Saturday, Jan 27, 2007

US Essential Service Staff Suffering Too!

Orlando Sentinel: Housing too pricey?

Global HPI News: Teachers, firefighters, police and other essential-services personnel are priced out of Florida's housing market.

Posted by nearly30 @ 08:43 PM (37 views) Add Comment
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1. nearly30 said...

The additional info graph is interesting:

Income need to buy a median house price in the area = $83,500

Incomes
Teacher = $46,000
Firefighter = $37,000
Nurse = $57,000
Police = $45,000

Saturday, January 27, 2007 08:45PM Report Comment
 

2. enuii said...

I guess that unlike the rest of the States Florida is a bit stuck for building land, with prices being elevated by Baby Boomers retiring somewhere warm, holiday lets and other touristy things.

Saturday, January 27, 2007 09:00PM Report Comment
 

3. inbreda said...

Prices will come down after the next quake

Monday, January 29, 2007 09:58AM Report Comment
 

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