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Florida bucks national trend, home sales jump 11% in September

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Florida bucks national trend, home sales jump 11% in September

| 10/28/2019

Florida bucks national trend, home sales jump 11% in September

According to the latest housing data by Florida Realtors for September 2019, Florida's housing market reported more closed sales, higher median prices and increased pending inventory compared to a year ago. Sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 23,510 last month, up 11.5% from September 2018. [Source: World Property Journal]

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» September a strong month for Tampa Bay home sales, prices
» Miami Enjoys Both Condo, Home Sales Spikes in September
» Palm Beach County Real Estate Total Home Sales Rise in September

Why shipping container homes are trending in Florida

Shipping container homes are gaining popularity in Florida. Whether you want to live in a popular city like Miami or a suburb of Orlando, you can purchase the home of your dreams for a very high price. Many homebuyers get stuck in the “money pit” of a dream home. As an alternative, you can purchase a house made out of shipping containers that still offers tremendous value, space and looks. [Source: South Florida Reporter]

As Florida grows, low-impact development could offer protection for waterways

Low-impact development (LID) is a design approach for real estate developers to manage future stormwater runoff needs. When used effectively, rain gardens, permeable pavement, rain harvesting and other LID methods can often improve nutrient removal, use a smaller footprint and provide additional benefits when compared to a traditional stormwater pond system. [Source: Flagler Live]

Rising financial wealth boosts demand for vacation homes

Increased financial wealth and low mortgage rates boosted the demand for and price of vacation homes, according to the National Association of Realtors 2019 U.S. Vacation Home Counties Report. Between 2013 to 2018, the median sales price in vacation home counties increased at a slightly higher pace of 36 percent compared to the pace of increase of all existing and new homes sold at 31 percent. [Source: National Association of Realtors]

Flooded house? Florida sellers don’t have to tell.

As of last month, Texas home sellers have to disclose a lot more information about flood risk and flood history. Now they must tell potential buyers if the home has ever flooded or if it’s in a flood pool, in or near a reservoir or if it’s within a 500-year floodplain. Meanwhile, in Florida, the state most at risk from sea rise driven flooding, no such law exists.  [Source: Miami Herald]

STAT OF THE WEEK
4,290
A 4,290-square-foot estate fronting Biscayne Bay boasts a unique feature: It was designed by the same man who helped to create many of Gianni Versace’s boutiques and homes around the world. The asking price for its European elegance: $19.9 million. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]

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