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After tax law, Florida sees movers but not from New York

After tax law, Florida sees movers but not from New York

In the first few months after the new federal tax law went into effect, Florida saw jumps in new residents moving from Connecticut and Massachusetts. There were smaller year-over-year increases in new Florida residents from New Jersey and Pennsylvania, but no jump from New York — traditionally the biggest source of new Floridians. More from the Bradenton Herald and the AP.

As Brightline sparks building frenzy, affordable housing on the way

Move over, developers. A nonprofit affordable housing group is looking for a piece of the Brightline real estate action. The high-speed rail service is attracting a growing stream of out-of-town tourists, business travelers and local leisure visitors. And competition has intensified among South Florida developers who are snapping up properties near existing train stations and the sites of potential new ones, real estate experts say. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]

Is investing in Florida a good decision?

Florida is a dreamland for investors. It has seen steady growth in economic development as the price of a property is gradually rising year after year. But does this mean that investors should go all in and trust the local market to be as beneficial in the future as it is right now? [Source: AZ Big Media]

‘Slice of heaven’ in Florida up for auction

Looking for a vacation home for your extended family? Consider a coastal estate overlooking Western Lake in Watercolor, Florida, which can accommodate 20 guests. The seven-bedroom retreat at 93 Vermilion Way will sell at auction at noon on Nov. 19 by Luxury Estates Auction Company. [Source: Dallas Morning News]

Development boom hits unincorporated area in Panama City Beach

As the first piece falls into place for one of the largest undeveloped commercial properties in Panama City Beach, a bigger plan for the area seems to also be coming into sharp focus. It represents a massive shot in the arm to the area’s economy after the devastating effects of Hurricane Michael on Oct. 10, 2018. [Source: Panama City News Herald]

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Spaghetti western movie star Francisco Martínez-Celeiro sold his 72,903-square-foot Overtown warehouse in an Opportunity Zone for $9.5 million. [Source: The Real Deal]

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