| Florida's Gulf Coast is home to some of the most | | | | per capita income above it. |
| beautiful beaches in the world, a fact that rightly earns | | | | New Port Richey offers Florida living at its best. The |
| it the nickname of 'Florida's Beach'. New Port Richey, a | | | | laid back atmosphere is the perfect contrast to the |
| small city in Pasco County on the western coast of | | | | busy bustle of the more tourist-inspired townships. |
| Florida, owes at least part of its popularity as a new | | | | Powder white sand public beaches nearby in |
| home location to those stunning beaches nearby, but | | | | neighboring cities and sheltered bays and coves are |
| there's far more to the equation than just the beaches. | | | | perfect for lazy days under the sun, swimming, sailing |
| New Port Richey is a largely residential with a | | | | and diving. From sunrise to spectacular Gulf sunset, |
| vivacious, bustling downtown area that has been | | | | there's always something to do, with hiking and biking |
| rejuvenated through the efforts of local businessmen | | | | trails nearby, and beautiful wildlife sanctuaries within an |
| and its strong city government. While the city's location | | | | easy drive. |
| offers easy access to major metropolitan areas in the | | | | Like most of west central Florida, New Port Richey |
| St. Petersburg / Tampa Bay / Clearwater area, there's | | | | has seen home prices start to drop slightly in the past |
| a great deal to see and do right in the center of New | | | | year, making this the ideal time to buy real estate in the |
| Port Richey. The local art gallery, Progress Energy Art | | | | city. Interest rates are still low, and experts expect that |
| Gallery, displays work by local artists, and features a | | | | home prices will begin to rise again over the next |
| monthly First Friday gallery opening of a new exhibit. In | | | | several months. Pasco County real estate is a buyers |
| addition, the gallery has regular art auctions and hosts | | | | market right now, as owners who bought with the |
| weekly events and daily gallery tours. | | | | expectation of cashing in on the recent real estate |
| The art gallery is only one example of the difference | | | | boom scramble to sell. There are a wide variety of |
| that a strong, involved and caring community makes in | | | | properties on the market, and the slowing in sales can |
| the quality of living. The city also has a strong school | | | | inspire price cuts and special incentives for lucky home |
| system with four high schools and over twenty | | | | buyers. Whether you're looking for your dream house |
| elementary and middle schools that consistently rate | | | | or a second home, for yourself or as a vacation rental, |
| above the state averages in nearly all subjects. The | | | | this is the time to buy, and New Port Richey is the ideal |
| economic projection for New Port Richey is also good, | | | | place. |
| with unemployment below the national average and | | | | |