aterfront homes and opportunities for everyone for
seafront homes offer all exercises such as swimming,
the charms and walking, etc.
attractions of a romantic idyllic
living beside blue waters and are 3. Great environment for kids. A
perhaps second to none. If you waterfront home presents children
are someone looking to invest on a fresh and invigorating
a home with water views, near a environment to grow in.
beach, a lake or a bay, then it
is good to be aware of the pros 4. Fewer insects. The ocean
and cons of living by the ocean breezes keep away mosquitoes and
before going in for such a insects from your beachfront home
purchase. Just read on to know making it more livable.
about them.
5. Cool ocean breezes. The cool
Living by the ocean offers the ocean breezes that enter your
following advantages, according beachfront home can turn even the
to Tonja Demoff, author of hottest summer day into a cooler
"Bubble Proof: Real Estate one.
Strategies That Work in Any
Market". On the flip side, living by the
ocean might have the following
1. Investment material. disadvantages:
Waterfront homes make great
investment properties as they are 1. High premium property prices.
in high demand and fetch more A major disadvantage in
money on resale or rental. oceanfront homes and homes with
lovely water views is that they
2. Fitness opportunities. The come at a premium and cost more
vast coastlines offer great than homes located inland.
when you see the bigger picture
2. Expensive homeowners' and know what to expect from your
insurance. Homes situated near beachside home. Ultimately, the
hurricane prone areas and flood joys of living near the water
zones invariably have high will truly offset everything
insurance rates owing to the risk else.
of wind damage in hurricane prone
areas and flooding respectively. Source: Newsday, Laura Koss-Feder
(08/03/07)
3. Special maintenance. Homes
located near the beach may need
more maintenance. The corrosive
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