BABY BOOMERS- DON'T MISS OUT!!!

I was reading an article earlier this week that stated that over the next 4 years the largest percentage of people ever to retire in a 4 year period will occur! An then I began thinking, "Where will they go?" North Dakota-NO! Maine-NO! Tennesse-Maybe! Florida-YES!!! I live in one of the most beautiful places in this country and I sell real estate here too! I was fortunate to have found Cape Coral, Florida in 2000 and I have watched a city come to life right in front of my eyes.

Cape Coral is a boaters paradise with over 400 miles of canals many with access to the Gulf of Mexico and over 27 miles of shoreline! Our average yearly temperature does not vary more than 10 degrees, technically making it a sub tropical climate! Cape Coral is the second largest city by land mass in Florida at 114 sq. miles. much of which is still undeveloped!

If golf is your game we have over 100 courses in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties all within a very short drive. From April through December you can play just about anywhere for less than $50. When the snow birds arrive in December and until March when they head back, greens fees do go up alittle, but I have still found it less expensive than what I was accustomed to paying in the northeast.

If beaches and parks are what you are looking for Lee County is the place for you! We are a short drive from Sanibel and Captiva and Pine Island. Ft. Myers beach is a quick boat or car ride away, although in season boat is the way to go! During March we are lucky enough to have 2 major league baseball teams right in our backyard- the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins!

Cape Coral is known as "Paradise!" Our real estate market has recently declined considerably after experiencing some unhealthy appreciation over the last 5 years. We are now in a correction cycle and there are unbelievable deals available. We have recently had the distinction of being number 2 in the country in foreclosures. Many of these foreclosures are due to investors or speculators who built these homes for a quick profit and missed the market! Homes that were selling for $300,000 2 1/2 years ago are now available for $120,000!

So if you are one of those "Baby Boomers" looking for your retirement home and you want to find out why they call Cape Coral "Paradise", give me a call or go to www.mikekelly.listingbook.com and sign up for a free buyers account that will allow you to search our multiple listing service just as we do! If you want more information on Cape Coral please visit my website at www.sellstateadvantage.com. 

Mike Kelly Broker/Owner Sellstate Advantage Realty Cape Coral, Fl 239-549-9200