South Florida rents rise as international buyers continue to invest in local housing

By choice or by force, more and more people in South Florida’s foreclosure-ridden housing market are renting, rather than owning, their homes.

In an ironic twist on economics, that dynamic is actually helping the resale market. According to sales reports released Thursday, South Florida is on track to set a new sales record this year.

The reason: investors.

via South Florida rents rise as international buyers continue to invest in local housing.