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Florida Real Estate Market: The Hottest Market In the Country

Florida real estate saw the highest growth among all the metropolitan areas in the country this year. In fact, in a list of areas that had the highest home price appreciation for the past one year (2004-2005), 8 of the top 10 areas were from Florida!

Bradenton (45.6%), Sarasota (36%), W. Palm Beach/Boca Raton/Delray Beach (35.9%) were the top 3 gainers in the country. Other Florida real estate markets in the top 10 included Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood/Pompano Beach (31.8%), Melbourne/Titusville/Palm Bay(29.3%),Orlando(28.7%), Miami/Hialeah(28.4%) and Ocala(27%).(Source: National Association Of Realtors)

Florida is a densely populated state and extends from Pensacola in the north to Key Miles in the South. Over 1000 people move into Florida everyday. Florida’s largest cities include Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Saint
Petersburg, Hialeah, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Hollywood and Pembroke Pines. The median price for Florida real estate was $275,100 in Bradenton, $326,300 in Sarasota and $362,800 in West Palm-Boca Raton area.

Southern Florida Real Estate:

Some of the more important cities and areas in South Florida include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Palm Beach and Naples.

Miami is a survivor; having triumphed against many odds, it has emerged as one of the most vibrant places to live, and matches New York in excitement, panache and variety.

Naples, Florida real estate is one of most affluent markets in the country. The well-bred jet setters of Naples prefer a quiet, sophisticated lifestyle of understated elegance.

In contrast, the millionaires of Palm Beach County prefer a brash and flashy lifestyle, displaying their wealth for all to see.

Fort Lauderdale is blessed with numerous creeks, bays, inlets and canals thanks to its prime location on the Atlantic Ocean, the New River and the Intracoastal Waterway. As a result, it has earned the nicknames of “the Venice of America” and “the Yachting Capital of the World.”

West Florida Real Estate:

Sarasota has culture, climate and class. For a small city it packs a lot of punch.

Tampa offers incredible weather, great business opportunities and a laidback lifestyle. A classy city with a heart and strong business presence, the real estate here is mainly comprised of single-family homes and condos.

Cape Coral boasts of 400 miles of waterfront. Cape Coral offers some of the most affordable waterfront living, with a choice of both freshwater and saltwater homes.

Fort Myers combines the best of the old and the new. The neighboring islands of Sanibel and Captiva are known around the world for their shelling and natural beauty. Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Springs add to the charm and choices of the Fort Myers (MSA).

Other Important Florida Real Estate Areas:

Pensacola is the Western Gate to the Sunshine State and offers its residents a dynamic and busy community with beautiful beaches, low unemployment and affordable housing.

The more important cities in the Northwest of Florida include Destin, Panama Beach city and Tallahassee. Northeast Florida real estate is home to the largest city, Jacksonville, Amelia Island, Palm Coast and Ponte Vedra Beach and many other cities.

West Central Florida is home to the cities of Beverley Hills, Bradenton, Clearwater, Dade City, Ocala, Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg and Seminole.

Daytona Beach, Melbourne and Orlando - home to Disney Magic and one of the most sought after tourist destinations of the world – are all found in East Central Florida.

No matter what you are looking for, Florida real estate offers something for everyone.