Big boost to Marco Island/Naples Real Estate Sales- Baby Boomers geared up to move south- Florida is high on their wish list and Marco Island/Naples matches all their top priorities! Read details below:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Where will baby boomers go to retire? A new survey conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research for the Consumer Federation of the Southeast finds one in three could move out of their home state in search of lower taxes, low housing costs, pleasant climates and quality health care. They also want diverse recreational activities, supportive senior services, arts and cultural opportunities, nearby beaches and access to education.
The baby boom generation has 78 million members, and the first wave - those born in 1946 - reach the full age for Social Security retirement benefits this year.
"According to this survey, substantial numbers (of baby boomers) are interested in relocating in retirement," says Walter Dartland, president of the Consumer Federation of the Southeast. "The decisions they make about where they will retire will have a huge impact not only on their families' finances but on the communities to which they move."
Attracting even a small percentage of boomers can significantly impact a community. If just 0.3 percent move to a single area, it adds an estimated 1 billion per year in new economic income through jobs and new business.
Marco Island Inventories are down 17% from a year ago and the prospect of increased activity could be the beginning of our next "real estate boom." Selection, pricing and interest rates may never be this good again.
Call us if you would like further details or a breakdown of specific community activity. You can also check out new statistics on this link to our website: http://marcorealtysource.com/current_market_statistics
The Sandlin Team
ZIP Codes: 34145, 34112, 34114 Approximate Location Boundaries: Marco Island, South Naples, Isles of Capri, Goodland
Location Characteristics: The Marco Island/Naples area is touted as "Paradise" primarily because the area offers characteristics that most people aspire to live and experience. These include wonderful weather conditions with average temperatures near 80 degrees all year round and no winter freezes. Friendly, hospitable active residents with more social events than one could ever attend. Outstanding cultural events including a world class symphony, performing arts hall and museums, world class shopping and restaurants including the famous Olde Naples and 5th Ave South plus boutiques too many to count. Any one for golfing- Collier County boasts more golfing holes per capita than any place in the world. How about fishing- Marco Isand is the entrance to the famous 10,000 Islands, where backwater fishing is second to none and offshore anglers are rewarded with the famous Florida Grouper, Snapper, Wahoo, Tarpon... a true angler's mecca. But the crown is our beaches- they are long and white with world class shelling, bird watching or simply lapping up the gentle waves and sun blessed waters- it truly is a paradise- come and see. You won't be disappointed!
About Linda & Alan Sandlin:
Alan and Linda Sandlin and the "Sandlin Team" are the undisputed leaders in Marco Island area real esate sales with over $1 Billion Sold since 1982. "We believe the secret of our succes is putting our Customer's success first."
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