By Jim Beggins, MFWIC
Dreaming About Your ‘Safety Nest’
“Whoever Has The Most Information and The Most Patience Will Ultimately Win.” – Dr. Ruhm
The main value of a real estate agent is their ability to gather and disseminate local real estate knowledge. Fires, winds, waves, heat, cold, snow, mud slides, hurricanes, floods and earthquakes are getting worse. My wife and I currently own an elevated, hurricane-damaged, gulf front town home in Madeira Beach. Having served as broker/owner of numerous businesses throughout Florida for over 50 years, I have learned the most critical part of home ownership is safe construction.
I prefer to be remembered by future generations as one of the guys who made it possible to continue living at the beach.
After Ian, a category 4 hurricane, missed us and devastated Ft. Myers Beach, real estate prices decreased there for 17 months. Since our recent life-changing hurricanes, barrier island real estate prices are likewise depressed. It may sound strange, coming from a real estate broker, but my advice is “Do not sell now, if you can afford to wait.” There are a number of alternative strategies for recovery that you should consider before you decide to give up your coastal lifestyle. Most will require months to plan and coordinate, but we never, never, never give up helping improve life through housing. Do nothing without permits, for your protection, as well as local governments, from State and Federal sanctions.
The cover story this issue is about an amazing company that can safely elevate almost any structure from a modest home to a huge hotel. If you are not sure your current damaged home is worth investing six figures in raising a few feet, we have a way you can have a brand-new, elevated home for about the same price. Most of us move out of older structures and downsize as we get older, anyway. If you move on the coast, make sure that the structure you move into is high enough to park below your living area.
We’re creating three prototype model homes. The first 10 will be built in Madeira Beach, with plans to expand to other Pinellas Barrier Island towns. Join us for weekly seminars to learn more, see our products, and even secure your reservation! Our “little boxes” are more than just homes – they’re safe, affordable, and packed with big ideas! Whether factory-built, prefab, or traditionally constructed, these homes are designed to re-energize the middle class. Think move-in-ready, elevated 2- and 3-story homes that are engineered and built to withstand climate change, perfect for barrier islands and beyond.
Our mission? To empower, educate, and encourage affordable homeownership while helping you build a better life. Below is the outline for upcoming weekly discussions on safety, construction, financing and design options at 14995 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, CENTURY 21 Beggins Enterprises.
Model 1: The Spacious Family Haven 2016 sq. ft. | 4 bedrooms | 3.5 baths | 3 levels. Ground floor: 14’ x 28’ (392 sq. ft.) with stairs, storage, elevator shaft, and parking. 2nd floor: Two 14’ x 44’ boxes connected on-site for 1232 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, move-in ready. 3rd floor: 14’ x 28’ (392 sq. ft.), 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and a rooftop play area we call the Aerial Yard.
Model 2: The Cozy Elevated Retreat 1568 sq. ft. | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 2 levels | Hurricane-safe. Elevated design with a 392 sq. ft. ground-level box for storage, elevator shaft, and stairs leading to the living area.
Model 3: The Tiny Home Efficiency 392 sq. ft. | 1 bedroom | 1 bath | Perfect as an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit). Can be placed on the ground or elevated – your choice!
Built to Last: All our homes are supported by patented hurricane-resistant precast concrete (ECOCAST.US) elevated tables, engineered to withstand 200 mph winds. Your new home will be safe, secure, and ready for anything Mother Nature throws its way, whether you choose prefab, modular, site-built, or precast for your new home’s construction.
We’re rolling out floor plans, architectural drawings, pictures, cost breakdowns, and construction timelines for each model. Our team – made up of consultants, real estate brokers, engineers, surveyors, modular factories, precast concrete suppliers, contractors, investors, and more – are ready to bring these homes to life.
The first prototypes will be built in Madeira Beach, with plans to complete 10 models there before expanding to other Pinellas Barrier Island areas. Join us for weekly seminars at 14995 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, where you can tour the models, learn about permits, financing options, timelines, and partnership opportunities.
Why Choose “Safety Nests”? Elevated, safe, strong, affordable, lifestyle-enhancing, financeable and built ith you in mind Let’s Make It Happen! For more information, reach out to me, Jim Beggins, (aka MFWIC Most Friendly Wizard in Charge). We can’t wait to help you build your perfect Safety Nest!
727-254-8144 | jimbeggins@c21be.com