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Southwest Florida Economic Outlook: 2015

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According to the latest data from the research firm RealtyTrac, Florida still leads the nation in home foreclosures with foreclosure filings on one out of 462 housing units in the state. However, foreclosures are trending downward significantly and experts predict home prices in Southwest Florida will continue rising. Meanwhile, the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey identifies Lee County as among the strongest markets in the nation for hiring demand going into 2015. We’ll explore the region’s current economic and employment conditions and predictions as we prepare to enter 2015. 

Guests:

Victor Cuesta, South Florida Area Manager for ManpowerGroup

Michael Timmerman, CRE, FRICS, SRA, President and CEO of MJT Realty Economic Advisors, Inc.

Jim Wall, spokesman for CareerSource Southwest Florida