Saturday, June 7, 2008

Why buy in Florida?

Look on the bright side
January 31, 2008 by Nancy Batchelor
Sure, everywhere you look these days, someone is reminding us of the problems with the real estate market.  Not enough qualified buyers, too much housing inventory, home prices are overvalued and the list goes on.  While many of these things are happening and while Miami-Dade County is ranking among the most overvalued markets in the country, there is a reason why those selling a condominium in Miami-Dade County should not pay too much attention to the hype.  I have just read an article in RisMedia entitled, “10 Reasons the South Florida Condominium Market is Hot” which helps to put things in better perspective.This article helps to understand what it is about south Florida that makes it an irresistible place to buy a condominium.
• 1) The weather. Half of the country is freezing cold right now while south Florida residents can languish on beautiful sand beaches.
• 2) Water, water everywhere. Many condos in Miami-Dade County offer spectacular views of the water, be they of the Atlantic ocean or of the yachts and mansions on the Intracoastal waterway
• 3) Stimulates family and friends into visiting you more often. You will become a very popular family member or friend to visit around vacation time.
• 4) Great value. Oceanfront and waterfront properties are highly sought after and rarely decrease in value.
• 5) Beaches all year ‘round. While half of the country is under snow and suffering harsh colds, south Florida residents are enjoying the beach.
• 6) Great for entertaining. Miami-Dade condominiums offer a stunning backdrop for entertaining family, friends or colleagues.
• 7) Low stress. Living by the beach gives you the opportunity to take afternoon walks after a hard day at work or just relax and watch the sunset.
•  Catch up on your reading. There is something to be said about sitting down at the water’s edge and reading a good book.
• 9) It always feels like vacation in south Florida. With palm trees, beaches, ocean and sun all around it feels like vacation time all the time.
• 10) Dining, entertainment and shopping. Not far from any of the wonderful beaches in Miami-Dade County, you will find excellent restaurants serving fare from the world over, art galleries, art boutiques and other cultural venues.
• 11) University of Miami Hospital offering world class medical care in South Florida
• 12) Miami International Airport
• 13) South Florida’s Exchange Rate
If you own, or are thinking of buying a Miami-Dade County condominium, I recommend that you read this article. 

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