-round sunshine and a low cost of living, coupled with great beaches and of course the theme parks in the Orlando area. The collapsing US housing market caused a worldwide recession, but the silver lining is almost laughably cheap property, so now you too can live like a TV star.

1 March 2011

Homes in the zone - renting out your property in Florida

If you're buying a property to rent out in Florida, make sure you're familiar with the local "zoning" laws. To find out more, we quizzed two realtors there, one from Orlando and the other from the Gulf Coast...

1 March 2011

Las Vegas property prices at 20-year low

The average price of a home in Las Vegas fell to its lowest level since 1991 last month, due to a collapse in property sales, according to the latest SalesTraqs report.

28 February 2011

USA property building levels remain stagnant

The volume of USA properties built increased by 15 per cent last month, but remained at an historic low due to the weak market conditions caused by the sub-prime mortgage crisis, according to fresh figures released by the Commerce Department.

18 February 2011

Orlando property prices increased in 2010

The average sales price of a home in Orlando, Florida, rose by four per cent during the course of 2010, according to data published by the Orlando Realtors Association (ORA).

17 February 2011