Foreign Real Estate Investor Activity On The Florida Real Estate Market

Foreign real estate investors are certainly making their presence felt on the Florida real estate market as their tremendous boost in sales has accounted for as much as 19 percent of the $58 billion worth of home sales made within the state over the period from June 2011 to June 2012.

According to reports, a total of $10.7 billion was spent by foreign real estate investors who have chosen to engage in the Florida real estate market for all of their investment needs. Most of the transactions were carried out in cash.

Top Locations

Out of the many locations found within the state of Florida, the top locations for most foreign real estate investors include Miami-Dade County where 32 percent of all sales were made, Broward County were 12 percent of all sales were made, and Palm Beach County where 7 percent of all sales were made.

Florida has always been a major tourist destination within the United States. With so many different settings and communities to choose from, there is really no surprise in finding the foreign population growing, especially since the region has been known to have such broad cultural diversity in the first place.

Prime Reasons

Aside from the opportunity to be able to own their very own home within one of the most beautiful states within the United States where the best lifestyles are provided, foreigners have also been eager about the many bargain opportunities that have been available on the Florida real estate market, especially in the case of those whose local currency provides them with the chance to acquire higher value for their money.

Likewise, foreigners coming in from nations that are faced with economic trials tend to seek out stable investment opportunities such as the ones available within Florida which enable them to keep their wealth in a safe place with the possibility to gaining profit over time.

Needless to say, the luxury sector of the market has been gaining a lot of attention as wealthy property buyers from around the world are looking to take advantage of great discounts which are currently being offered on the most illustrious homes and condos available within the region, particularly those within exclusive communities in Miami Beach such as the South of Fifth neighborhood, South Beach, Millionaire's Row, Bal Harbour, and Sunny Isles Beach.

If you are interested in the different types of options that are currently being offered to foreign real estate investors on the property market, you should make it a point to get in touch with a professional agent that can provide you with complete details on your available options.