It’s almost 2020 and you may be considering a new home build. One of the biggest decisions you will make when it comes to deciding to build your own home is where to call home. When it comes to real estate, what’s the old saying? Location location location!
That still holds true after all of these years. That’s why we have made Fort Myers, Florida our home and central building office for over 40 years. You simply cannot beat Southwest Florida.
2020’s Top 5 Reasons to choose Southwest Florida to call home
#1 This is likely the most obvious: The weather
Our weather is second to none. We are a subtropical climate that boasts sunny skies (aptly naming us the Sunshine state) for a good 80% of the year. The annual average high temperature is 84.4F degrees with the low falling to only 65.4F. Of course, we do have balmy summer days that reach well into the high 90’s and chilly winter months where days dip down to freezing, but overall, its a very livable and comfortable life here.
#2 We have no income state income tax.
If you are still in your working years living and building in Florida is to your advantage. While most states have an income tax in place ranging anywhere from 1% all the way up to 13% Florida chimes in at a lovely round number - zero. That is more money in your pocket which can help not only with your build but with the sustainability of your home over the years.
#3 The Landscape!
Florida is picturesque and beautiful beyond words. You really have to experience it to believe it because pictures just don’t do it justice. Beaches like Sanibel, Captiva, Fort Myers Beach, Barefoot Beach, Vanderbilt Beach, all of them are world-renowned. We boast the best beaches in America. Tourists travel from all of the globe to bask in the sun in these beautiful places. By building right here in the Southwest Florida area you are making the choice to live in paradise. No travel needed.
#4 Amazing Restaurants, Stores, and Attractions
If you are a Foodie, restaurants are abundant! You will not be disappointed in the quality and selection. From big-box chains to small niche boutique shops we have it all. There is nothing you could want and not find right here locally. When you build your home here you have easy access to everything from groceries to a night out on the town. What could be better?
#5 Amazing in State Travel
We realize Florida geographically is a gigantic state. It can take you as much as 12 hours to get out of the state if you are driving tip to border. The beauty of living here though is that there is so much to do in Florida it can take you decades to get through it all. From Orlando which boasts multiple theme parks including Disney, Universal Studios, and Islands of Adventure to dinner theaters, Old Town, and much more to the historic St. Augustine which is a treasure chest of quaint stores, restaurants, and sights to see. Miami’s South Beach area has been featured in numerous TV shows and movies and with good reason, it is the place to be for the club scene. Tampa is no slouch either - featuring the famous old city of Ybor where cigars used to be made and are now home to some of the best bars, restaurants, and clubs in the world. They also are home to Busch Gardens!
You can't go wrong building in Southwest Florida. From the Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte area all the way south to Marco Island and Naples and everything in between. Harden Custom Homes has you covered. We are the number one builder for a reason and we would love to talk to you and help you make the right decision for you and your family.
To view some of our work, visit www.hardencustomhomes.com or call us at (239) 205-5075. Our corporate showroom is located at 5782 Enterprise Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33905. We would love to meet you.