Tampa Bay property turns out to be one of the best deals in the US when it comes to beachfront homes. The coastal location of Port Richey offers the cheapest waterfront property in the entire country, but this may not last for long because sales and prices of single family homes rose significantly in June.
The Florida city of Jacksonville has become one of the employment hotspots not only in the Sunshine State but in the US as a whole. Creating thousands of new jobs, particularly in the technological sectors and attracting multinationals, the city is also registering some of the highest increases in prices for property in Florida.
June figures for property in Florida show more sales, higher prices and lower supply as the Sunshine State continues to attract new residents. The market for single family homes in Florida is particularly buoyant with two-digit price rises and booming sales.
More buyers, increased sales and higher prices are set to characterise the US property market for the rest of this year. With the job market booming and the US economy growing, experts predict the housing shortage will continue at least until 2017.
The US remains attractive to worldwide investors who spent more than ever on property there last year. Florida property continues to appeal to most foreign buyers who show an overwhelming preference for single family homes in suburban areas.
May figures for property in Florida show a market with rising indices. Sales and median prices have both increased in what experts are describing as a robust market. The only decreases can be found in inventory levels, now declining across the board, a situation that is expected to herald further rapid price rises.
Florida continues to dominate US foreclosure listings, topping the rankings for both activity and number of properties. However, improved conditions in the Florida property market are starting to make their mark on foreclosures where properties are no longer well below market price or as plentiful.
Figures for tourism in Florida continue to smash records all round. Visitors for the first quarter this year were the highest for a three-month period ever; Orlando set a historic high for metro areas in America; and revised statistics for last year, show that those on holiday in Florida were nearer the 100 million mark than originally calculated.
Yet again, Florida ranks among the best states to do business in the US according to the annual Chief Executive magazine survey. Florida came second in the nationwide ranking and stands poised to take the top spot from Texas to become the best place in the US to do business.
The Florida property market continued to show solid and sustainable growth in March, a month that notched up the state’s 40th consecutive rise in median houses prices. Closed sales also boomed while inventory levels dropped nearly 10 per cent.
Property in Jacksonville in Florida has been ranked by JWD Group as the best in the US for investment this year. The city’s combination of advantageous price-to-rent ratios, a strong economy and good potential for property appreciation takes it to the top of the list for best investments.
Holiday homes have become the preferred category of US property investment according to a recent survey. Vacation homes sales have increased to the point of overtaking investment purchases. Despite the change in tendency, both investor types are unanimous that now is the time to buy property in the US.
A recent survey ranks several locations in Florida as the best in the US for property investment. The reports highlights property in Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa as especially attractive for the passive investor, particularly those building a rental property portfolio.
Florida has always appealed as a place to live. Its year-round sunshine, stunning beaches and endless tourist attractions are legend. In addition, plentiful job opportunities and a stable, affordable property market make Florida one of the most sought-after relocation destinations in the world.
A recent survey among retirees and pre-retirees in the US finds that the baby boomer generation is a force to be reckoned with. It also pinpoints Florida as a preferred retirement destination. These conclusions underline the investment potential in properties in Florida catering for this sector of the population.
Florida tourism figures continue to reach historic highs – the Sunshine State received 97.3 million visitors in 2014. All figures for last year show increases and this avalanche of record numbers is excellent news for two key markets in Florida – property and employment.
