Some Highlights: 2015 marks the first year-over-year increase in investment home sales since 2011.62% of all investment homes purchased.

Source: Investment Home Sales Rebound in 2015 !

Despite a smaller share of distressed properties coming onto the market, investment purchases reversed course in 2015 after declining four straight years.

Source: Investors: More Sales and Higher Prices!

Bottom Line: Florida Homes Takes 46 to 60 days to close. Buyer demand is increasing as the inventory of homes available for sale remains low.

Source: Homes Continue to Sell Quickly Nationwide!

Some Highlights: 11% of new homebuyers stated “energy efficient features” as the reason for their purchase.

Source: New Home Buyers Look For Green Options ! Is Your Home?

Some Highlights: 11% of new homebuyers stated “energy efficient features” as the reason for their purchase.

Source: New Home Buyers Look For Green Options ! Is Your Home?

If prices are surging, it is difficult for appraisers to find adequate, comparable sales (similar houses in the neighborhood that closed recently).

Source: Home Prices Are Up…But There is a Challenge!

In a study conducted by Builder.com, researchers determined that nationwide, it would take “nearly eight years” for a first-time buyer to save enough.

Source: You Can Save for a Down Payment Faster Than You Think!