Southern Florida has more to offer than just sunshine. South Florida has long held a reputation as a paradise of warm weather, palm trees and outdoor living year-round. This reputation is well-deserved, as anyone who lives in the five counties that make up South Florida: Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe will tell you. With average annual temperatures ranging from the low 60s to mid- 80s, the “sunshine state” lives up to it’s motto with plenty of sunshine and long lazy days along its 663 miles of white-sand beaches.

However, Florida is more than just fabulous weather and beautiful beaches. With 40% of all U.S. exports passing through Florida, the state named as the top destination for international travelers, and its agriculture producing 40% of the world’s orange juice, Florida is an economic powerhouse. And housing continues to be a big part of that picture. A low tax bracket for home owners (ranking 45 our of 50 states according to the Tax Foundation research organization), a healthy construction trade and the glut of housing in the market makes this year the perfect time to find a deal of a home in Southern Florida.