Property stock, the real estate crisis and our investments in Orlando
You may remember the housing crisis of 2008, even if you didn't own a house at the time. If you're worried about the possibility of a repeat of what happened then, there's good news - the real estate market now is different from 2008.One important reason is that there aren't enough houses for sale. That [...]
Which is safer, an open or gated community in Orlando?
If you're looking for a better life in the United States, specifically in Orlando, you've probably come across different types of properties and condominiums. Let's talk a bit about Orlando's "open condos" - and whether or not they are a good choice for Brazilians looking for security and quality [...]
5 Florida regions are in the Top 10 for buyers from other states
SEATTLE - A record one in four homebuyers nationwide (25.5 percent) searched for homes in metropolitan areas outside their current state in the second quarter, up from 23 percent a year earlier, according to a Redfin report. Before the pandemic, this figure was 19%. O [...]
Of the top 10 "most desirable cities" in the USA, 5 are in Florida.
By Kerry Smith - SEATTLE - More buyers in the U.S. are considering moves outside their current cities. Overall, fewer buyers are on the market this year and total numbers are down; but of those who are still looking, a higher percentage are looking outside their hometown. Redfin says that a quarter [...]
Florida is the fastest growing state for the first time since 1957
After decades of rapid population growth, Florida is now the fastest growing state in the country for the first time since 1957, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Vintage 2022 estimates released today [December 22, 2022]. Florida's population increased 1.9% to 22,244,823 between 2021 and 2022, [...]
Florida still number 1 among international buyers
That's the kind of news our investors like to read! Florida is still the number one choice for international buyers and investors, according to the Coldwell Banker International Buyers Guide. Nearly one in four (24%) of international buyers purchase a home in Florida. Ranking of the Top 5 Florida States: [...]
Brazilian businesswoman makes it big in Florida selling million-dollar homes
A Brazilian with more than 10 years of extensive experience in the Florida real estate market, Andrea Pointon has stood out at the head of Pointon Realty, among other reasons, for having made her real estate company one of the five best rated in the region, accumulating awards such as "Best of Winter Garden 2020 and 2021", from Winter Garden [...]
Orlando was named the Best City in the USA to Start a Business in 2022!
This week, WalletHub released its report on the Best Big Cities to Start a Business in 2022 and two cities in the Sunshine State top the list. "Americans are born with an entrepreneurial streak. It's in our DNA. From the Gold Rush to the Industrial Revolution to the Internet Age, intense periods of innovation have shaped [...]
Orlando considered the best city to start a business
According to a survey published on WalletHub.com, Orlando came first out of 100 major cities for starting a new business. Map of the best cities to start a business - the darker the better. Methodology In order to determine the best cities to launch a business, WalletHub compared 100 cities, [...]
How Florida's population will change over the next 20 years
Every year, millions of Americans pack their bags and move to a new state - whether for work, family reasons, a change in climate or any other reason. Migration and natural population changes resulting from births and deaths can cause significant demographic shifts, which have consequences for economies and governments [...]