We are in a buyer's market. The average time property is on the market has increased and prices have come down.
Is this a good time to buy real estate? We answer with a resounding, "YES!". Historically, the market has climbed, then cooled, then climbed some more. It's been rare for values to decline significantly. By buying property now, you're positioned to take advantage of the next climb in values that we're destined to see. Would you rather buy when values are at their current level or after the market heats up again and prices are higher?
There are lots of short sales and bank owned foreclosure properties on the market. Short sales are frustrating, leaving the buyer in limbo for months on end waiting for the seller's lender to approve the sale. Bank owned properties, on the other hand, get a timely response and quick closing. Read more about short sales at http://www.beach-realtors.com/faq.html#What_is_a_short_sale
We wish we had a nickel for every time we heard a buyer say, "I wish I had bought last year when I was looking." Real estate, especially Florida waterfront property, represents as fine an investment as there is to be found anywhere. Leveraging the investment by making a nominal down payment and getting a mortgage increases the Return On Investment from any given rate of increase in value. Go ahead and compare the ROI on another investment & I'm sure you'll agree.
Belleair Beach is on a quiet 2 lane stretch of Gulf Blvd & is completely residential except for a Gulf front motel. Condos are on the Gulf side of the island. Houses are on the Intracoastal side. Waterfront houses typically have boat docks. This town was built up in the 70's and is a fine beach community. While the lifestyle is grand, crime is almost nonexistent.
We offer serious buyers notification of new listings via e-mail the 1st day they come on the market so you can stay on top of the market. Let us know what you want by submitting the form at http://www.beach-realtors.com/wants.html
ZIP Code: 33786 Location Characteristics: Primarily waterfront residential mix of single family houses and Gulf front condos.
About Tom & Lisa Slaughter:
Why would you choose us? We place our clients' interest before our own. We're easy to talk to. We listen. We respond openly & honestly to the practicality of what you want. You can see all houses and condos available on our site. We believe in giving our web visitors what buyers want - property for sale to look at. We've focused on providing information about property in our market since we created our site in 1998 because we like to work with informed buyers.
We're Realtors serving these cities on Florida's west coast for waterfront and non-waterfront houses & condos:
Gulf beaches (the islands) - Clearwater Beach, Belleair Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Redington Shores, North Redington Beach, Redington Beach, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, Pass-a-Grille, Tierra Verde, Island Estates
