The top two destinations for foreign buyers this year … in Florida… are:
1) Miami and Miami Beach … as well as
2) Fort Lauderdale
Ranked TOP 2 in 2011, we expect them to be TOP 2 again in 2012.
Each are resort destinations … home to jet-setting, bikini-clad sun-worshippers … with 1 BIG PLUS: Both offer easy access internationally (to and from the Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports) … with the obligatory dining, nightlife… shopping … glistening waters and sandy beaches .
NAR (National Association of Realtors) confirms that 30% of all purchases by foreign buyers in 2011 were in the Miami, Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale areas (Miami-Dade and Broward Counties).
Following just behind those two areas , and ranked #3, was:
3) Central Florida – which includes the towns of Orlando and Kissimmee … home to Disney World … Epcot … and Universal Studios… as well as the University of Central Florida (UCF) which is one of the largest universitites in the U.S. 14% of all purchases by foreign buyers in Florida in 2011 were in Central Florida..
If you are considering buying, selling, leasing or building property in South Florida, we invite you to contact us anytime at restivo.v@ewm.com or on our direct line 305 793-1365. We look forward to making your move to Florida a fabulous one! The Restivo Team.
