Don’t you wish you lived in Bonita Springs, FL?

With cold temperatures almost everywhere in the U.S, and some cities sitting under 10 feet of snow, don’t you wish you lived in a luxury home in Bonita Springs? While Chicago (2 degrees) and Milwaukee (-1 degrees) have frigid temperatures and Atlanta is expecting snow; Bonita Springs Residents are soaking up some 81 degree weather sun! If you aren’t entirely convinced already, here are a few more reasons why you should get a vacation home in Bonita Springs.

Beautiful beachfront properties- Bonita Springs, FL is equipped with a 2.5 mile beautiful sandy white beach that gives its residents 10 different ways to access it. In some parts of the beach, you can even gain access to picnic tables, a boardwalk, and a swimming area. With beautiful weather all year round, how can you say no to that?

Real Estate tends to be cheaper- In the Bonita Springs and Estero part of Florida, you can find luxury at a cheaper price. In this area, real estate tends to be cheaper because the Naples area has a higher concentration of second home owners. With that, developers are not required to build a certain amount of schools or government services. Although the property taxes in Bonita Springs are higher for real estate (1.7%), the homes are cheaper. So not only do you have many different ways to access the beach, you also have cheaper and luxurious real estate to match.

Festivals, Restaurants, and more- This area offers great shopping, restaurants, and even festivals where you can please your sophisticated side and casual side at the same time. Even though most of Bonita Springs and Estero dining and shopping options exist mostly along the Tamiami Trail, it is still a great city to be in.

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8200 Health Center Blvd #101

Bonita Springs, FL 34135

(239) 248-9483

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3 Investment Tips for Buying a Florida Vacation Home

Affordability- Buying a Florida vacation home can be a great investment if it is done correctly. Making sure that are buying a home that you can afford with or without rental income is very important. Are you unsure of what you can afford? Google a mortgage calculator to help you figure out the estimated mortgage amount that you should take out on your second home. Usually, the calculators ask you how much you make, how much you owe, and what your down payment will be and it will estimate how much the banks will lend you. It is always recommended to go to your bank or lender and fill out the mortgage application to know how much you are pre-approved for. With the economy in the state that it’s in, most lenders will require a 20 percent down payment and your current mortgage or car note can’t be higher than 36 percent of your income.

Rental Potential- While a Bonita Springs, Fl vacation home is a good investment for rental income, that shouldn't be the only thing that you keep in mind while purchasing the home. You should make sure that the house and location will make for a good rental. Keep in mind that for some potential renters they may require certain things during their stay. So properties that are as close to the beach as possible with lots of space and cots for multiple people is a quality that vacationers look for. Purchasing a vacation home that is easy to find, with great parking and close to amenities, shops, and restaurants will ensure that your house will make a better rental.

Long-Term Profits- Having a vacation home is a good investment because most of the time, vacation properties are more likely to retain their value and equity. They even appreciate with time because they are in “vacation areas” that appeal to buyers. Making sure that you are getting a nice quality vacation home in a prime area is a good chance that you will get a good return on your investment.

More about Golf-2-Gulf-Luxury-Properties
8200 Health Center Blvd #101
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 248-9483
http://golf-2-gulf-luxury-properties.com