Why Do People Buy Florida Luxury Houses?

by Tony Carter, Realtor® 09/15/2019

There are lots of reasons why an individual may choose to pursue a luxury house in Orlando, Tampa Bay or elsewhere in Florida. Whether it's the beautiful beaches, outstanding attractions and landmarks or other amazing sites, there is plenty to enjoy across the Sunshine State. As such, competition for the top Florida luxury homes can be fierce.

Ultimately, it helps to prepare for the Florida luxury homebuying journey. If you launch a Sunshine State luxury home search with a plan in hand, you can boost the likelihood of discovering a great house that you can enjoy for years to come.

Let's now take a look at three tips to help you plan ahead for the Florida luxury homebuying journey.

1. Narrow Your Home Search

Make a list of preferred Florida cities and towns where you want to reside. That way, you can hone your luxury house search to a select group of cities and towns and speed up your quest to find your ideal Sunshine State residence.

For example, if you want to live near the historic landmarks in St. Augustine, you may want to focus on luxury houses in or near the city itself. On the other hand, if you prefer to live near family members and friends in Fort Lauderdale, you can search for luxury residences in the Fort Lauderdale area.

2. Prepare a Budget

You know you want to buy a Florida luxury home, but you still have no idea how much you can spend on a residence. Fortunately, if you get pre-approved for a jumbo mortgage, you can enter the Sunshine State luxury housing market with a budget at your disposal.

To get pre-approved for a jumbo mortgage, you should meet with several banks. These financial institutions then can teach you about jumbo mortgage options and help you complete a mortgage application. Finally, once you are approved for a jumbo mortgage, you can start your quest to acquire a Florida luxury house that suits you perfectly.

3. Hire a Real Estate Agent

There is no reason to embark on the Florida luxury homebuying journey alone. Thankfully, real estate agents are available in Tallahassee, Lake Worth and other Florida cities and towns. These housing market professionals can offer expert insights into the Sunshine State luxury real estate market and help you purchase your ideal residence in no time at all.

A real estate agent first will learn about you and your Florida luxury homebuying goals. Next, he or she will craft a homebuying strategy designed to help you achieve these goals as quickly as possible. And if you ever have concerns or questions as you search for your dream luxury residence in the Sunshine State, a real estate agent is happy to respond to them.

Take the guesswork out of finding and purchasing your ideal Florida luxury residence – use the aforementioned tips, and you can plan ahead for the Sunshine State luxury homebuying journey.

About the Author
Author

Tony Carter, Realtor®

My wife, Cindy and I, moved to Florida 9 years ago from Wisconsin, where we were born and raised. I proudly served in the United States Air Force and was stationed overseas and in The Gulf War. Became a member of The American Legion and a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). After, the Military, I got into the retail business for the last 25 years. During my last position, in the retail. I was second-in-charge of a 125 million dollar a year business. Thatis where I developed my passion for customer service and taking care of the customer. With that passion, I became a full-time licensed Realtor in the state of Florida. I understand that real estate is not just a transaction but an important personal decision, a decision that may need guidance. I am here to answer any questions and guide you and your family through the process. Whether buying for the first time. Purchasing a condo, single-family home, investment property or a time-share on the beach. I am the exclusive Realtor for the Mariner Beach Club in St Pete Beach, Florida and for the Island Gulf Resort in Madeira Beach, Florida. Please feel free to contact me with your real estate needs directly at cell 262-894-8135 or via e-mail at [email protected] or website; www.TonyCarterRealEstate.com. Timeshare on St. Pete Beach, Florida. www.TonyCarterRealtor.com. Video of the Mariner Beach Club, St. Pete Beach, Florida. www.imagemaker360.com/141537. Website to the timeshare at Madeira Beach, Florida. www.IslandGulfResortFlorida.com