Click on the URL below to read an interview in the Orlando Sentinel, with John Tuccillo, who from 1987 to 97 was the chief econonmist for the National Association of REALTORS(r)and in September joined the Florida REALTORS organization as chief economist. Tuccillo talks about the current housing market and how the banks are dealing with short sales and foreclosures.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-cfb-talking-with-tucillo-20120101,0,5787947.story

National Association of Realtors ® chief economist Lawrence Yun sees a gradual increase in home sales in the new year.

State of Florida continues to operate fedreally funded program.

I don't usually get off the subject of real estate, but I thought this was too improtant not to pas along.

The Fed sells short term treasuries to purchase long term notes and bonds.