Condos, Condos, Condos on the Florida Horizon!
By on Mar 09, 2012
When we hold Baker Real Estate seminars on purchasing properties in Florida, they continually sell out. In fact, sometimes we exceed standing-room-only status! Let’s face it; Canadians have always been fascinated with traveling to that sunny southern state, which a recent Harris poll ranks as one of the top three places to live in the United States. It may surprise you to find out that 23 per cent of all foreign real estate buyers in Florida hail from Canada, and more than half a million Canadians own homes there. At Baker Real Estate, we had so many requests from Canadians to find them properties in Florida and other hotspots across the country, that we have opened a new U.S. headquarters based in Boca Raton in order to offer our clients the very best deals.
And each and every county in Florida has its own appeal. Well known North American builder Minto is developing eight communities in that state, and Baker Real Estate is proud to represent them. From now through March, Minto is conducting an “Own Some Florida Warmth” campaign, offering Canadian buyers $5,000 USD toward options in their new Minto home down south.
There are many other fine developers creating new residential opportunities in Florida. If an equestrian-oriented community on water sounds like paradise, consider Stonelake Ranch. Situated on the eastern shores of Lake Thonotosassa, between Tampa and Lakeland, this 800-acre private gated master-planned community welcomes horse-owners to build private stables on their spacious lots. An equestrian trail system meanders throughout. The property abuts a large freshwater lake and features a par-3 golf course.
Another of Florida’s hotspots right now is Pompano Beach. Barefoot Beach Villas is a collection of just 34 townhomes along the A1A, the Inter-coastal Highway. Prominent national developer Sobel Co has nearly a decade of South Florida experience, and recognizes the potential in developing this boutique gated community. You’ll find incredible villas for unbelievable prices. Construction is underway!