South Padre Island, Texas is One of the Last Affordable Places to Buy Beachfront Second Home Real Estate;
Escapehomes.com Announces Monthly Second Home Spotlight for May
San Francisco, CA - May 6, 2005. Beachfront property is America's favorite vacation setting and is by far the top choice when it comes to selecting a second home location. EscapeHomes has picked South Padre Island, Texas as its Second Home Spotlight destination for May 2005.
Situated on the Gulf Coast near the Mexican border, South Padre Island has 34 miles of beautiful shoreline. With unspoiled beaches and warm waters, there's no reason why you wouldn't want to own one of the many vacation homes and vacation rentals. With only 2,000 residents, South Padre Island, along with nearby towns of Harlingen and Port Isabel, is a perfect second home location.
"South Padre Island offers the best value in beachfront property today. We are priced far below comparable real estate in Florida and California, and yet we are experiencing explosive growth in new construction, nationwide interest, and property values,” said Alice Donahue, South Padre Island's most popular Broker.
South Padre Island is a great place for everyone. Families, couples and retirees can enjoy the amazing natural surroundings, featuring some of the best-unspoiled beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. In South Padre Island, the typical home price is about $175,000, while prices vary from $120,000 up to a million dollars and more. Housing styles available include single-family homes, residential, commercial, land, investment properties, waterfront, town homes and condominiums. For more information about South Padre Island go to: http://www.escapehomes.com/main.aspx?Tabid=46&EscapeTownID=164.
To learn more about hundreds of other great second home locations visit http://www.escapehomes.com. Using the EscapeHomes online search tools and information, consumers can research second home locations, locate qualified agents, and view detailed property listings that include price, amenities, full-color photos and virtual tours.
About EscapeHomes.com:
EscapeHomes.com, The Smart Source For Second Homes, is the only online real estate marketplace focusing exclusively on the second home market, bringing together people searching for vacation, investment, and retirement homes with the properties and real estate professionals that meet their needs.
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Press Contact: Amanda Sturges
Company Name: EscapeHomes.com
Email: amanda@escapehomes.com
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