Greenbook: A Local Guide to Chesapeake Living - Issue 5

buying & selling 101 greenbook J. Melvin Premier properties Andy Meddick of Downtown Beach Rentals, LLC Powered By Keller Williams Realty At The Beach Points to Consider When Looking for Beach Real Estate Why are you buying (or selling) beach real estate? What is your stage of life? What is your time frame? These are all questions anyone who has bought or sold real estate has faced. No difference at the beach, and if you’re relocating to the beach for a job move, for retirement, or downsizing/upsizing while already living at the beach, then your needs probably aren’t that much different from buying or selling real estate in the city where you’re reading this article right now. Buying or selling real estate in a resort area does have some differences as indicated above for your beach REALTOR®, and for you. Here are some important considerations. Your Stage of Life Are you looking for a second home, a beach retreat away from the pressures of city life? A property that may stay in your family for generations? greenbook | spring 2015 Are you looking for a relocation property will you live in your beach home full-time? Are you buying as a full time retiree, part-time retiree, or relocating for a job? 12 Are you looking for an investment property? One in which you seek to use as a profit center, part of your financial portfolio, or as part of a property management business? Are your needs diverse? Are you looking for a combination of some or all of the above? Location, Location, Location This really follows on as a natural extension of your nee

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