Almost 500K residents have departed Florida. How far did they go?

City of Miami Beach, Florida Aerial Perspective — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Cascade Creatives Over a million people moved to Florida from all over the world in 2022, marking a significant increase in immigration from other states and nations. However, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that around 500,000 residents of the state departed for

According to U-Haul, Florida and four other states saw the most moves in 2023 

U-Haul truck – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Around the World Photos New data from equipment rental giant U-Haul shows that 2023 was another year where thousands of people moved across state lines. U-Haul publishes its Growth Index report for the preceding year every year. The business compares the net gain of U-Haul trucks leaving

There will be a new Disney planned community, but it won’t be in Florida or California

Celebration Town in Kissimmee area near Disney – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by VIAVAL TOURS Though it’s not quite near the theme parks, Disney has designed a new residential community that residents can join if they want to live the Disney way year-round. The latest step in Storyliving by Disney, an initiative aimed at creating

Florida is currently the U.S.’s second-most valuable housing market, according to report

South Florida – Housing Market – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by pisaphotography According to a Zillow survey, Florida has surpassed New York to become the second-most valuable U.S. housing market. Four Florida markets are among the top six where home prices have increased since the epidemic began: Tampa (+88.9%), Miami (+86.6%), Jacksonville (+82.4%), and Orlando

Founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, is moving back to the Sunshine State

Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez – Courtesy: DFree – Shutterstock Billionaire Jeff Bezos is moving out of Seattle, where he started Amazon over thirty years ago in a garage. The 59-year-old Bezos revealed plans to move back to Miami, where he attended high school, in an Instagram post on Thursday night in order to be

Florida residents leave the state as insurance rates soar by 900 percent

Insurance premiums – House in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Mark Winfrey According to recent reports, Florida homeowners are considering selling their homes, canceling their insurance, and even leaving the state as a result of the state’s soaring insurance premium costs. The state has long been a popular vacation spot for many Americans,

Who is surpassing Florida cities for apartment rent growth?

Miami Beach, Florida: Colorful pastel green house apartment building for rent – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Kristi Blokhin The majority of rent price increases last month were in college towns, energy industry towns, Midwest and Northeast cities, while rent growth in the Sunbelt, which skyrocketed during the epidemic, fell further victim to a large

Why is THIS Florida city considered a “safe haven” from storms when other cities in the state have trouble getting insurance for their storm-damaged homes?

Aerial view of boats in Ocala, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Catherine Cornish Residents of the city of Ocala are grateful their location still offers a ‘safe haven’ from the harsh weather in the Sunshine State in the wake of the damage Hurricane Idalia wreaked on Florida. At the end of August, the

Florida surpasses New York to take second place for most valuable housing market

New York City Housing Market – NYC Skyline with Statue of Liberty In View – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by shutterupeire According to a poll, Florida has surpassed New York to become the second-most valued property market in the country. Beginning in June 2022, residential property values in the Sunshine State increased by $160 billion,

Lionel Messi purchases a $10.8 million South Florida mansion

Lionel Messi & family waving on field after match — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Fabideciria Soccer star Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo recently paid $10.8 million in an off-market sale for a beachfront home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Real Deal first reported on the deal. The gated neighborhood of Bay Colony is home