There are approximately 1.5 million people calling Florida's First Coast home. But why? What makes Jacksonville real estate and St. Augustine real estate so sought after?

One reason that Jacksonville real estate makes sense for newcomers is the ease of making the transition and getting situated. Here, city and county governments operate as one. That means that tags, licenses, business permits and other critical components of success provide a smooth and seamless adjustment period.

Furthermore, Jacksonville real estate has shown steady signs of stabilization and recovery. This is in large part due to two different trends:

The EverBank Financial Corporation is setting the stage by relocating their corporate headquarters out of a suburban office development and into a downtown Jacksonville high-rise and taking their place in our breath-taking skyline.

Just a little further south, in America's oldest city, St. Augustine, another company is on the move. St. Augustine is slated to be the future site of the German firm, 2G Cenergy Power Systems, Inc. and will accommodate a staff of roughly 125 people.

When asked why, they cited several powerful incentives, including:

With strengths in skilled, multicultural workers, a population younger than Florida's state average, state-of-the-art financial services, Grade-A healthcare, strong military and defense ties, great logistics and an incredible quality of life, there's no wonder why so many families and individuals are looking for Jacksonville real estate options.

If you're one of them, call us today to Experience the Signature Difference!

Source: http://www.floridatrend.com/article/14Wh673/northeast-florida?page=4