10 reasons to live in Miami

According to a study from, Miami, Florida, tops the list of the best cities for retirement. They point out that 16% of the city’s population is over 65 years old and that the average temperature is 76.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Next on the list are El Paso, Texas; Jacksonville and Tampa, also in Florida; Memphis, Tennessee; Oklahoma City, in the state of the same name; San Antonio, Texas; Louisville, Kentucky; Tucson in Arizona and Nashville, also in Tennessee.

1. That study evaluated aspects such as the cost of living there, the cost of assisted living, health services, the standard of social living, the climate and the ease of the city to walk it. Here are 10 other reasons why you might live in Miami and why you might find it attractive to buy homes.
2. Hopeful outlook in real estate. A search for re-owned and foreclosed houses will give you an idea that there are almost no such homes, contrary to what happens in other American cities. What does it mean? That the recovery is on an excellent track and that you could recover your investment soon.
3. It is a thriving business center where companies from all over the world want to have a presence. If even if you are retired, you want to continue your business, you will find options of all levels.
4. The city has very passive residential areas, close to everything. They are ideal for those who are looking to live quietly but be minutes from good beaches, restaurants and shops.

1. If you’re looking for a more vibrant lifestyle, in the midst of the action, you’ll find it too. From the famous “South Beach” to the business atmosphere of Brickell or the charm and elegance of Coral Gables, there is everything for you, and the best thing is that new housing projects are being built.
2. Many of the communities have golf course, marinas and beach access. Not only is it to see it in magazines, the lifestyle of those who dream of the beach at their feet, or of doing sports like golf, becomes a reality in Miami.
3. It is very close to other attractive cities. Ft. Lauderdade/Hollywood, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Jupiter, to name a few other retirement havens, are all within easy driving distance, and Key West, and other Florida Keys, with their magnet-like charms, are also nearby.
4. It’s only four hours from Orlando. Yes, one of the attractions of Miami is that it is also close to the most famous amusement parks in the world. A weekend getaway to Orlando is only four hours away on excellent roads.
5. There is a style of housing for every taste. From one-bedroom beach apartments, to sumptuous buildings that will create building patterns, like the Porsche Tower, with elevators that take your car to the door of your apartment, your budget is what will dictate how you’ll live there. If you want traditional single-family homes, there are also under construction or resale.
6. Multiple events from festivals to art exhibitions. All year round there are parties, carnivals and artistic shows including the one that for Latin artists, the city is like a must to perform when they are on tour.
7. Spanish is spoken in Miami. It is curious for many but it is well understood when it is known that Miami was and continues to be the favorite place of Cuban exiles, bringing a population that continues to speak Spanish. But today the city is also full of Venezuelans, Colombians and other Latin Americans who continue the legacy of their language. There it is very easy to find in shops, hotels and restaurants who understand you in your language, but also health professionals and other branches, so important when one thinks about moving.