When people think about what drives home values, they usually think about interest rates, inventory and comparable sales. Those factors matter. But over longer periods, one of the most important forces affecting a housing market is much simpler: Where are the jobs going? Central Florida continues to attract corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, technology companies, healthcare...
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Why Correct Positioning Matters More Than Ever Many sellers believe pricing a home is primarily about finding recent comparable sales. Comparables matter, but today's buyer is not choosing between your property and homes that sold six months ago. The buyer is choosing between your home and the properties available right now. That distinction is extremely important. Buyers Compare...
Why Jobs, Infrastructure and Development Matter to Real Estate Real estate values are influenced by much more than interest rates. Over the long term, population growth, employment, infrastructure and development patterns can dramatically change a community. That is why serious real estate analysis should include more than home sales statistics. Follow Employment When...
FWhy Buyers and Sellers Need to Look Beyond the Headlines When people ask whether the Florida real estate market is “good” or “bad,” the question is usually too broad to be useful. Florida is not one real estate market. Central Florida is not one market. Even within the same county, the conditions affecting a condominium, a new construction home, a luxury property, an investment...