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MigrationSep 10, 2026 · HousingWire · Statewide

Baby Chaser Boom: Parents Relocating to Florida Near Kids

A growing wave of older parents are pulling up roots and moving south to be closer to adult children who relocated for affordability and opportunity. Florida is emerging as a top destination in this multigenerational migration trend, with family proximity joining sunshine and low taxes as a key driver of relocation decisions.

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MigrationSep 9, 2026 · HousingWire · Statewide

Florida Leads Best Retirement Cities Rankings in 2025

Florida is once again at the top of national retirement destination rankings, with Orlando earning the number one spot. Tax advantages are a major driver pulling retirees south, and the trend shows no signs of slowing.

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MigrationAug 17, 2026 · Florida Daily · Statewide

Orlando Growth Slows While Florida's Outer Counties Boom

Orange County, home to Orlando, has seen its population growth drop to a trickle, while surrounding and more rural counties are picking up the pace. For anyone weighing a Florida move, this shift reveals a lot about where demand — and opportunity — is heading.

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MigrationAug 3, 2026 · WFLA Tampa · Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay ZIP Code Ranks Among Top U.S. Relocation Destinations

A Tampa Bay area ZIP code has earned a spot on a national list of the most popular relocation destinations in the country. The recognition reflects a broader trend of Americans continuing to choose the region over more expensive or colder alternatives. For anyone weighing a move to Florida, this data point carries real weight.

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MigrationJul 24, 2026 · HousingWire · Statewide

New York Exodus Is Still Reshaping Florida's Housing Market

New Yorkers continue leaving the state in large numbers, and Florida remains one of their top destinations. That sustained migration wave is having real consequences for local housing demand, inventory, and prices across several Florida metros.

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MigrationJul 19, 2026 · WFLA Tampa · Statewide

Better Weather Is the #1 Reason Americans Move Out of State

A new survey confirms what Florida has long banked on: sunshine sells. Weather is now the leading driver behind Americans choosing to leave their home state, and Florida remains one of the top destinations benefiting from that trend.

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MigrationJul 18, 2026 · The Real Deal — Florida · Miami / SE

Major European Hedge Fund Joins Miami's Office Boom

Brevan Howard, a prominent European hedge fund, has signed a new Miami office lease, adding to a growing list of financial firms planting roots in South Florida. The move signals continued confidence in Miami as a global financial hub and reinforces the city's appeal to high-earning relocators.

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MigrationJul 15, 2026 · The Real Deal — Florida · Miami / SE

Luxury Real Estate Firm Expands to South Florida Amid Wealth Wave

A major international luxury real estate firm is planting roots in South Florida, drawn by the continued influx of high-net-worth buyers relocating from other states. The move signals that wealth migration to the region shows no signs of slowing — and that the market infrastructure is growing to serve it.

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MigrationJul 3, 2026 · HousingWire · Statewide

Homeownership Is Thriving Where Builders Keep Building

The American Dream of homeownership isn't disappearing — it's simply relocating to metros where housing construction has kept pace with demand. Florida, one of the nation's most active building markets, sits squarely at the center of this shift.

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MigrationJun 22, 2026 · Florida Politics · Statewide

Florida Fights Back Against Census Undercounts Ahead of 2030

Florida has repeatedly lost billions in federal funding due to census undercounts, and a prominent watchdog group is stepping in early to make sure 2030 is different. Accurate population counts have real consequences for infrastructure, services, and quality of life across the state — all factors that matter to anyone considering a move to Florida.

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