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There are many great reasons to purchase a beach home. A beach home is great for an investment, rental property, retirement, vacationing, fishing, boating, or a weekend getaway. The location of your beach property will be an important factor.  MYRE, LLC.’s experts have experience in buying Beach Homes, Lots, and Condominiums.

We have listed below important buying tips and things to remember when considering the purchase of a beach property.

    1. Beachfront Home

      A home located near the beach can be exciting and full of family fun!  The home buyer will have immediate access to the beach for swimming, fishing and other recreational and family activities.

      Buying Tips

      Things to consider:

      1. Home location:
        Due to the environment, regular maintenance will be essential due to the wind, salt water, heavy rains and hurricanes.
      2. Size of the Home
        A smaller home can withstand the wind, storms and rain better.  Larger homes may receive more damage during severe weather conditions.
      3. Insurance Protection:
        For your protection purchasing Texas Windstorm Insurance, National Flood Insurance and Home Owners Insurance is highly recommended.
      4. Beach Erosion:
        Investigate if there is a bulkhead, stabilization, beach development or if there is a seawall in place to slow down beach erosion in the property area.
      5. Ocean Tides:
        Investigate the highest level of ocean tides.  It is important to find a home and area that is not specifically affected by high tides.
      6. Location and Accessibility:
        Explore the distance to the nearby amenities such as the grocery store, hardware and lumber stores, airport, hospital, and food establishments.

    2. Beach Home on a Canal

      If you are interested in buying a beach home on a canal there are many benefits including easy access for boating, boat lift for boat storage, and dock for fishing, kayaking, and family fun.

      Buying Tips

      Things to consider:

      1. Home location:
        Due to the environment, regular maintenance will be essential due to the wind, salt water, heavy rains and hurricanes.
      2. Size of the home:
        A smaller home can withstand the wind, storms and rain better. Larger homes may receive more damage during severe conditions.
      3. Insurance Protection:
        For your protection purchasing Texas Windstorm Insurance, National Flood Insurance and Home Owners Insurance is highly recommended.
      4. Bulkhead Maintenance or Replacement:
        Consider the condition of the bulkhead construction and type.  Bulkhead replacement can be costly.
      5. Canal Depth & Boat Slip Depth:
        Investigate the depth of the canal and boat slip during high and low tides at various times of the year.  This is very important for buyer’s who may own or plan on purchasing certain size motorboats.
      6. Ocean Tides:
        Investigate the highest level of ocean tides.  In Texas during certain times of the year the tide can rise extremely high due to various weather conditions are exceedingly low due to wind direction, etc.
      7. Location and Accessibility:  Explore the distance to the nearby amenities such as grocery store, gasoline, hardware and lumber stores, airport, hospital, and food establishments.

Additional Buying Tips

    1. Property Neighborhood:
      It is important to investigate the environment of the neighborhood.  I recommend  driving through the neighborhood during a busy time of the year and investigate the environment of the area where the home is located.
    2. Home Owners Association or Beach Property Owners Association:
      A buyer may want to consider a property that has a Home Owners Association (HOA) or Beach Property Owners Association (BPOA).  The benefits can include protecting the value of your property due to rules enforced by the HOA or BPOA.
    3. Boat Launch:
      Buyers that enjoy fishing and boating will want to locate the boat launch.  Do you have 24 hour public or private access?  Will you have access during low tide?
    4. Beach Access and Beautification:
      Will the buyer have private or public access to the beach?  Beach access is important to many beach goers.  Who is responsible for the beautification of the beach?  Check the City, State, and Federal Regulations for the property area that you are interested in for a complete list of regulations.
    5. Water Supply and Sewer System:
      Does the home belong to a Municipal Utility District (MUD), Water Control and Improvement District (WCID) or Special Utility District (SUD).  What are the utility district fees?  Does the home have its own water well and septic system.  What is the age of the water well and septic system? What is the current condition of the water well and septic system?
    6. Structural, Pest and Environmental or Geological Inspections:
      A home buyer may want to consider hiring an inspector to inspect the home structure for termites, damage due to damaging pest, and property soil erosion.
    7. Off Shore Fishing:
      How long will it take to access the Gulf of Mexico for Off Shore fishing? Is the path deep enough for the home buyers Boating Vessel?

If you are considering buying a beach property it takes knowledge and expertise. Our MYRE, LLC. experts will help you every step of the way to ensure a smooth transaction. Contact us today if you have any questions or if you would like to begin searching for dream home.

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