“ASK BEGGINS, THEY KNOW” BEACH OPTIONS
Here’s what I learned about Florida real estate from 1972 till now. From a cheap VA house in Miami to a gulf front townhouse in Madeira Beach with a dozen residences in between, I’ve learned a lot. Our team of “trusted advisors” can help you sort out any beach real estate stuff without obligation. Real estate prices are in direct proportion to the size of the body of water it’s located on. Buy on the biggest body of water you can afford. Don’t sell real estate unless you have a better use for the money. Never buy or sell without having someone represent you. Find out why Pinellas county barrier Island real estate is the best value in the State. Flood insurance increases will make living on the ground a bad option. Don’t waste money improving old homes with living areas below the flood plain. Responsible development on our beaches betters everyone’s lifestyle. The next generations don’t like to drive, so don’t worry about traffic. New construction methods are making new builds more affordable. You won’t believe the affordability of 3D printed houses. Multigenerational co-housing will enhance lifestyle choices. Rent before buying unless you know the features, advantages and benefits of the 19 little Pinellas beach towns along our barrier islands. Which towns need the most beach nourishment? Find out the rental restrictions in the area you choose before buying. Explore all your personal options before selling. Do not trust the internet to price your house. Get a current elevation certificate before buying or selling. Get a soil test to see if building new would be more profitable than selling old. Before investing in a business on the beaches remember that up to ½ of your market area is in the Gulf. Under all is the land. If you don’t care much about beach living you can get much better deals on the mainland except for appreciation and income potential. In my opinion the main value of a real estate agent is her or his ability to gather and transmit knowledge to sellers and buyers. Technology is changing the industry that I love back to our 1973 slogan “CENTURY 21, WE’RE NATIONAL BUT NEIGHBORLY”. We only focus on our local beach neighborhoods. If you don’t see my article next month, I didn’t die (hopefully). Future articles will be in my e-mail signatures on Facebook page below. Thanks for your support over the past decade.
Tune in to our weekly “REAL BEACH TALKS” each Tues. 4-5 pm at https://www.facebook.com/jim.beggins to follow the progress on improving our beach lifestyle. Our trusted advisors are standing by to answer any personal questions regarding beach real estate. 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, use my “hands on” experience in Florida real estate since 1972 to unconfuse your facts. Call, text or email me with any beach questions. jimbeggins@c21be.com , cell 727 254 8144.