Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Buying Waterfront Land At A Discount

By Hubert Miles

Thinking about purchasing some waterfront acreage or a waterfront lot in a new development? You're not alone. A lot of people are looking for opportunities to buy a waterfront lot with the plans of building a dream home or small cabin getaway. Contrary to popular belief, there are still a lot of deals to be had in waterfront land.

More and more potential buyers continue to focus on flipping a waterfront property. Many are looking for homes they can buy at a bargain now, fix up and enjoy for a few years and then sell when the market recovers. But waterfront homes are not the only place to find great buys. Waterfront land has always been viewed as a great real estate investment.

When you decide to buy a piece of waterfront land, before you get to the closing table you need to find out all you can find about any restrictions that are present. No one wants to buy a piece of land thinking they can do something they want to do only to find out they can't due to zoning and environmental concerns.

If there are any liens or easements on the property you'll want to be made aware of it. Any liens on the land will have to be paid in order to get a clear title to the land you are buying. Any easements that exist will have to be honored to allow land locked owners access to their property.

In addition, you would like to know how other land in the area has appreciated in previous years. The current real estate slump we find ourselves in won't last forever. As the real estate market begins to recover, it is very possible that those who have been sitting back and watching will begin to flood the market, thus driving prices up quickly.

Final Remarks

If you are looking to buy waterfront land, start by searching some internet websites that have waterfront land listings. You can browse listings and contact sellers directly about properties you're interested in.

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