17 February 09 - 11:11The upside of Florida real estate

The upside of Florida real estate: 15 market positives

Let’s take a look at some of the opportunities and positive indicators for the future of Florida’s real estate market.

1. Great prices. Statewide, home prices have fallen about 20 percent in the past year. FAR statistics show the existing-home median sales price was $185,400 in the third quarter of 2008, compared with $233,200 in third quarter 2007. By the way, those numbers are still significantly higher than in the early years of the decade. In 2003, the third-quarter sales price was $163,700, which reflects an increase of about 13.3 percent over the five-year period. (The median is a typical market price where half the homes sold for more, half for less.)

2. The time is right. Home sales volumes are rising again – a signal that the market recovery may be underway. ... (more)

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09 February 09 - 10:32Octuplet Mother

I hate that the doctors are being blamed for this mother's ridiculous decision to be impregnated again after already having 6 small children.  Where does personal accountability come in to play.  The mother made the choice, the doctors didn't force her to do it.  I think she just wanted the notoriety and "fame" that I'm sure she assumes will come with being a single mother of 14, a la Jon & Kate plus 8 (which I love, btw).  Or maybe she's just crazy.  Whatever the case, she is solely responsible for her actions and she is the only one who should be held accountable for them.

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