If you still are wondering about the prices hitting bottom in Florida, here are some interesting numbers from Realtor.com. According to their review of 2.2 million listings in 146 markets through August, Florida cities have had the largest year-over-year increases in average list prices in the country.
As you’ll see below, Florida cities hold 9 of the top 15 places for highest year-over-year listing price spikes. Nationwide, the average list price was $320,325, up 2.36% year-over-year.
Top 15 cities with the highest percentage of year-over-year increases in average list prices.
- Miami – Average list price: $640,332. Year-over-year increase: 27.4%.
- Fort Myers-Cape Coral – Average list price: $443,570. Year-over-year increase: 26.27%.
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Here is more proof that Florida real estate sales are continuing to rise again this year. According to U.S. Census Bureau reports, doc stamp tax revenue (which is paid on all home sales) rose 9.8% in the second quarter of 2011 versus the same quarter last year. And, we think it’s safe to assume that part of the increase can also be equated to a rise in the value of the property’s being sold here in Florida. Here’s an example of why – 
Realtor.com has outlined the top 10 turnaround cities for real estate market rebounds. The report cites reasons varying from economy to perception and admittedly, had few surprises beyond a Florida market making the Top 5. The list includes markets where researchers found property values to be stabilizing, buyer traffic picking up, and where prices will likely appreciate soon.
After last years ruling by the Florida Supreme Court rejecting the wording as misleading in Amendment 3 (
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