News from Mayfair International Realty affiliates Smith & Associates in Tampa Bay, Florida.

The beaches and mid Pinellas are experiencing a renaissance with development. Once thought to be stagnant, or built-out, growth and new construction is happening once again as Pinellas County is experiencing record tourism traffic. Property sales are up over last year in the upper-end of the market and there seems to be no slowing down in the near future.

After a successful career in the financial industry, Smith & Associates Real Estate Agent Marisa Strauss, began her career with the Evelyn Page Beach & Bay Realty, selling what has now become the Redington Shores Yacht and Tennis Club. Her unique blend of financial and real estate knowledge, couple quite nicely, with her art and design talents making her a well known and sought after real estate talent. Local and international builders along with an array of investors look to Marisa for her vast wealth of experience leading to success for their perspective projects.

“Now is one of the most exciting times to be in real estate. Developers are finding success in new projects along our award winning and stunning Pinellas coastline. Each beach town has its own unique blend of culture, community, pristine shores and breathtaking waterfront views. This rare blend is what is driving development along the coastline,” said Marisa Strauss.

Marisa has represented three different developers in 2015 and continues to source parcels for high-end residential projects. This meets current market demands as the Pinellas Beaches are ripe for re-development.

Smith & Associates Real Estate has renovated their Walsingham office and is on pace to exceed their sales volume in 2015. To learn more about Smith & Associates Real Estate please visit www.smithandassociates.com.