Florida leads in terms of attracting foreign buyers

Most states report some degree of international buying activity. Yet Florida alone accounts for 58% of all sales to international buyers. Moreover, Florida’s share—presently at 31.0%—is higher than the combined shares of California (12.0%), Texas (9.0%) and Arizona...

Tax Assessed Value vs. Market Value

You´re in the market for a home and you’ve found what you’re looking for: but what is the value of the home? A lot of people try to figure out what a property is worth by looking at the tax assessed values. But when you are looking at the assessed value vs market...

Less Rental Restrictions help Economy

There was a good article in the Herald Tribune, showing that less rental restrictions help both Real Estate Market and economy on Anna Maria Island: There is no denying that Anna Maria Island is fulfilling its economic potential these days. Its hotels and vacation...