Four under-the-radar markets for relocation include: Sumter County, Florida; Sugar Land / Fort Bend County, Texas; Statesboro, Georgia; Hays County, Texas. One in three Americans would consider moving to another state in the next one to two years for financial as well as lifestyle considerations, according to a new survey by ERA Real Estate and HGTV. For more information about 2013 Relocation trends view: http://www.slideshare.net/ERARealEstate/2013-real-estate-relocation-trends-final

1. RELOCATION REAL ESTATE
4 UNDER-THE-RADAR MARKETS TO CONSIDER

2. RELOCATION: 4 MARKETS TO CONSIDER
ARE PEOPLE MORE APT TO MAKE A BIG
MOVE NOW?
YES!
Why? ERA Real Estate / HGTV survey reveals an appetite for
exciting opportunities and experiences.
Where? ERA Brokers help uncover great moves to consider.

3. RELOCATION: 4 MARKETS TO CONSIDER
WHY? RENEWED INTEREST IN RELOCATING
 U.S. unemployment is declining .
 Real estate values are improving.
 According to U.S. Census data, “migration” is on the rise. The
number of people who moved out of state or region in 2012
increased 6% over 2011.
 ERA Real Estate brokers are citing an increased interest in selfdirected relocation.
 A recent ERA Real Estate survey of HGTV.com Consumers
found that in in 3 Americans would consider moving to another
state in 1-2 years.

4. RELOCATION: 4 MARKETS TO CONSIDER
WHERE? BUT WHERE WOULD YOU
MOVE IF YOU RELOCATED?
ERA REAL ESTATE IDENTIFIED 4 UNDERTHE-RADAR RELOCATION MARKETS
TO CONSIDER . . .

5. RELOCATION: 4 MARKETS TO CONSIDER
THE VILLAGES, SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA
At The Villages, you’re not just buying a home, you’re
buying a lifestyle. Broker Gus Grizzard of ERA Tom
Grizzard, Inc. is seeing internet inquiries about the area
increase 30%, likely due to:
Great weather and beautiful
scenery adds to the allure of
The Villages and the
average sale price $206,000 YTD – is right.
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Attractive cost of living
Highly sought after schools
Civic club with activities to suit a variety of interests
Golf amenities
3 separate town squares with nightly entertainment
Image courtesy of Sumter County Chamber of Commerce.

6. RELOCATION: 4 MARKETS TO CONSIDER
SUGAR LAND / FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS
Broker Joe Benes of ERA Benes Realty is seeing an
uptick in relocation to Sugar Land / Fort Bend County
due to economic development and:
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Beautiful weather and
numerous cultural
opportunities makes Sugar
Land / Fort Bend County a
great place to live.
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Job opportunity, because Fort Bend is a suburb of
Houston
The cost of housing is below the national average
Amenities such as minor league baseball, fresh
water lakes, golf, nightlife
Proximity to beaches – only 50 miles from the Gulf
Coast
Good school system
Image courtesy of Sugar Land Town Square.

7. RELOCATION: 4 MARKETS TO CONSIDER
STATESBORO, GEORGIA
According to Broker Patricia Hirsch of ERA Landmark
Realty, Statesboro is a very progressive area with various
financial and lifestyle benefits, such as:
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This home in Statesboro is
listed for $245,000 – a
bargain for a large yard and
nice weather. And there are
more bargains to be had the average sale price is
$151, 330 YTD.
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Low taxes and affordable housing
Georgia Southern University is located in town and
creates job opportunities, offers sporting events and
provides performing arts shows
Residents can enjoy nearby coastal areas without
the threat of severe weather (i.e. hurricanes) at
home – Savannah is 50 miles away and
Jacksonville, Fla. is a two hour drive
Great schools, strong university system, etc.
Image courtesy of ERA Landmark Realty.

8. RELOCATION: 4 MARKETS TO CONSIDER
HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS
According to relocation director Brenda Wall of ERA
Colonial Real Estate, Hays County has an abundance of
positive reasons for people to relocate to the area:
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In Hays County, you can live
just outside the city limits and
still enjoy a beautiful yard. The
average sale price of a home is
$283,179 YTD.
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You can still get a nice home at a decent price
Great, year-round weather
It’s part of the Greater Metro Area – job
opportunity, close commute, nightlife and culture
offerings
Plenty of open green space, lakes and rivers for
people to enjoy recreation
Many musical festivities including the nearby Austin
City Limits Music Festival (Austin is the music
capital of the world)
Image courtesy of ERA Colonia Real Estate.

9. RELOCATION: 4 MARKETS TO CONSIDER
ERA REAL ESTATE’S 2013 RELOCATION FINDINGS HAVE
BEEN FEATURED IN THE NEWS RECENTLY, INCLUDING:
• MARKET WATCH
• REAL ESTATE ECONOMY WATCH
• HOUSING WIRE
• LOCAL NBC AFFILIATES

10. RELOCATION: 4 MARKETS TO CONSIDER
READ MORE RELOCATION INSIGHTS FROM ERA REAL
ESTATE:
• LOOK FOR OUR RETHINKING RELOCATION – 2013
DRIVERS: OUT OF MARKET MOVES DECK ON SLIDE SHARE
• REVIEW OUR RELOCATION INFO-GRAPHIC, CLICK HERE