The North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton region was recently ranked one of the ‘hottest’ real estate markets of 2017 by the real estate research website Trulia.

The North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton region was recently ranked as the No. 10 “hottest” real estate market of 2017 by the real estate research website Trulia. The site compiled the list by examining “five key metrics including high affordability, strong job growth, low vacancy rates, home searches on Trulia, and, because of the 2016 election’s outcome, a big population of Republicans,” according to the site. Five of the top 10 markets are located in Florida.

941CEO/January 19, 2017

Trulia’s annual hot-market ranking has a few surprises in store.

There are lots of reasons to choose a place to put down roots. Maybe you’ve been transferred for work. Maybe you’ve always wanted to own real estate in Charleston, SC, and you’ve found a deal that’s too good to pass up. Whether you’re looking for an investment or a new city with new opportunities, Trulia has compiled a list of the top 10 real estate markets poised for growth in 2017 based on five key metrics including high affordability, strong job growth, low vacancy rates, home searches on Trulia, and, because of the 2016 election’s outcome, a big population of Republicans.

10. North Port–Sarasota–Bradenton, FL: Glorious in the Gulf Coast

The last Florida city to round out the top 10 is located in the Gulf Coast region of the state. While the weather is the most obvious draw to the area, it’s much more than sunny skies and 80-degree days that attracts people. This market is a full-time community and not vacation-driven. This community delivers natural beauty of its beaches and weather, but also offers the arts community, great schools and strong economic base.