Should You Buy A Waterfront Home? Consider These 4 Things

Have you always wanted a home that is on the water, and you finally feel like you're ready to make an offer on one that you like? If so, it helps to know the following things about buying a waterfront home

Home Value

One thing that can be assured when buying a home on the water is that the value will surely go up over time. Homes along the water are limited, which means that your property will be in demand when the time comes to sell it in the future. You could end up making quite a bit off your home purchase if you view it as an investment for the future. 

Privacy

One thing to look into is how much privacy you can expect to have on your waterfront property. Does the property simply look over the water with its own private view, or is there a public waterfront area where people can freely walk right next to your backyard? You need to figure out what the rules are in terms of privacy and if you are okay with what they are. If you want some privacy around your backyard, you may not want to put up a privacy fence that will block your view of the water.

Boat Access

It's one thing to simply live along the water, but it's another when you plan on using the water to its fullest. Find out if it is possible to have access to the water from a private boat dock. You can move your boat from a well that is far away from your home and put it right into your backyard. This will really encourage you to take your boat out more, even if it is for short periods of time. 

Water Levels

The view of the water may look great from the home right now, but will it always be that way? Do some research to determine what the historical water levels have been in that area and what you can expect to see over the years. You may be surprised to discover after moving in that the water levels actually get very close to the home or that water levels drop and reveal more of the beach that can be used. Water levels are certainly a big variable when buying a waterfront home, so try to understand it as well as you can so that you are not in for a shock after you move in. 

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