Southwest Florida markets among the most home ownership friendly

Fort Myers, Sarasota markets lead state in buy-vs.-rent affordability

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 2:06 p.m. June 26, 2018
Cape Coral-Fort Myers and North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton lead the state in home buying vs. renting affordability.
Cape Coral-Fort Myers and North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton lead the state in home buying vs. renting affordability.
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Among the nation’s most advantageous metro markets for buying a home versus renting, two on the west coast of Florida are ranked among the top 25.

 

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