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Orlando real estate price rise almost twice Florida average

For the second year in a row, average Orlando area property prices have outperformed Florida values, rising almost twice as fast.

Real estate helps Florida ultra-rich total rise 12%

The United States has the largest number of ultra-rich residents in the world – three and a half times more than its nearest rival, recent data shows.

Poinciana Parkway progress a year on

Poinciana Parkway progress a year on

It is now a year since work started on the major Poinciana Parkwayin Florida, USA, – and the $150million project is progressing well.

Why it’s cheaper to buy real estate and live in Florida

Florida not only has an unbeatable lifestyle, the cost of living over the United Kingdom and many other countries is also much lower – particularly when you take into account buying or renting real estate.

Florida real estate value-for-money for foreigners

The total value of Florida real estate bought by foreigners has leapt by around a quarter in the last year to $7.97billion – and one of the main reasons is its excellent value-for-money.

Job growth propels Florida property investment market

Job growth propels Florida property investment market

Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity has revealed that the state’s unemployment figures now stand at the lowest rate since June 2008, a figure of 6% in September.

You can still have the Florida dream for under US$100,000

You can still have the Florida dream for under US$100,000

It’s true that real estate prices in sunny Florida, USA, are steadily rising. In fact, they have increased for 33 months in a row, according to the latest August 2014 data from Florida Realtors - but there are still plenty of bargains to be had.

Fashionable Florida: Sunshine State rated the ‘desirable location’ this winter

Fashionable Florida: Sunshine State rated the ‘desirable location’ this winter

Faux fur. Long boots. Over-sized scarves. Roll-neck jumpers. All key style trends for Autumn/Winter 2014/15. But when it comes to this season’s must-visit destination, where’s hot this wintertime, even as the weather turns cold?

Florida flying high! New airport expansion set to welcome 45 million travellers and boost rental opportunities

Florida flying high! New airport expansion set to welcome 45 million travellers and boost rental opportunities

A major new expansion plan will see Orlando International Airport welcome up to 45 million travellers by 2020, spelling great news for those investing in the growing destination.

Game of Drones - How technology is changing the face of property development

Game of Drones - How technology is changing the face of property development

International property development used to be something of a mysterious and murky art, but advances in technology have transformed it over recent years, allowing developers to share more and encourage their investors to take an active interest in the process of development.

Buying a house in Grand Rapids: Can you afford it?

There’s no doubt that Grand Rapids is a great place to live. We’re the fourth best city for job hunters, we’re one of the best places to retire, we ranked #7 for happiest cities in which to work and last year, Grand Rapids was ranked #11 on Forbes’ list of “Best Buy Cities.”

New Virgin route opens up the Sunshine State to even more visitors amidst tourism boom

New Virgin route opens up the Sunshine State to even more visitors amidst tourism boom

Florida is unquestionably one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations, with tourists flocking to its shores for a signature blend of theme parks, championship golf courses, water parks and beaches.

North Dakota joins the US elite moving one step closer to energy independence

North Dakota joins the US elite moving one step closer to energy independence

A landmark in the US’s energy production history has just been confirmed, with the North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) announcing that the state finally surpassed the elusive one million barrels of oil per day production figure:

Businesses moving outside U.S. over tax issues

When it comes to the big business, one of the dirty little secrets is that the United States still isn’t a place that is tax-friendly in terms of rates.

Montana poised to become the next US investment hotspot

Montana poised to become the next US investment hotspot

The Bakken Formation oilfields have generated unprecedented growth and wealth in the US state of North Dakota over the past few years. Now, the neighbouring state of Montana is stepping up to play.