| Although the Florida real estate market has | | | | than full asking price is not considered. Sellers |
| stabilized over the last couple of years, it is still | | | | experience multiple offers on properties. The |
| hot. Florida has seen a real estate boom over the | | | | reason this is so hot is because the university |
| past few years, making it a great place to buy | | | | draws people and also buyers looking to move up. |
| and sell. | | | | Cape Coral in Lee County is a seller's market. It |
| In Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, homes | | | | has waterfront properties that are in high |
| average in price from $280,000 to $340,000. This | | | | demand. This county has seen a slight decrease in |
| is up 10-15 percent from last year, making this a | | | | the selling price for a single-family property. This |
| buyer's market. | | | | year it is $285,000, which is off five to ten |
| The big push is in the single-family homes as well | | | | percent. Single-family homes remain the greatest |
| as condos and townhouses. Buyers who are | | | | activity |
| relocating to Florida are the biggest clients. | | | | If you are in the Florida real estate market and |
| Pre-built or pre-construction, as well as | | | | deciding to sell your home, a fresh coat of paint |
| single-family homes are selling quickly. | | | | and other cosmetic fixes, may be in order. |
| Hillsborough County's Tampa Central has more | | | | However, your potential buyers may be looking |
| Florida real estate sellers than buyers. Because | | | | for something more. Here are a few ideas. |
| there is such a high supply of single family homes | | | | First, set a budget. Don't forget the rule of thumb |
| in several price ranges, the average selling time is | | | | that you want to get, at minimum, dollar for dollar. |
| three to four months. | | | | Don't spend $1000 to get $750 back out. |
| Dayton Beach Shores in Volusia County has an | | | | Next, do a walk through. Look at the home as if |
| average selling time of three months. Over the | | | | you were looking for the first time. Be honest |
| last year, there has been a downward turn of ten | | | | with yourself. You don't want potential buyers too |
| to fifteen percent. But, that is slowly changing | | | | think too much needs to be fixed. |
| because buyers are getting in before it becomes | | | | Check to see if anything looks too worn or dated. |
| less of a secret. This will help the area turn up | | | | If the fixtures in the kitchen look old, buyers will |
| again. | | | | notice. Ask a designer for suggestions. Also, a |
| Clearwater in Pinellas County has seen its Florida | | | | good Florida real estate agent can help put on the |
| real estate prices rise twenty to twenty-five | | | | finishing touches. |
| percent. But, they are also experiencing more | | | | Last, but not least, don't update things that don't |
| supply than demand. On average, the homes are | | | | need updating. If the stove looks good and works |
| priced around $250,000 and also take about three | | | | well, don't replace it. Chances are, you won't get |
| months to be sold. | | | | the return you are expecting. |
| Kendall in Miami-Dade County has a relatively | | | | If you are looking to sell your Florida real estate |
| stable market. Prices there have only raised five | | | | and are looking for a full asking price offer, you |
| percent. This is because there is a good level of | | | | may have to be prepared to wait three months |
| both, supply and demand, in all price ranges. Again, | | | | or so. However, if you are looking for a quicker |
| single-family homes have the hottest activity. If | | | | sell, lower your price in an attempt to make your |
| you are selling, you can expect three to four | | | | property more attractive. |
| months for your home to sell. | | | | If you are buying Florida real estate, there are |
| Jacksonville-Southside, in Duvall County has seen a | | | | more then enough properties for you to look at. |
| rise of ten to fifteen percent in the market over | | | | You have time to relax and pick the home that is |
| last year. This is definitely a seller's market. The | | | | most suited to you and meets your needs. |
| average price tag on a house is anywhere from | | | | Summary: |
| $200,000 to $600,000. Again, the single-family | | | | If you are looking to buy or sell Florida real |
| homes are the hottest in this Florida real estate | | | | estate, even though the big housing boom may |
| market. | | | | be over, there are still a lot of deals to be made |
| Gainesville, in Alachua County, is most definitely a | | | | in the more established and stabilized market. |
| seller's market. Most of the time, any thing less | | | | |