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The State of Florida's Housing 2002
Publication Date: June 2002
Publisher(s): Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, University of Florida
Author(s): Janet Galvez; Marc T. Smith; Christine Schoaff; William O'Dell; Diep Nguyen; Margaret Murray; Jim Martinez; Dean Gatzlaff
Funder(s): Florida Housing Finance Corporation; State of Florida
Funder(s): Florida Housing Finance Corporation; State of Florida
Special Collection: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Topic: Social conditions (Housing)
Keywords: construction; housing; home sales
Type: Report
Coverage: Florida
Abstract:
This study is a compendium of facts on Florida's housing, highlighting the tremendous diversity in housing characteristics across the state. This document first discusses specific demographic patterns in the state and their impact on the need for housing. Second, it details characteristics of the housing stock in the state. Third, it discusses the movement in house prices and the rate of appreciation in housing. Finally, it discusses issues in the affordability of housing in the state.