Like most real estate markets in the US today, the commercial real estate market in the Sarasota-Bradenton region is seen as a struggling one these days, compared with other markets across the country. This fact was analyzed according to a new report released by the New York-based analyst, Integra Realty Resources. Although the report says that recovery will be slow, and may not fully happen this 2008, some local experts are disputing the findings, and say that the region should not be lumped together with other weaker markets, such as those in the northeast of the country.
Office And Retail Markets Are Currently Flat, However Some Disagree
The Inegra Realty report, which is annually published for the last 18 years, verifies current market conditions for office, retail, industrial and apartment properties. IRR is made up of a network of independent appraisers and has 58 offices across the country, which includes the Southwest Florida region, Tampa and Naples. The report analyzed and ranked each market it studied as being in one of four stages: recovery, expansion, hyper-supply or recession. In analyzing the office market for 2007, the Sarasota-Bradenton area was noted as one of only three places nationwide to be in the "recession" stage, along with the cities of Detroit and Dayton, Ohio.
Majority of the other markets analyzed were either in the "expansion" or "recovery"stages. The recent report suggests that Sarasota-Bradenton region was not faring all that well with its retail market as well. Although IRR found 71 percent of markets experiencing retail expansion in 2007, the local market was analyzed to have fallen into recession in that category as well, largely in part because of the bursting of the housing bubble. The report adds that Sarasota moved from expansion into recession as the effects of the housing slump were felt.
According to the director of the Institute for Economic Competitiveness at the University of Central Florida, while he agreed with the sentiment that housing was certainly having an effect on the commercial sector, he was a bit skeptical of the report's conclusions though. According to the UCF expert, "the commercial side is definitely seeing a decline," referring to the local market. "But for Sarasota to be lumped in with a city like Detroit, that's a little shocking to me. The underlying economies of those two places are just completely different. The University of Central Florida analyst notd that it's sometimes hard to know what figures into an analysis like IRR's, and adds that he would have to take a closer look at their methodology to see how they came to that conclusion.
Some Are Not Surprised At The Report's Findings
According to local real estate analysts, with more businesses leaving Florida than moving to the state, the commercial real estate sector may be in for a tough and tricky year. The local experts says he was not surprised to see Sarasota-Bradenton's office market listed as struggling in the IRR report.
Local housing observers say that, "In Sarasota, offices are very flat and will likely be that way for some time", and that "There's already more than what's needed when it comes to office space."
Some note that when it came to Sarasota-Bradenton market as a whole, there was a long way to go, and most don't believe Sarasota is on the path to recovery yet in 2008. Many view that new construction across the board is likely to slow, with anything connected to the residential side being especially hard-hit. New condominium projects that were the norm during the boom periods are now proving almost impossible to finance.
Vanessa Arellano Doctor
http://siestakeyrealestate.com
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Miami Beach Real Estate: Should You Go For Beachfront?
Miami Beach has been one of America's pre-eminent beach resorts for almost a century. The city is home to the ever-popular South Beach district, and it's one of the most exciting sections of the Miami real estate market.
It was the original 'vacation' area and is filled with lovely Art Deco hotels and apartment buildings. It is a lovely tourist paradise, and people worldwide have been flocking to its diverse culture, wide array of employment opportunities, wide property and housing options, lovely beaches and classy restaurants, as well as for the flamboyant and vibrant nightlife.
South Florida Is A Top-Rated Destination For Overseas Homebuyers
As a financial and transport gateway between the United States and Latin America, Miami, along with its closest neighbor Miami Beach, has long attracted a lot of international investment. However, in recent years the flow of overseas money into Florida has become a gushing torrent, as investors awash with cash from economic growth in Latin America seek to capitalize on the city's soaring property values, according to property analysts.
South Florida is a popular destination for Europeans, as such portfolio managers and institutional invertors in many countries tend to view the Miami beachfront property market as a bargain even at current prices, especially if compared to skyrocketing property values in Europe, particularly when purchased with dollars that are weak relative to the euro and other major currencies.
Foreign Investments Account For A Huge Chunk Of Property Sales
According to data from the National Association of realtors, foreign investment now accounts for about 15 percent of all home sales in Florida, with the figure estimated to be much higher in Miami Beach. A lot of this money is going into mixed-use developments that blend high-rise residential units with some office, retail, and hotel construction.
