RAGFL Industry News The REALTOR Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale, Inc. (RAGFL) is one of the largest REALTOR Associations in the State of Florida, representing more than 12,000 real estate agents in Palm Beach, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. http://www.R-World.com.com/ RAGFL and respective news sources dclermont@r-world.com (Danielle Clermont) mcreuzer@r-world.com (Mike Creuzer) Housing rebound continues, barely. http://money.cnn.com/2009/07/01/real_estate/May_pending_sales/index.htm?postversion=2009070110 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 04:01:00 -0700 {link['type']} Mortgage applications decline. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31680324/ns/business-mortgage_mess/ Thu, 2 Jul 2009 03:57:38 -0700 {link['type']} Foreclosure a problem for celebrities too. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31393081/ns/business-real_estate/ Thu, 2 Jul 2009 03:57:24 -0700 {link['type']} State gets tough on foreclosure-rescue scams. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/home/orl-asec-loan-scams-foreclosure-040209,0,888994.story Thu, 2 Jul 2009 03:54:11 -0700 {link['type']} Welfare case load in Florida up dramatically. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1109492.html Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:43:50 -0700 {link['type']} Bold economic stimulus initiatives unlikely. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n2-062209.cfm Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:41:02 -0700 {link['type']} Vanilla home loans could benefit borrowers. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-062209.cfm Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:40:51 -0700 {link['type']} Condo dwellers finding empty buildings. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1107947.html Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:32:06 -0700 {link['type']} Recession crimps some town center projects. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1107169.html Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:31:48 -0700 {link['type']} 33 metro areas where builders are confident. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31192872/ns/us_news-the_elkhart_project/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:30:24 -0700 {link['type']} Obama pushes for less risky home loans. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31476372/ns/business-mortgage_mess/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:30:12 -0700 {link['type']} Affordable housing developers sue state. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n3-061909.cfm Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:27:10 -0700 {link['type']} Can buying cheap foreclosures make you rich? http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n2-061909.cfm Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:26:59 -0700 {link['type']} Mortgage rates fall from 7-month high. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-061909.cfm Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:26:50 -0700 {link['type']} Shift in Florida law impacts downtown development. http://click.email.floridarealtors.org/?ju=fe2c15777366017c751376&ls=fdfe157975640c7e75117577&m=feff1070756103&l=fecc177274660379&s=fe341672746c067e721670&jb=ffcf14&t= Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:18:10 -0700 {link['type']} South Florida's international trade takes a hit. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1102699.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:34:47 -0700 {link['type']} Smart ideas for better social networking. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n6-061709.cfm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:33:48 -0700 {link['type']} South Florida economic recovery may be near. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1100827.html Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:38:39 -0700 {link['type']} Penetrating the maze of mortgage relief. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/14/realestate/mortgages/14cov.html?ref=realestate Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:37:42 -0700 {link['type']} Fort Lauderdale trying to head off budget gap. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/community/news/fort_lauderdale/sfl-fort-lauderdale-budget-b0617sbjun17,0,2451112.story Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:35:48 -0700 {link['type']} Broward orders spending cuts to balance budget. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-broward-budget-cuts-061709.link,0,2679076.storylink Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:35:15 -0700 {link['type']} U.S. Supreme Court to hear Fla. beach dispute. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n3-061609.cfm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:33:40 -0700 {link['type']} South Florida market looking better. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n2-061609.cfm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:33:26 -0700 {link['type']} Housing starts jump 17.2%. http://www.cnbc.com/id/31384228 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:51:04 -0700 {link['type']} Housing construction jumps in May. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31383230/ns/business-real_estate/ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:50:44 -0700 {link['type']} Broward - raise tax rates or cut services. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/sfl-taxes-cuts-broward-061209,0,4455466.story Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:50:22 -0700 {link['type']} Selling public land planned to help Everglades. