It’s Time That We
Show You Florida
2022 showed Florida as the state with the highest level of net domestic migration along with being the 15th largest economy in the world! Florida's economy also expanded by an annual average of 2.2% over the last five years, well above the comparable 1.4% national annualized growth rate.
2023 housing statistics show a return to more of a “seasonal market” and a slowing from the pace of the last few years but make no mistake that Florida still is one of the top 3 most desirable places to own real estate in the country with it’s zero income tax, beautiful landscape and tropical weather.
I have visited and lived in South Florida my whole life. Three generations of my immediate family have owned or still own properties in Pompano Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, The Palm Beaches, Vero Beach and across to Naples. I have seen it grow and change. My great aunt lived in Delray Beach when it was a sleepy, 10 block ocean town off of A1A that we passed through on the way to Hillsboro Mile. It's not sleepy anymore nor is any of South Florida or the Gulf Coast.
Today, Florida moves. Alongside of the best restaurants, clubs, museums and shopping in the country, are the PGA National, Sawgrass and the Miami Open. There are the finest homes and communities in the world and they run from the Ocean to 10 miles inland. So the real talent is knowing where these "jewels" are and how they distinguish themselves from the others.
After all the growth and change, I still see parts of the "Old Florida." The deeper blue of the nearby gulf stream. The old Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse and the clapping of palm leaves caused by an Atlantic breeze. Yes, it's all still here living among the people and all that's new to discover. So while you're thinking of the warm sunshine and water, call us; it's time that we show you Florida.
-Decker Velie
Coldwell Banker Delray Beach