Pre-Construction real estate and beachfront investment property are two hot areas of the real estate market, particularly when it comes to Panama City Beach real estate. With white, sandy beaches and tons of water activities like fishing, jet skiing and scuba diving, people flock to the area yearly. Some of those people come for a vacation but more are actually staying, which means the need for Panama City Beach real estate is growing. This is excellent news for waterfront real estate investors.

Why the Surge in Panama City Beach Real Estate?

Why is Panama City Beach real estate gaining popularity? The quick answer is it’s not just Panama City Beach, but all of Florida, and it can be blame it on the baby boomers.

In 2011, just under five years from now, the U.S. population of people 65+ is expected to grow faster than the total population. Florida itself is projected to double its 65+ population between the years 2000 and 2030. As the largest generation ages they’re relocating in greater numbers, many of which to the warm climate of Florida.

Panama City Beach Real Estate - A Goldmine of Today and the Future?

What all this means is by 2030 one in every four residents will be age 65 and older in Florida. And as a result Panama City Beach real estate will have already exploded, as the need for homes and condos will continue to rise to heights unseen. Incidentally, since Florida’s migration is practically triple California’s so far, by the 2020 census it’s possible that Florida will outrank California and New York as first place in population figures.

So simply put, for serious investors of waterfront real estate or beachfront investment property the time to act is now when it comes to Panama City Beach real estate and the surrounding areas.

Greg Aldrich is the author of Pre-Construction Real Estate 101. Get your free copy and get in on the ground floor of the hottest new destination resort properties.