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-everglades-land-south-florida-p061309,0,2997491.story Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:50:02 -0700 {link['type']} International buyers believe in Fla. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-061509.cfm Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:48:13 -0700 {link['type']} Young people find now is time to buy homes. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n3-061509.cfm Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:48:01 -0700 {link['type']} Bad drywall leaves owners frustrated. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/realestate/sfl-chinese-drywall-repairs-0614sbjun14,0,1693776.story Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:27:32 -0700 {link['type']} Home short sale flips nixed. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-061209.cfm Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:27:16 -0700 {link['type']} Fla. tests house with Chinese drywall. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n4-061109.cfm Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:37:53 -0700 {link['type']} NAR backs move to extend tax credit. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-061109.cfm Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:28:25 -0700 {link['type']} Rising mortgage rates sap loan applications. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31204067/ Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:49:09 -0700 {link['type']} Downtown Miami condos filling up fast. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1091668.html Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:36:01 -0700 {link['type']} County rebuffs affordable housing requirment on Tamarac development. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-affordable-housing-tamarac-061009,0,6321466.storylink Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:40:32 -0700 {link['type']} Get most out of your homebuying tax credit. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31193153/ Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:39:00 -0700 {link['type']} Law to speed increases in home insurance costs. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/sfl-insurance-hikes-052909sbmay29,0,7666746.story Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:34:36 -0700 {link['type']} Record number of housing complaints. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n3-060909.cfm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:33:41 -0700 {link['type']} Commercial real estate might not go bust. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n2-060909.cfm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:32:55 -0700 {link['type']} Hometown Democracy needs quick court ruling. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-060909.cfm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:32:46 -0700 {link['type']} TARP Chair wants repeat bank sress tests. http://www.cnbc.com/id/31183773 Tue, 9 Jun 2009 03:40:41 -0700 {link['type']} Bond-market rout lifts mortgage cost. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n2-060809.cfm Tue, 9 Jun 2009 03:39:47 -0700 {link['type']} Few answers at Chinese drywall conference. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-060809.cfm Tue, 9 Jun 2009 03:39:38 -0700 {link['type']} Honk if you think it is over. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/07/realestate/07cov.html?ref=realestate Mon, 8 Jun 2009 03:49:18 -0700 {link['type']} Bernanke: Economy on pace for 09 turnaround. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/N3-060509.cfm Mon, 8 Jun 2009 03:45:37 -0700 {link['type']} Mortgage rates above 5% 1st time in 3 mos. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/N2-060509.cfm Mon, 8 Jun 2009 03:45:24 -0700 {link['type']} Typical Florida Realtor is female and 55. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/N1-060509.cfm Mon, 8 Jun 2009 03:45:11 -0700 {link['type']} Local property tax increases help some, hurt others. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/N4-060509.cfm Mon, 8 Jun 2009 03:45:00 -0700 {link['type']} Seeking a national catastrophe consortium. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1085758.html Mon, 8 Jun 2009 03:44:46 -0700 {link['type']} Mortgage rates continue rise, top five percent. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7148582/ Mon, 8 Jun 2009 03:43:56 -0700 {link['type']} Can't refinance? Call your congressman. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31128973/ Mon, 8 Jun 2009 03:43:35 -0700 {link['type']} Ground is broken for Miami-Dade's first casino. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1082701.html Fri, 5 Jun 2009 03:24:28 -0700 {link['type']} Higher insurance rates blow in with storm season. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1082689.html Fri, 5 Jun 2009 03:24:13 -0700 {link['type']} Feds get tough on mortgage fraud. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1082410.html Fri, 5 Jun 2009 03:23:57 -0700 {link['type']} Homebuilders tout housing market thaw. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n3-06-0409.cfm Fri, 5 Jun 2009 03:22:56 -0700 {link['type']} Foreclosures could be hurricane shelters. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n2-06-0409.cfm Fri, 5 Jun 2009 03:22:44 -0700 {link['type']} Crist likely to veto insurance bill. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-06-0409.cfm Fri, 5 Jun 2009 03:22:32 -0700 {link['type']} Pending home sales rebounding. http://money.cnn.com/2009/06/02/real_estate/April_pending_home_sales/index.htm?postversion=2009060211 Wed, 3 Jun 2009 03:27:16 -0700 {link['type']} For treasury secretary, meltdown hits home. