Barrier Islands originally protected the mainland from storms. Now, we live, work and play on them as our first choice for life betterment. Pinellas barrier islands consist of 27 miles of beach with 19 unique but underutilized towns. They begin south with Tierra Verde and north to Clearwater beach. Compared to Miami, Naples, Sarasota and Bradenton they are by far the best values in the state of Florida and possibly in the entire country. Why?
Best beaches in the country, affordability, best airport with most international and U.S. flights, arts and entertainment, median temp. 75 degrees, appreciation, recession resistant, varied lifestyles, peace of mind and fun. Coupled with no state income tax, foreign investment, homestead protection and up to 90% rental occupancy, our islands offer safe and ever increasing living and investment options. With unsustainable, inflating real estate bubbles in world cities, our barrier islands remain more stable and affordable. If you want to enter the Florida investment game at lower prices, our mainland home prices start at about $100.000.
The greatest advantage of our islands is the potential to rebuild and modernize our towns due to increasing flood insurance. This seemingly negative FEMA flood insurance increase gives us incentives to modernize our towns for safety, security and increased values. Since 75% of homes are built on the ground, the 25% that are elevated are worth more. There are new hi-tech building systems which make rebuilding to new FEMA standards practical again.
Check out www.nexgenframing.com and www.beachlifeprop.com for examples of new, patented, construction providing up to 225 mph wind protection.
Madeira Beach, near the middle of our islands, seems to be leading the reconstruction boom and will create a small town atmosphere similar to downtown St. Pete. This example of small town core development with retail, parks, parking garages, boutique hotels, condos, marinas and restaurants will provide a model for responsible expansion in other barrier island towns. You’re invited to our live discussions at 5050 Gulf Blvd. S.P.B. for buyers, sellers and investors each Tues. from 4-5 pm to dig deeper into beach investment opportunities.
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All the best, Jim “Property Wizard” Beggins, Broker, CENTURY 21 Beggins Enterprises, 10 offices, 400 agents serving Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties. Since most opinions about real estate can be supported with facts, I will use my “hands on” experience in Florida real estate since 1972 to unconfuse the facts for you. Call, text or email me with any questions without obligation. jimbeggins@c21be.com cell 727 254 8144.