White Papers: Real estate research
 
Florida demographics
The Florida Legislature Office of Economic and Demographic Research (EDR) analysis of Florida's demographics presented to the Taxation & Budget Reform Commission - Sept 6, 2007.

• 2007 presentation (PDF)
  

Florida survey reports

• 2007 Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers, Florida Report (PDF)
  
• 2007 Florida Profile of Home Features (PDF)
• 2007 Member Profile Florida Report" (PDF)
• 2007 Florida Commercial Market Watch Report (PDF)
• 2006 Florida Report: NAR Profile of Real Estate Firms (PDF)

Florida's economy

What areas in Florida are flourishing, and how does a local economy measure the overall standard of living? 

• 2006 Florida's economic overview of composition and conditions (PDF)
• January 28: Property Tax Reform Legislation: An Economic Review (PDF)
  
• January 14: Property Tax Reform PowerPoint for Local Boards (PDF)
  
• December 2007: Frequently Asked Questions
  
• Economic Property Tax Review of 10 Florida Counties, December 2007

Property Insurance and Hurricanes
This NAR report describes how trends in the homeowner’s insurance market have impacted housing prices and values.

• 2008 Affordability and Availability of Homeowners Insurance in Florida (PDF)

This study examines the economic impact of Florida's storms in 2004 and 2005.

• 2006 "Impact of Hurricanes on Housing & Economic Activity: A Case Study for Florida" (PDF)

International home buyers
Learn more about international home buyers that purchased property in Florida.

• "2007 NAR Profile of International Buyers in Florida" (PDF)
• "2005 NAR Profile of International Buyers in Florida" (PDF)

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