The holidays are here, and it’s time to enjoy our families and friends and remember what “gifts” we have as Americans. Aside from the opportunity that we have as Americans for a first-class education for our children, we are blessed with what I consider one of the most important necessities in society–safe and sanitary housing for our families.
I certainly enjoy working with customers to build beautiful “upper end” homes along the Pinellas beaches, but few know that our company business plan, established in 1971, was to construct truly affordable housing for all income levels in Florida. For my 50 years in construction, we have built over 6,500 homes, a great percentage of which were for middle income Americans. Even more important to us, GHD Construction Services, Inc. has constructed thousands of apartments for those who can’t afford homeownership. Then too, not known by many, GHD is one of Florida’s leading providers of affordable rental housing for our Veterans and homeless populations. We are presently building affordable apartment projects in Sebring, De Funiak Springs, and Okeechobee, to help as best we can provide our veterans and lower income Floridians the affordable housing that they deserve. Proper shelter is paramount for stability for families in order for them to better their lives. Without that housing foundation, it’s hard to progress in life.
It’s been 100 years since a direct impact hurricane has hit Pinellas County. It is certainly going to happen sometime in the future, as we recently dodged a bullet with Hurricane Eta. If you are considering building a home, my holiday recommendation is to build new and not spend your savings on extensive remodeling of grade level waterfront homes. Find an experienced builder that you can trust and invest properly for your residential needs for your future. GHD Coastal Homes (a division of GHD Construction Services, Inc.) can help you find the right lot and price point for your budget. We have townhouses in Madeira Beach, just one block from the beach from less than $550,000 and have our single-family homes for those that want to live on the water. And a promise to as many Floridians as we can serve, GHD will continue to provide affordable housing for our much deserving vets and lesser income families. Giving back is not something we do just during the holiday season.
The goal of providing affordable housing in all residential price ranges is becoming ever more challenging. Land prices have escalated sharply over the years, new government regulations and impact fees greatly increase home costs, and then the “Supply/Demand” equation of construction costs is very evident. FEMA has now issued new restrictions that greatly impact all housing. That is the reality of housing costs that have historically increased greatly over the decades. If you are considering a new home, you might want to meet with the builder of your choice now to avoid tomorrow’s higher housing costs.
All of us at GHD Coastal Homes wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
GHD Construction Services, Inc. has constructed 6,500 homes since 1971, and announces our GHD Coastal Homes for the Pinellas Beaches. If you have any questions pertaining to new home construction, feel free to come by the GHD showroom, call at 727-954-8345, or email to: Info@GHDcsi.com. Meanwhile, look us up on our web site at www.GHDCoastalHomes.com.