A recent report into the US property market faces 3 Florida metro areas in the top five hottest spots for property investment. Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach County dominate the listings compiled for this autumn. Other Florida metros such as Miami, Tampa and Jacksonville also rank in the top 20.
Yet again Florida ranks as the top state for international buyers. One of four foreigners buying US property chose the Sunshine State. Apartments were the preferred type of Florida property for the international investor.
Latest figures for Florida property show a market that is continuing to forge ahead. The month of August saw more sales, higher median prices for both single family homes and townhouse/condo properties in Florida and a drop in supply at the lower end of the market.
Increasing mortgage rates and growing employment opportunities are fuelling the US property market where prices surged practically across the country in Q2 this year. Demand at levels not seen since before the economic crisis has pushed supply levels down to just over 5 months, putting further pressure on the already high demand market for US rental properties.
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.
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.
Average rental yields on US property showed mixed results during the first five months of this year. Some counties registered year-on-year rises, whilst in others there were slight decreases as the housing market stabilised. However, overall, buy-to-let property in the US continues to be “a brilliant strategy”.
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.
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.
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.