Although some Florida-based financial institutions have stopped, or temporarily reduced financing for new condominium and waterfront projects in Miami and Miami Beach, larger national and international banks have continued to be active lenders in the south Florida housing market.
North Beach Is the New Beachfront Growth Zone In Miami Beach
After decades of slumber, Miami Beach’s North Beach district has lately been rediscovered, and more than $600 million in public- and private-sector projects are now underway.
Located between Miami Beach's 63rd Street to the south and the Town of Surfside to the north, and stretching from the Atlantic to Biscayne Bay, North Beach has about 30,000 residents who can walk or bicycle to the beach and community parks, as well as nearby hotels and shops. Among its other claims to fame is Miami Beach's only stretch of oceanfront street outside of Ocean Drive - Ocean Terrace between 73 Street and 75 Street.
"A lot of developers within the past few years have recognized the potential of the waterfront sites and attractive neighborhoods in the North Beach area," adds a representative of a local property developer. "Now, there are a number of exciting new projects in an area that hasn't experienced development for a long time' according to property developer BSG Development Corporation.
And why is this area so popular with developers? The answer is that prices in South Beach have gotten so high, and now, everyone in town is taking a hard look at North Beach, because it is seen as the only area in Miami Beach where land is reasonably affordable. North Beach offers wider opportunities for beachfront and other developments.
Vanessa Arellano Doctor
http://luxurylivingrealty.net
It was the original 'vacation' area and is filled with lovely Art Deco hotels and apartment buildings. It is a lovely tourist paradise, and people worldwide have been flocking to its diverse culture, wide array of employment opportunities, wide property and housing options, lovely beaches and classy restaurants, as well as for the flamboyant and vibrant nightlife.
South Florida Is A Top-Rated Destination For Overseas Homebuyers
As a financial and transport gateway between the United States and Latin America, Miami, along with its closest neighbor Miami Beach, has long attracted a lot of international investment. However, in recent years the flow of overseas money into Florida has become a gushing torrent, as investors awash with cash from economic growth in Latin America seek to capitalize on the city's soaring property values, according to property analysts.
South Florida is a popular destination for Europeans, as such portfolio managers and institutional invertors in many countries tend to view the Miami beachfront property market as a bargain even at current prices, especially if compared to skyrocketing property values in Europe, particularly when purchased with dollars that are weak relative to the euro and other major currencies.
Foreign Investments Account For A Huge Chunk Of Property Sales
According to data from the National Association of realtors, foreign investment now accounts for about 15 percent of all home sales in Florida, with the figure estimated to be much higher in Miami Beach. A lot of this money is going into mixed-use developments that blend high-rise residential units with some office, retail, and hotel construction.
Although some Florida-based financial institutions have stopped, or temporarily reduced financing for new condominium and waterfront projects in Miami and Miami Beach, larger national and international banks have continued to be active lenders in the south Florida housing market.
North Beach Is the New Beachfront Growth Zone In Miami Beach
After decades of slumber, Miami Beach’s North Beach district has lately been rediscovered, and more than $600 million in public- and private-sector projects are now underway.
Located between Miami Beach's 63rd Street to the south and the Town of Surfside to the north, and stretching from the Atlantic to Biscayne Bay, North Beach has about 30,000 residents who can walk or bicycle to the beach and community parks, as well as nearby hotels and shops. Among its other claims to fame is Miami Beach's only stretch of oceanfront street outside of Ocean Drive - Ocean Terrace between 73 Street and 75 Street.
"A lot of developers within the past few years have recognized the potential of the waterfront sites and attractive neighborhoods in the North Beach area," adds a representative of a local property developer. "Now, there are a number of exciting new projects in an area that hasn't experienced development for a long time' according to property developer BSG Development Corporation.
And why is this area so popular with developers? The answer is that prices in South Beach have gotten so high, and now, everyone in town is taking a hard look at North Beach, because it is seen as the only area in Miami Beach where land is reasonably affordable. North Beach offers wider opportunities for beachfront and other developments.
Vanessa Arellano Doctor
http://luxurylivingrealty.net
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