Florida Real Estate and Homes for Sale.

www.The-Florida-MLS.com

Find listings of homes, townhouses and condos for sale 
as well as properties for rent throughout the State of Florida.

The advanced search option lets you find listings that include your preferred minimum amount of interior square feet or even acreage/lot size as well as features such as a fireplace, central air conditioning, swimming pool or waterfront property.  The search report can include thumbnail-sized photos of properties.

By clicking on an MLS ID number within your search results, you'll be able to see more detailed property information which can include a remarks section, maintenance fees (if any), interior house features, room dimensions, community amenities and  more.  Some listings include a link to a virtual tour.  Near the bottom of the listing details you'll find the contact information for the listing agent/brokerage.

Currently, the Florida MLS allows you to view your search results in 29 languages!  Simply click on the languages pull-down menu (located near the top center of the page) to perform your search in the language option you choose.

Considering investing in Florida real estate? Now is the time to buy as mortgage interest rates are at historically low levels and many good buys can be found throughout the state. Due to current market conditions, you'll find many listings of short sales and foreclosure properties.  The Florida MLS also allows you to search for multi-family and commercial properties.

In need of the professional services of a local Realtor?  You can use the same website to find one by first/last name, company name, by the cities they service, the type(s) of real estate services they specialize in, or even by the language they speak.

Want to keep up with the latest Florida real estate news?  Be sure to check out Florida Realtors' Media Center where you'll find timely articles published on a regular basis.  Check out their news release archive.  One of the most useful links for anyone wanting to keep a pulse on changes in the Florida real estate market is their archive of existing home sales statistics from 1994 to the present which cover approximately 20 regions throughout the state.

Location & Weather
Florida offers much to residents and visitors alike.  Many are attracted by the mild-to-warm year-round temperatures that allow them to enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities including golfing, bicycling, and diving.  Florida's location puts us close to other centers of commerce as well as entertainment such as Atlanta and the Caribbean Islands.

Employment
Several major employers including Publix,  BellSouth, Disney, Winn-Dixie, American Express, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Bank of America and others have called Florida home for many years and we continue to attract more and new businesses every year. The State of Florida is fast emerging as a center for international commerce.

Shopping & Dining
From the chic shopping areas found in downtown districts to the large shopping malls and outlet centers, there's something for everyone throughout Florida. Eateries of all types abound and you’re likely to find one that fulfills what you're craving no matter which city you visit.

Education
New public and private schools open in Florida every year due to the continual increase in population.  Those interested in furthering their education beyond high school and want to stay close to home can pick from among many local community colleges, vocational schools and four-year universities.

Quality of Life
Florida residents and visitors enjoy countless miles of coastline.  Outdoor enthusiasts can pick from the many parks and golf courses or go diving or boating on the many miles of waterways. You can also visit one of several attractions found throughout the state, many of which regularly offer discounts to Florida residents.

Florida, also known as the Sunshine State, has 67 counties. 
Along the east coast, Florida's regions include the Florida Keys (Monroe County), the Gold Coast (Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties), the Treasure Coast (Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties), the Space Coast (Brevard County), the Fun Coast (Flagler County and Volusia County), and the First Coast (Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau and St. Johns Counties).  Along the west coast, Florida's regions include the Paradise Coast (Lee County and Collier County), the Suncoast (Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte Counties), what was formerly known as the "Big Bend" area of Florida is now called the Nature Coast (Citrus, Hernando, Jefferson, Levy, Marion, Pasco, Taylor and Wakulla Counties), the Forgotten Coast (Gulf County and Franklin County) and the Florida Panhandle which is also known as the Emerald Coast (Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton and Bay Counties).  Central Florida has a few regions, including North Central Florida (Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Marion, Putnam, Suwannee and Union Counties), Central Florida (Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Polk), and Florida's Heartland (DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands and Okeechobee Counties).

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