Real Estate Relocation Guide To Florida

Relocating from Chicago to Florida is a major move. You’re crossing state lines and heading 1,100 miles to find a new home in a different community. By familiarizing yourself with the local real estate market, whether your destination is Tallahassee or Tampa you can get a good idea of the Florida landscape and locate the best area for you and your family.

We’ll start with the big picture… Florida has an estimated population of 18 million* and around 53,900 square miles of land. The total number of housing units is 8,531,860, of which about 5 million are owner-occupied and 2.1 million are inhabited by renters. Roughly 1.4 million, or 16.7 percent, of the residences in the state are vacant. The median home value in Florida is $230,600 and the median household income is $45,495. For an idea of how this sizes up with national averages – the median home value in the U.S. is $185,200 and the median household income is $48,451.

Statewide figures provide a good overview of Florida, but when you’re planning to relocate to the region, knowing what types of housing are available is the most important thing. So here’s a breakdown of what Florida real estate has to offer…

About 250,000 homes in Florida are new construction, developed in 2005 or after (another 1 million were put up between 2000 and 2004). Florida has its share of vintage charm as well with 212,000 residences built prior to 1940. The total number of detached, single-family houses across the state is 4.5 million, and there’s also a good selection of multi-unit residences and condos. Most homes have 2 bedrooms, but size varies greatly depending on where you look. And, in case you’re wondering about how your budget will pan out in The Sunshine State, monthly mortgage costs in [Alabama] generally hover between $500 and 2,000+.

Relocation Resources

Naples Real Estate, Naples Florida Real Estate, Naples FL Real Estate
Specializing in Naples real estate, North Naples, Pelican Bay, Vanderbilt Beach, Bonita Springs, Golden Gate, and Collier County. Helping you to find and buy the home of your dreams.

Cape Coral Real Estate,Fort Myers Real Estate
Cape Coral receive daily property up dates and for Fort Myers MLS in your email every day.Stay ahead of other buyers

FLORIDA REAL ESTATE FLORIDA PROPERTIES USA - AmStar Realty Group
FREE - SEARCH ALL FLORIDA FOR PROPERTIES FOR SALE (mls) - Telephone 727-586-5459 - Serving Florida, U.S.A. Comprehensive Site For Buyers, Sellers, Landlords and Tenants of Florida USA real estate. Search Florida MLS now including Tampa, Clearwater, St Petersburg, Palm Harbor, Largo, Dunedin, Miami Beach, Ft. Fort Lauderdale and All Florida homes, townhomes townhouses condos condominiums for sale! Order Florida and International "For Rent" Ads. Order "Rental Wanted" Ads. More....

Annette Smith, Realtor, e-PRO - Sarasota Real Estate
Luxury homes and condos in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key

Ponte Vedra Beach Real Estate and Jacksonville Homes - Phyllis Frankel
Real Estate in Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville, South Ponte Vedra, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and St. Johns County. Find New Construction, Luxury Homes, Oceanfront Homes and Condos, and Gated Golf Communities.

Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Gulf Breeze Real Estate - SPENCER REALTY
Pensacola real estate Gulf Breeze and Beach web tools find or sell property. Spencer Realty represents YOU and YOUR interests at all times.

Orlando Florida real estate,
Orlando Real Estate - Mega Site -One stop relocation service to Orlando

Lisa J. Maile
Lisa J. Maile is a top Naples, FL realtor who sells Naples Luxury Condos, Waterfront Properties and Naples, FL Houses.

*All statistics are from the 2006 American Community Survey as shown on the U.S. Census Bureau website.
Sources: factfinder.census.gov and www.city-data.com