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Tips on Purchasing a Waterfront Property

Posted July 25, 2017 by Rod Rogers

There is something about waking up in the morning, walking out and seeing a gorgeous lakefront day after day. If you’re shopping for land, you might be looking to purchase a waterfront property.

However, when buying any type of property, there are some factors that you must consider. Take heed of these expert tips:

Choose Your Water Carefully

Just because you find yourself interested in a waterfront property doesn’t mean that you should just take anything. Think about what type of water you want. Are you looking to spend summer swimming on the lake or looking to kayak down a river? Take some time to really consider your water type.

Build an Appropriate Structure

If you’re planning to build a home or structure of some sort on the waterfront property, you need to build with nature in mind. If you’re shopping for a riverfront area, you should make sure you are not building on a floodplain which could eventually result in severe property damage.

Do Your Research

Before buying any type of property, it’s important to understand what you can do with it. If you’re planning to build on the property, make sure you do your research on what might be allowed beforehand. For example, when purchasing a waterfront property, research what types of activities you’re allowed to do. If you’re looking to spend some time fishing or boating, make sure you are cleared to do so in the lake or river that you’re considering.

Get an Agent You Can Trust

There is a lot to consider when buying waterfront property so take the advice from someone who understands the ins and outs of this type of land sale. Leave it to the experts, and you might even get that land for a lower price.

At Metcalf Land Company, we are the experts on all things land, and we can give expert guidance so you can get the property that is perfect for you. Contact us to learn more.

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