Fannie Mae said Monday it's finalizing a plan to help renters stay in their homes even if their landlord enters foreclosure. The mortgage giant says renters who can make their monthly payments could be offered a new lease or given cash to help move to a new home.Read the full story:http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n2-121608.cfm

REAL ESTATE TRENDS
When the economy shrinks, so does the size of housing, sending the popularity of tiny apartments and condos soaring as construction costs rise and financial markets fall. Developers are also responding to buyers' penchant for urban living and their environmental awareness.Read the full story:http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n3-120808.cfm