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31072579/ Wed, 3 Jun 2009 03:26:03 -0700 {link['type']} Tax hikes may soon hit home in Broward. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1078652.html Wed, 3 Jun 2009 03:25:12 -0700 {link['type']} Miami-Dade mayor: Property tax hike likely. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1078644.html Wed, 3 Jun 2009 03:24:34 -0700 {link['type']} Broward renews lease for Galt Ocean Mile library. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-broward-libraries-cuts-b060209,0,7689713.story Wed, 3 Jun 2009 03:23:16 -0700 {link['type']} Mortgage rates' rise may end refinance boom. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30988937/ Mon, 1 Jun 2009 06:22:19 -0700 {link['type']} Foreclosures may add to hurricane threats. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31028639/ Mon, 1 Jun 2009 06:22:05 -0700 {link['type']} Winter tourism in Miami better than in rest of Florida. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1076036.html Mon, 1 Jun 2009 06:21:27 -0700 {link['type']} Regulators turn over BankUnited in Florida to new owners. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/custom/business/sfl-bankunited-takeover-052209sbmay22,0,7302201.story Mon, 1 Jun 2009 06:20:19 -0700 {link['type']} Most Floridians will pay new fees. http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090601/ARTICLE/906011047/2107/BUSINESS?Title=Most-Floridians-will-pay-new-fees- Mon, 1 Jun 2009 06:19:42 -0700 {link['type']} South Florida tourism slump may be easing. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1067285.html Wed, 27 May 2009 03:27:56 -0700 {link['type']} Consumer confidence up, but Floridians still on fence. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking-news/story/1066148.html Wed, 27 May 2009 03:26:57 -0700 {link['type']} Crist to sign budget Wednesday. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/orl-budget-vetoes-urged-052609,0,5130390.story Wed, 27 May 2009 03:26:35 -0700 {link['type']} Federal proposal would create disaster insurance. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-052609.cfm Wed, 27 May 2009 03:25:24 -0700 {link['type']} Federal stimulus money allows Tamarac mom to buy first home. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-tamarac-housing-b052509,0,7723121.story Tue, 26 May 2009 07:54:43 -0700 {link['type']} Federal stimulus money allows Tamarac mom to buy first home. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-tamarac-housing-b052509,0,7723121.story Tue, 26 May 2009 07:54:42 -0700 {link['type']} Florida plan for renewables was wasted energy. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1065330.html Tue, 26 May 2009 07:47:53 -0700 {link['type']} Federal regulators turn over failing BankUnited. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/custom/business/sfl-bankunited-takeover-052209sbmay22,0,7302201.story Tue, 26 May 2009 07:47:23 -0700 {link['type']} Condos are a great buy, but look before you leap. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n5-052609.cfm Tue, 26 May 2009 07:47:01 -0700 {link['type']} U.S. eyes Saudi investors in real estate. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n4-052609.cfm Tue, 26 May 2009 07:46:49 -0700 {link['type']} Federal regulators turn over failing BankUnited in Florida to new owners. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/custom/business/sfl-bankunited-takeover-052209sbmay22,0,7302201.story Fri, 22 May 2009 04:34:46 -0700 {link['type']} Obama signs mortgage, fraud bills. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n3-052109.cfm Fri, 22 May 2009 04:33:03 -0700 {link['type']} Interest in purchasing foreclosed homes rises. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-052109.cfm Fri, 22 May 2009 04:32:54 -0700 {link['type']} New legislation would give SoFla homeowners an insurance break. http://www.lobbytools.com/publisher/go.cfm?15303433 Fri, 22 May 2009 04:32:44 -0700 {link['type']} New bill reforms road mandates, discourages sprawl. http://www.news-press.com/article/20090522/OPINION/905220363/1015 Fri, 22 May 2009 04:32:17 -0700 {link['type']} Growth laws may be revised. http://www.news-journalonline.com/NewsJournalOnline/News/Florida/flaSTAT01POLS052209.htm Fri, 22 May 2009 04:32:04 -0700 {link['type']} Bennett wants insurance chief to resign. http://www.lobbytools.com/publisher/go.cfm?15301565 Fri, 22 May 2009 04:31:30 -0700 {link['type']} EPA finds suspect materials in foreign drywall. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30834316/ Wed, 20 May 2009 04:00:49 -0700 {link['type']} Mortgage applications up as interest rates drop. http://www.cnbc.com/id/30841308 Wed, 20 May 2009 04:00:22 -0700 {link['type']} Bank of America revises short sale policy. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n3-051909.cfm Wed, 20 May 2009 03:59:42 -0700 {link['type']} Hope seen for troubled commercial sector. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n2-051909.cfm Wed, 20 May 2009 03:59:33 -0700 {link['type']} Wind coverage in flood insurance opposed. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-051909.cfm Wed, 20 May 2009 03:59:24 -0700 {link['type']} Fannie and Freddie in critical condition. http://money.cnn.com/2009/05/18/news/economy/fannie_freddie_critical/index.htm?postversion=2009051816 Tue, 19 May 2009 06:46:15 -0700 {link['type']} Most affordable homes in 2 decades. http://money.cnn.com/2009/05/18/real_estate/most_affordable_cities/index.htm?postversion=2009051907 Tue, 19 May 2009 06:45:16 -0700 {link['type']} A not-so-awful bad housing report. http://money.cnn.com/2009/05/19/real_estate/housing_starts/index.htm?postversion=2009051909 Tue, 19 May 2009 06:44:56 -0700 {link['type']} Stocks jump on optimism for housing. