In a word? Demand. Despite interest rates continuing to fluctuate between 6.5% and 7.0%, demand for central Florida homes continues to be very strong. For the 15th consecutive year, Florida real estate is the top choice for international buyers, with Canada being the largest group. The other large group of (non-Floridian) buyers have been coming from certain northern and western states that generally have higher taxes (see list below).
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