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Waterfront Living

The Best of Everything

Waterfront living offers the best of everything – opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming, gorgeous water views, beautiful communities where neighbors are friends, and where a life of leisure is top priority. The waterfront lifestyle is truly alluring.

In addition to an idyllic environment, waterfront community residents enjoy an active and enriched recreation lifestyle – and the great migration toward the water does not have to come with any sacrifice of location. Many waterfront communities are centrally located to thriving downtown communities that feature fine dining, spas and countless other amenities. Sandy beaches provide the perfect place to picnic and play, while docks are convenient to launch the family powerboat or kayak.

Property owners keep three things in mind when purchasing by the water – surrounding area, local weather and how the property will be used.

Most major metropolitan areas across the country have access to waterfront communities inside a reasonable commute. Convenience to airports and other major services may be important for frequent business travelers, but the benefits of waterfront living for professionals who “tele-commute” are too many to mention. If you’re looking for a vacation retreat, you can head even further into the country to seek a more remote property. If you don’t need access to an urban center, you can certainly still enjoy the charms of a quaint, historic, or college town that offers similar access to services, without encountering the hustle and bustle of city life.

Climate is also an integral factor to consider when you purchase your waterfront home. A decision to leave behind harsh winters will send you packing for the south, or perhaps you’re looking to avoid endlessly long, hot summers? Start your search in a more temperate region to have cooling water and the change of seasons.

Finally, give consideration to recreation activities and rest and relaxation befitting an enhanced life of leisure. One can find a mix of facilities at waterfront communities for numerous activities like sailing, motor boating, fishing, swimming, and paddling. Access to golfing, tennis, hunting, skiing, and hiking should also be considered if these activities are an integral part of your lifestyle. Don’t forget to consider proximity to rest and relaxation amenities as well! You just might need a spa treatment or a fine dining experience to reward yourself after a long day on the water.

In the end, choosing your waterfront home will mean finding that delicate balance between convenience to modern necessities and your passion for the beauty of the great outdoors. Isn’t it about time you investigated waterfront property that offers unbelievable vistas, year round activities, and firstclass amenities?

 

Money Saving Purchasing Strategies

Now is the right time to buy for people looking to get a deal in the real estate market. Interest rates continue to decline which is good news for those with the capital to make a purchase. The combination of low interest rates and high levels of inventory can provide excellent buying opportunities.

MONEY-SAVING TIPS

Don’t be afraid to make unconventional deals. Most sellers are looking to recuperate funds as soon as possible or are in potential pre-foreclosure and need to sell fast. See if you can get a discount if you have a cash deal, or a deal with no contingencies. Also, ask if the seller will pay some of your closing costs if you settle within 14 days of signing the contract.

Shop around for loans and be prepared. Although tightened credit has made it more difficult to qualify for a mortgage, you can put yourself in the driver’s seat. Check your credit report, pay down your consumer debt, put down the largest down payment possible. Also, if you can’t get traditional financing, ask the seller for a mortgage. Sellers often will take back financing to make the deal.

Don’t play the waiting game. Some experts say there are plenty of signs indicating that prices will continue to fall. Others tell us that the market has already reached the bottom. Are you ready to take that gamble to save a few more dollars? Don’t take a passive approach and sit around waiting.

If you find a property, and the price and location are right, buy it. If you want to purchase real estate, it’s a great time to do it now. Interest rates are low, sellers are eager to make a deal and there are many tools both seller and buyer can use to make the deal happen.