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1055082.html Tue, 19 May 2009 06:42:33 -0700 {link['type']} Lennar shares up after bond sale. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1055081.html Tue, 19 May 2009 06:42:04 -0700 {link['type']} Mortgages at risk if insurance ratings lowered. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n3-051809.cfm Tue, 19 May 2009 06:40:38 -0700 {link['type']} FAR announces district scholarship winners. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-051809.cfm Tue, 19 May 2009 06:40:25 -0700 {link['type']} 5 hidden tax breaks for homeowners. http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/real-estate/2009/04/02/5-hidden-tax-breaks-for-homeowners.html Mon, 18 May 2009 03:38:01 -0700 {link['type']} Realtors use new visa types to open doors for foreign buyers. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/N4-051509.cfm Fri, 15 May 2009 07:32:30 -0700 {link['type']} Rates on 30-year mortgages up slightly. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/N1-051509.cfm Fri, 15 May 2009 07:32:15 -0700 {link['type']} Obama administration to expand housing plan. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30744879/ Fri, 15 May 2009 07:32:01 -0700 {link['type']} Census: U.S. becoming more diverse. http://money.cnn.com/2009/05/14/real_estate/rising_minorities/index.htm?postversion=2009051405 Thu, 14 May 2009 03:27:57 -0700 {link['type']} SEC may charge Countrywide's Mozilo. http://money.cnn.com/2009/05/13/news/companies/SEC_Mozilo/index.htm?postversion=2009051319 Thu, 14 May 2009 03:27:27 -0700 {link['type']} Marco Rubio pushes tax overhaul. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/sfl-rubio-senate-candidate-b051409,0,4547381.story Thu, 14 May 2009 03:26:06 -0700 {link['type']} HUD to move forward with RESPA reform. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n2-051209.cfm Thu, 14 May 2009 03:24:06 -0700 {link['type']} Plans stimulate hope for Fla real estate markets. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n2-051309.cfm Thu, 14 May 2009 03:23:33 -0700 {link['type']} Great prices moving some back to the Big Apple. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/10/realestate/10cov.html?ref=realestate Tue, 12 May 2009 03:33:04 -0700 {link['type']} The return of the homebuilders. http://money.cnn.com/2009/05/07/real_estate/homebuilder_stocks_buy.fortune/index.htm?postversion=2009050811 Tue, 12 May 2009 03:31:18 -0700 {link['type']} More muscle sought in fraud fight. http://money.cnn.com/2009/05/08/news/economy/mortgage_fraud/index.htm?postversion=2009051111 Tue, 12 May 2009 03:31:09 -0700 {link['type']} Mortgage modifications are happening. Get yours. http://money.cnn.com/2009/05/08/real_estate/new_mortgage_mod_program/index.htm?postversion=2009050806 Tue, 12 May 2009 03:31:00 -0700 {link['type']} Bills that passed in the Florida Legislature. http://wire.jacksonville.com/pstories/state/fl/20090502/435785389.shtml Tue, 12 May 2009 03:29:45 -0700 {link['type']} Real estate pros push for better short sales. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n2-051109.cfm Tue, 12 May 2009 03:28:21 -0700 {link['type']} Recession may be over early. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-051109.cfm Tue, 12 May 2009 03:27:42 -0700 {link['type']} First-time home buyers benefit from slump. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30551169/ Mon, 11 May 2009 05:08:11 -0700 {link['type']} House to probe drywall fallout. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n2-05-0809.cfm Mon, 11 May 2009 05:06:09 -0700 {link['type']} Mortgage rates rise, shy of record low. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-05-0809.cfm Mon, 11 May 2009 05:05:33 -0700 {link['type']} More sales, for less money. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/03/realestate/03deal1.html?ref=realestate Thu, 7 May 2009 03:48:38 -0700 {link['type']} Federal stimulus money props up state budget. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/state/epaper/2009/05/06/0506unemploy.html Thu, 7 May 2009 03:40:11 -0700 {link['type']} Consumer group urges insurance bill veto. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n4-050609.cfm Thu, 7 May 2009 03:39:25 -0700 {link['type']} More houses get multiple offers. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-050609.cfm Thu, 7 May 2009 03:39:02 -0700 {link['type']} Going green not an easy concept to explain. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n5-050509.cfm Wed, 6 May 2009 04:44:41 -0700 {link['type']} Prospects for Florida recovery heat up. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-050509.cfm Wed, 6 May 2009 04:44:09 -0700 {link['type']} Fed says banks tightening mortgage standards. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30563498/ Tue, 5 May 2009 03:45:31 -0700 {link['type']} A return to basics: buy low, fix, rent. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n4-050409.cfm Tue, 5 May 2009 03:44:36 -0700 {link['type']} Pending home sales up 3.2%. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n2-050409.cfm Tue, 5 May 2009 03:44:27 -0700 {link['type']} New TALF program launches in June. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n3-050409.cfm Tue, 5 May 2009 03:44:15 -0700 {link['type']}