Fort Lauderdale has everything you might look for in a second home location-tropical climates year round, ocean breezes, golf galore, nautical lifestyles, sports venues for every sports lover, and the many amenities found in a greater metropolitan area.  In addition, Florida is a very tax friendly state with no state income tax and the option of the Homestead Tax Exemption.  With a growing population of over half a million residents, this area has something for everyone.

Apparently, many people are recognizing the value of owning a primary residence or second home in the greater Fort Lauderdale area.  In addition to the steady improvements we are seeing in the Fort Lauderdale real estate market, we are also noticing an increased number of people relocating to this beautiful area for reasons related to career relocation or retirement.  How do we know this, you ask?  The answer is simple:  the number of Fort Lauderdale homes for sale are shrinking, and the competition for the existing Fort Lauderdale homes for sale is increasing.

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