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Orlando Growth Remains Strong and Steady

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Florida continues to grow.  And Orlando is #2 in growth for 2018 projections.   Interested in the top 3 growth areas?  Here they are: An overview of the Population Report for each market Cushman & Wakefield analyzed is below (in descending order of projected growth rates): Fort Myers:  Population is expected to increase by 3.6 percent, from 748,000 to 775,200, year over year. This market is projected to see the most significant change in population of those examined, fueled by favorable demographic trends and lower costs compared to South Florida. Orlando:  Population is expected to increase by 3.2 percent, from 2.4 million to 2.52 million year over year. This growth is bolstered by strong job creation, as Orlando adds 1,000 new jobs a week and has an unemployment rate of 3.3 percent — the lowest in the state. Palm Beach:  Population is expected to increase by 2.8 percent, from 1.4 million to 1.52 million year over year. The Palm Bach MSA has seen a growth rate of 3.1