Dunedin is named as 21st Best U.S. Beach Town in U.S.!

Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, & Gulfport also made the list.

https://smartasset.com/mortgage/most-affordable-beach-towns-2021

Honeymoon Island, Dunedin

1. Zoom Room (dedicated office)
2. Homecation (luxury experience – spa-like bathtub, relaxing rain shower, pool, dock)
3. Intergenerational Living (In 2020, record high of milennials and Gen Z moved back with parents)
4. Gourmet Kitchen
5. Backyard Oasis (large outdoor space)
6. Smart & Safe Tech (touchless appliances & faucets, self-cleaning toilets)
7. Small City Living (smaller and more affordable communities, due to remote working)
8. Health & Wellness Areas (due to not feeling safe to go to gym)
9. Pet-Friendly Living (2020 saw an increase in pets, so pet shower or dog wash area are becoming more popular)
10. New Construction
    

Source:  https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/infographics/top-home-trends-2021

CrowdStreet has named Tampa-St Pete as #8 best place to invest.

“With strong population growth, no state income tax, a business-friendly environment, and a Sunbelt location, Tampa-St. Petersburg is an attractive market across nearly every asset class”.

Full article here:
https://stpetecatalyst.com/crowdstreet-names-tampa-st-pete-a-top-real-estate-market

Mortgage Rates Average 3.2% throughout the year, 3.4% by end of year

Existing Home Median Sales Price Appreciation Up 5.7%

Existing Home Sales Up 7.0%

Single-Family Home Housing Starts Up 9%

Homeownership Rate 65.9%

https://www.realtor.com/research/2021-national-housing-forecast/