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Don't assume you can't afford to
buy at the beach.
Sure, beach living can get costly; however, if you’re willing to live down the road from the beach and can wiggle on that insane dream house you’re picturing, you might be surprised. Keep in mind, the closer to the beach, the more expensive things start to get.
I’ll break a scenario down for you based on my recent purchase:
My home is 3.5 blocks from the beach. Because of the location, my flood insurance is about $500/year. However, if I had purchased a home right on the beach, it would’ve been ~$25,000/year. Because I compared my realty vs. my ideal situations at the start of my process, I was able to quickly rule out that closer location due to the larger expenses. For me personally, I love being a few blocks away because I’m close enough to where I can walk to the beach, get some exercise and still be there in a matter of minutes—while saving thousands of dollars.
