Posts with tag 'Jacksonville living'

2017 is shaping up to be a great one for Jacksonville…

So far, this year we've made a lot of "Top 10" lists. Right now, we are currently ranked #5 out of 50 for the top cities among the nation's largest housing markets. According to a Forbes report, we were ranked #2 in the nation and #1 in the state when it comes to investment in the housing market in 2017.

This was followed by the announcement that Jacksonville also secured the #7 spot for the Best Cities for Job Seekers. Indeed, the state of Florida was dominating that list, providing three of the top ten winners.

We've seen pension reform finally pass, the Jacksonville Suns become the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and soon we're finally going to see some forward momentum with a major overhaul and development of the Shipyards.

3 Proposals, 1 Winner

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The Metro Jacksonville region has come a long way since the early 1900's when an Ostrich Farm at what is today's Southbank Downtown was the area's largest tourist attraction! Over the past year, Jacksonville has stolen the limelight. Here are ten areas where we've made the "Top 10". So, no matter what real estate move you're contemplating next, here are 10 great reasons to do it here.

Top 10 City for Logistics Infrastructure

As the largest city in the lower 48 (over 840 square miles) our recognition as a Top 10 performer in the realm of Logistics Infrastructure didn't happen by accident. Last November, Global Trade Magazine ranked us a "Top Tenner" based on our strong air, sea and rail connectivity. This logistical infrastructure not only makes us cargo-friendly, it's one reason our local unemployment numbers have dropped below 6% to settle around the national and statewide average of 5.6%.

The #1 City in the US to Launch a New Small...

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