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Amid Relocations to Central Florida BY NANC Y GROVES
H
ow have relocation and migration trends changed due to the pandemic? Migration patterns have not changed, but the numbers of people moving have increased significantly. Central Florida receives about 1,000 new residents a week but is not building 1,000 new housing units a week to keep up with demand in a market that is already experiencing a housing shortage. The pandemic changed our world forever. What home buyers want has changed, as well. Younger first-time buyers want smaller homes with amenities, such as pools, back yards, or game rooms. Middle-market buyers trend higher in their sheer numbers and are multi-generational, seeking larger five- or six-bedroom homes with large kitchens and
gathering areas. The older end of the market buyers generally looks for low-maintenance townhomes and villas with covered parking, a pool, and a gym. We have seen a dramatic increase in mobile home sales as housing prices continue to climb. Many folks are moving into parks that offer putting greens, pools, and other amenities. Park rent remains reasonable at this time, and maintenance is included so costs can be budgeted. This is important as the people who live in these homes tend to be on fixed or limited incomes. Central Florida and Sanford offer many choices that meet almost any buyer’s needs. Like other Sun Belt cities, Sanford benefits from relocations to the Central Florida area. According to World Population Review, Sanford is growing at 2.09% annually, and its population increased by 21.31% from the 2010 to the 2020 census. So, what makes Central Florida such a great place to relocate and live? Its lifestyle and weather, such as sun, surf, and sand—and don’t forget the palm trees! Wages are increasing as rental and housing prices have soared. Florida has no state income tax, which makes it attractive to those who choose to relocate their primary residences from other more highly taxed states. The public school system in Seminole County consistently outperforms the rest of the state in all the measured proficiencies.
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Sanford is a trendy and charming little historic city in Central Florida. It offers a unique quality of life amid close-knit neighborhoods and a yearround outdoor lifestyle for everyone, with tons of parks, bike trails, and beautiful Lake Monroe.
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Nancy Groves Broker, Yellow Door Realty, LLC Brokering Real Estate deals / transactions since 2004. Cell: 407-600-1446 • Office: 407-900-8997 107 S. Oak Avenue #B • Sanford, FL 32771
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The city economy is booming with new construction, opportunities for entrepreneurs, and a thriving historic downtown area teeming with restaurants, watering holes, art galleries, and shopping—all that and a golf cart zone as well! Sanford offers most of the amenities of the nearby larger city of Orlando, but without its stress, traffic, and safety woes. Sanford is ideally located close to two international airports: Sanford International and Orlando International, and it is within a short drive to some of the best beaches in Florida. n