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Central Florida Is Attracting More Than Tourism Jobs—and That Matters for Real Estate

Central Florida Is Attracting More Than Tourism Jobs—and That Matters for Real Estate

For decades, outsiders have often described Orlando's economy primarily through one industry: Tourism. Tourism remains critically important to Central Florida, but that description increasingly tells only part of the story. Central Florida's economy now includes growing clusters in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, simulation, technology, financial services and...

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Selling a Home in Florida

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...

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Central Florida Growth

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...

Florida Real Estate Is Not One Market

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...