Mark and Caryn Stansfield loved the Wayne, N.J., split-level with views of Pines Lake when they first saw it last summer. But at $570,000, it was out of their price range. ...more

July 27, 2008

TAMPA — A pending sales index shows 7.1 percent fewer home buyers in the South signed sales contracts to purchase existing homes in May than in April. It was the largest regional drop, according to a report released today by the National Association of Realtors. The index for the South also hit a new low, said Mike Larson an analyst with Weiss Research in Jupiter. It was a disappointment, he said, because, "the housing market had a bit of bounce in April because of moves made by the Feds to lower interest rates. ...more

July 8, 2008

Wade Osborne stopped into Head's Flags in South Tampa on Thursday to replace the faded American flag hanging outside his house in Beach Park. ...more

July 4, 2008

TAMPA — Wade Osborne stopped into Head's Flags in South Tampa today to replace the faded American flag hanging outside his house in Beach Park. ...more

July 3, 2008

SEBRING — Raymond McIntyre's office generated an interesting set of numbers this week: 222 people have moved to Highlands County, and brought their Save Our Homes tax exemptions with them. ...more

June 28, 2008

For the first time in 21/2 years, home sales in the Tampa Bay area increased, but condominium sales continued to plunge. ...more

June 27, 2008

TAMPA - For the first time in two and a half years, home sales in the Tampa Bay area increased while condominium sales continued to plunge. ...more

June 26, 2008

WANT A HOUSE FEATURED HERE? EDITOR'S NOTE: Coverage of real estate transactions in the Brandon News & Tribune has changed. Each week, selected homes will be featured, similar to the example shown here. Real estate agents and home sellers are invited to submit photos and information according to these guidelines. ...more

June 25, 2008

A free event will give potential homeowners an opportunity to learn about the home-buying process. ...more

June 21, 2008

A nationwide crackdown on mortgage fraud that began in March has ensnared 18 Florida residents, whose charges were announced by federal authorities Thursday. ...more

June 20, 2008