The sunbelt attracts Americans

Despite some Americans choosing to be “snowbirds,” many other Americans are moving to the “sunbelt” states as their new home — permanently. 

The top states that Americans are moving out of — Illinois, New York, and New Jersey. The cause for the high outbound moves could be due to several factors, including the desire to escape the “hustle and bustle” of city life for a quieter, slower way of living. More likely than not, though, the reason is this: the cost of living is simply more affordable in the southern sunbelt states.

Families and singles are moving

Interestingly, these southern movers and shakers are younger than ever. No more are these southern suburbs the home of elderly retirees; now, a younger group has moved into these areas and is revitalizing the economy in the wake of a pandemic and recession.

With the growth that the sunbelt states have seen and experienced over the last few years, now is the time to put your investments into a constantly growing and ever-changing market such as the Jacksonville, Florida market.  Personally, being plugged into the “salt life,” as they say here in Florida has been fantastic!  With a great climate, beautiful beaches, and boundless opportunities — it’s not only a great place to invest, it is also a great place to live. And many other people think so, too. That’s great news for real estate investors!