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Florida Has The Oldest City In America And It’s Beautiful

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Florida has fantastic history, beautiful land and one of the oldest cities in America. People flock here to visit our gorgeous beaches, enjoy the warm weather and historical landmarks.

USAByNumbers.com put together a list of the 15 oldest cities in America and said, “The oldest cities are the places where fascinating historic events took place and shaped the nation. Although there are quite a few old cities in the country, there are some which date back way more than the other cities.”

So, what’s the oldest city in America? No surprise it’s St. Augustine, Florida first discovered by Pedro Mendez de Aviles in 1565. There’s plenty to do there including visiting the Augustine Lighthouse, the Bridge of Lions, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and more. A very popular tourist activity in St. Augustine is checking out a ghost tour and haunted buildings. Being the oldest city in America means it’s full of history and even has a few haunted locations like the Old Jail Museum and a couple hotels. Some say the best time to visit St. Augustine is during the holidays. They decorate the entire city with 3 million twinkling lights that make it even more beautiful. You can even take a train and trolley tour to make sure you don’t miss a single photo op.

Other cities on this list include some obvious ones like Boston and Philadelphia. Read the entire list here!

4 Florida Cities That You Should Invest Real Estate In

Do you like money? A lot of people have been using real estate as a source of secondary income. While investing your money can be risky, the reward could also be extremely beneficial if done correctly. We’ve told you that Florida is one of the most affordable states for a vacation home. Now, what if you turned that vacation home to a second source of income? Investing in real estate can help you do just that. But where should you get an investment property? Location is one of the most important factors. Luckily for you, this list has the best 4 Florida cities that you should invest real estate in.

Norada Real Estate Investments tells us the best 21 cities to invest in real estate. There are so many cities around the country to choose from, but Florida, North Carolina, and Texas had the most locations. Florida came in hot with 4 cities to choose from, and North Carolina and Texas had 3 cities each. For each city on their list they examine the population, job market, affordable housing options, and real estate market trends.

For some of the Florida cities listed, it might be worth looking into the towns outside of that city. There, you may find better options and cheaper prices for homes and condos.

[Source: Norada Real Estate Investments]

Here are 4 Florida cities that you should invest real estate in:

  • Orlando

    Being home to some of the best theme parks in the world means Orlando is a hot spot for real estate. Families would love to own a vacation home by the city where they visit every year. Norada Real Estate Investments tells us that Orlando’s has one of the fastest-growing job markets with high-tech industries leading the way. If you were to buy a rental property near Orlando, we’re sure that you won’t have a problem finding a tenant or visitors to stay.

    The median listing home price in Orlando FL was $362K in January 2023

    4 Florida Cities That You Should Invest Real Estate In

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  • Tampa

    Tampa is right behind Orlando as a top tourist destination in Florida. With so many things to offer, it’s no reason why Champa Bay is thriving for real estate investors. Tampa might be one of those cities we mentioned earlier where you may have to look at towns outside the metro. For example, Seminole Heights is a growing neighborhood in Tampa that is set to be a hot real estate destination.

    Norada Real Estate Investments tells us that the median listing home price in Tampa FL was $395K in January 2023.

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  • Lakeland

    Right in the middle of Tampa and Orlando is Lakeland, a great city that offers tons of real estate investment opportunities. Lakeland was also one of the top cities people were moving to in 2022.

    Norada Real Estate Investments tells us that the median listing home price in Lakeland was $315K in January 2023.

  • Ocala

    Ocala is a growing city in Florida with a historic downtown area. Nature lovers will appreciate this are with being so close to many of Florida’s beautiful natural springs. The great news is that Ocala was a buyer’s market in January 2023. Meaning there was a greater supply of homes than the demand.

    Norada Real Estate Investments tells us that the median listing home price in Ocala was $299.9K in January 2023.

Meredith’s outgoing personality has led to many other opportunities including being featured in the NY Post twice, Huffington Post, reality television shows, commercials, and magazines, and even earned a spot-on Dancing with the Stars Tampa edition. In her spare time, Meredith loves showing her support with local charities by hosting and attending community events and spending time with her family and friends. You can read Meredith’s content about local Tampa restaurants, crazy Florida man/woman stories, and recommendations of things-to-do.

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