20 ragioni per investire a Miami | 20 Reasons to Buy in Miami

20 Reasons to Buy in Miami

1. Affordable Real Estate

The local market offers record affordability, amenities, & seller incentives; 50% more affordable in the last five years; weak U.S. dollar gives greater discounts for foreign buyers

2. Top Market for International Buyers 

Florida is the top state in the U.S. & Miami is the top market for international buyers.

3. Enviable Weather

 The only major "subtropical" city in continental U.S. Average temp. 75 ºF / 23 ºC

4. Beautiful Beaches

Greater Miami has 84 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline & 67 square miles of inland waterways & more than 15 miles of world-famous beaches

5. Water Sports & Activities

 Enjoy snorkeling, sailing, boating, kayaking, swimming, diving & other water sports all year around

6. Exciting Lifestyle for All  

Young adults, families, baby boomers, retirees, celebrities, & visitors - museums, performing arts venues, art galleries, professional sports, & amazing places to shop

7. Fabulous Nightlife

Ocean Drive & more - top restaurants, night clubs, bars, world famous hotspots

8. Restaurants

In Miami, you can savor worldwide cuisine unlike in any other city in the U.S.

9. Entertainment Industry 

Major fashion center, top modeling agencies in the world, Fashion Week & more than 2,400 motion picture & video businesses

10. Commercial & Investment Real Estate

Vacancy rates for all commercial sectors in Miami are below the national average; retail & multifamily are outperforming most major markets in the U.S

11. "Gateway to the Americas" 

Strategic location between Latin America & Europe; "Capital of the Americas" 

12. The Most Int'l City in the U. S. 

Nearly 50% of population is foreign born & speak over 100 languages

13. Global Business Center 

For business, finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts & international trade; no state income tax; home to nearly 1,200 multinational companies from 56 nations; more than 100 international consulates, trade offices & bi-national chambers of commerce

14.  Hotels

Ranks fifth in US in occupancy after New York, Oahu Island, San Francisco, & Boston

15.  Top Tourist Destination 

A number 12.6 million overnight guests – with 6 million of them int'l visitors

16. World Aviation Hub

The 3rd in the U.S. with 33.5 million passengers a year; Over 80 airlines to 120 destinations – top freight airport in the U.S. with 1.8 million tons - $19 billion in business revenue/year

17. Port of Miami

Cruise Capital of the World" with more than 4 million passengers a year; Also serves 240 seaports; 9 million tons of sea cargo; top markets: China, Italy, Hong Kong, Honduras & Brazil

18. Educational Institutions 

The 4th largest U. S. school district; 5 colleges & universities; 3 law schools

19. Hospitals

A total of 33 hospitals. Jackson Memorial is one of the top 25 hospitals in the U. S. & Miami Children's Hospital is rated the top pediatric hospital in the country

20. Top Rankings

•        Miami has the largest concentration of international banks in the U.S.

•        Miami's skyline ranks third in the U.S. behind New York City & Chicago & 18th in the world (Almanac of Architecture & Design.)

•        Miami is the only major city in the United States bordered by two national parks, Everglades National Park on the West, & Biscayne National Park on the East.

 

Credit: Talita Pinheiro