Haley Barbour signed the tourism bill which will allow significant tax incentives to Casinos which build non-gaming attractions/amenities such as hotels, theme parks, convention centers or other venues that would give tourists more to do when visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

The new bill will create many more opportunities for our area, both in recreation, jobs, and real estate. The Tourism Bill, House Bill 1467, will provide tax incentives to gaming institutions who build non-gaming establishments with a minimum investment of $10 million or hotels with a minimum investment of $40 million.

My predictions are that this bill will help stimulate casinos to build other attractions which would help the overall desirability of the area and produce numerous entry level jobs as well as a good portion of management level positions. Things that many residents miss from our area are things such as go-cart tracks, putt-putt golf, and similar smaller attractions which can now be done on a larger scale – I still miss Fun Time USA, which I can remember spending all day when I was a kid on the beach in Gulfport.

The easy access of the new Hwy 605 corridor that stretches from Gulfport through Tradition as well the Hwy 67 which creates a direct commute from Saucier (Hwy 49) to D’Iberville are my predictions for some projects. While some of the northern portions of these roads may see further growth times, you should expect to see something happening around the interchanges closer to I-10 and potentially in the Tradition area, where Hwy 605 and Hwy 67 meet, especially now that Mason Trendsetters is building in Tradition and bringing an affordable house plan to the community at a great value.

Investors:
Not only is our area the top-forecasted market for appreciation over the coming years, but with incentives like these, it makes it an even smarter investment. We are currently looking to investors who have a vision of the future on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and want to get great properties in one of the strongest markets – which just so happens to contain some of the most under-valued real estate in the country.

Whether you are looking for immediate cash flow properties or are a little more financially able and looking to land-bank properties for future return – give us a call!

Casino Operators:
If you are looking for some great ideas to capture some of these incentives – I am open for discussion

CALL OR EMAIL US TODAY for more information on investing on the Mississippi Coast!

Savanna Trails, in Ocean Springs, MS is a planned community currently being developed into one of the most unique subdivisions in the area. Offering amenities ranging from community daycare at a reduced rate to residents, miles of walking paths, community pavilions, parks, playgrounds, pools, and outside grilling areas. Cat 5 cable and wireless Internet and much more are offered in this community.

A short walk to St. Martin elementary school and within minutes to the Interstate (I-10), casinos, and downtown Ocean Springs.

Mason Trendsetters, a master home builder with over 30 years experience, offers a brilliant approach to creating unique homes for customers. Their mission is to build a beautiful and easy to maintain home for you and your family to enjoy for many years to come.

Savanna Trails has numerous amenities but probably the most unique is the 7,000 square feet daycare facility which residents will be able to utilize at a reduced rate. This makes it much more convenient to residents than trying to drive across town to pick up their children and then go home. The daycare facility is being donated by the builders and developer of Savanna Trails for the benefit of the residents.

We are blessed to live in an area where outdoor entertainment is available almost the entire year. Savanna Trails developers have taken this into consideration and are building an outdoor pavilion/picnic area which will be located on the same parcel of land as the Olympic Size Swimming Pool!

In addition to everything else provided, Savanna Trails will also have Orleans place, a managed community. Orleans Place is a New Orleans styled townhouse community within Savanna Trails. The benefit of Orleans Place is that they have all the benefits of Savanna Trails and also a separate swimming pool and pocket park available only to Orleans Place.

For more information, please call Damion Flynn at 228.365.1883 or use the contact form here at MSCoastRealty.com.

Please also feel free to view the video we have put together with some of the homes available at Savanna Trails (Right Sidebar under New Homes) or View the Sales Literature (pdf file).

Rivers Edge Town Homes are located in Biloxi, MS near the D’Iberville shopping center and only minutes away from the intersection of I-10 and I-110.

Located right on the Tchoutacabouffa River, these town homes offer gorgeous views and yet are high enough that you should not  ever have to worry about flooding.

Only minutes from downtown Biloxi by way of I-110, these town home are located in a quiet location yet still close enough to casinos including the Hard Rock Casino and the Beau Rivage. If the casinos aren’t your style, maybe you would like to swing by one of Biloxi’s fine eating establishments – after all, no one makes better food than you can find on the Mississippi Coast – of course, I may be a bit biased

Whatever your needs, if you are looking for a spacious town home close to everything in an affordable price range – look no more. These homes offer great pricing and an abundance of upgrades.

Because of the location and beautiful new homes surrounding these, we expect these properties to see great appreciation in the coming years making them a great new home or investment.

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Audubon Lake is a quiet, nestled community just outside of the city limits of Gulfport, MS on Hwy 53. This subdivision is in the process of being developed now and is currently plotted for roughly 90 home sites.

The subdivision is located in close proximity to Canal Rd., Harrison County Fairgrounds, and is only a few minutes to Hwy 49.

The growth area for Gulfport is north of I-10 and this is close enough to be in town in a few minutes but just far enough out to be peaceful (and save some money on city taxes)

With several models to choose from starting in the low $140k range, this is an excellent choice to start your search and a great place to finish it and call home.

For the investors out there, the developer has set aside a handful of lots just for you! With the Go-Zone tax incentives and the second round of the SRAP (small rental assistance program, it would be possible to create a pretty nice investment out of some of these homes as well.

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