Everyone loves being at the beach. There are a few things though that you should consider before buying a home or second home on the beach. Feel free to search www.Panama-City-Beach-Florida-MLS.com for what's for sale along the beach and the coastline of Northern Florida.
Daily Real Estate News June 24, 2008
Tips for Beachfront Buyers
Global warming, erosion and destructive weather are helping slow sales and pushing down prices in beach communities.Even in pricey areas, such as the Hamptons on Long Island, N.Y., or Palm Beach, Fla., prices are flat or sinking as speculators flee markets still reeling from the housing downturn.Waterfront property will always be attractive to some buyers, but here are some issues that even the most enthusiastic lovers of sun and sand should consider: Changing shorelines. Each coastal state does a geological survey of its coast. Buying a home where the state thinks the shoreline won’t shrink is wise.How expensive is the insurance? The price and availability of homeowner’s, flood and wind insurance can be an issue for many buyers.How easy is it to rent? Competition for renters is high in overbuilt areas. Beware of fringe markets. Areas that were billed as up-and-coming during the housing boom have depreciated quickly.Source: Forbes, Matt Woolsey (06/17/2008)
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