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Piggy bank and model house on dollars Florida consumer confidence drops in August

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Aug. 26, 2016 – Consumer sentiment among Floridians fell 4.8 points in August to 88.2, according to the latest University of Florida (UF) consumer survey – the lowest reading in the last year. All five components that make up the index declined.
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A house under construction with the roof up. TaxWatch: Fla. beating pre-recession job growth

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Aug. 11, 2016 – After a debilitating recession from 2007 to 2009 that cost thousands of people their jobs, Florida is again among the national leaders in job creation at the halfway mark of 2016, according to the latest Economic Commentary by Florida TaxWatch. And most housing industry experts say that job increases are one of the best predictors of a strong housing market.
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NAR study: Most in U.S. say it’s a good time to buy

WASHINGTON – July 13, 2016 – Despite lackluster economic growth and stark home-price appreciation in several parts of the country in recent months, roughly three-quarters of surveyed households still believe it’s a good time to buy a home – but there’s a considerable morale gap between homeowners and renters, according to the latest installment of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) survey. …continue

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A house made of money with the roof open. Cape Coral – Ft Myers Sales Stats

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