Buying The Best Properties For Sale in Florida |
 There has never been a better time to buy property in Florida. However, finding a great deal can still elude many potential property buyers. Read on for ways to find the best properties for sale in Florida.
Geography is an important consideration in a large state like Florida. From sunny beaches to country fields, Florida offers many different geographical settings. First, find the big metro area that you are most interested in. Metropolitan areas like Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa and Miami are well known. However, it may suit your lifestyle to choose a smaller city or town like Sarasota, Gainesville or Lakeland. These smaller cities saw a huge influx in building during the pre-2008 construction boom and many have a glut of newer homes available for a steal.
Sarasota: Many know Sarasota as the luxury home of retirees and a playground for the rich. Arts programs are well-supported in Sarasota and schools are highly rated making it a very desirable area to buy property. Sarasota also features a beautiful coastline with beaches like Siesta Key. The average listing price may be more than $500,000 but homes that are selling are doing so for less than £100,000. The lesson here? lowball. Property sales are down more than 11%. Check out suburbs like Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton for even more steals.
Gainesville: The home to the University of Florida, Gainesville is a place with a great 'community' feel. It is only two hours to Tampa or Orlando and less than an hour to Jacksonville (and the beaches). The average listing price in Gainesville is $215,000 but homes are selling at a median price of £80,000. There are not many near-by suburbs to choose from near Gainesville, so it is best to stick to property within Alachua County limits unless you are looking for a very quiet country life. In that case you can search for property in Waldo, Micanopy or Hawthorne.
Lakeland: Nestled smack in between Orlando and Tampa, Lakeland is a good choice for someone looking to get more bang for their buck. Property here has been historically cheap, and now is a great time to buy property in Lakeland. With an average listing price of only £92,000 it's not surprising that the median home sale price barely hovers above the £50,000 mark. In Lakeland property buyers are finding lots of land and convenient travel to big metropolitan areas. |
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